Commonweal Writer Comments on Rolling Stone Article

~ Susan Matthews ~ 11 Comments

"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

~ Susan Matthews ~ 36 Comments

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

‘Brotherhood’ Trumped Protection of Children

~ Susan Matthews ~ 33 Comments

The unfolding situation in Ireland illustrates underlying clergy abuse issues still debated in the U.S. Does the culture of the priesthood skew attitudes regarding children? Is canon law contradictory with civil law? Attempts to protect other adults and the Church at the expense of the "least of us" could destroy the Church. "Deputy to Bishop … Continue reading ‘Brotherhood’ Trumped Protection of Children

Summer Required Reading – 5th Installment

~ Susan Matthews ~ 44 Comments

Warning: The following is extremely explicit and is not suitable for those under 18. The editors of C4C think this information is critical to understanding the crisis in our diocese. As sickening as the sexual details are, we want to stress the Archdiocesan coverup and transfer of criminal priests is the most heinous element. We … Continue reading Summer Required Reading – 5th Installment