Attorneys Claim Msgr. Lynn Did a Good Job

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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

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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

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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

Game Changing Penn State Scandal Leads to Hearings Monday

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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