"Advice for Philly's new archbishop: Listen to the people," by Ronnie Polaneczky, Philadelphia Daily News Columnist, July 19, 2011 Excerpt from article linked above: "Susan Matthews wants more than a verbal sit-down with Chaput. After offering him a welcoming cheesesteak, Matthews - who attended Philly parish and archdiocesan schools and whose young children are enrolled … Continue reading Catholics4Change Views On New Archbishop in the Daily News
Breaking News: Chaput To Be Named Archbishop of Philadelphia
The official announcement is expected tomorrow morning. The new Archbishop's welcome wagon basket is chock full of grief. I won't begrudge him a cheese steak, but then it's time to get down to business. The faithful have laid out a to do list that can't wait. 1. Protect our children. 2. Renew the Catholic Church … Continue reading Breaking News: Chaput To Be Named Archbishop of Philadelphia
Summer Required Reading: 2011 Grand Jury Report, Excerpt 2
Here is some sober reading for Sunday excerpted from the 2011 Grand Jury Report. It picks up where the last installment left off. I also highly recommend Philadelphia Magazine's July cover story, "Catholics in Crisis." "Monsignor Lynn These are sordid, shocking acts. There was at least one person, though, who could not have been the … Continue reading Summer Required Reading: 2011 Grand Jury Report, Excerpt 2
Justice4PAKids Launched by Coalition of Child Protection Advocates
Will our soon-to-be-named new Bishop fulfill the recommendations set forth by the Grand Jury? The likelihood varies with the candidates who have been rumored as replacements for Cardinal Rigali. I was hoping the assignment would be announced to Philadelphia's faithful during Sunday Masses. But it looks like this will be a media announcement. Spiritual healing … Continue reading Justice4PAKids Launched by Coalition of Child Protection Advocates
Winds of Change?
Is Cardinal Rigali finally headed for retirement? Multiple sources have reported that the Holy See could name a replacement as early as tomorrow or next week. Who will it be? This article in the National Catholic Reporter covers four possibilities. What we do know is that this appointment is long overdue. Philadelphia's faithful have been … Continue reading Winds of Change?
Irish Release Government Report On Catholic Child Abuse
The Catholic leadership's cover up of clergy sex abuse takes on epic proportions in Ireland as evidenced in this newly-released report. Read about it on MSNBC. "Irish to Unveil New Report on Catholic Child Abuse," by the Associated Press, MSNBC, July 13, 2011.
Summer Required Reading for Catholics: The 2011 Grand Jury Report
As practicing Catholics, it is our responsibility to read the 2011 Grand Jury Report on clergy abuse. Please read it. Pray on it. And, then most importantly, I ask you to act on it. No real solution can be found until the entire Church addresses this issue. Pedophilia can and does occur anywhere. What doesn't … Continue reading Summer Required Reading for Catholics: The 2011 Grand Jury Report
Happy Fourth of July!
Celebrate this great country of ours - where we can work toward legislation to protect children and offer justice to victims. No new posts on Catholics4Change until next Thursday. Building Justice4PAKids.com. Thank you for your patience.
PA Parents Demand Justice For Kids
Editor's note: There is no statute of limitations on murder in the state of Pennsylvania. Why is there one for child sex abuse? It's soul murder. All parents regardless of religion must unite to get this legislation passed. Demand justice for all kids in Pennsylvania. Justice4PAKids.com coming soon. Our guest blogger shares important information on … Continue reading PA Parents Demand Justice For Kids
Voice of the Faithful Invites All to Thurs. Meeting
Voice of the Faithful Greater Philadelphia invites all to a meeting June 30 at 7:00 in Plymouth Meeting. Charles Gallagher, former assistant District Attorney of Philadelphia, who directed the 2005 Grand Jury Report, will speak to us. A report on the American Catholic Council will also be part of the evening. Directions: If you are … Continue reading Voice of the Faithful Invites All to Thurs. Meeting
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