Catholic Accountability Project Forming Parish Groups Now

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by Margaret Reif, for the Catholic Accountability Project, Guest Blogger People have been asking what is going on and what needs to be done. When an accusation is made, it’s often long beyond the statute of limitations. Charges can’t be filed, so our children’s safety is dependent on the Archdiocesan investigation of the claims. IF … Continue reading Catholic Accountability Project Forming Parish Groups Now

Consider Voice of the Faithful When Organizing on Parish Level

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by Nick Ingala, for Voice of the Faithful, Guest Blogger We at Voice of the Faithful thank Catholics4Change for presenting this excellent forum for shining light on clergy sexual abuse and the need for accountability in the Church. We’ve read on this blog how outraged many Philadelphia-area parishioners are at the revelations of clergy sexual … Continue reading Consider Voice of the Faithful When Organizing on Parish Level

Catholics vs. Catholics

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Priest Sex-Abuse Scandal Pits Catholics vs. Catholics, by John P. Martin for the Philadelphia Inquirer, May 2, 2011. Catholic League vs. Voice of the Faithful. Which group represents your thoughts? If neither does, how are they missing the mark for you as a Catholic?

Auxiliary Bishop To Hold “Listening Session” With Parish

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We'd love to hear from Our Mother of Consolation parish members who attend the listening session announced below. We'd also like to hear how their sexual abuse forum was organized so other parishes could adapt the model. Announcement: Our Mother of Consolation in Chestnut Hill Sexual Abuse Forum Listening Session Our parish Sexual Abuse Forum … Continue reading Auxiliary Bishop To Hold “Listening Session” With Parish

Expert Weighs In With Heavy Words On Lack of Progress

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"The Scandal Continues: Clergy Sex Abuse Crisis," by Anne M. Burke, U.S. Catholic, April 27, 2011 Burke is an Illinois Supreme Court Justice who served as interim chair of the National Review Board, the board of lay Catholics that was charged by the U.S. bishops to oversee their compliance with the reforms they had pledged … Continue reading Expert Weighs In With Heavy Words On Lack of Progress

Sr. Maureen Invites C4C Site Visitors To Prayerful Protest May 6th

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There will be the usual First Friday Vigil on May 6th from noon to 1 p.m. in front of the Philadelphia Archdiocesan offices at 222 North 17th Street in center city. All of welcome to participate in prayer, picketing and protest. Sister Maureen Paul Turlish Victims’ Advocate For more information, email: maturlishmdsnd@yahoo.com Publishers note: Lets' … Continue reading Sr. Maureen Invites C4C Site Visitors To Prayerful Protest May 6th

Have You Spoken With Your Kids About Clergy Sex Abuse?

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Even as recently as a month ago, I still hadn't discussed the clergy sex abuse issue with my children. Both attend Catholic school and my oldest is an altar server. We had the "good touch/bad touch" talk when they were little and over the years I've encouraged them to always trust their instincts. Child predators … Continue reading Have You Spoken With Your Kids About Clergy Sex Abuse?