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?
Category: Priest Sexual Abuse
Lack of confidence in Bishop Bambera’s ability to lead the Diocese of Scranton
I am catching up on my reading on the Diocese of Scranton in the wake of the Grand Jury Report and actions in the State House in Harrisburg. I keep going back to an article from the Associated Press by Michael Rubinkam on September 5th that discussed Bishop Bambera's involvement in a civil case… Continue reading Lack of confidence in Bishop Bambera’s ability to lead the Diocese of Scranton
The Feast of St. Michael, the struggle continues…
I am the second son of an Irish-American Catholic family. My older brother was given the name of my father. My beautiful, devout mother named me after Michael the Archangel. Today, September 29, is the feast day of St. Michael the Archangel. In Catholic Angelology, Michael is one of God's storm troopers. He appears several… Continue reading The Feast of St. Michael, the struggle continues…
What has changed in 10 years?
A little over ten years ago I notified the Diocese of Scranton that I had been sexually assaulted by the Reverend Father Robert J. Gibson. That was my first misstep. I realized that the Diocese was in no way interested in the truth and continued to lie about the extent of the malignancy of pedophilia… Continue reading What has changed in 10 years?
Proof of Bishop Timlin’s Cover-Up and Possible RICO Violation
Exhibit A, for your consideration. On Groundhog Day in 1998, Bishop Timlin, in his capacity as the Bishop of Scranton, removed the priestly faculties of the Diocese in the case of Robert Gibson for "reasons of health" (wink, wink!). Is it common to remove the priestly faculties of a man who has a legitimate physical… Continue reading Proof of Bishop Timlin’s Cover-Up and Possible RICO Violation
The University of Scranton Takes Action
A letter by was released by the President of the University of Scranton, Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., to the University on August 20, 2018, concerning the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report. It outlines proactive steps being implemented at the "The U" as a result of the findings presented by the Grand Jury. Some of the actions include the… Continue reading The University of Scranton Takes Action
The Grand Jury Report Has Been Released
The Pennsylvania Attorney General has released the report on a two-year grand jury investigation into widespread sexual abuse of children within six dioceses of the Catholic Church in Pennsylvania and the systemic cover-up by senior church officials in Pennsylvania and at The Vatican. The following links are provided: The Attorney General's Press Release A-Report-of-the-Fortieth-Statewide-Investigating-Grand-Jury_Cleland-Redactions-8-12-08_Redacted Exhibits… Continue reading The Grand Jury Report Has Been Released
Another Report Coming on Roman Collar Crime in Pennsylvania
Penn Live is reporting that another Grand Jury is about to release a damning report on the Catholic Church's dirty little secrets regarding the rape and sexual assaults on children and vulnerable adults. Will this make the people of Pennsylvania stand up and say it is time to confront this issue and the organization that… Continue reading Another Report Coming on Roman Collar Crime in Pennsylvania
The Passing of a Predator Priest
I don't post here very often anymore. But when an email arrived in the early morning hours this past Friday with a link to a story on PennLive.com about the death of a prolific Archdiocese of Philadelphia pedophile I felt the need to pass the information along. James Brzyski, alleged to have had more than… Continue reading The Passing of a Predator Priest
Dialed the number. Now I wait…
Since my last post, I have spoken briefly with an investigator. I am looking forward to a more in-depth interview with him. He initially offered to meet me here in Virginia until he realized that I was much further south than he expected. Contact has been made. He seems to be working a very large… Continue reading Dialed the number. Now I wait…
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