Many of us find it hard to reconcile the facts of the Philadelphia Archdiocese priest pedophile scandal with our own positive experiences in Catholic school and parishes. Although the unthinkable has happened, it's not the only truth. Because of their peers and the Church cover up, innocent priests are now scrutinized and suspected. It's important … Continue reading Innocent Priests Tainted By Scandal Need Our Support
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Pastor Removed from St. John of the Cross in Rosyln
Please send in other names of priests placed on administrative leave. I thank my sources. Please pray for those at St. John of the Cross. I hope they show their outrage at their children being put at risk.
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
Another Civil Suit Lodged Against Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Citing childhood abuse at the hands of his pastor and the failure of the victim abuse hotline, a Delaware man announced yesterday he will sue the Philadelphia Archdiocese. In the suit, Philip Gaughan, 31, specifically names Rev. John E. Gillespie; Cardinals Anthony Bevilacqua and Justin Rigali; Msgr. William Lynn and two victim-assistance staffers. "According to … Continue reading Another Civil Suit Lodged Against Archdiocese of Philadelphia
SNAP Reveals Jesuit Shell Game with Priest
Diocesan order priests don't have an exclusive on cover ups. SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) recently revealed that a Jesuit priest accused of sexually harassing a young seminarian in California is now chaplain at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia. Who better to spiritually guide the students of St. Joe's? The Jesuit order … Continue reading SNAP Reveals Jesuit Shell Game with Priest
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
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