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
Vatican Announces Meeting On Abuse
"The symposium next February will draw experts in psychiatry, church law, sociology and child protection programs to the Pontifical Gregorian University for three days of meetings and workshops with 200 bishops and religious superiors. The meetings are designed in part to help bishops draft guidelines to combat abuse that must be submitted to the Holy … Continue reading Vatican Announces Meeting On Abuse
Q&A: Is Lack of Giving Having Impact in Right Place?
Q. This is a question for Father Walsh. I wonder if he would be able to clarify whether or not there is a specific stipend that each parish must send to the Archdiocese from their donations. If so, will a parish (and possibly parish school) indeed suffer because of a reduction in donations? I need … Continue reading Q&A: Is Lack of Giving Having Impact in Right Place?
Bishops Offer Nothing More Than Weak Tweak
Bishops barely revise the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People despite clear need demonstrated in Philadelphia and other cities. Read about it here: "Bishops squandered opportunity, victims' group says," by Dan Morris-Young, The National Catholic Reporter, June 17, 2011 "Bishops Uphold Policy on Sex Abuse," by Laurie Goodstein, The Boston Globe, June … Continue reading Bishops Offer Nothing More Than Weak Tweak
Who Are These People And What Have They Done with Our Church?
Below, Kathy Kane shares her observations of the EWTN coverage of the Bishops' Conference. If this is who is at the helm of our Church and this is how they think, I've all but completely lost hope for the faithful. We need a miracle. Day 1: There were times I felt like I was watching … Continue reading Who Are These People And What Have They Done with Our Church?
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