With the release of the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report in August 2018, I have seen a resurgence of visits to this site, thousands of visits reading multiple posts. In the analytics, I can see the search terms people are using, mostly the names of predator priests or a specific Pennsylvania Diocese. While I am happy… Continue reading What do I want?
Category: Diocese of Erie
Is Senator Lisa Baker your Senator?
Senator Lisa Baker (R) has been identified as a key vote on window legislation before the Pennsylvania Senate that would allow victims of child sexual assault the ability to take civil action against the people and organizations that have been covering up abuse for years. At this moment, we think she is a "No" vote… Continue reading Is Senator Lisa Baker your Senator?
Some recommended reading from Catholics4Change
A few days ago, Susan Matthews, a blogger advocating for the protection of children and reform in the Catholic Church on a blog called Catholics4Change, discussed the proposed Bishop's Compensation Fund. The proposed fund would allow the church to control the amount of money paid out to victims/survivors and allow the Dioceses some damage control.… Continue reading Some recommended reading from Catholics4Change
If you live in PA, call your representatives!
If you live in Pennsylvania it is time to call your representatives in Harrisburg and urge them to pass legislation that will enable victims of sexual abuse at the hands of predators that were protected by the institutions in which they were employed to sue for damages. The Governor of Pennsylvania wants several recommendations from… Continue reading If you live in PA, call your representatives!
Off My Knees - A Blog by Michael Baumann 