http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq_ed_board/Abuse-trials-miss-other-victims.html This is from Philly Inquirer Sunday June 24 page c-4 OPINION PAGE Outside their own circles, they’re mostly unknown — and certainly not referred to as Victim No. … But other child sex-abuse victims across Pennsylvania are just as entitled to justice as those whose accusations were heard in the sensational trials of a… Continue reading Repost: Abuse Trials Miss Other Victims
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PA Legislation Clock is Ticking! Don’t let the summer recess derail legislation!
If you live in Pennsylvania, and I know a lot of the readers of this blog live in the Keystone State, it has been an interesting few weeks! But now is not the time to sit back and declare victory. We are a long way from that day! I received a note from Maureen Martinez at… Continue reading PA Legislation Clock is Ticking! Don’t let the summer recess derail legislation!
Confirmation of What I Knew Already
Returning from an event in Northern Virgina, I decided to call the Diocese of Scranton and get confirmation that Robert Gibson had died. I identified myself and asked for the office that could help me confirm that a priest, formerly of the Diocese, had passed away. I was transferred to another office and, once again,… Continue reading Confirmation of What I Knew Already
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
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…
Off My Knees - A Blog by Michael Baumann 