By Ronnie Polaneczky Philadelphia Daily News, Daily News Columnist So the REV. James Brennan took to local airwaves this week to proclaim his innocence. I guess that's to be expected, given the scathing press he's gotten since being named in the latest Philadelphia grand-jury investigation of child sex abuse in the Archdiocese. So why not … Continue reading Philadelphia Archdiocese Should Reverse Course and Support a Window On Statute of Limitations
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A Photo, an Envelope and a Stamp
Please join Kathy Kane and other Catholic parents in a campaign to show Cardinal Rigali the faces of the children he needs to better protect. by Kathy Kane Passive Philadelphian is an oxymoron. Yet the words "passivity" and "Philadelphia" have been appearing in articles on the Archdiocesan cover up. Many Catholic writers across the country … Continue reading A Photo, an Envelope and a Stamp
Sqeaky Wheel Protects the Children
Demand a child protection charter (such as those in other U.S. Dioceses) and hold clergy accountable if they violate it. In her article below, expert and parent Kathy Kane makes the case for "practical policy." Her experience illustrates why we all need to speak up. By Kathy Kane There is no child safety hotline leading … Continue reading Sqeaky Wheel Protects the Children
Catholics Consider Next Steps in Scandal Aftermath
I stumbled across a blog post that beautifully illustrates the dichotomy of the Philadelphia Archdiocese cover up and the practice of our religion. It depicts the best and the worst of our faith. "A Hog and Me Both," from Millennial Catholic: Twenty Somethings Living and Working in Today's Church Our leadership has brutally betrayed us … Continue reading Catholics Consider Next Steps in Scandal Aftermath
Innocent Priests Tainted By Scandal Need Our Support
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
The List of Removed Priests Exposed
Priests Suspended by Philadelphia Archdiocese, by Philadelphia CBS List from CBS: Monsignor John A. Close of St. Catherine of Siena in Wayne, Pa. Father Mark Fernandes of St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church in Sellersville, Pa. Monsignor J. Michael Flood of St. Luke the Evangelist in Glenside, Pa. Rev. Joseph M. Glatts of SS. Simon and … Continue reading The List of Removed Priests Exposed
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.
Philadelphia Archdiocese Suspends 21 Priests – Too Little,Too Late
"21 Priests Suspended in Philadelphia," by Katharine Q. Seelye for The New York Times, March 9, 2011. Cardinal Rigali has not released the names of the 21 suspended priests. However, their names have been removed from the Archdiocesan Web site as of Tuesday evening. A cross reference of today's listing with the previous directory could … Continue reading Philadelphia Archdiocese Suspends 21 Priests – Too Little,Too Late
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
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
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