The clergy sex abuse victims' advocacy organization S.N.A.P. (Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests) and the CCR (Center for Constitutional Rights) have filed an international lawsuit today against the Pope and others for crimes against humanity. S.N.A.P. is holding a press conference tomorrow (Sept. 14th) at 2 pm outside the Archdiocese headquarters in Philadelphia at … Continue reading S.N.A.P. Sues Pope for Crimes Against Humanity
Love By Arrangement Philadelphia Style
by Kristine Ward, National Survivor Advocates Coalition (NSAC) Chair Pope Benedict has been called many things in his six year tenure as the Supreme Pontiff but not until yesterday had he been called a Yenta. Archbishop Charles Chaput chose the imagery of an arranged marriage with Pope Benedict as the matchmaker to describe his view … Continue reading Love By Arrangement Philadelphia Style
Archbishop Chaput Installed
"Archbishop Chaput installed: a new captain in Chruch's perfect storm," by Dan Geringer, Philadelphia Daily News, September, 9 2011
Sister Maureen Welcomes Our New Archbishop
Victims, justice and the new archbishop By Maureen Paul Turlish, Commentary for The National Catholic Reporter, September 8, 2011 Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, who headed the Denver archdiocese, was installed today as the 13th head of the Philadelphia archdiocese in a ceremony held at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. I welcome the … Continue reading Sister Maureen Welcomes Our New Archbishop
After All That I Now Know, How Can I Still Go to Church?
by Father Christopher M. Walsh, Pastor, Saint Raymond of Penafort Church On Thursday, Archbishop Charles Chaput will be installed as the new Archbishop of Philadelphia. His arrival from Denver brings with it a history of zealous preaching and a call to genuine conversion and holiness. He is a proven communicator, a man who has led … Continue reading After All That I Now Know, How Can I Still Go to Church?
Archdiocesan Strike Plan Might Create Unsafe Environments
At first glance one might not consider the Archdiocesan high school teachers' strike part of the Catholics4Change agenda, but several parents have raised important concerns. The safety and wellbeing of students might be compromised if a skeleton crew of administrators attempt to replace a fully staffed school. What are your thoughts?
Rolling Stone Article Link Added to Previous Post
Invite from the National Survivor Advocates Coalition
JOIN US IN: WELCOMING CHARLES CHAPUT AS ARCHBISHOP OF PHILADELPHIA We will assemble at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 8, 2011 in front of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia at 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway to welcome Charles Chaput to one of the epicenters of clergy sexual abuse on … Continue reading Invite from the National Survivor Advocates Coalition
Commonweal Writer Comments on Rolling Stone Article
"Eichmann in Philly?" by Eric Bugyis, Commonweal.com, September 5, 2010 Excerpt from above link: "...the culture of secrecy that rewarded the cold efficiency with which Lynn fielded and dispensed with allegations of sexual abuse in the diocese is the most chilling part of the article. Erdely quotes former Assistant District Attorney Will Spade describing the … Continue reading Commonweal Writer Comments on Rolling Stone Article
‘Rolling Stone’ Publishes 8-Page Article on Philly Catholic Church Cover-Up
The September 15, 2011 edition of venerable rock magazine "Rolling Stone" teases "The Catholic Church's Secret Sex -Crime Files" on its cover. Inside is a scathing eight-page article by Sabrina Rubin Erdely on the Philadelphia Archdiocese's sex abuse scandal and cover up. People may scream Catholic bashing, but it's all true. There won't be any … Continue reading ‘Rolling Stone’ Publishes 8-Page Article on Philly Catholic Church Cover-Up
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