The photo is of my son who was a freshman at Archbishop Ryan High School in North East Philly. He’s standing with his Mom at his first “mother/son” dance. The head principal of the school approached my wife and said: “What a fine looking son you have.” This is when the grooming began. My name … Continue reading What If This Was Your Son? A Heart Changing Story
Letter to Finn’s Prosecutors Serves as Template for Philly Catholics
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
New Law Suit Filed Against Archdiocese
Click here to read breaking news: "Ex-altar boy sues priest, archdiocese for alleged abuse," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, October 19, 2011
I Want You to Tell the Truth
by Fr. Christopher M. Walsh, Pastor of St. Raymond Church, guest blogger A member of the “Catholics4Change” community recently forwarded me the following questions: I am asking you and your hierarchy to tell the truth about who the perpetrators and enablers are. Also where does the money come from that the Archdiocese of Philadelphia uses … Continue reading I Want You to Tell the Truth
Kansas City Bishop Indicted In Relation to Sex Abuse Reporting
Click here to read breaking news: "Kansas City Bishop Indicted in Reporting of Abuse by Priest," by A.G. Sulzberger and Lauri Goodstein, The New York Times, October 14, 2011
St. John Vianney Center Says It Can’t Cooperate with DA
"Treatment center says it's barred from giving priests' records to DA," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Oct. 13, 2011
Occupy the Catholic Church
Here is an inspiring "what if" article. Click to read: "What If 'Occupy Wall Street' Could be Attempted in the Catholic Church," by Tom Beaudoin, America (The National Catholic Weekly), Oct. 9, 2011 Excerpt: "What would be the last straw that would make you join such a movement? Would it be the episcopal malfeasance and … Continue reading Occupy the Catholic Church
Bishops’ Obligation to Show Pastoral Concern is Spotty
After Archbishop Chaput and the priests' support of Monsignor Lynn was discussed in court, the Archdiocese issued this statement. "Bishops have an obligation to show pastoral concern for their people, their priests, and the wider community," said spokeswoman Donna Farrell on Friday. "That includes victims of sexual abuse. It also includes those accused of wrongdoing, … Continue reading Bishops’ Obligation to Show Pastoral Concern is Spotty
Look to Catholic Lay Leaders’ Experiences with Bishops
Guest Blog By Martin J. Leahy, PhD Assume, for the sake of argument, that the grand jury reports were political propaganda. Assume also that all of the other investigations in the country, which pointed to identical patterns of behavior, were also political propaganda, motivated by feminists, gays, and other “anti-Catholic” types. How do you explain … Continue reading Look to Catholic Lay Leaders’ Experiences with Bishops
Prosecution Medical Experts Will Examine Bevilacqua
Click to read article: "Judge: Cardinal can be examined for competency," by John P. Martin, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Oct. 7, 2011 More coverage: http://www.courthousenews.com/2011/10/07/40426.htm
