Tag: Philadelphia Archdiocese sex abuse

Archbishop Nelson Perez Continues to Ignore Deceased Victim’s Parents

~ Kathy Kane ~ 5 Comments

Arthur and Elaine Baselice lost their beloved son, Arthur III, to an overdose in 2006. Their son was a victim of clergy sex abuse while a student at Archbishop Ryan High School. The predator priest later was sentenced to prison for stealing nearly $ 1 million dollars from Archbishop Ryan high School. Arthur and Elaine … Continue reading Archbishop Nelson Perez Continues to Ignore Deceased Victim’s Parents

Breaking News…Bucks County Catholic School Teacher Arrested

~ Kathy Kane ~ 1 Comment

Bucks County District Attorney Jen Schorn charged long-time teacher Richard Adamsky with felony child sex abuse material possession. He also faces charges for criminal use of a communication facility. Adamsky taught at Nativity of Our Lord parish school in Warminster, PA, for over 30 years. He was also a youth sports coach. The Archdiocese of … Continue reading Breaking News…Bucks County Catholic School Teacher Arrested

Press 1 to Be Ignored: Philly Archdiocese Leaves Victim’s Dad Waiting on Answers

~ Kathy Kane ~ 6 Comments

Arthur and Elaine Baselice lost their beloved son, Arthur III, to a drug overdose in 2006. Their son was a student at Archbishop Ryan High School in the 1990's when the alleged sexual abuse by a priest began. The perpetrator, Rev. Charles Newman, introduced drugs and alcohol to young Arthur as part of the abuse … Continue reading Press 1 to Be Ignored: Philly Archdiocese Leaves Victim’s Dad Waiting on Answers

Father Peter Foley Allegedly Abused Cardinal Dougherty Student In the 80s

~ Susan Matthews ~ 3 Comments

The revolting revelations just keep coming. This lawsuit brings to light another example of the Philly Archdiocese's dangerous waiting game. Link to The Philadelphia Inquirer coverage here. As of this publication date, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia currently lists Father Peter Foley as having full faculties on its' clergy list. Philly priests depend upon the clergy … Continue reading Father Peter Foley Allegedly Abused Cardinal Dougherty Student In the 80s

Bishops Offer Nothing More Than Weak Tweak

~ Susan Matthews ~ 7 Comments

Bishops barely revise the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People despite clear need demonstrated in Philadelphia and other cities. Read about it here: "Bishops squandered opportunity, victims' group says," by Dan Morris-Young, The National Catholic Reporter, June 17, 2011 "Bishops Uphold Policy on Sex Abuse," by Laurie Goodstein, The Boston Globe, June … Continue reading Bishops Offer Nothing More Than Weak Tweak

Stopping Donations Is Only Part of Solution to Clergy Sex Abuse Scandal

~ Susan Matthews ~ 12 Comments

The results of this Catholic Standard and Times poll indicate there will always be those who continue to participate and contribute despite Archdiocesan criminal behavior. While 25% say they will donate less, 15% say they will become MORE active in their parish and 38% say the current crisis won't affect their participation at all. Visit and … Continue reading Stopping Donations Is Only Part of Solution to Clergy Sex Abuse Scandal

Spin Control in Philadelphia

~ Susan Matthews ~ 9 Comments

"Crisis Control in Philadelphia," by Joan Frawley Desmond, National Catholic Register, May 26, 2011 NCR: "So boundary violations created the discrepancy between the cases in the grand jury report and Cardinal Rigali’s initial insistence that no priests with credible allegations of abuse were still in ministry? That’s why the priests were subsequently suspended? Mary Achilles: … Continue reading Spin Control in Philadelphia