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
Facing Dilemma of Keeping Kids in Catholic School
C4C has placed this comment in a post position. We think it reflects the struggle many parents are facing. By Theresa, Guest Blogger I have been grappling with this issue of stopping the money but wanting to keep our daughter in our parish school. I taught in four Catholic schools in the AD and also … Continue reading Facing Dilemma of Keeping Kids in Catholic School
Archdiocese Behaves the Way It Does, Because It Can
By Sister Maureen Turlish, Guest Blogger First, let me say the Archdiocesan Communications Director's comments in regard to the Philadelphia Magazine article are not worthy of response. But for those who would like to respond directly, her email is dfarrell@adphila.org. Those who have the print edition of Philadelphia Magazine's July issue have probably already read … Continue reading Archdiocese Behaves the Way It Does, Because It Can
Archdiocesan Response to Philly Mag
Can you imagine what ended up being cut by Philly Mag's lawyers? I'm sure it was a treasure trove of unverifiable truth. That's the article the laity needs to read. The portrayals and facts related in this article mirror my own experiences and private conversations with a variety of sources. Huber and his editors showed … Continue reading Archdiocesan Response to Philly Mag
Revealing Expose in Philly Mag Posted
I haven't finished reading this long-awaited article yet and had to post link. So much rings true from the years I spent at the Archdiocese in the 90s under Bevilacqua's "reign." I remember accidentally receiving a faxed invoice for a vase for the shore house. It cost more than my year's salary. I had just … Continue reading Revealing Expose in Philly Mag Posted
Philadelphia Magazine Expose Offers a Saving Grace
Get ready for it, folks. Robert Huber is serving up a red-hot plate of scandal in the July issue of Philadelphia magazine. His article "Power, Sex & Secrets," will cover Cardinal Rigali, Cardinal Bevilacqua and Msgr. Lynn. According to the grapevine, it exposes illicit adult relationships as a possible reason for the cover up of … Continue reading Philadelphia Magazine Expose Offers a Saving Grace
Quote Sums Up Why I’m Still Catholic
“How much I must criticize you, my church and yet how much I love you! You have made me suffer more than anyone and yet I owe you more than I owe anyone. I should like to see you destroyed and yet I need your presence. You have given me much scandal and yet you … Continue reading Quote Sums Up Why I’m Still Catholic
Huh? Mass in Latin. Why Didn’t We Think of That?
Read about this stupendous solution that will surely reunite the Kansas City faithful in the wake of their Diocesan sex abuse scandal. Probably not. "In wake of sex abuse scandals, priests to host Latin Mass," by Joshua J. McElwee, National Catholic Reporter, June 21, 2011.
Former Priest Helps Victims In Court
"He recommends that the church "completely get out" of child protection, hand over all its files to civil law enforcement, and make bishops sign a legal oath every year that there are no perpetrators in the ministry - which would open them to criminal prosecution if they are found to have lied." Excerpt from: "Onetime … Continue reading Former Priest Helps Victims In Court
