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
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The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Scores A Victory In Court Against Clergy Abuse Victim
The 2005 Grand Jury Report investigating child sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has several pages concerning the sexual depravity and alleged sexual abuse perpetrated by Fr Michael J McCarthy. The priest allegedly sexually abused students at Cardinal O'Hara High School in the 1970's. He was reported by fellow priests for having sexual graphic … Continue reading The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Scores A Victory In Court Against Clergy Abuse Victim
Philly Archdiocese Banking On Plausible Deniability
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia deployed damage control after a Catholics4Change post revealed a priest's perverse activity. They issued a two-paragraph response to parishioners of SS Peter and Paul in West Chester. The statement did not answer any questions about the very disturbed priest who had been assigned to their parish.
No Trust, False Hope
By Kathy Kane The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will ask the 17% of church-going laity to become missionary disciples. They hope these disciples will help bring back the 83% of non-attending members. I think it would be helpful for the Archdiocese's newly employed marketing team to understand the reality they are facing. They named the initiative … Continue reading No Trust, False Hope
Buckle Up For Big Bad News, Philly Catholics
Philadelphia Catholics to learn that Archdiocese faces massive parish closures due to priest shortage.
My Lost Saints
by Susan Matthews I read a letter to the editor yesterday in The Philadelphia Inquirer that urged Catholics to speak out. Later in the day, I overheard two older women talking about an accused priest with whom they were friendly. Their blind acceptance of his innocence despite overwhelming evidence was baffling and enraging. A Web … Continue reading My Lost Saints
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