Senator Scarnati’s Pastor Removed for Allegations of Sexual Abuse with a Minor

The Diocese of Eire has removed Monsignor Charles Kaza from St. Tobias Parish in Brockway, PA while an investigation is made into allegations that he sexually abused a minor at St. John The Baptist Parish in Erie in the 1980s.  As of the time I was writing this on 19 May 2019, it is five… Continue reading Senator Scarnati’s Pastor Removed for Allegations of Sexual Abuse with a Minor

Key Provisions for Window Legislation in PA

In response to some pretty good feedback I would like to cover the kinds of things that have been in previous bills introduced in Harrisburg.  While I live in Virginia, the events of 1974 took place in Pennsylvania, New York and Florida.  I am concentrating on Pennsylvania at the moment, home of the Diocese that… Continue reading Key Provisions for Window Legislation in PA

Pennsylvania Legislative Update

During the 2007 session of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania, 3 lawmakers sponsored and many others added their names as co-sponsors to legislation to modify or eliminate statutes of limitation for criminal and civil actions in Pennsylvania. These pieces of legislation, if approved, would have opened a window for victims of sexual abuse by serial… Continue reading Pennsylvania Legislative Update