This weekend in over 30 locations around the country, survivors of sexual abuse at the hands of clergy members will be gathering in solidarity with victims of abuse in Ireland and around the world. Organized by SNAP, these vigils are intended to bring awareness to the ongoing problems of Catholic Clergy preying on children and… Continue reading St. Patricks Day, a day of solidarity with Irish Victims of Clergy Sexual Crisis
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South Dakota Governor is All That Stands Between Justice and a State Sanctioned Haven for Pedophiles.
Governor Mike Rounds of South Dakota is all that stands between justice for victims of sexual crimes and the creation of a state haven for pedophiles in the "Mount Rushmore State". An article in the Argus Leader explains how misguided lawmakers want to limit the ability of victims of sexual crimes to seek justice. The… Continue reading South Dakota Governor is All That Stands Between Justice and a State Sanctioned Haven for Pedophiles.
A sad ending to a tragic story… Scranton Diocesan Priest Dies
I am refraining from any comment as it may be construed as insensitive or disrespectful. I will say that any loss of life is tragic, especially when it could have been prevented. From the Citizen's Voice in Pennsylvania: Priest dies in Minn. while seeking drug treatment By Jeremy G. Burton (Staff Writer) Published: March 5,… Continue reading A sad ending to a tragic story… Scranton Diocesan Priest Dies
Vatican Gay Prostitution Connection
There is just isn't anything new under the Vatican sun. Perhaps if they were seeking women there would be shock and outrage. From the Guardian: Vatican hit by gay sex scandal Vatican chorister sacked for allegedly procuring male prostitutes for papal gentleman-in-waiting The Vatican was today rocked by a sex scandal reaching into Pope Benedict's… Continue reading Vatican Gay Prostitution Connection
Former Scranton area church youth group leader charged with sexually assaulting boy
Proving that the Catholics don't have a strangle hold on sexual assaults on children, the Scranton Times-Tribune is reporting that Joshua Warren Landis, a youth group leader at Parker Hill Community Church in Clark Summit was charged with indecsent asault and criminal attempt to commit involuntary deviant sexual intercourse. The Times-Tribune story is quoted below:… Continue reading Former Scranton area church youth group leader charged with sexually assaulting boy
Response from SNAP’s National Director to a recent post on Off My Knees
Through an email released by SNAP to its leaders a few days ago, David Clohessy responded to the blog of "a relatively new leader" (that would be me), specifically the post entitled What's the SNAP Game Plan for the New Bishop of Scranton? Some thoughts from David Clohessy When SNAP issues public statements, like we… Continue reading Response from SNAP’s National Director to a recent post on Off My Knees
Jesus is Alive, Well and Living in a Pizza Bucket in Scranton
Another visit to the You Gotta Be Kidding Me File... On a snowy day in Scranton, one of the headlines in the Scranton Times-Tribune website reads "Pizzeria worker sees Jesus in sauce bucket on first Friday of Lent". Only a few days after the announcement that Monsignor Bambera will take over as Bishop of Scranton,… Continue reading Jesus is Alive, Well and Living in a Pizza Bucket in Scranton
What’s the SNAP Game Plan for the New Bishop of Scranton?
Yesterday, the Vatican announced the appointment of Monsignor Joseph Bambera as the 10th Bishop of Scranton. I jumped right on this, I am a blogger, that is what I do. Other people jumped on it as well. SNAP issued a few statements yesterday. One of them was on Bishop-elect Bambera of Scranton. In the interest… Continue reading What’s the SNAP Game Plan for the New Bishop of Scranton?
Vatican Appoints New Bishop of Scranton
By Michael Baumann The Vatican appointed Monsignor Joseph Bambera as the 10th Bishop of Scranton. Bishop-elect Bambera is a native of Carbondale, Pennsylvania and is only the second local priest to be appointed to lead the Scranton See. He has been running the day-to-day business of the Diocese since the premature retirement of Bishop Joseph Martino… Continue reading Vatican Appoints New Bishop of Scranton
Father Gabriel, Former “Mr. Oregon”?
It seems that our favorite rogue priest is rather talented at misrepresenting himself on the internet. He apparently is taking full advantage of his "computer skills" and putting himself out there on-line. Take this offering from his page on Classmates.com (sic): After High School I work as a professional model and actor. In 1990 I… Continue reading Father Gabriel, Former “Mr. Oregon”?
Off My Knees - A Blog by Michael Baumann 