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Open Letter to Cardinal Rigali

April 3, 2011
Open Letter to Cardinal Rigali

By Charles McMahon You have clearly been following instructions that have come from the Vatican in the past three decades regarding the divulging of priestly crimes to civil authorities. The letter from the Sacred Congregation for Clergy, dated January 31, 1984, stated that “The files of a Bishop concerning his priests are altogether private;...
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Archdiocese to Close Cardinal Dougherty and Northeast Catholic High Schools

November 10, 2009
Archdiocese to Close Cardinal Dougherty and Northeast Catholic High Schools

By Katharine Gilbert With faith that’s strong, with courage bold, we raise our banner high… —Cardinal Dougherty School Song The following is an interview with Donna Farrell, Director of Communications, Archdiocese of Philadelphia IE: When and how did the Archdiocese come to this decision DF: This decision came after 15 years of working to...
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