Really? Are you kidding me? I may just lose it. Every single day I'm reminded that despite global attention on Catholic clergy sex abuse, the Church is in a complete cluster when it comes to handling it. Or, more cynically, these are calculated moves. A friend just emailed me a link for the "Protection of … Continue reading No! No! No! Diocese Still Not Directing Victims to Police
Collateral Damage in Delaware
In Delaware, the Church bankruptcy will take its toll on Diocesan employees, laity and school children. Blame belongs with the hierarchy, who thought they were above accountability. Victims find relief in non-monetary judgments that will protect other children, specifically the release of records. "As it pays for the past, diocese tries to move on," by … Continue reading Collateral Damage in Delaware
Summer Required Reading: The 2011 Grand Jury Report, Fourth Installment
Our fourth installment of the 2011 Grand Jury Report reprints its "Recommendations" section. This is relevant in light of today's cover story on our new Archbishop's legislative lobbying in Colorado."RecommendationsObviously, nothing will really change in the church until there is a will to change. In the meantime, there are steps to be taken, both inside … Continue reading Summer Required Reading: The 2011 Grand Jury Report, Fourth Installment
New Threat to Sex Abuse Legislation That Would Protect All Kids
The Sunday Inquirer cover story on incoming Archbishop Chaput outlines his highly organized strategy - not just a stance - on sex abuse legislation in Colorado. With similar bills pending in PA, child advocates better get their message out and their best game on. If they don't, all children in PA are the losers. See … Continue reading New Threat to Sex Abuse Legislation That Would Protect All Kids
Martrys and the Immoral – Unique Perspective on Cardinal Bevilacqua’s Testimony
The following blog entry was written by a Catholic woman who grew up in Communist Cuba. Please read her unique perspective on Cardinal Bevilacqua's testimony. Let me know what you think. Here's the link: "'Extraordinary and unprecedented' -- Release of Cardinal Bevilacqua's testimony reveals the mind of an impostor," by Marielena Montesino de Stuart for … Continue reading Martrys and the Immoral – Unique Perspective on Cardinal Bevilacqua’s Testimony
Court Orders Competency Hearing for Bevilacqua
Breaking news from the Inquirer."Court Orders Competency Hearing for Bevilacqua," by David O'Reilly, The Philadelphia Inquirer, August 5, 2011Excerpt from linked article:"A judge has set March 26 as the trial date for the first member of the Roman Catholic hierarchy in the nation to be charged in a clerical sex abuse scandal and four codefendants.Common … Continue reading Court Orders Competency Hearing for Bevilacqua
Lawyers Want Bevilacqua to Testify
Bevilacqua should be compelled to testify. He has no problem speaking with his visitors. I love this quote from the defense - "the strain of such a requirement on Cardinal Bevilacqua is simply inhumane." Excuse me - endangering children is inhumane. Here's the article: "Lawyers want ailing Bevilacqua to testify on tape for abuse trial," … Continue reading Lawyers Want Bevilacqua to Testify
‘A Watershed Moment In the Clergy Sex Abuse Crisis’
Please click the link to read Cardinal Bevilacqua's testimony for the 2005 Grand Jury Report. Let's add this to the required summer reading for Catholics. The judge in the current criminal case involving Msgr. Lynn sealed the records, but the Inquirer already had this copy in the public domain. BishopAccountability.org has broken it down into … Continue reading ‘A Watershed Moment In the Clergy Sex Abuse Crisis’
Cardinal Bevilacqua’s Testimony
Cardinal Bevilacqua's Full Testimony, The Philadelphia Inquirer, July 2011
Victim on Legal ‘Victory’
I think it's important for all to read this C4C comment exchange regarding monetary compensation for victims of clergy sex abuse. by Victims4Justice.org I am one of the victims part of this lawsuit (Delaware - see related post). It’s funny, but I was just telling a friend today, “I don’t feel any different now than … Continue reading Victim on Legal ‘Victory’
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