Fr. Shay’s Articles
Buried memories of clerical sexual abuse revealed
February 17, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Buried memories of clerical sexual abuse revealed Fr. Shay Cullen 17 February 2023 A Catholic Church Commission has concluded after only six months investigating child sexual abuse by priests in Portugal that only 4,815 victims were identified but said that it was the tip of a great iceberg of abuse that has yet to be […]
Read More...The “Judges for Justice” that save the children
February 11, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
The “Judges for Justice” that save the children Fr. Shay Cullen 10 February 2023 The hard work of many dedicated social workers, good-hearted judges, and compassionate Philippine government officials are helping hundreds of children in conflict with the law (CICL) to find a new, better life in the Preda homes for boys. The family court […]
Read More...US military bases are a danger to the Philippines
February 3, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
US military bases are a danger to the Philippines Fr. Shay Cullen 3 February 2023 If the Ukraine war has taught us anything, it is that any future military conflict especially in the South China Sea, the West Philippine Sea or the Straits of Taiwan will be a war primarily fought with short- and long-range […]
Read More...Prosecutors and children win convictions of sex abusers
January 27, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Prosecutors and children win convictions of sex abusers Shay Cullen 27 January 2023 It is a happy day when I can write about victories and convictions. Prosecutors are fighting hard for child rights and are winning important convictions. Judges, too, believe the testimonies of children with horrifying account of multiple rape and sexual assault by […]
Read More...Crimes against children on the Internet
January 20, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Crimes against children on the Internet Fr. Shay Cullen 20 January 2023 The protection of children from harm and especially sexual abuse is the prime responsibility of every parent and every adult especially those with moral and legal responsibility in Church and State. Readers have responded positively to the previous article expressing relief and thanks […]
Read More...A case of clerical child rape
January 13, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
A case of clerical child rape Fr. Shay Cullen 14 January 2023 The many incidents of child sexual abuse by clerics has shamed thousands of good bishops and priests who have been justly angered by the rampant and tolerated child sexual abuse of their fellow pedophile priests and some bishops. They feel helpless when their […]
Read More...The troubled legacy of Pope Benedict XVI
January 6, 2023 · By Shay Cullen
The troubled legacy of Pope Benedict XVI 06 January 2023 Shay Cullen Pope Benedict XVI has gone to his eternal rest after a life of service, teaching and ruling the Catholic Church. He was pope from 19 April 2005 until his resignation on 28 February 2013. Many remember him as a much revered and greatly […]
Read More...The New Year 2023, more poor than ever, government says
December 31, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
The New Year 2023, more poor than ever, government says Fr. Shay Cullen 31 December 2022 The year 2023 is upon us and while many wish there will be a positive change for most Filipinos, sadly it will not be so as the rich continue to grow immensely richer and the poor poorer, according to […]
Read More...Why do we have Christmas?
December 22, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Why do we have Christmas? Fr. Shay Cullen 23 December 2022 A little child named Maria once asked, “Mama, why do we have Christmas?” Each of us should have an answer to that but many do not. Maria was told, “It is a time when we learn from Jesus to help others who have less […]
Read More...End tolerance of child abuse by teachers
December 16, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
End tolerance of child abuse by teachers Fr. Shay Cullen 16 December 2022 Good teachers everywhere are the most trusted people that children look to for help and support in crises and challenges in their lives. Parents trust their children to the protection of teachers and expect that they will be safe and protected. The […]
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