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 and Chair of Graduate Nursing Programs, Holy Family University, Philadelphia, PA.
Charles Ehrlich, Esq.
Marshall Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin
Arnold H. Gordon, Esq.
Retired career prosecutor
David Ingle, Psy.D., M.A.
Licensed clinical psychologist in Pennsylvania and Rhode Island
Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Owens
Pastor, Saint Alphonsus Parish, Maple Glen
Anne Shenberger, L.S.W., M.S.S.
Consultant
Robert N. Spinelli, Esq.
Kelley, Jasons, McGowan, Spinelli & Hanna