By Cathy Lynn Grossman, USA TODAY Catherine Coleman Murphy, of Lansdale, Pa., center, and Jack Wintermyer, of Silver Spring, Md., outside Philadelphia's Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, protested church mishandling of the clergy sexual abuse crisis. Caption By Matt Rourke, AP Catholic Bishops, look into the eyes of the future of the … Continue reading Catholic Mothers to Bishops: Step Up Against Abuse
Bold, Brazen Article
Click here to read Inquirer columnist Clark DeLeon's personal perspective in "A Catholic Confesses." Below is a quote from DeLeon's piece. I hadn't heard "bold, brazen article" since it was used to describe me in high school by my English teacher Sister Marie Therese. "You bold, brazen article! Yes, I am. For you younger SLCA … Continue reading Bold, Brazen Article
April 1st Rally at Archdiocesan Building
I invite anyone reading this post and all the friends of Kathy Kane and Susan Matthews to join me at 12 noon this coming First Friday, April 1, 2011, in front of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia at 222 North 17th Street. I will have a poster for each and every one of you. Please, tweet … Continue reading April 1st Rally at Archdiocesan Building
Two Catholic Mothers Conspiring for Justice
Posted on Sun, Mar. 27, 2011 By Monica Yant Kinney Inquirer Columnist A funny thing happened in the aftermath of yet another clergy sex-abuse scandal embroiling the Archdiocese of Philadelphia: Nothing. Area Catholics contend that they're enraged by the revelations, but they have a strange way of showing it. Some stay home. Others put less … Continue reading Two Catholic Mothers Conspiring for Justice
Church & State: The Latter Allows Your Voice to Be Heard
While this site creates a community for like-minded laity, we must do more than vent. We need to create the change the Church has been unwilling to implement in regard to sexual abuse allegations. Our best bet is through our court system and the legislature. The Grand Jury made specific recommendations for law makers. Please … Continue reading Church & State: The Latter Allows Your Voice to Be Heard
Philadelphia Archdiocese Should Reverse Course and Support a Window On Statute of Limitations
By Ronnie Polaneczky Philadelphia Daily News, Daily News Columnist So the REV. James Brennan took to local airwaves this week to proclaim his innocence. I guess that's to be expected, given the scathing press he's gotten since being named in the latest Philadelphia grand-jury investigation of child sex abuse in the Archdiocese. So why not … Continue reading Philadelphia Archdiocese Should Reverse Course and Support a Window On Statute of Limitations
A Photo, an Envelope and a Stamp
Please join Kathy Kane and other Catholic parents in a campaign to show Cardinal Rigali the faces of the children he needs to better protect. by Kathy Kane Passive Philadelphian is an oxymoron. Yet the words "passivity" and "Philadelphia" have been appearing in articles on the Archdiocesan cover up. Many Catholic writers across the country … Continue reading A Photo, an Envelope and a Stamp
Sqeaky Wheel Protects the Children
Demand a child protection charter (such as those in other U.S. Dioceses) and hold clergy accountable if they violate it. In her article below, expert and parent Kathy Kane makes the case for "practical policy." Her experience illustrates why we all need to speak up. By Kathy Kane There is no child safety hotline leading … Continue reading Sqeaky Wheel Protects the Children
Catholics Consider Next Steps in Scandal Aftermath
I stumbled across a blog post that beautifully illustrates the dichotomy of the Philadelphia Archdiocese cover up and the practice of our religion. It depicts the best and the worst of our faith. "A Hog and Me Both," from Millennial Catholic: Twenty Somethings Living and Working in Today's Church Our leadership has brutally betrayed us … Continue reading Catholics Consider Next Steps in Scandal Aftermath
Four Face Judgement In Court of Law
More lies mark the opening day in court. Judge calls defendant on his deception. "Accused Philadelphia Priests Appear in Court," by John P. Martin for the Philadelphia Inquirer, March 15, 2011
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