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Missionary Discipleship and the Crisis of Reconciliation: A Call for Authentic Renewal in the Church

~ Kathy Kane ~ 5 Comments

Guest Blog from a parishioner in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia The Archbishop of Philadelphia has begun a challenging restructuring of the Archdiocese in response to the serious issues Catholics face today: only 17% of baptized Catholics are actively practicing their faith. We have very few priests to minister to that 17%, and our infrastructure is … Continue reading Missionary Discipleship and the Crisis of Reconciliation: A Call for Authentic Renewal in the Church

Survivor Takes Center Stage – Church Hides Behind Curtain

~ Kathy Kane ~ 14 Comments

A funny thing about the truth is that it requires very little. It doesn't need a team of attorneys and lobbyists. Communication specialists who gaslight the laity, or clergy who preach and do not practice. It doesn't need the hierarchy who dress as shepherds holding their staffs but for decades have led the laity to … Continue reading Survivor Takes Center Stage – Church Hides Behind Curtain

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Scores A Victory In Court Against Clergy Abuse Victim

~ Kathy Kane ~ 2 Comments

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