Tag: Philadelphia Archdiocese sex abuse
Expert Weighs In With Heavy Words On Lack of Progress
"The Scandal Continues: Clergy Sex Abuse Crisis," by Anne M. Burke, U.S. Catholic, April 27, 2011 Burke is an Illinois Supreme Court Justice who served as interim chair of the National Review Board, the board of lay Catholics that was charged by the U.S. bishops to oversee their compliance with the reforms they had pledged … Continue reading Expert Weighs In With Heavy Words On Lack of Progress
Sr. Maureen Invites C4C Site Visitors To Prayerful Protest May 6th
There will be the usual First Friday Vigil on May 6th from noon to 1 p.m. in front of the Philadelphia Archdiocesan offices at 222 North 17th Street in center city. All of welcome to participate in prayer, picketing and protest. Sister Maureen Paul Turlish Victims’ Advocate For more information, email: maturlishmdsnd@yahoo.com Publishers note: Lets' … Continue reading Sr. Maureen Invites C4C Site Visitors To Prayerful Protest May 6th
Support Pastor Who Practices What He Preaches
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, April 25, 2011 North Wales, PA – Catholics4Change.com will go offline to support Msgr. John Conway, the pastor who wrote to Cardinal Rigali about being “duped” into placing priests who had been accused of sex abuse. The group will attend his parish Mass on Sunday, May 1 at 10:45 a.m. at Mary, … Continue reading Support Pastor Who Practices What He Preaches
Hold the Halo, by Maureen Dowd
"Hold the Halo," by Maureen Dowd, Op-Ed, The New York Times, April 23, 2011. An excerpt: Santo non subito! How can you be a saint if you fail to protect innocent children? For years after the Rev. Marcial Maciel Degollado, the founder of the Legion of Christ, was formally accused of pedophilia in a Vatican … Continue reading Hold the Halo, by Maureen Dowd
Messages of Support for Those Who Are Suffering
As we reflect on Christ's suffering, it's appropriate to acknowledge the crosses carried by the victims of clergy sex abuse. Please use the comments section to send a message of support to them today.
‘Duped’ Pastor Urges Cardinal to Meet With the Faithful
Click here to see the letter - MMR- Msgr. John T. Conway, pastor of Mary, Mother of the Redeemer in North Wales, also sent a letter to Cardinal Rigali. In it, he urges Cardinal Rigali to visit the Montgomery County area faithful. Conway wrote the letter after a March 28 meeting with parishioners. The gathering … Continue reading ‘Duped’ Pastor Urges Cardinal to Meet With the Faithful
Our Issue With the Archdiocesan Victim Assistance Program
We commend Archbishop Carroll High School's administration for how it handled yesterday's crisis. Their letter to parents included FBI contact information. The brave student who came forward in regard to Fran Murphy did the best thing possible. He and his mother contacted civil authorities. However, the Archdiocese in its press release and on its Web … Continue reading Our Issue With the Archdiocesan Victim Assistance Program
One Priest’s Perspective On Silence
I am priest but not of or from your area. I admire very much the efforts you have taken and are taking for Church transparency, accountability and reform in wake of the sex abuse crisis. Not long ago, some asked: Where are the good priests? Why are they silent? People have asked these questions and … Continue reading One Priest’s Perspective On Silence
A Link of Hope Sent from Knoxville
I received the following blog link from a Catholic man in Tennessee who wanted to applaud our efforts and share some hope. The Diocese of Knoxville was dealt a blow when it was revealed that their first Bishop had sexually abused high school students. This can happen anywhere. It's handled better some places than others. … Continue reading A Link of Hope Sent from Knoxville
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