Tag: Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Asks for Trust and Hope While Leaving Youth at Risk

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Former Archbishop Carroll teacher, Christopher Serpentine, pleaded guilty to sexual contact with a student in December 2021. Prosecutors claimed that he used his position as a teacher at Archbishop Carroll High School to gain the victim's trust. News accounts state that the victim provided police with iPad messages between herself and the predator teacher. He … Continue reading Archdiocese of Philadelphia Asks for Trust and Hope While Leaving Youth at Risk

Questions for Archbishop Nelson Perez – Part Two

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Please see our blog post from January 18,2026 with very important questions for Archbishop Perez. His secretary, Donna Huddell, confirmed receiving the email with the blog post.https://catholics4change.com/2026/01/18/questions-for-archbishop-nelson-perez/ The following are additional questions: Why do you allow Msgr. George Majoros to house priests who have been charged with crimes at the Sacred Heart Parish rectory? When … Continue reading Questions for Archbishop Nelson Perez – Part Two

No Safety In These Numbers: Growth Doesn’t Erase Harm in the Catholic Church of Philadelphia

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Archbishop Nelson Perez took a break from a typical day which could include presiding at a funeral for a predator priest who sexually violated the bodies of little girls. Or continuing to ignore a deceased clergy abuse victim's family. And of course laughing at a mocking impersonation of an Archdiocese victims assistance coordinator. Instead, yesterday … Continue reading No Safety In These Numbers: Growth Doesn’t Erase Harm in the Catholic Church of Philadelphia

Catholics4Change Is 15 Years Strong: Faith That Refuses to Stay Silent

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The following open letter is to Dan Cellucci of the Catholic Leadership Institute, and Brian McCarthy the Chief Strategy Officer of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Catholic Philly identifies the Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI) as a key partner to the Strategic Planning Office which will be overseeing Archbishop Perez's Trust and Hope Campaign The effort focuses … Continue reading Catholics4Change Is 15 Years Strong: Faith That Refuses to Stay Silent

Questions for Archbishop Nelson Perez

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In the spirit of transparency and accountability that Archbishop Perez promises from the Trust and Hope campaign, the following are questions/concerns from laity, parents, clergy, and survivors. 1.Why has the Archdiocese of Philadelphia been rebranded to the new name of the Catholic Church of Philadelphia? 2. Why is the Archdiocese of Philadelphia the only diocese … Continue reading Questions for Archbishop Nelson Perez

Archbishop Nelson Perez Continues to Ignore Deceased Victim’s Parents

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Arthur and Elaine Baselice lost their beloved son, Arthur III, to an overdose in 2006. Their son was a victim of clergy sex abuse while a student at Archbishop Ryan High School. The predator priest later was sentenced to prison for stealing nearly $ 1 million dollars from Archbishop Ryan high School. Arthur and Elaine … Continue reading Archbishop Nelson Perez Continues to Ignore Deceased Victim’s Parents

Breaking News…Bucks County Catholic School Teacher Arrested

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Bucks County District Attorney Jen Schorn charged long-time teacher Richard Adamsky with felony child sex abuse material possession. He also faces charges for criminal use of a communication facility. Adamsky taught at Nativity of Our Lord parish school in Warminster, PA, for over 30 years. He was also a youth sports coach. The Archdiocese of … Continue reading Breaking News…Bucks County Catholic School Teacher Arrested

Philly Clergy Arrests and Removals Has Laity Lacking Trust and Hope

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In the past few years a number of Philly priests have been arrested for various crimes. Others have been removed from ministry by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for credible allegations of sexual abuse or violations of the Standards of Ministerial Behavior and Boundaries with little information provided. Still others have disappeared from ministry completely with … Continue reading Philly Clergy Arrests and Removals Has Laity Lacking Trust and Hope

Children and Laity Remain at Risk in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

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For many years the Catholics4Change community of laity, parents, and clergy abuse survivors has communicated to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia many ways that they could improve safety for all. Especially children. Many years. We have emailed Leslie Davila of OCYP/ Victims Assistance and John Delaney of Archdiocese Investigations. I have had several phone conversations with … Continue reading Children and Laity Remain at Risk in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia