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Help Push for Legislation that Supports Victims
House Bills 878 and 832 must go through the Pennsylvania Judiciary Committee before they go to the whole House for debate. Please contact members of the Judiciary Committee and your own state representative. These bills would protect ALL abused children - not just those related to clergy abuse. Information on the bills is in the … Continue reading Help Push for Legislation that Supports Victims
Breaking the Silence
by Nancy Buck, guest blogger Written after the Grand Jury Report Release in Jan. 2011. > > We heard the news; we read the carefully crafted damage control statements. We > gritted our teeth and drew taut our lips. We dropped silent tears for children > so young, so scarred, so betrayed. Some of us … Continue reading Breaking the Silence
Benefit of the Doubt
What does "engaged in inappropriate behavior with minors mean?" What does "credibly accused" mean? What are the exact guidelines for placing a priest on administrative leave? What is meant by "interim measure?" Will these priests see their day in court to be cleared or charged? If so, when? Why won't the Philadelphia Archdiocese share the … Continue reading Benefit of the Doubt
How Priests Accused of Abuse Can Go Undetected
By Barbara Bradley Hagerty, for National Public Radio, March 29, 2011 A couple of years ago, the Philadelphia archdiocese heard about three priests who had allegedly raped two boys. It gave the priests' files to law enforcement, and a grand jury began to investigate. Then, the grand jury stumbled on a bombshell. A church employee … Continue reading How Priests Accused of Abuse Can Go Undetected
Two More Priests Suspended
When does it end... "Two More Priests Placed On Leave," by David O'Reilly, Inquirer Staff Writer, Philly.com, March 30, 2011
Don’t Bother Raising Your Hand: It’s Time to Rally
The second grand jury report underscores the need for change within the Catholic Church. Before some folks start screaming leftist radical Church destroyer at me, let me explain what I mean and don't mean by change. I don't mean to change doctrine. We need to change the way Church leaders deal with the laity on … Continue reading Don’t Bother Raising Your Hand: It’s Time to Rally
A Prayer for the Lost
Submitted by Kathy Kane This morning I attended the funeral of my husband’s grandmother, the burial of the 96-year-old family matriarch. Because of some scheduling conflicts, the funeral was held at another parish and celebrated by a priest we had never met. My Mother attended this parish for a short time as a child. I … Continue reading A Prayer for the Lost
Catholic Mothers to Bishops: Step Up Against Abuse
By Cathy Lynn Grossman, USA TODAY Catherine Coleman Murphy, of Lansdale, Pa., center, and Jack Wintermyer, of Silver Spring, Md., outside Philadelphia's Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, protested church mishandling of the clergy sexual abuse crisis. Caption By Matt Rourke, AP Catholic Bishops, look into the eyes of the future of the … Continue reading Catholic Mothers to Bishops: Step Up Against Abuse
Church & State: The Latter Allows Your Voice to Be Heard
While this site creates a community for like-minded laity, we must do more than vent. We need to create the change the Church has been unwilling to implement in regard to sexual abuse allegations. Our best bet is through our court system and the legislature. The Grand Jury made specific recommendations for law makers. Please … Continue reading Church & State: The Latter Allows Your Voice to Be Heard
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