Archdiocesan Review Board

Established in October 2002, in accord with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and the Essential Norms, this group functions as a confidential, consultative body to the Archbishop, advising in the assessment of allegations of abuse, suitability for ministry and reviewing archdiocesan policies and procedures for dealing with allegations of sexual abuse of minors.

The Board meets regularly in the fulfillment of its mandate. It comprises eight professional men and women, Catholic and non-Catholic, with varied expertise. Several of the members were also members of the archdiocesan Alvaré Commission (Commission on the Protection of Children and Clerical Conduct).

Members of the Archdiocesan Review Board are:

James Amato, L.S.W.
Deputy Secretary, Catholic Social Services

Ana Maria Catanzaro, PhD, RN
Associate Professor, La Salle University School of Nursing

David Ingle, Psy.D., M.A.
Licensed clinical psychologist in Pennsylvania and Rhode Island

Mary Louise Johnson
Attorney in Private Practice

Edward Morris
President of H.J. Morris Associates, Inc., and Owner of Recon Security Systems

Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Owens
Pastor, Saint Alphonsus Parish, Maple Glen

Anne Shenberger, L.S.W., M.S.S.
President and CEO, Philadelphia Safe and Sound