Father Robert J. Gibson has died

I have heard from what I consider to be a very reliable source that Robert Gibson passed away in late May 2012. I do not have a confirmation on that from the Diocese of Scranton. I will be asking for that confirmation as soon as I have posted this. I don't know exactly what I… Continue reading Father Robert J. Gibson has died

Assuaging their own grief…

I have to admit that sometimes I get really angry over some of the comments that are sent in that, on the surface, seem to want to offer me encouragement but, in fact, are supportive of either the man who raped and beat me or others like him.   They are most likely sent by well-meaning people who… Continue reading Assuaging their own grief…

William Donohue, Catholic Hater in Chief!

I am just amazed at the antics of the President of the Catholic League, Mr. William Donohue.  The more I read and watch the more I am convinced that the Catholic Court Jester has hijacked the press podium for the Catholic Church in the United States.  In addition to his latest rants on Survivor's Network… Continue reading William Donohue, Catholic Hater in Chief!

Something is not quite right

I inquire as the health and well-being of my perp, Robert J. Gibson, periodically.   I did so last month to the Victim Assistance Coordinator for the Diocese of Scranton.  Admittedly, the email to Joan Holmes was pretty sarcastic. I asked the question "Is the monster still alive?".   I did edit out the adjective I used initially. As is… Continue reading Something is not quite right

Updating the Blogroll for the Trial in Philly…

I have updated the syndication on my blogroll,  Child Sexual Abuse Survivors' Blogroll  in order to include the reporting from the trial in Philadelphia.  I am not close enough to offer any newsworthy reports, but Philadelphia Priest Abuse Trial Blog is covering the trial very well.  I recommend you check in on that site to… Continue reading Updating the Blogroll for the Trial in Philly…

The Winner of the OMK “Eye on the Ball Award” Is…

... William Donohue, President of the Catholic League. Mr. Donohue is incensed that the Empire State Building, a privately held property, will not light up the top of the building in brilliant red for the elevation of the Archbishop Dolan of New York to the esteemed rank of Cardinal.   Mr. Donohue, the mouth piece for the apologists… Continue reading The Winner of the OMK “Eye on the Ball Award” Is…

Catholic Church Fights to Kill PA’s Statute of Limitation Reform | Cover Story | News and Opinion | Philadelphia Weekly

Catholic Church Fights to Kill PA's Statute of Limitation Reform | Cover Story | News and Opinion | Philadelphia Weekly. Reblogging this for your information.

Protest in Philadelphia This Friday, 3 February 2012

In an effort to get the word out to as large an audience as possible, I am posting the following information on a protest in the City of Philadelphia scheduled for Friday, 3 February 2012: In light of all that has happened – clergy child sex abuse, priests with pornography, the hearings, the school closings, the embezzlement… Continue reading Protest in Philadelphia This Friday, 3 February 2012

Meanwhile, In The Diocese of Scranton…

The Times-Leader is reporting that the Diocese of Scranton has suspended another priest accused of "sexual misconduct" with a minor.  The priest was identified as Thomas Shoback who was assigned as the Pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary in Jermyn, Pennsylvania. Shoback is the brother of Edward Shoback, a priest who was accused… Continue reading Meanwhile, In The Diocese of Scranton…

Rolling Stone Article

A fast post this morning on an article that appears in the most current edition of Rolling Stone Magazine. The article is about the organized coverup of sexual crimes committed in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.    I will have more to say about this later.  You should read the article! I found out about this latest… Continue reading Rolling Stone Article