Former priest Francis X. Trauger has been arrested and charged with indecent assault and corruption of two altar boys at St. Michael the Archangel.
Shredded Memo; Shredded Lives: Former Father Trauger Arrested
Tag: Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Unexcused Absence
Father Armand Garcia was charged with rape, sexual abuse of a minor, and corruption of a minor.
Breaking…Father Armand Garcia Arrested
Father Armand Garcia has been arrested and faces charges of rape, corruption of a minor and sexual abuse of a minor.
Retreating from the Truth
FatherJohn Meyers, former rector of the Malvern Retreat House, was found unsuitable for ministry in January of 2019 for a credible and substantiated allegation of the sexual abuse of a minor.
Consider the Source: Archdiocesan Press Release Short on Facts
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia waited until late Friday, a dead-zone in the news cycle, to issue a revised press release about three priests removed from ministry.
The Waiting Game
Anyone capable of doing a Google search will find the Archdiocese of Philadelphia press release announcing the removal of three priests is not accurate.
PA Senators Vote This Week: Tell Them Window Protects Kids
Dear Senators Scarnati, Corman and Costa, As a kid, you might have been told you had a guardian angel who watched over and protected you? We were. It was fascinating to think there was an invisible presence keeping us from harm. Some kids even named their guardian angel and wondered if they’d meet them in … Continue reading PA Senators Vote This Week: Tell Them Window Protects Kids
We Can Handle the Truth
"We believe the Archdiocese should make public its files on sexual abuse allegations, including any “secret archive files.” This should be done in a way to protect the privacy of the victim. At the very least, parishioners deserve to know whenever an allegation of abuse is made against their priest. If the priest is cleared … Continue reading We Can Handle the Truth
Prosecuters Hope to Include Former West Chester Chaplain Allegations and Others
Editor's comment: I'm heartsick knowing the situations in this article merely scratch the surface of what investigators found. "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." So many in leadership did nothing and would continue to do so, if left unchecked by the law, media and concerned Catholics. … Continue reading Prosecuters Hope to Include Former West Chester Chaplain Allegations and Others
Stay Tuned: Archdiocese to Remove Priests
The Philadelphia Archdiocese may have finally suspended accused priests from active ministry, according to credible sources. The number is unclear, but could range from 25 to 34. According to the grand jury report and an article in The New York Times, there are as many as 37 credibly accused priests in active ministry. The announcement … Continue reading Stay Tuned: Archdiocese to Remove Priests
