Citing childhood abuse at the hands of his pastor and the failure of the victim abuse hotline, a Delaware man announced yesterday he will sue the Philadelphia Archdiocese. In the suit, Philip Gaughan, 31, specifically names Rev. John E. Gillespie; Cardinals Anthony Bevilacqua and Justin Rigali; Msgr. William Lynn and two victim-assistance staffers. "According to … Continue reading Another Civil Suit Lodged Against Archdiocese of Philadelphia
SNAP Reveals Jesuit Shell Game with Priest
Diocesan order priests don't have an exclusive on cover ups. SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) recently revealed that a Jesuit priest accused of sexually harassing a young seminarian in California is now chaplain at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia. Who better to spiritually guide the students of St. Joe's? The Jesuit order … Continue reading SNAP Reveals Jesuit Shell Game with Priest
37 Credibly Accused Priests Are Still Among Us
An article in yesterday's New York Times gets straight to the point. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia continues to give safe haven to 37 credibly accused priests. While innocent until proven guilty, credibly accused priests should have NO access to children. They should not remain in active ministry. Why doesn't the Archdiocese get this? Is the … Continue reading 37 Credibly Accused Priests Are Still Among Us
Philadelphia Grand Jury Report on Archdiocesan Sex Abuse Scandal
In the past several days since I created this site, I've found some Catholics are not aware of the scope of the sex-abuse scandal within the Philadelphia Archdiocese. I'm posting the Grand Jury report to put this site's mission into context. The report contains extremely explicit testimony that is not suitable for children (although the … Continue reading Philadelphia Grand Jury Report on Archdiocesan Sex Abuse Scandal
Second Civil Suit Since Grand Jury Sex-Abuse Charges
"Another Civil Suit Readied Against the Archdiocese," by John P. Martin, for the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Interviews From the Pews – Reaction to Pedophile Priest Coverup
Today's edition of The Catholic Standard & Times, the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, includes a front page staff report on parishioner reaction from across the diocese to the grand jury report on priest pedophiles and the Church officials who covered up the scandal. (Article link at end.) The reporting staff had their … Continue reading Interviews From the Pews – Reaction to Pedophile Priest Coverup
Test of Faith
By Kathy Kane When the first wave of clergy sex abuse in Philadelphia was exposed a few years ago, it changed something in me forever. How could even one child of God, let alone hundreds, be harmed by those who were proclaiming the Gospel message. It distanced me from my Church, however I remained. I … Continue reading Test of Faith
Archdiocesan Influence At Play In Firing of Favorite Professor?
James Pepper wrote the letter of complaint to Cardinal Rigali. Read about it here: Why Did Catholic School Fire Best Professor? by Ronnie Paloneczky, Daily News Columnist, Feb. 24, 2011 My letter: Dear Mr. Pepper, Don't you think the Archdiocese has bigger fish to fry? Why aren't you more outraged by Roman Catholic priests who … Continue reading Archdiocesan Influence At Play In Firing of Favorite Professor?
Pedophiles Can Stay – but Not Gays?
Does this make any sense? "Chestnut Hill College, a Roman Catholic institution in Philadelphia, last week told a gay priest who had been a popular adjunct there for several semesters that he was no longer welcome to teach the two religion courses he had been offered for the term starting this week... Father St. George … Continue reading Pedophiles Can Stay – but Not Gays?
Don’t Apologize for Me
In the most recent edition of The Catholic Standard & Times, editor-in-chief and Archdiocesan spokesperson Matthew Gambino issued an apology on behalf of the Church. "We are sorry. We, the Church, are the lay men, women and children; the religious who pray for us and work with us; the deacons, priests and bishops who lead … Continue reading Don’t Apologize for Me
