"The Vatican has been included for the first time in an Amnesty International report examining human rights. They found "increasing evidence of widespread child sexual abuse committed by clergy...and the enduring failures of the Catholic Church to address these crimes." "Amnesty Names Vatican Over Human Rights Abuses," by Patsy McGarry, Religious Affairs Correspondent, IrishTimes.com, May … Continue reading Amnesty International Names Vatican In Abuses
Chair of the Phila. Archdiocese Review Board Speaks Out
"The Fog of Scandal," by Ana Maria Catanzaro for Commonweal, May 12, 2011 "This article is my attempt to answer the question being asked by Catholics in Philadelphia and across the nation: What went wrong?" This is a must-read. Wow!
Nazareth Academy Suspends Teacher Accused of Sex Abuse at Archbishop Ryan in late 80s
"Teacher Suspended from Nazareth Academy High School After Alleged Sex Abuse," Saturday, May 7, 2011, CBS 3 Philadelphia
How the Archdiocese Handles Priest Abusers
Information supplied by the Catholic Accountability Project • 66 priests acknowledged by AD as abusers • 27 laicized, 17 sentenced to “prayer and penance” • 2 “defrocking” cases pending • Rev. James J. Brennan and Rev. Robert L. Brennan http://archphila.org/protection/Updates/update_main.htm Laicization • No records are kept of their whereabouts. (Editor's Note: The Dioceses of Detroit … Continue reading How the Archdiocese Handles Priest Abusers
Being Catholic in Philadelphia
"Catholic in Philadelphia," by Ernest J. Harkness, Opinion for Philly.com, May 9, 2011 Excerpt: "Being a Roman Catholic in Philly means I've been rewarded with a lifetime of friendship, beautiful churches to provide a place to enjoy major moments in life, wonderful schools that gave my children and me a solid foundation, and - most … Continue reading Being Catholic in Philadelphia
Lawsuit Announced Today Names Bevilacqua and Rigali
If Church Leaders got it right at the first opportunity, the abuse would have been stopped cold and these cases wouldn't exist. They STILL HAVEN'T GOTTEN IT RIGHT. Why hasn't Cardinal Rigali fulfilled every recommendation of the 2011 Grand Jury Report? What are Church leaders waiting for - another Grand Jury Report? "New Lawsuit Names … Continue reading Lawsuit Announced Today Names Bevilacqua and Rigali
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Another Bulletin Insert and Still No Answers or Action on Grand Jury Recommendations
Two parish bulletin inserts have been published. Neither bulletin insert offers answers to our questions for Cardinal Rigali. Neither bulletin insert says the Archdiocese will be implementing the remaining recommendations of the Grand Jury report. It seems to be just more of the same. Will there be another Grand Jury Report before we get a … Continue reading Another Bulletin Insert and Still No Answers or Action on Grand Jury Recommendations
Arcdiocese Issues Second Bulletin Insert
Editor's Note: Please share your thoughts and experiences on the information below. Moving Forward In Faith: Renewing Our Commitment to Victim Assistance, Child Protection, and Priestly Integrity / May 2011 Introduction: This is the second in a series of periodic bulletin inserts developed by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to provide information to parishioners. Each bulletin … Continue reading Arcdiocese Issues Second Bulletin Insert
Vatican Says It Will Discipline Guilty Canadian Bishop
"TORONTO - A Canadian Roman Catholic bishop pleaded guilty Wednesday to importing child pornography, prompting the Vatican to say it, too, would impose disciplinary measures. Bishop Raymond Lahey, 70, entered the plea in an Ottawa courtroom — a rare case of high ranking Canadian Church official facing charges over sexual misconduct. The Vatican said Wednesday … Continue reading Vatican Says It Will Discipline Guilty Canadian Bishop
