Click here to read: "Monica Yant Kinney: Checking in on some past acquaintances," The Philadelphia Inquirer, Dec. 21, 2011 Important clarification: I do not have a problem with the formality of Mass or any doctrine of Catholic faith. I take issue with apathy and the cover up in regard child sex abuse. That is what … Continue reading Catholics4Change Mentioned in Inquirer Year-End Column
Suit Against St. Luke’s Msgr. Flood Withdrawn
Click here to read: "Sex abuse suit withdrawn against Glenside priest," by Jeremy Roebuck, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Dec. 21, 2011 Excerpt: "An attorney for the plaintiff cautioned Monday against reading too much into his decision to drop the case. "My client stands by his claims he was abused," said lawyer Thomas C. Crumplar. "The archdiocese … Continue reading Suit Against St. Luke’s Msgr. Flood Withdrawn
Archdiocesan “Muzzle” Memo To Employees Revealed
Click here to read: "Prosecuters: Archdiocese Memo Could Have Chilling Effect on Sex Abuse Trial," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Dec. 17, 2011 Excerpt: "Assistant District Attorney Patrick Blessington cited a memo sent this month to archdiocesan employees reminding them to notify church lawyers before responding to requests from law enforcement or others … Continue reading Archdiocesan “Muzzle” Memo To Employees Revealed
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Attorneys Claim Msgr. Lynn Did a Good Job
Click here to read: "Attorneys: Monsignor Wrongly Smeared," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Dec. 12, 2011 "Surely some mistakes have occurred," attorneys Thomas Bergstrom and Jeffrey Lindy wrote. "(But) the fact that no new children or young adults were harmed ... is a clear testament to his diligent and competent efforts to treat … Continue reading Attorneys Claim Msgr. Lynn Did a Good Job
OP-ED: Legislation Would Heal Wounds
Click here to read: "The time is now: Childhood sexual abuse and the statute of limitations," by Sister Maureen Turlish, National Catholic Reporter, Dec. 9, 2010 Excerpt from above linked article: "The question remains, How can the hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church ethically or morally justify its opposition to legislation that would better protect … Continue reading OP-ED: Legislation Would Heal Wounds
Archbishop Chaput Issues Pastoral Letter On Coming Year
In a pastoral letter dated Dec. 8 and to be read this Sunday, Archbishop Chaput addresses the difficult year ahead for Philadelphia Catholics. On that day, The Feast of the Immaculate Conception, I attended Mass at St. John the Evangelist. It was a packed house. The faithful were diverse - business people on lunch, families, … Continue reading Archbishop Chaput Issues Pastoral Letter On Coming Year
Devon Prep Teacher Not Charged
Click here to read: "No charges against teacher incident at Devon Prep," by Michael P. Rellahan, Daily Times, Dec. 6, 2011
Breaking News – Safe Environment Class Leads to Removal of Principal
The Archdiocesan Safe Environment program may being doing just what it claims - creating safer environments on the school level. Now if only the leadership will follow through on their administrative levels. Read this related breaking news story: "Catholic School Principal Placed On Leave," FOX 29, Dec. 6, 2011.
Game Changing Penn State Scandal Leads to Hearings Monday
Click here to read: "Monica Yant Kinney: Penn St. fallout may be a boon," Columnist, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Dec. 4, 2011. Excerpt: "The mighty Pennsylvania Catholic Conference, which has spent more than $2 million on lobbying since 2007, convinced leery legislators that giving victims even a one-time, two-year window to sue over long-ago offenses would … Continue reading Game Changing Penn State Scandal Leads to Hearings Monday
