We didn't get answers to our questions. (See the Cardinal's response here.) Now we ask for action – not words. The following actions are necessary for restoring faith and renewing the Catholic Church in Philadelphia. 1- Direct pastors to hold open meetings with parishioners on the issue of Church response to the Grand Jury report. … Continue reading Our Request for Truth in Action
Reading Between the Lines of the Parish Bulletin Insert
We read between the lines and hope you will, too. Please see our comments in blue. Archdiocesan bulletin insert text is in black. Moving Forward In Faith This is the first in a series of periodic bulletin inserts developed by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to provide information to parishioners. Each bulletin insert will focus on … Continue reading Reading Between the Lines of the Parish Bulletin Insert
Reaction to Cardinal Rigali’s Response
What is your reaction to the response? The first parish bulletin insert only indirectly answers one of our 10 questions. When child safety is at stake, we won’t wait months for “possible topics for future inserts.” Waiting with faith brought us the latest grand jury report. We find this response unacceptable. The last question remains … Continue reading Reaction to Cardinal Rigali’s Response
Would the Cardinal Respond on Behalf of Christ?
I wrote a letter to Cardinal Rigali on behalf of the many thousands who have visited and commented here. I respectfully shared your questions and concerns. The following is the response we received on his behalf from the office for communications. This wasn’t a media inquiry. This was a letter from the faithful seeking pastoral … Continue reading Would the Cardinal Respond on Behalf of Christ?
Our Letter to the Cardinal Answered…On Behalf of His Eminence
Donna Farrell, spokesperson for the Philadelphia Archdiocese, answered our letter to Cardinal Rigali on his behalf. I received the letter late today and will share the contents and my thoughts in a post this Sunday. I urge every Catholic to share the link to this site with fellow Philadelphia Catholics this Sunday. Thanks in advance.
Msgr. Lynn and Others Plead Not Guilty Today
"5 Plead Not Guilty In Philadelphia Sex Abuse Cases," by Sarah Hoye, CNN, April 15, 2011
Former Bishop Cavalier About Child Sex Abuse
"In an interview that aired Thursday, Roger Vangheluwe, the former bishop of Bruges, spoke of his sexual abuse as 'a little game,' that involved fondling, but no 'rough sex.'" "Child-Abusing Former Bishop's Tell-All Shocks Belgium," by Robert Wielaard, Associated Press, AolNews.com, April 15th
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Please make your donation through this secure PayPal link. All contributions will be used for print ads in the Philadelphia Inquirer and the placement of press releases on PR News Wire (a public relations service). These ads and press releases will help take our specific requests of Church leadership public. These requests are in regard … Continue reading Help Pay For Inquirer Ads & PR News Wire
Questions Abound Regarding USCCB Audit Process
Abuse Cases Raise Doubt About Claims In Dioceses' Annual Reports, by David O'Reilly, The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 12, 2011. From the article: "The gap between that action and the archdiocese's self-evaluation has "thrown our audit process open," Kettelkamp said, adding that her staff was debating asking dioceses to open priests' personnel files to investigators. Robert … Continue reading Questions Abound Regarding USCCB Audit Process
One Priest’s Perspective On Silence
I am priest but not of or from your area. I admire very much the efforts you have taken and are taking for Church transparency, accountability and reform in wake of the sex abuse crisis. Not long ago, some asked: Where are the good priests? Why are they silent? People have asked these questions and … Continue reading One Priest’s Perspective On Silence
