According to the following article in today's Philadelphia Inquirer, Archbishop Chaput extended support to Msgr. Lynn during a private Mass for priests. Why is the suspended priest, on trial for alleged conspiracy, more worthy of a shout out than the many survivors and victims of clergy sexual abuse? Where was Archbishop's prompt to offer them support? Where is the … Continue reading Archbishop Chaput Acknowledges Lynn But Not Victims
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Breaking News: Msgr. Lynn and Those Accused of Abuse Will Stand Trial Together
"Monsignor, other clerics to stand trial together," by David O'Reilly, Inquirer Staff Writer, July 29, 2011 Excerpt from above link: "Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Lillian Ransom denied defense motions to throw out the conspiracy charges against Lynn and the other defendants in the high profile case involving sexual assaults on two boys in the … Continue reading Breaking News: Msgr. Lynn and Those Accused of Abuse Will Stand Trial Together
Young Priest Discusses Vocation in Midst of Scandal
"Young Philadelphia priest seeks to be an instrument of healing," by Monica Yant Kinney, The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 12, 2011. "I didn't cause the problem, and I can't undo events that have caused people such sorrow," Friel tells me. "But what I can do is . . . be an instrument of healing. Because that … Continue reading Young Priest Discusses Vocation in Midst of Scandal
Word Against Word – Second Alleged Abuse Victim Steps Forward
"In abuse scandal, case a test of belief: Special Report: A prisoner's accusations are vivid, a priest's denial adamant. Now, a push for the truth." by David O'Reilly and Nancy Phillips, The Philadelphia Inquirer. Reserve your judgment until you've read the entire article. Word against word leaves a huge burden of proof on the prosecution. … Continue reading Word Against Word – Second Alleged Abuse Victim Steps Forward