Category Archives: Catholic Church Scandals

Top Ten Bogus Arguments In Favor of the HHS Mandate

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

I hate the fact that the attack on religious freedom by the current administration is forcing me to (probably) vote for the not Obama candidate. Voting none of the above is no longer an option. The American Catholic has a … Continue reading →

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The Child Sex Scandal and Catholic Bashers

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

Rant Alert. Every Catholic blogger who writes a post about the Catholic moral teaching on human sexuality, is guaranteed to receive at least one comment referring to the priest sex scandal. Exhibit A: this oh so original comment on this … Continue reading →

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In the News: Ireland Will not Excempt Confessions From Abuse Reporting

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

I have not been following the sex abuse scandal in the Irish Church as I just don’t have the  stomach for it.  My favorite deacon, however, has and he gave me a heads up on this rather shocking development. It … Continue reading →

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When Heroes Bite the Dust to Which We Shall Return.

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Since becoming a young adult, I have avoided making idols of men and women. Well at least I don’t make heroes or saints out of the earth bound ones no matter how saintly an individual my appear. This is especially … Continue reading →

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Fr. Corapi placed on administrative leave amidst accusations

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Fr. Corapi is a popular speaker who has a show on EWTN. While I have never heard him speak or watched his show (I prefer to read), he has brought many people into our RCIA. I pray that the accusations … Continue reading →

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Sex abuse scandal in Philadelphia

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Apparently Cardinal Rigali read the Grand Jury Report on the sex abuse scandal in Philadelphia, because he is, finally, calling for an investigation. CNN reports: The Catholic Church in Philadelphia will investigate as many as 37 priests identified in a … Continue reading →

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Filth in the Church promotes a crisis of faith for Catholics

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Dark Night of the Soul Most of you have probably heard about the latest sex abuse scandal in Philadelphia. It is sickening and heart wrenching.  There is no excuse for men who are supposed to represent Christ to commit such … Continue reading →

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“Vatican Warned Bishops not to Report Child Abuse” UPDATED

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

UPDATE: Scroll to the end. The Grey Lady is at it again. Breathlessly distorting the facts. But apologist extraordinaire, Jimmy Akin in his National Catholic Register article, Vatican warned Bishops not to Report Child Abuse, has the truth. That’s the … Continue reading →

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Catholics: Pray for our Bishops

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Via Deacon Greg Kandra: Bishop to Flock: I feel deeply ashamed. H/T The Anchoress. Facing a growing tide of sex abuse lawsuits, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee is filing for bankruptcy.  This afternoon, Archbishop Jerome Listecki released a statement.  A key … Continue reading →

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Santa And the Church Scandals

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

This is beyond weird. “(July 26) — Talk about piling on — now even Santa Claus is taking shots at the Catholic Church. An explanation, of course, is in order. It’s not the jolly old elf who lives at the … Continue reading →

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