Please Attend First Friday Vigil for Survivor/Victims and to Protect All PA Children

~ Susan Matthews ~ 9 Comments

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

~ Susan Matthews ~ 114 Comments

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

Justice4PAkids.com Leads Fight For Laws to Allow Justice and Protect Kids

~ Susan Matthews ~ 5 Comments

Click to Read: Suburban Catholics drive effort to let victims of long-ago abuse sue, by John P. Martin, Inquirer Staff writer, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Oct. 3, 2011 Here's a section of the above story: "Margaret Reif, a Downingtown mother who started the Catholic Accountability Project, said she did not want to enrich lawyers or bankrupt … Continue reading Justice4PAkids.com Leads Fight For Laws to Allow Justice and Protect Kids

Letter to Chair of PA Judiciary Committee Rep. Ron Marsico

~ Susan Matthews ~ 16 Comments

October 1, 2011 Representative Ronald S. Marsico 105th Legislative District Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Chairman, Judiciary Committee Re:    Scheduled Hearing Dates: House Bill 832 – Sponsor Rep. Louise Williams Bishop (re statute of limitations for child sexual abuse – criminal & civil) House Bill 878 – Sponsor Rep. Michael McGeehan (re legislation to allow civil action … Continue reading Letter to Chair of PA Judiciary Committee Rep. Ron Marsico

Catholic League Mouthpiece Maligns Journalists

~ Susan Matthews ~ 26 Comments

"Time for Bill Donohue and Catholic Church to stop smearing victims -- Also attacking journalists Maureen Dowd and Chris Matthews," People and Politics coverage, Irish Central, September 24, 2011 Editors note: My Uncle Chris is a practicing and dedicated Catholic. He has vigorously supported Catholic Charities and education. While we don't always see eye-to-eye on … Continue reading Catholic League Mouthpiece Maligns Journalists

Will Pope Address Worldwide Pattern Sooner Rather Than Later?

~ Susan Matthews ~ 13 Comments

Sadly, this editorial from April 2010 is still timely. This past Spring, Amnesty International named the Vatican as a human rights violator due to its response (or rather lack of) to clergy abuse worldwide. Why hasn't there been a stronger and more swift response from Rome? "Pope should endorse independent investigation," by Gerald T. Slevin, … Continue reading Will Pope Address Worldwide Pattern Sooner Rather Than Later?

Protect Children from Sex Abuse: Free Seminar for Parents

~ Susan Matthews ~ 19 Comments

PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA – Justice4PAkids will hold a free seminar for parents that will share the facts on child sex abuse on October 6, 2011 at UFCW Local 1776, 3031 Walton Road in Plymouth Meeting from 7 to 9 pm. Statistics show child sex abuse isn’t rare and it’s usually isn’t stranger danger. Experts will … Continue reading Protect Children from Sex Abuse: Free Seminar for Parents