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
Senator Peterson’s Plea to PA Law Makers
October 5, 2011 Dear Representative, In 2007, the Delaware General Assembly passed the “Child Victims’ Act,” repealing the two-year statute of limitations in child sexual abuse cases – and creating a two-year “window” during which victims in older cases could sue their abusers. As a lifelong Catholic, authoring and sponsoring the Child Victims’ Act was … Continue reading Senator Peterson’s Plea to PA Law Makers
Priests Applaud Msgr. Who Admits to Endangering Children – Vigil Today
Many of us at Catholics4Change are wondering what the Archdiocesan Office of Child Protection and Victims Assistance thinks about priests applauding Lynn during their private gathering with Archbishop Chaput - the very same priests who are being taught about mandatory reporting. While we believe that one is innocent until proven guilty, Lynn has already admitted … Continue reading Priests Applaud Msgr. Who Admits to Endangering Children – Vigil Today
Please Attend First Friday Vigil for Survivor/Victims and to Protect All PA Children
Voice of the Faithful Greater Philadelphia invites everyone to attend the First Friday Vigil on Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Philadelphia Archdiocesan offices, 222 N. 17th St.Philadelphia, PA, 19103 to support all victim-survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse and support House Bills 832 & 878. These bills would better protect all the Commonwealth's children and … Continue reading Please Attend First Friday Vigil for Survivor/Victims and to Protect All PA Children
Archbishop Chaput Acknowledges Lynn But Not Victims
According to the following article in today's Philadelphia Inquirer, Archbishop Chaput extended support to Msgr. Lynn during a private Mass for priests. Why is the suspended priest, on trial for alleged conspiracy, more worthy of a shout out than the many survivors and victims of clergy sexual abuse? Where was Archbishop's prompt to offer them support? Where is the … Continue reading Archbishop Chaput Acknowledges Lynn But Not Victims
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