Click here to read: "A Priest's View on Penn State," by James Martin, SJ, The Washington Post - On Faith, November 13, 2011 Extended excerpt from above linked article: "...Several years ago, I was invited to address a conference for psychologists and psychiatrists on the topic of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, held at … Continue reading Priest Comments on Penn State
Sex Abuse Survivor Speaks at Our Mother of Consolation
By guest blogger and clergy sex abuse survivor Vicky On Monday night, November 7th, 2011, I had the great privilege of telling my story to members of Our Mother of Consolation Church in Chestnut Hill. There were four of us on the panel. The first speaker described her struggle to understand the current problems with … Continue reading Sex Abuse Survivor Speaks at Our Mother of Consolation
Rep. Todd Stephens Plans Bill to Expand Reporting
I wish more Republicans would join Stephens in an effort to better protect PA's children. I hope he and his colleagues consider introducing legislation or co-sponsoring existing bills to remove the statutes of limitations in child sex abuse cases. This would also identify child predators. There is no statute of limitations for murder in PA. … Continue reading Rep. Todd Stephens Plans Bill to Expand Reporting
Penn State Compared to Catholic Church
Click to read, "Why the Catholic Church is (and isn't) like the Catholic Church," by David Gibson, The Washington Post, On Faith, November 10, 2011
Rep. Boyle Plans Legislation on Abuse Reporting
State Rep. Kevin Boyle D-Philadelphia http://www.pahouse.com/KBoyle HARRISBURG, Nov. 9 – State Rep. Kevin Boyle today announced his plan to introduce legislation aimed at ensuring that people who witness the abuse of a child report it to the proper authorities. "In light of the alleged child sex abuse scandal at Pennsylvania State University, it is clear … Continue reading Rep. Boyle Plans Legislation on Abuse Reporting
Separation of Church and Penn State: A Lesson for Catholics
By Guest Blogger, Rev. Robert M. Hoatson, Ph.D., Co-founder and President of Road to Recovery The Board of Trustees of Penn State University has provided a lesson in courage and righteousness tonight that should restore Pennsylvanians’ (and others’) faith in higher educational leadership and administration. The only just solution to the heinous crimes of sexual … Continue reading Separation of Church and Penn State: A Lesson for Catholics
Paterno Coverage Scores a Touchdown for Advocates
I almost imagine God asking Himself, "What will get the attention of these humans? Ahh, yes. Football." I'm kidding, of course. But I do believe this timing is a result of God's grace. Penn State's scandal breaks at a critical juncture in Catholic Church history. With Msgr. Lynn's trial around the corner, advocates needed people … Continue reading Paterno Coverage Scores a Touchdown for Advocates
Penn State Responds to Grand Jury Report Better Than RCC
Penn State has fired legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno in the aftermath of their child sex abuse scandal. Their grand jury report seems to have them responding more swiftly and decisively than the Philadelphia Archdiocese. When children are raped and people don't react in a moral and ethical way, there should be immediate … Continue reading Penn State Responds to Grand Jury Report Better Than RCC
Marsico Called Out On MSNBC For Inaction by Former Eagle
Many of you have been contacting State Representative and judiciary chairman Ronald Marsico in regard to the childhood sex abuse statute of limitations reform bills that he seems to be ignoring. Here's a clip you'll appreciate. Click to watch child sex abuse survivor Al Chesley as he calls out Marsico on MSNBC today.
Did Jesus Need a Legal Dream Team?
Archbishop Chaput is reorganizing the archdiocesan legal team. Read about it here: "Phila. Archdiocese Shakes Up Legal Team in Sex Abuse Scandal" by Gina Passarella and Hank Grezlak, The [Philadelphia] Legal Intelligencer, November 07, 2011
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