Sister Saddened by Chaput’s Statements

~ Susan Matthews ~ 51 Comments

From the Philadelphia Inquirer's Letters to the Editor, Sunday, November 6, 2011 Chaput says school closings concern parishioners most.... AID ABUSE VICTIMS I am very saddened by Archbishop Charles Chaput's comments about statutes of limitation regarding the sexual abuse of children ("Chaput says Philadelphia school closings concern parishioners most," Oct. 28). In opposing reform the … Continue reading Sister Saddened by Chaput’s Statements

CNN Special: Priest Predators In Plain Sight

~ Susan Matthews ~ 63 Comments

"It’s a story that’s all too familiar. Catholic priests accused of abusing children. Church leaders accused of covering it up. But that familiar story has a disturbing new chapter. For decades accused priests who were kicked out of the church have blended back into society. No one keeps track of where they live. Gary Tuchman … Continue reading CNN Special: Priest Predators In Plain Sight

Judge Rules that Accused Priest Can’t Question Former Altar Boy

~ Susan Matthews ~ 11 Comments

Click here to read breaking news: "Priest accused of rape may not question ex-altar boy," by John P. Martin, Inquirer Staff Writer, Nov. 1, 2011 Excerpt from above linked article: "Common Pleas Court Judge William J. Manfredi denied the request by the Rev. Charles Engelhardt and Bernard Shero to interrogate their accuser and be given … Continue reading Judge Rules that Accused Priest Can’t Question Former Altar Boy

Bishop Accountability Seems More Clouded Than Transparent

~ Susan Matthews ~ 112 Comments

Click here to read: "Accountability, transparency and the bishops," by Sister Maureen Paul Turlish, National Catholic Reporter, October 31, 2011 Excerpt from above linked article: "Review board decisions are not binding on bishops, and board members themselves have no way of knowing whether they have received all the information a diocese has on an individual … Continue reading Bishop Accountability Seems More Clouded Than Transparent

Inquirer Editorial Board Disagrees with Archbishop Chaput’s Statutes Stance

~ Susan Matthews ~ 111 Comments

"His position is contrary to the Editorial Board’s, which has supported legislation sponsored by Rep. Louise Williams Bishop (D., Phila.) that would eliminate Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations on child sex-abuse cases. Bishop’s bill recognizes that young abuse victims often take years, even decades, to confront what happened to them, meaning the time limit for filing … Continue reading Inquirer Editorial Board Disagrees with Archbishop Chaput’s Statutes Stance

Archbishop Chaput Meets with The Inquirer Editorial Board

~ Susan Matthews ~ 18 Comments

Click to read what was said during Archbishop Chaput's meeting with The Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial Board. -"Chaput: Phila. school closings concern parishioners most" by David O'Reilly,The Philadelphia Inquirer, Oct. 27, 2010Editor's notes: Kathy Kane and I both agree there will be far more outcry over school closings. It's human nature to care more about what … Continue reading Archbishop Chaput Meets with The Inquirer Editorial Board

Letter to Finn’s Prosecutors Serves as Template for Philly Catholics

~ Susan Matthews ~ 16 Comments

SNAP's (Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests) "Open Letter to Clay Co. and Jackson Co. Prosecutors" urges them to remember the seriousness of Bishop Finn's alleged offenses as they move toward trial. It serves as a template for concerned Philadelphia Catholics who wish to remind District Attorney Seth Williams that we demand justice for … Continue reading Letter to Finn’s Prosecutors Serves as Template for Philly Catholics