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