Remind me to take Los Angeles Archdiocese lawyer J. Michael Hennigan off my Christmas card list. From the Los Angeles Times: “We agree with Judge Tevrizian that enough time has passed and enough reforms have been made that it’s time to get off this and move onto another subject,” attorney J. Michael Hennigan said. Those…Continue reading Victim-hating quote of the day. Thanks, LA Archdiocese!
What would have happened if the LA Times and The Associated Press did not intervene in the court battle over the Los Angeles Archdiocese clergy sex abuse documents? My guess? The worst possible outcome. What do I mean by that? The document redactions—that would have allowed church officials guilty of covering up for clergy sex…Continue reading What would have happened if the LA Times and AP DIDN’T intervene?
What crime is worse: a) sexually abusing a child, or b) knowing about it, covering it up and allowing the abuse to continue? Don’t worry – I’m not requiring an answer. But I will say this: both groups deserve to be punished, exposed and held publicly accountable for the pain and suffering they caused. But…Continue reading Will the LA Times and the AP force the Archdiocese of LA to keep its promises?
Statement by Joelle Casteix of Newport Beach, SNAP Volunteer Western Regional Director As the fourth bishop of the Diocese of Orange, Bishop Kevin William Vann will preside over a transparent cathedral. It is now time for him to create a transparent church as well. Bishop Vann steps into a legacy fraught with sex abuse and cover-up.…Continue reading New Orange Bishop installed tomorrow, victims respond
NEWS EVENT: Maui man files new sex abuse & cover-up suit It’s the 1st time cleric/teacher has been accused And he’s the 10th alleged pedophile at Honolulu school When victim reported the crimes, cleric was sent away Then, Catholic officials brought him back, he retaliated & broke the victim’s hand What: Holding signs with photos…Continue reading 10th predator outed at Honolulu school, broke victim’s hand for reporting