Support Priest Who Wrote Letter – Attend His Parish Mass Next Sunday

~ Susan Matthews ~ 19 Comments

In yesterday's Holy Thursday Mass, Cardinal Rigali urged Church members to support priests during this time of scandal. Catholics4Change will do just that by throwing their support behind Msgr. John T. Conway, pastor of Mary Mother of the Redeemer Parish. We invite all Catholics who applaud Msgr. Conway's very direct letter to Cardinal Rigali, to … Continue reading Support Priest Who Wrote Letter – Attend His Parish Mass Next Sunday

Support Priest Who Wrote Letter – Attend His Parish Mass Next Sunday

~ Susan Matthews ~ 19 Comments

In yesterday's Holy Thursday Mass, Cardinal Rigali urged Church members to support priests during this time of scandal. Catholics4Change will do just that by throwing their support behind Msgr. John T. Conway, pastor of Mary Mother of the Redeemer Parish. We invite all Catholics who applaud Msgr. Conway's very direct letter to Cardinal Rigali, to … Continue reading Support Priest Who Wrote Letter – Attend His Parish Mass Next Sunday

‘Duped’ Pastor Urges Cardinal to Meet With the Faithful

~ Susan Matthews ~ 37 Comments

Click here to see the letter - MMR- Msgr. John T. Conway, pastor of Mary, Mother of the Redeemer in North Wales, also sent a letter to Cardinal Rigali. In it, he urges Cardinal Rigali to visit the Montgomery County area faithful. Conway wrote the letter after a March 28 meeting with parishioners. The gathering … Continue reading ‘Duped’ Pastor Urges Cardinal to Meet With the Faithful

In Parishes With Accused Priests, ‘What Happens Next?’

~ Susan Matthews ~ 6 Comments

By Jeremy Roebuck, for the Philadelphia Inquirer,  April 19, 2011  Msgr. Michael Flood served as a constant signpost in the lives of many congregants at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Parish in Glenside. He baptized parishioner Kathleen Seweryn's daughters and, years later, officiated at their weddings. He often dropped by Donna Scully's math class at … Continue reading In Parishes With Accused Priests, ‘What Happens Next?’

Our Issue With the Archdiocesan Victim Assistance Program

~ Susan Matthews ~ 21 Comments

We commend Archbishop Carroll High School's administration for how it handled yesterday's crisis. Their letter to parents included FBI contact information. The brave student who came forward in regard to Fran Murphy did the best thing possible. He and his mother contacted civil authorities. However, the Archdiocese in its press release and on its Web … Continue reading Our Issue With the Archdiocesan Victim Assistance Program

Breaking News: H.S. Coach Arrested and Archdiocese Continues to Mishandle Abuse

~ Susan Matthews ~ 23 Comments

Even today, the Archdiocese continues to advise victims to contact their office instead of the District Attorney's office. They seem to still be trying to cover up. The civil authorities should have the first opportunity to deal with sex abuse cases. This Diocese has proven over and over that it is incapable of dealing with … Continue reading Breaking News: H.S. Coach Arrested and Archdiocese Continues to Mishandle Abuse

Our FOX 29 Coverage Regarding the Inserts and Letter

~ Susan Matthews ~ 18 Comments

Click here to watch our FOX 29 evening news coverage regarding the parish bulletin inserts and the response to our letter to Cardinal Rigali. I'm honored to represent so many Catholics on the matter of Church accountability in regard to child sex abuse. It's your comments here on the site that inspire me when I'm … Continue reading Our FOX 29 Coverage Regarding the Inserts and Letter