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.
Message Boards for Survivors
One of my chief complaints about the community of survivors of childhood sexual abuse was that there was no active message board for the community. Organizations that claim to be the voice of survivors do not always network survivors for mutual support or to allow a forum for topics of interest. Planning and discussion seem to be… Continue reading Message Boards for Survivors
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…
Outrage over Joe Paterno
Game day! Today will be the final game at Beaver Stadium for many of the seniors on Penn State's storied football program. There are a lot of people who are incensed at the thought of the "indignity" of Coach Paterno's sudden departure without the "well deserved", Happy Valley send off that should go to the… Continue reading Outrage over Joe Paterno
Penn State Trustees to Investigate Sex Crime Case, Really!?
I am not sure if the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is just asleep at the switch or if it is incompetent when it comes to allowing an institution, in this case, The Pennsylvania State University, to investigate itself. The Trustees at Penn State are launching an inquiry into the allegations of sex crimes committed by former Football… Continue reading Penn State Trustees to Investigate Sex Crime Case, Really!?
Unbiblical Agendas and other things that go bump in the night…
In the queue for unapproved comments for this blog, I have submissions from June 2011 that at first surprised me, but now they serve as proof that people with mean spirits, baseless opinions and a hatred for those people or organizations that challenge the status quo will wrap themselves in religion to support their narrow… Continue reading Unbiblical Agendas and other things that go bump in the night…
In Harrisburg, What is Going to Take?
What is it going to take? Exactly what needs to happen before the people's representatives in Harrisburg allow a vote on a bill to protect children and vulnerable adults? The judicial committee sits on its collective hands because of lobbyists for the insurance industry and institutions with a history of protecting sexual predators spend millions to prevent Pennsylvania House… Continue reading In Harrisburg, What is Going to Take?
Off My Knees - A Blog by Michael Baumann 