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
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Epstein Files: Examining the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Connection
In November 2018, Archbishop Charles Chaput announced the establishment of the Independent Reconciliation and Reparations Program. A victim compensation program would be administered by attorneys Kenneth Feinberg and Camille Biros. An Oversight Committee chaired by former U.S. Senator George Mitchell was announced. The committee would monitor the claims process and also review and evaluate the … Continue reading Epstein Files: Examining the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Connection
Questions for Archbishop Nelson Perez
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
