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.
Retreating from the Truth
Tag: Archdiocese of Philadelphia
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
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
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