News and Views 2003–2005 Part 3: January–June 2004 On this page we offer links to 1,453 articles about the crisis in the first half of 2004, including articles on the bishops' audits, Bishop Dupre's resignation, the John Jay report, the National Review Board's report, Judge Anne Burke's resignation, the second round of audits, and many other topics. Click on those major stories, scroll down the page, or click to the month that interests you: January, February, March, April, May, and June. The articles on this page are part of a 7,123-article archive of news and commentary on the crisis, gathered by Kathy Shaw of Abuse Tracker and Goz Gosselin of VOTF-News. See our account of their important work, with Frequently Asked Questions about this feature. You may browse other portions of this archive by clicking on the list of months below.

JANUARY 2004

- Nuns Give Gifts to Sex Abuse Claimants, Catholic News (January 1, 2004)
- Sale May Open Last Chapter for 1920s Mansion, by Maria Cramer (January 1, 2004)
- Suits Alleging Clergy Abuse Flood Courts: New Challenges for Church As State Deadline Passes, by Greg Moran (January 1, 2004)
- Journey of Revelation, Commitment and Hope, by Steve Mueller (January 1, 2004)
- Priest Speaks out against Accusers, by Noaki Schwartz (January 1, 2004)
- Locals Say Report Does Enough; Expert Says More Frankness Needed, by Joe Thomas and Bob Scott (January 1, 2004)

- Bishops Said to Follow Discipline Plan: Report Says Most Bishops Are Complying with Discipline Plan for Dealing with Abusive Priests, Associated Press (January 2, 2004)
- Celibacy Has Largely "Broken down" – Dominican Leader, Catholic News (January 2, 2004)
- Colorado Prepares for Release of Church Abuse Audit: Roman Catholic Church Report to Be Read at Masses, DenverChanel.com (January 2, 2004)
- Diocese Getting 'C' in Bid to Fight Abuse? Sources: Bishops Gave Phila. Passing Mark, by Ron Goldwyn (January 2, 2004)
- Altoona Diocese Challenges Abuse Suits, Post-Gazette (January 2, 2004)
- Church Winning Sex-Abuse Battle, by Stephanie Saul (January 2, 2004)
- Audit of Gary Diocese Reveals Sexual Abuse by Four More Former Priests, Times (January 2, 2004)

- Parish Learns How to Answer Children's Questions: Clinical Psychologist Works with Parents, Teachers on Addressing Sex Abuse, by Olivia Clarke (January 3, 2004)
- A Vow to Victims of 'Father Tony': Margaret Schettler Pressured Church Officials to Reach out to Those Abused, by Alan Cooperman (January 3, 2004)
- Voice of the Faithful: Group Seeks Change in Catholic Church: Members Support Sex Abuse Victims, Work for Reforms, by Christopher Hall (January 3, 2004)
- Amchurch Comes out, by Paul Likoudas -- Book Review by Father Joseph Wilson: The Coming-out Party -- Unpacking the Mystery, by Joseph F. Wilson (January 3, 2004)
- Book Review: Amchurch Comes out, by Paul Likoudis (January 3, 2004)
- Report: Diocese Complying with Sex Abuse Rules, by Greg Smith (January 3, 2004)
- Beliefs: Religious Spin, by Peter Steinfels (January 3, 2004)
- Insurance Costs Soar for Diocese, by Bill Zajac (January 3, 2004)

- Report to Show Most Dioceses Following Abuse Plan, Chicago Tribune (January 4, 2004)
- Editorial: Reporting Child Abuse Not Optional, Dayton Daily News (January 4, 2004)
- Plaintiffs Victimized by Terms of Church's Abuse Settlement, by Joseph E. Gallagher Jr (January 4, 2004)
- Catholic Bishops to Report on Abuse: But Victims' Advocates Fear Independent Audit Will Understate Problem, by Susan Hogan (January 4, 2004)
- Oakland Diocese Faces Barrage of Sex Abuse Lawsuits, Mercury News (January 4, 2004)
- Masses of Torts, by Marc Stern (January 4, 2004)
- Bishops' President: Audit Will Show Dioceses Implementing Abuse Prevention Plan, WBZ 4 (January 4, 2004)
- The Narcotic of Secrecy, by Charles M. Wilson and R. Michael Dunnigan (January 4, 2004)
- Unrestrained Authority: Secrecy’s Toxic Companion, by Charles M. Wilson (January 4, 2004)

- Gregory: Dioceses Working on Plan, Belleville News-Democrat (January 5, 2004)
- Statement Regarding: Upcoming USCCB Audit Report, by Barbara A Blaine (January 5, 2004)
- Catholic Church: Changes Are Welcome, but More Are Still Needed, by Eileen P. Flynn (January 5, 2004)
- Only Catholic Church Has Clergy Shortage, Future Church (January 5, 2004)
- Names of Accused Remain Concealed: Roman Catholic Bishop Won't Say Who Was Guilty of Abusing Minors, by Renee K. Gadoua (January 5, 2004)
- First of Catholic Scandal Reports Due This Week, by Cathy Lynn Grossman (January 5, 2004)
- Xmas Exit: Editor of NC Catholic Fired for Publishing an Article with Criticism of the Church, by Patrick O'Neill (January 5, 2004)
- Laity Must Get Involved, Times-Picayune (January 5, 2004)
- Church to Defrock Clergymen: Archdiocese Targets Accused Priests, by Robin Washington (January 5, 2004)

- Response to the Report on Diocesan Audits, by Thomas Doyle (January 6, 2004)
- About 800 Cases Filed against Catholic Church Statewide, by Gillian Flaccus (January 6, 2004)
- Clerics' Sex Abuse Victims Say Lay Boards Ignore Them, by Patrick Healy (January 6, 2004)
- New Allegations of Abuse, KRGV (January 6, 2004)
- Report Backs US Catholic Bishops, by Jane Little (January 6, 2004)
- New York Archdiocese Falls Short in Sex Abuse Review, by Art McFarland (January 6, 2004)
- 2 Northeast Ohio Churches Not Carrying out New Policy: Bishops Adopted Reforms in June 2002, NewsNet 5 (January 6, 2004)
- Diocese’s New Abuse Rules Late for Many, but Welcome, Portsmouth Herald (January 6, 2004)
- As Bishops Release Audits, This Warning: 'The Season of Judgment Has Begun', Spirit Daily (January 6, 2004)
- Richmond Diocese "Not Fully Complying" with Reforms to Prevent Clergy Sex Abuse, WVEC.com (January 6, 2004)

- Most Catholic Dioceses Pass Sex Abuse Audits, by Alan Cooperman (January 7, 2004)
- "Honor Among Thieves", Cruxnews.com (January 7, 2004)
- Church's Efforts to Stop Abuse Criticise, by Ken Dermota (January 7, 2003)
- Some Catholics Feel Audit Falls Short: Nearly All Dioceses Are Complying, by Philip Elliott (January 7, 2004)
- Audit Measures Activities, Not Results: Ninety Percent of Dioceses Found Compliant with Dallas Charter, by Joe Feuerherd (January 7, 2004)
- The Bishops' Abuse Report: Looking around the Bend, by Joe Feuerherd (January 7, 2003)
- Critics of Guidelines Say Audit Is Flawed, Gazette - Times (January 7, 2003)
- Dioceses Are Moving Ahead on Abuse, Audit Finds, by Laurie Goodstein (January 7, 2004)
- Several Dioceses Protest Inclusion on Sex-Abuse List, by Ron Harris (January 7, 2004)
- Yesterday's Big News, by Deal Hudson (January 7, 2004)
- Victim Sues to Recoup Therapy Cost, by Gregory D. Kesich (January 7, 2004)
- Vatican Orders Trial for N-J Priest Accused of Sex Abuse, WkYT 27 News (January 7, 2004)
- Boston's Internal Inquiry Presses on, by Ralph Ranalli (January 7, 2004)
- Archbishop to Address BC Conference, by Michael S. Rosenwald (January 7, 2004)
- The Nation: Investigation into Abuse by Priests Leaves Some Cold, by Larry B. Stammer (January 7, 2004)
- Audit: Church Sex Abuse Policy Has Holes, By Rachel Zoll (January 7, 2004)

- SNAP Press Releases Giving Voice to Victims, by David Clohessy, Barbara Blaine and Mark Serrano (January 8, 2004)
- D.C. Diocese Unaware of Abuse, by Julia Duin (January 8, 2004)
- Editorials: Healing the Wounds: Catholic Church's Sex Abuse Audit May Not Be Perfect, but It's a Good Beginning, Express-Times (January 8, 2004)
- Church Looks to Kick out 16 Priests: Vatican Has Speeded up Process for Severing Ties with Dioceses, by Renee K. Gadoua (January 8, 2004)
- Religious Orders to Conduct Own Audit, by Cathy Lynn Grossman (January 8, 2004)
- The Catholic Church's Self-Audit on Its Clergy Child Sexual Abuse Procedures: The Fox Continues to Guard the Henhouse, by Marci Hamilton (January 8, 2004)
- Joliet Diocese Tests State's Revised Child Sex Abuse Law, by Tona Kunz (January 8, 2004)
- Mystery 2nd Car in O'Brien Case Hasn't Been Found, by Joseph A. Reaves and Carol Sowers (January 8, 2004)
- Editorial: Why 'Prep' News? Tri-Town Transcript (January 8, 2004)

- A Good Start, Baltimore Sun (January 9, 2004)
- Keeping Faith, Boston Globe (January 9, 2004)
- In the Northwest: a Legacy of Accountability Amid a History of Hurt, by Joel Connelly (January 9, 2004)
- Editorial: Priests' Child Abuse: Audit Is Good First Step, but More Is Needed, Dallas Morning News (January 9, 2004)
- Bishops Take Giant Leap Forward, by Andrew Greeley (January 9, 2004)
- Elderly Often Stay Silent about Long-Ago Clerical Abuse: Elderly Often Silent about Long-Ago Clerical Abuse, by Sean Kirst (January 9, 2004)
- U.S. Clergy Frustrated, Divided, by Robert J. McClory (January 9, 2004)
- Priests' Tough Questions Are a Service to Their People: So What's Going on with U.S. Priests? National Catholic Reporter (January 9, 2004)
- The Bishops Seek Recovery, New York Times (January 9, 2004)
- New Bill Would Strengthen Child Protection Laws, Providence Journal (January 9, 2004)
- Miami Archdiocese Pays $425,000 in Lawsuit Alleging New Bishop Ignored Molestation, by Noaki Schwartz (January 9, 2004)

- Pope Wants Priest-Parishioner Distinction, Newsday (January 10, 2004)
- Catholics React to Allegations, by Sarah Ovaska (January 10, 2004)
- Accept Pain of Closings, Letter Says: Archbishop Prepares Parishes for Decisions, by Michael Paulson (January 10, 2004)
- Editorials: A Good Faith Effort: Catholic Church Audit, Republican (January 10, 2004)
- Diocese: Media Reports Mislead, by Lynda Zimmer (January 10, 2004)

- Neb. Diocese Won't Partake in Study, 1001wins.com (January 11, 2004)
- Catholic Reforms Show Progress and Problems, Florida Today (January 11, 2004)
- Eastern Rite Catholic Diocese Defends Abuse Prevention Policy, Herald Tribune (January 11, 2004)
- Church IDs 15 Abusive Priests: The O.C. Diocese Names the Men As Part of a Nationwide Tally. Eleven Had Been Identified Previously; Four Are Named for the First Time, by Ray F. Herndon (January 11, 2004)
- Unifying Sex Abuse Lawsuits Proposed: Plan Would Bundle 12 Santa Rosa Diocese Molestation Cases into One Class-Action Complaint, by Guy Kovner (January 11, 2004)
- Place of Honor for a Pedophile, by Dan Moffett (January 11, 2004)
- Parish at Peace Despite Criticism Steubenville Fails Abuse Compliance, by Ann Rodgers (January 11, 2004)
- Go Home and Pray, by Chris Taylor (January 11, 2004)
- Wis. Bishop's Ban on Communion for Some Politicians Causes Furor, by Juliet Williams (January 11, 2004)

- Audit Raises Worries on Abusive Priests, ABC News (January 12, 2004 )
- Ex-Bishop's Hit-Run Trial Begins, ABC News (January 12, 2004)
- Why the Church Had to Be Held to Account Jan 12 2004, by Steve Chilton (January 12, 2004)
- Church Refuses Confession Change, Daily Telegraph (January 12, 2004)
- 21 Sue Paterson Diocese, Alleging Sex Abuse, by Wayne Parry (January 12, 2004)
- Out of the Darkness: Victims of Alleged Clergy Sex Abuse Seek Healing, Vindication, by Wendy Thomas Russell (January 12, 2004)

- Victims Want Say in Church's Abuse Debate, CBC (January 13, 2004)
- Priest Goes to Prison for Abuse, by Christy Gutowski (January 13, 2004)
- 21 Men and 5 of Their Wives Sue Paterson Diocese over Sex Abuse, by Ronald Smothers (January 13, 2004)
- Vaguely Reassuring: A Times Editorial, St. Petersburg Times (January 13, 2004)
- Jurors Asked to Be Fair in Bishop Hit-and-Run, Star Legdger (January 13, 2004)
- Diocese to Hold Sex Abuse Lecture in Linton, WTWO (January 13, 2004)
- Former St. William's Priest Removed after Sex Abuse Claim, by Alan Scher Zagier (January 13, 2004)

- HIV Test Not Anti-Gay, Quebec Cardinal Says, Canadian Press (January 14, 2004)
- Abuse-50years: Some Bishops Release 50-Year Recaps of Clergy Sexual Abuse, Catholic News Service (January 14, 2004)
- Diocese's Antiabuse Program Rejected, by Julia Duin (January 14, 2004)
- Walsh Says 4 More Priests Were Accused of Sex Abuse: SR Bishop Reports 19 More Children Victimized, $1 Million More Paid out, by Guy Kovner (January 14, 2004)
- Archbishop O'Malley Addresses Conference on Clergy Sexual Abuse, by Denise Lavoie (January 14, 2004)
- What Viewers Never Heard, by Ed Lowe (January 14, 2004)
- Wake-up Call on Sexual Abuse: Screening: Inland Protestant Churches and Other Religious Groups Tighten Hiring Policies, by Bettye Wells Miller (January 14, 2004)
- Four Alleged Sex-Abuse Victims File Suit against Pittsburgh Diocese, Nepa News (January 14, 2004)
- Seminary's Demand for HIV Test May Violate Rights: Commission: 'This Is Making It Even Worse'. Archbishop's Claim This Is a Health Issue Removes Religious Question: Rights Official, by Debbie Parkes (January 14, 2004)
- Allentown Diocese Covered up Abuse Systematically, Suits Say: Actions Approach Sex Scandal in Novel Way. Lawyer to File Similar Lawsuits across State, by Kathleen Parrish (January 14, 2004)
- The Sinew of Christian Life, by Tom Roberts (January 14, 2004)
- Priest in Sex Lawsuit Still a Parish Cleric: He Denies Wrongdoing and Church Officials Say the Woman Didn't Tell Them. But She Did Contact Police, by Richard Winton (January 14, 2004)

- Priests 'Not Obliged' to Report Criminal Confessions, ABC (January 15, 2004)
- Religious Seek Reconciliation, Conversion with Sex Abuse Victims, by Agostino Bono (January 15, 2004)
- Top Court Reserves Judgment on Catholic Church Liability, CBC (January 15, 2004)
- Confusion in Catholic Quebec, Catholic World News (January 15, 2004)
- Church in No Position to Be Casting Stones, by John Kass (January 15, 2004)
- High Hopes for Catholic Confab: Priests to Meet with Bishop Murphy, by Julie Lane (January 15, 2004)
- Pastor Ridicules Parishioner from Pulpit: Assistant Pastor Facing Sexual Abuse Charges, NBC 5 (January 15, 2004)
- O'Malley Vows to Help Heal Those Scarred by Sex Abuse, by Michael Paulson (January 15, 2004)
- Critics Blast Diocese for Reaction to Priest's Plea, by Steven G. Vegh (January 15, 2004)

- Catholic Charities Sets $3.2 Million Goal, by Kristen Campbell (January 16, 2004)
- A New Name for Annual Appeal: Among Changes in Fund-Raiser after Tough 2003, by Rita Ciolli (January 16, 2004)
- Audit Avoids Basic Question: Why? Report Measured a Bureaucratic Response to a Bureaucratic Solution, Says Expert on Abuse Crisis, by Thomas Doyle (January 16, 2004)
- Editorial: Twenty Years Later, a Start: Information Equals Power, National Catholic Reporter (January 16, 2004)
- What We Have Done and What We Have Failed to Do: 40 Years after Vatican Ii's Call to Liturgical Renewal, We've Still Got a Long Way to Go, by Gabe Huck (January 16, 2004)
- O.C. Bishop Vows New Openness: Catholic Leader Pledges Era of Greater Voice for Church Members in Wake of Abuse Cases, by Ann Pepper (January 16, 2004)
- Judge Amends O'Brien Jury Rulings: Edited Questionnaires to Be Made Available to Members of Media, by Joseph A. Reaves (January 16, 2004)
- Ex-Priest, Accused of Abuse, Turns in Psychology License, by Janet I. Tu (January 16, 2004)

- Activists Will Challenge Church over Priest, by William C. Lhotka (January 17, 2004)
- Church Eyes Migratory Flock, New York Daily News (January 17, 2004)
- Lawyer: Church Trying to Get off 'Cheaply', by Kimball Perry (January 17, 2004)
- Editorial: Church Trial Appropriate for Wysocki: Canonical Hearing Will Give Accused Priest His Day in Court, Port Huron Times Herald (January 17, 2004)
- Many Priests Favor Celibacy Discussion: More Than Half of Priests Polled in the Dubuque Archdiocese Want Open Dialogue, by Shirley Ragsdale (January 17, 2004)
- O'Brien Trial Jury Chosen, Will Be Sworn in Tuesday, by Joseph A. Reaves (January 17, 2004)
- Catholic Sex-Abuse Plan Draws Fire, Richmond Times-Dispatch (January 17, 2004)
- Settling Things Quietly: In Newly Unsealed Court Documents, S.F.'s Archbishop Makes an Eyebrow-Raising Comment in the Case of a Pedo-Priest, by Ron Russell (January 17, 2004)

- Priest Resigns Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations, Boston.com (January 18, 2004)
- Priests, Bishop to Hold Rare Forum, by Rita Ciolli (January 18, 2004)
- Lincoln Diocese: Bishop in Spotlight for Response to Sexual Abuse Audit, Sioux City Journal (January 18, 2004)
- Clergy Scandal Findings Issued: Santa Rosa Diocese Report on Problem Is Comprehensive, by Ryan Kim (January 18, 2004)
- Despite Church's Policy, Sex Abuse Reports Still a Temptation to Secrecy: The Catholic Church's Diocese of Venice Must Be Better at Handling Sexual Abuse Allegations Now: Bishop John J. Nevins Insists That Is Very Much So, by Tom Lyons (January 18, 2004)
- For Bishops, Wrong Fight, by Eileen McNamara (January 18, 2004)
- Diocese Holds Meeting with Abuse Victims, New Hampshire Sunday News (January 18, 2004)
- Books: Reasons behind the Church's Ungodly Scandal: Nonfiction, by John D. Thomas (January 18, 2004)
- Letter Details Family's Struggle with Church, Times (January 18, 2004)
- Lawsuits Cloud Diocese's Progress: Allentown Catholic Leaders Have to Do More to Address Actions in Sex Abuse Scandal, Observers Say, by Romy Varghese (January 18, 2003)

- Using an Old Rite for a New Pledge: Bishop of Orange Posts His Promise to Help Heal the Wounds of Clergy Sexual Abuse, by Stanley Allison (January 19, 2004)
- Court Decision Worries Church, by Art Babych (January 19, 2004)
- Letter to Bishop Franklin, Des Moines Register (January 19, 2003)
- Long Island Bishop Meets with Priests, by Frank Eltman (January 19, 2004)
- Some Upset Diocese Won't ID Priests: Catholics Split on Abuse Report in Advance of Feb. 27 Release of Results of National Survey, by Guy Kovner (January 19, 2004)
- Testimony to Begin in Hit-and-Run Trial of Catholic Bishop, Tucson Citizen (January 19, 2004)

- Attorneys Dispute over O'Brien's 'Knowledge' in Hit-Run, by Walter Berry (January 20, 2004)
- "Subject to the Approval of the Vatican": Why the American Catholic Church May Be Forced to Choose between Schism from Rome and Marginalization, by Marci Hamilton (January 20, 2004)
- L.I. Bishop Meets Priests Critical of His Leadership, by Bruce Lambert (January 20, 2004)
- Victims Assess How Church Is Helping, by David O'Reilly (January 20, 2004)
- Extent of Abuse Cases Staggering, Official Says, by Joel Rutchick and James F. McCarty (January 20, 2004)
- Charter-Vatican: Vatican Official Says U.S. Abuse Norms Are Complex but Are Working, by John Thavis (January 20, 2004)

- Man Sues Former Miami Diocese, Boystown, for Alleged Rape, Associated Press (January 21, 2004)
- The American Catholic Church in Neverland, by Joe Feuerherd (January 21, 2004)
- Audit Team Makes Recommendations for New Policies, by Jerry Filteau (January 21, 2004)
- Religion: Young Fogeys: Young Reactionaries, Aging Radicals - the U.S. Catholic Church's Unusual Clerical Divide, by Andrew Greeley (January 21, 2004)
- Dozen Men File Sex Abuse Lawsuit against Spokane Catholic Diocese, KXLY (January 21, 2004)
- Leonard Backers Question Removal: Supporters Maintain That St. Michael Priest Is Innocent of Assault, by Alberta Lindsey (January 21, 2004)
- Books of the Times 'Our Fathers': A Devastating Scandal, a Church Trying to Heal: The Secret Life of the Catholic Church in an Age of Scandal, by Janet Maslin and By David France (January 21, 2004)
- Editorial: Sex Abuse Cases: Church Owes the Faithful Timely, Forthright Justice, Naples Daily News (January 21, 2004)
- O'Brien Trial Opens with Graphic Account, by Joseph A. Reaves (January 21, 2004)
- Sex Abuse Ribbons, WALA (January 21, 2004)

- Diocese Visit Helps Local Church, by Charlene Bielema (January 22, 2004)
- More Accusations against Priests, by Dan Curry (January 22, 2004)
- Accused Priest Lecturing Kids about Sex, by Cathleen Falsani and Ana Mendieta (January 22, 2004)
- Parents Urge Diocese to Reconsider Proposed Curriculum, by Irene M. Lagan (January 22, 2004)
- Black and White Ribbons for Victims of Clergy Abuse, NBC 15 (January 22, 2004)

- Church Refuses to Name Names: New Suit against Humboldt Priest, by Emily Gurnon (January 23, 2004)
- Bishop Is Hearing Their Pain, by Jeff Jardin (January 23, 2004)
- Group Asks Bishop to Take Action, by Garrett Ordower (January 23, 2004)
- Victims Group Wants Priest Gone, by Stephanie Saul (January 23, 2004)
- Former Naples, Cape Coral Priests Sued on Sex Abuse Charges by Ex-Orphan Ward, by Alan Scher Zagier (January 23, 2004)
- Judge Seeks Inventory of Records, by Bill Zajac (January 23, 2004)

- Church Not Suable Says Bishop Henry, by Kristen Enevold (January 24, 2004)
- Stockton Catholic Diocese Apologizes for Clergy Abuse, by Ross Farrow (January 24, 2004)
- Church to Pay $3 Million in Rape, by William Lobdell and Jean Guccione (January 24, 2004)
- Former Wyo Bishop Sued for Sex Abuse, by Tom Morton (January 24, 2004)
- A Third of Potential Jurors Expressed Bias, by Joseph A. Reaves (January 24, 2004)
- Dissident Bishops Embarassing, Republican (January 24, 2004)
- Campus Crawl: of Faith and Free Speech, by David Tarrant (January 24, 2004)
- Archdiocese Hires Advocate: Will Help Those Who Claim Sexual Abuse, WOWT (January 24, 2004)

- Bishop Brown Confuses Penance and Public Relations, by Steven Greenhut (January 25, 2004)
- Parish Acts to Remove Pain, Hawk Eye (January 25, 2004)
- Making Peace in the Parishes: Catholic Churches throughout the Region Report Attendance on the Rise, by Joanna Massey (January 25, 2004)
- Bishop Speaks to 4,000 Teens about Church Abuse Scandal, Mercury News (January 25, 2004)
- Is the Church Open to Change in Its Governance? Some Historical Evidence, by Michael J. Sheeran, S.J. (January 25, 2004)

- Panel Calls for Church Change to End Sex Abuse: Bishops Don't Seem Inclined to Change, Members Say, TheBostonChannel.com (January 26, 2004)
- Woman Makes Plea to Victims of Clergy Abuse: Diocese of Oakland Has Agreed to Pay Her $3 Million, by Charles Burress (January 26, 2004)
- Shanley Civil, Criminal Trial Dates May Flip-Flop, by Eric Convey and Robin Washington (January 26, 2004)

- Senate Considers Retroactivity for Bill Ending Charitable Immunity, by Pete McAleer (January 27, 2004)
- Guest Commentary: Venice Diocese Works to Heal Wounds, Restore Trust, by Gail M. McGrath (January 27, 2004)
- Diocese of Monterey, Calif., Facing Millions in Sex-Abuse Lawsuits, by Laurie Phillips (January 27, 2004)
- SR Diocese Joins 5 Others in Request to Coordinate Sex Abuse Suits, by Randi Rossmann (January 27, 2004)
- Bishop Will Discuss Sex-Abuse Lawsuits, Santa Cruz Sentinel (January 27, 2004)

- Sealing of Sex-Abuse Lawsuits Rejected: Jefferson Judge Rules State Law Unconstitutional, by Peter Smith (January 28, 2004)
- Bill Extends Time to File Sex-Abuse Lawsuit: Dioceses Claim Proposal 'Punitive, Vindictive', by Martin DeAgostino (January 28, 2004)
- Lawsuit: Diocese Hid Abuse by Priest: Allegations about the Rev. James Janssen Are 'Totally Improper,' the Davenport Catholic Diocese Says, by Shirley Ragsdale (January 28, 2004)
- Diocese in Ky. Settles 7 Claims, by Kevin Eigelbach (January 28, 2004)
- Church Faces Big Financial Hit from Sex-Abuse Cases, by Donna Jones (January 28, 2004)
- Suit Filed in Boston against Diocesesuit: Albany-- Lawyer Seeks Access to Personnel File of a Former Albany Priest Accused of Abuse in 1980s, by Brian Nearing (January 28, 2004)
- More Victims Opt out of Class Action Lawsuit against the Northern Kentucky Diocese, by Bill Price (January 28, 2004)
- Catholics Asked to Protest Bill Dealing with Priests Reporting Child Abuse, by Charlene Scott (January 28, 2004)
- Welcome to Voices of Outrage, VoicesOfOutrage.com (January 28, 2004)
- Civil Lawsuit against Allentown Catholic Diocese, WFMZ (January 28, 2004)

- Senate OKs Requiring Clergy to Report Suspected Abuse, by Justin Bergman (January 29, 2004)
- Statement by the Boston Archdiocese on Foley Settlement, Boston.com (January 29, 2004)
- Church Sex Scandal Headed to the Stage, by Martin Finucane (January 29, 2004)
- New Steps for Clergy-Abuse Claims: Ex-Officers to Investigate; Mediation More Independent, by Tom Heinen (January 29, 2004)
- Bill Would Require Church Supervisors to Report Clergy Sex Abuse, by Sarah Linn (January 29, 2004)
- Q-C Priests Apologize for Abuse, by Kay Luna (January 29, 2004)
- Alleged Victims of Sexual Abuse to Sue Philadelphia Archdiocese, NEPA News (January 29, 2004)
- Protect Children from All Abuses, Pope Says, by Philip Pullella (January 29, 2004)
- No Grounds for Mistrial, Judge in O'Brien Case Says, by Joseph A. Reaves (January 29, 2004)

- Religious Seek Reconciliation, Conversion, with Sex Abuse Victims, by Agostino Bono (January 30, 2004)
- St. Joseph's Victims Win Final Settlement, CBC (January 30, 2004)
- Victim's Kids to See Law: Priest Details Shock Family, by Eric Convey (January 30, 2004)
- Liturgical Coup Is a Lousy Way to Do Business, National Catholic Reporter (January 30, 2004)
- Church Apology Reaction Mixed: Davenport Diocese Comment on Abuse Welcomed by Local Clergy, Questioned by Victim, by Craig T. Neises (January 30, 2004)
- 1 in 6 Go to Mass, Data Show: Parish Closings, Attendance Linked, by Michael Paulson (January 30, 2004)
- Testimony Paints Troubling Picture: Bishop's Behavior Questioned, by Joseph A. Reaves (January 30, 2004)
- Religion in the News, by Joe Ruff (January 30, 2004)
- Bishop, Priests Talk in Long Island Diocese: Closed Meeting Follows Letter from Clergy, by Dick Ryan (January 30, 2004)
- Seminarian Arrested in Sex Assault: Former Student 1st to Face Criminal Charge in Diocese, by Daniel Tepfer (January 30, 2004)

- Diocese Shatters Fund-Raising Goal Despite Cloud Cast by Abuse Scandal, by Beth Braverman (January 31, 2004)
- Putting His Faith in Justice: Greenfield Lawyer Represents Alleged Abuse Victims: Anonymous Writes "Putting His Faith in Justice: Greenfield Lawyer Represents Alleged Abuse Victims", by Diane Broncaccio (January 31, 2004)
- Tape Reveals Details of Priest's Double Life, by Eric Convey (January 31, 2004)
- Diocese of Davenport to Help Abuse Victims, by Barb Ickes (January 31, 2004)
- Parish Writes Bishop about Abuse Concerns, by Barb Ickes (January 31, 2004)
- Grand Island Diocese Says It Has Had No Priest Sex Abuse Cases since 1950, by Joe Ruff (January 31, 2004)
- Class-Action Suit Set to Proceed against Kentucky Diocese, by Ellen R. Stapleton (January 31, 2004)

FEBRUARY 2004

- Black-and-White Ribbons Remind Clergy of Abuse, by Karen Dandurant (February 1, 2004)
- Diocese Plans Apology Services for Abuse Victims: Lawyer Says Idea Is Good, by Melissa Evans (February 1, 2004)
- Pope’s Envoy Admits Rot in Church, by Raphael Kahaso (February 1, 2004)
- 500 Could Be Part of Suit against Ky. Diocese, by Dan Klepal (February 1, 2004)
- Notification Bill Faces Challenges: Clergy Already Report Abuse, Opponents Say, by Jerry Markon (February 1, 2004)
- For Abused, New Focus Is Church Accountability: The Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests Shares Stories and Mulls Pathways to Justice, by Leslie A. Pappas (February 1, 2004)

- Catholic League Issues Special Report: Sexual Abuse in Social Context: Catholic Clergy and Other Professionals, by William A. Donohue (February 2, 2004)
- Study Reveals Clergy Abuse Figures: 148 Molest Cases Reported since 1950 in S.F. Archdiocese, by Glen Martin, Delfin Vigil (February 2, 2004)
- Ontario Premier to Apologize for Decades of Catholic Training School Abuse, by James McCarten (February 2, 2004)

- Lawsuits Alleging Sexual Abuse Mount against Archdiocese, by Patti Mengers (February 3, 2004)
- Diocese Comes around to Compassion, Quad-City Times (February 3, 2004)
- Prosecution Rests in O'Brien Case: Graphic Photos Tell Grisly Story, by Joseph A. Reaves (February 3, 2004)
- Priesthood Prep: A Conservative Catholic Order Teaches Boys in Placer County, by Laurel Rosen (February 3, 2004)

- Bishop to Discuss Report on Abuse, by Trevis R. Badeaux (February 4, 2004)
- Cardinal Ratzinger Reflects on Authority, Diversity, Catholic World News (February 4, 2004)
- Coleman to Talk It over with Lay Group, by Kathleen Durand (February 4, 2004)
- Diocese Accepts Swales Judgment: London Catholic Church Officials Said They Have No Plans to Appeal the Ruling, by Peter Geigen-Miller (February 4, 2004)
- Shattered Lives: Rev. Barry Glendinning's Sexual Abuse Plunged John, Guy and Ed Swales into an Abyss of Substance Abuse and Prostitution and Devastated Their Family. Now That Glendinning and the Roman Catholic Diocese of London Have Been Found Liable for Damages, the Swales Hope to Get Their Lives Back on Track, by Peter Geigen-Mille (February 4, 2004)
- Excuses about Abuse Just Don't Cut It, by Ian Gillespie (February 4, 2004)
- It Is Time for a Second Reformation, by Marci A. Hamilton, Paul R. Verkuil, Peter C. Kuzma, Benjamin N. Cardozo (February 4, 2004)
- Peoria Diocese Sued; Man Alleges Abuse, Conspiracy: Diocese Says Suit Unfounded, by Scott Miller (February 4, 2004)
- Student Newspaper Publishes Apology to Peoria's Bishop, by Michael Miller (February 4, 2004)
- Acquittal Order Rejected; Wrap-up Likely Next Week, by Joseph A. Reaves (February 4, 2004)
- Diocese Hires Private Eye, by Stephanie Saul (February 4, 2004)
- Alleged Church Abuse Victims Group for Support: Victims Group to Help Others of Church Abuse, WLNS (February 4, 2004)
- DA Report Misleads the Public and Leaves Children at Risk.: Reply to Worcester District Attorney John Conte's Clergy Abuse Report of February 2004, Worcester Voice (February 4, 2004)

- Albany Bishop Refutes Allegations: Bishop Howard Hubbard Says He Has Been "Faithful to My Vow of Celibacy", Albany Times Union (February 5, 2004)
- King of County Pedophiles: A Conversation with a Police Report on Admitted Pederast Eleuterio Ramos, by Gustavo Arellano (February 5, 2004)
- The Second Wave of Abuse: the Fate of Our Accused Priests: BishopAccountability.org, by Catharine A. Henningsen (February 5, 2004)
- Church's Fiscal Crisis Aired: O'Malley Details Urgent Need to Close Parishes, by Michael Paulson (February 5, 2004)
- Suit Says Diocese Protected Priests, by Ann Rodgers (February 5, 2004)

- Aching Need for Answers, but Not DA, Albany Times Union (February 6, 2004)
- Mother Superior Accused of Mistreating Novice Nuns, Ananova (February 6, 2004)
- More Allegations against Bishop, Capital News 9 (February 6, 2004)
- Statement Regarding: Pope's Support of Accused Priests, by David Clohessy, Barbara Blaine (February 6, 2004)
- School, Chancery Still Honor Bishop Who Admitted Abuse, by Dennis Coday (February 6, 2004)
- Expert Cross-Examined in Hit-and-Run, by Beth DeFalco (February 6, 2004)
- Emotions Boil over at Voice of the Faithful Meeting: Priest Accuses Voice of Faithful of Hypocrisy, by Francis X. Fay (February 6, 2004)
- Ex-Nun Speaks out about Rape Accusations, David Quinn (February 6, 2004)
- Clergy Abuse in Context: Teachers Sexually Abuse Students Far More Often: Underscores Fact That Ordination of Priests with Homosexual Tendencies May Be the Real Problem, Lifesite (February 6, 2004)
- Catholic Group Members Meet with Bishop Coleman, by Gregg M. Miliote (February 6, 2004)
- Church Denies Tie to Priests' Deeds: Fighting Suits, Diocese Says Alleged Sex Abuse Was outside Clergy Role, by Kathleen Parrish (February 6, 2004)
- Pope Calls for Fair Treatment of Priests Accused of Sex Abuse, by Nicole Winfield (February 6, 2004)
- Pope Says "Balanced" Formation Will Help Avoid Future Scandals: Calls for Rigorous Sanctions against Priests Who Commit Crimes, Zenit.org (February 6, 2004)

- Laying Hope for Change at the Next Pontiff's Feet: John Paul's Successor May Face Catholics' Calls for Greater Lay Responsibility, by Bill Broadway (February 7, 2004)
- Church Must Not Tolerate Those Who Enable Molesters, by David Clohessy and Barbara Blaine (February 7, 2004)
- Opinions & Editorials: Select Essays from around the Nation: Church Must Not Tolerate Those Who Enable Molesters, by David Clohessy and Barbara Blaine (February 7, 2004)
- Defense Witness Grilled in Bishop's Trial, by Beth DeFalco (February 7, 2004)
- 10 Priests in Lawsuits Still on Job: L.A. Archdiocese Says It Lacks Evidence of Abuse, by William Lobdell and Jean Guccione, LA Times (February 7, 2004) [not included in VOTF News; added by BA.org]
- Accused L.A. Priests Still Active, FortWayne.com (February 7, 2004)
- N.O. Author to Discuss Abuse Crisis, Book, by Chuck Hustmyre (February 7, 2004)
- Parishioners Could Pay for Abuse for 10 Years, by Stephanie Innes (February 7, 2004)
- Parents Continue to Object to Diocesan Child Protection Programs, Lifesite (February 7, 2004)
- Coleman Takes Time with Group, by Gregg M. Miliote (February 7, 2004)
- Judge: Woman's Lawsuit against Diocese Can Continue, NEPA News (February 7, 2004)
- Lay Editor Defends Civil Rights of Accused Priests, By Donna Porstner (February 7, 2004)
- Archdiocese of Boston Sees Attendance Drop, Toledo Blade (February 7, 20004)

- A Bishop Accused: Howard Hubbard Wants His Name Cleared, but Who Should Be Assigned to Investigate? Albany Times Union (February 8, 2004)
- Priest's Abuse Left Family Shattered: Brothers Fell into Drugs, Sex Trade: Judge Raps Church, Awards Damages, by Robert Cribb (February 8, 2004)
- A Victim of Hit-Run, Even While in His Grave, by E.J. Montini (February 8, 2004)
- Letter from Bill O'Sullivan of the Bridgeport Votf to the Editor of the Norwalk Hour, Publisher (February 8, 2004)
- Bishop O'Brien Likely to Take Stand in Own Defense, by Joseph A. Reaves (February 8, 2004)
- Ex-Priest Romero Admits to Sexual Misconduct: Legal Documents Suggest Bishop Knew of Complaints against William Romero at Least: Seven Years before His 2002 Suspension, by Alan Scher Zagier (February 8, 2004)

- Church Keeps Meeting Ban on Lay Group: Voice of the Faithful Delegates Meet with Fall River's Bishop, but Nothing Changes, by Conor Berry (February 9, 2004)
- Catholics React to Allegations, Fox 23 (February 9, 2004)
- More Revelations Coming on Clergy Sex Abuse, Panelists Warn: 'Hundreds of Priests Have Found Safe Harbor' in Connecticut, by Allison Frank (February 9, 2004)
- SNAP Letters: Letter to Albany Bishop Hubbard, by Howard J. Hubbard (February 9, 2004)
- Catholic Laymen Aim to Fix Church Issues: A Catholic Grass-Roots Organization Has Pledged to Help Resolve Current Issues They Feel the Church Has Chosen to Ignore, by Jennifer Mooney (February 9, 2004)
- Panel: New Report Will Show More Conn. Priests Caught up in Sex Abuse Scandal, Newday (February 9, 2004)
- Catholic Church Struggling with Sex Abuse Allegations, News 10 Now (February 9, 2004)
- Petition Urges Geneva Church to Stop 'Cover-up', by Garrett Ordower {February 9, 2004)
- Bishop's Records at Issue Again, by Bill Zajac (February 9, 2004)

- SNAP Press Statements: Statement Regarding: Estimates of Clergy Abuse, by David Clohessy and Mark Serrano, Barbara Blaine (February 10, 2004)
- Diocese Plans to Hire Investigator, by James V. Franco (February 10, 2004)
- No Title, by Anabelle Garay (February 10, 2004)
- Sex Education: Rocked by Scandal, the Diocese of Cleveland Responds with New Policy, Morning Journal (February 10, 2004)
- SNAP Letters: Letters with Respect to the January 31, 2004 SNAP Meeting Held in the Philadelphia Area, (February 10, 2004)
- SNAP Letters: Letter to the Editor, by Maureen Paul Turlish (February 10, 2004)
- Clergy Abuse Victims Gather Together, by Doug Shupe (February 10, 2004)
- More Than 1,300 Priests Accused of Abuse since 1950, Records Indicate, by Rachel Zoll (February 10, 2004)

- Closing Arguments Resume in Bishop Hit-and-Run Case, CNN (February 12, 2004)
- DA Won't Investigate Abuse Claims against Hubbard, by Shawn Charniga (February 12, 2004)
- New Fire for Bishop Murphy: Critic Says He Covered up Boston Scandal, by Rita Ciolli (February 12, 2004)
- Court: Davenport Diocese Must Provide Priest Sex Abuse Allegation Records, Courier (February 12, 2004)
- Priests in South Dakota Give Part of Their Pay to Abuse Victims Fund, by Andrea Domaskin (February 12, 2004)
- Diocese Replaces Program on Sex, by Julia Duin (February 12, 2004)
- What of the Innocent Priests?; Abuse Coordinator Resigns; Groups Urge Review of How Iraq Intelligence Was Used, by Joe Feuerherd (February 12, 2004)
- Tensions at Geneva Church Reach Boiling Point, by Rita Hoover (February 12, 2004)
- Grand Jury Indictment Awaits Former Nun, by Rose Quinn (February 12, 2004)
- State Claims to Have Solid Case against Nun, by Kate Wiltrout and Jon Frank (February 12, 2004)
- Bishop Quits after Abuse Query, by Bill Zajac (February 12, 2004)

- The Sacrifice of Father Thomas Doyle, Best of New Orleans (February 13, 2004)
- Moral Authority Missing, Boston Herald (February 13, 2004)
- A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Reilly: Creating a Safe Environment, Catholic Free Press (February 13, 2004)
- Bishop Rebuts 'Faulty' Charges, by Rita Ciolli and Joseph Mallia (February 13, 2004)
- Bishops' Abuse Officers to Look into Knoxville, by Dennis Coday (February 13, 2004)
- DA Probes Abuse Allegations against Springfield Bishop, by Eric Convey (February 13, 2004)
- Abuse Lawyer Asks AG to Act: Review Sought in Springfield Diocese, by Kevin Cullen (February 13, 2004)
- Sex Allegations Disturb Faithful, by Bea O'Quinn Dewberry (February 13, 2004)
- Clergy Abuse Monument Inscription Stirs Debate, by Jeff Diamant (February 13, 2004)
- Bishop's Lawyer Asks Jury for Leniency: The Phoenix Cleric Is Portrayed As Distracted, Exhausted When He Hit and Killed a Pedestrian, by David Kelly (February 13, 2004)
- No Faith in Church's System, by Ed Lowe (February 13, 2004)
- Diocese Reacts to Abuse Accusations after Bishop Dupre's Early Retirement, by Bill Pomerleau (February 13, 2004)
- Diocese Statement, Republican (February 13, 2004)
- Bishop Releases His Own Records, Troy Record (February 13, 2004)

- The Word from Rome, by John L. Allen Jr. (February 14, 2004)
- A Battered Faith: Sex Abuse Scandal Has Forever Changed the Catholic Church, by Connie Lynne Carrillo (February 14, 2004)
- Diocese Must 'Come Clean', by Bea O'Quinn Dewberry (February 14, 2004)
- Crisis of Conscience, Question of Quality: The T&G’s Coverage of the Scandal in the Catholic Church Is Not What It Used to Be, by Chris Kanaracus (February 14, 2004)
- Bishop Trial Jury Ends Day with No Verdict, by Ananda Shorey (February 14, 2004)
- Cardinal George Prepares Parishioners for Study of Sex Abuse Scandal, by Bernie Tafoya (February 14, 2004)

- A Fresh Start for Springfield, Berkshire Eagle (February 15, 2004)
- Temporary Leader of Diocese Urges Churchgoers to Keep the Faith, Boston.com (February 15, 2004)
- Bishop Hubbard Appears on Radio Show, Capital News 9 (February 15, 2004)
- Wound Stings the Faithful, by Michael McAuliffe (February 15, 2004)
- Bishop Never Comfortable in Spotlight, by Bill Zajac (February 15, 2004)

- Draft Survey: 4,450 Priests Accused of Sex Abuse: Bishop: 'Very Sobering and Important Milestone', CNN (February 16, 2004)
- Letter Could Lead to Legal Showdown in 10 Days, Celebrity Justice (February 16, 2004)
- Abuse-John Jay: Leaked Report Says 4,450 Priests Abused 11,000 Children since 1950, by Jerry Filteau (February 16, 2004)
- Press Release Source: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: Statement of Bishop Gregory on News Reports of Study Findings, Yahoo! (February 16, 2004)

- 11,000 Priest 'Child-Sex Claims': From Correspondents in New York, Advertiser (February 17, 2004)
- Bishop O'Brien Trial Jury Resumes Deliberating Today, Arizona Republic (February 17, 2004)
- Nearly 4,500 Priests Accused of Abuse, Draft Report Finds: 11,000 Victims, CNN Says, Citing Study of Diocese Data, by Alan Cooperman (February 17, 2004)
- Dupre Secluded As Probe Begins, by Bea O'Quinn Dewberry (February 17, 2004)
- Mystery Shrouds Priest's 'Suicide', by Fredric U. Dicker (February 17, 2004)
- Local Activists Doubt Church Abuse Survey, Express-Times (February 17, 2004)
- Sex Abuse Claims Shock for US Catholics: Draft Report Shows 4,450 Clerics Accused since 1950, by Suzanne Goldenberg (February 17, 2004)
- Citing Survey, CNN Says 4,450 Priests Were Accused of Abuse, by Laurie Goodstein (February 17, 2004)
- Bishop Kmiec's Letter to Area Catholics, by Edward U. Kmiec (February 17, 2004)
- Religious Orders Absent from Bishop's Sex-Abuse Report: Draft of Bishops' Report Shows Depth of Abuse, NBC 5 (February 17, 2004)
- Death Poses New Round of Questions for Diocese: Watervliet-- John Minkler, 57, Had Been Cited As Author of 1995 Letter That Accused Bishop Hubbard, Others of Transgressions, by Brian Nearing (February 17, 2004)
- Albany Priest Found Dead: Had Been Associated with Letter Detailing Ring of Gay Clergy, Newsday (February 17, 2004)
- Sex Abuse by Priests Is Topic of Talk: Laity Urged to Help Correct Church Crisis, by Bruce Nolan (February 17, 2004)
- Abuse Study Says 4% of Priests in US Accused: Figure Is Higher Than Church Officials Expected, by Michael Paulson (February 17, 2004)
- Questions Remain after Abuse: Allegations and Bishop's Retirement, by Bill Pomerleau (February 17, 2004)
- National Priest-Abuse Study Leaked to Media, by Todd Ruger (February 17, 2004)
- Questions Remain after Abuse: Allegations and Bishop's Retirement, by Michelle Rushlo (February 17, 2004)
- Chaplain Addresses Abuse Phenomenon: Canon Lawyer Blames 'Clericalism' in Church, by Barbara Schlichtman (February 17, 2004)
- Clergy Abuse Payouts Top $500 Million, by Michael Sneed and Cathleen Falsani (February 17, 2004)
- Aid for Former Priest Debated, by Bill Zajac (February 17, 2004)
- Survey Puts Abuse Claims against Priests at 4,450, by Rachel Zoll (February 17, 2004)

- Who Won in Verdict of Guilty for O'Brien? Arizona Republic (February 18, 2004)
- New Details in Church Controversy, Capital News 9 (February 18, 2004)
- Hubbard Probe to Be Led by Heavy Hitter: Diocese Names Former U.S. Attorney with Wealth of Experience to Be Special Investigator, by Shawn Charniga (February 18, 2004)
- Apology and an Accounting: Murphy: 'I Can Never Make up' to Victims What They Lost, by Rita Ciolli (February 18, 2004)
- Duplicity over Accountability: Catholic Church's Structure Encourages Arrogant Response to Its Scandals, by Joseph D'Hippolito (February 18, 2004)
- John Jay Report Leak Whodunit; McCarrick Gets Presidential Endorsement; Bishops on Immigration Proposal; Passion Teaching Moment; Child Voting Scorecard, by Joe Feuerherd (February 18, 2004)
- New Information about Priest's Death, Fox 23 (February 18, 2004)
- Editorial Page: Making a SNAP Decision, Hampden Journal (February 18, 2004)
- Dupre Accusations Frustrating, by Dan Lamothe (February 18, 2004)
- Mahony's Mea Culpas Not Very Convincing, Los Angeles Times (February 18, 2004)
- Men Who Claim Abuse by Bishop Dupre May Meet with Church Officials, by Bill Pomerleau (February 18, 2004)
- Editorials: Same-Sex Scandal in Catholic Church, Republican (February 18, 2004)
- Church Releases Report on Abuse, by Karen Rubin (February 18, 2004)
- Catholic Leaders Hope End of Bishop's Trial Will Allow More Focus, by Michelle Rushlo (February 18, 2004)
- Vatican-Abuse: Vatican: Church Must Work with Scientific Experts to Prevent Abuse, by John Thavis (February 18, 2004)
- Report Suggests Sanchez Abused Teens: Archbishop: Information May Keep Clergyman Who Served Hispanics out of Alaska, by Nicole Tsong (February 18, 2004)

- Ex-Bishop Retains Lawyer, by Bea O'Quinn Dewberry (February 19, 2004)
- Unanswered Questions about Priest's Death, Fox 23 (February 19, 2004)
- Commentary: A Portrait of Pain, by Wilton Gregory (February 19, 2004)
- Could Catholics Forgive Murphy? Mixed Reaction to Bishop's Apology on Scandal, by Bart Jones (February 19, 2004)
- 133 Complaints of Sex Abuse in 45 Years, L.I. Diocese Says, by Bruce Lambert (February 19, 2004)
- Hundreds Gather to Pray for Healing, by Michael McAuliffe (February 19, 2004)
- Troubles Keep Piling up for Catholic Priests, by Sheryl McCarthy (February 19, 2004)
- Shanley Gets October Rape Trial Date, Providence Journal (February 19, 2004)
- Navajos Hope for Sincere Apology: Victim's Tribe Offers Ideas for O'Brien's Punishment, by Betty Reid (February 19, 2004)
- Nebraska Bishop Refuses Full Cooperation with Sex Abuse Prevention Measures, by Joe Ruff (February 19, 2004)
- Bishop Vows Better Communication, by Erin Texeira (February 19, 2004)
- Editorial: James V. Franco: Debate Sparked by Hubbard Allegations Has Many Layers, Troy Record (February 19, 2004)
- Advocates for Fairfield County Sex Abuse Victims Question Numbers, Westport Now (February 19, 2004)

- How Deep Will the Bishops' Review Board Dig? Only Major Structural Overhaul Will Alleviate Church's Crisis, by Jason Berry (February 20, 2004)
- Press Accounts of Abuse Miss Half the Story: Clergy Sex Assaults on Children May Be Largely a Problem of the Past, by William Bole (February 20, 2004)
- Mass. Bishop Named in Sex Case: Rape Allegations Vs. Springfield Prelate, by Eric Convey (February 20, 2004)
- Sermon Riled Accuser, Lawyer Says: Saw 'Hypocrisy' in Stand by Prelate on Gay Marriage, by Kevin Cullen (February 20, 2004)
- A Longing for Lent, by Rebecca Drake (February 20, 2004)
- Evangelical Churches Resist Ohio Abuse-Reporting Bill, First Amendment Center (February 20, 2004)
- Time for the Truth, Iobserve (February 20, 2004)
- Vatican to Publish Report on Scientific Aspects of Clergy Sexual Abuse, KOTV (February 20, 2004)
- Elderly Victims of Clerical Abuse Keep Silent, by Sean Kirst (February 20, 2004)
- Editorial: Mahony Comes up Short, Los Angeles Times (February 20, 2004)
- Student Key Witness in Bishop Case, by Jessica Lee (February 20, 2004)
- Local Report Generates Little Reaction, by Kevin Luperchio (February 20, 2004)
- Church Making Changes in Light of Abuse: Training, Checks Now Part of Screening, TheOmahaChannel.com (February 20, 2004)
- Massachusetts Bishop Resigns Amid Charges, by Ryan Peterson (February 20, 2004)
- Identities of Men Who Claim Abuse: By Bishop Depre Becoming Known, by Bill Pomerleau (February 20, 2004)
- St. Norbert Abbey Releases Its Abuse Cases, Press-Gazette (February 20, 2004)
- 'It Was Truly Hell', WALA (February 20, 2004)
- Ex-Prosecutor Puts Focus on Sex Claims against a Bishop, by Daniel J. Wakin (February 20, 2004)

- Next Pope Unlikely to Alter Doctrine, by Bill Broadway (February 21, 2004)
- Diocese's Report on Sex Abuse Questioned: Da Considers Action on Springfield Records, by Kevin Cullen (February 21, 2004)
- Vatican Report Is Said to Question Zero-Tolerance on Abuse: Rehabilitation of Clergy Stressed in Talks with Panel, by Frances D'Emilio (February 21, 2004)
- Still No Clergy Abuse Law, by Michael Gormley (February 21, 2004)
- Abuse Victims Hold Service, by Sheila Hotchkin (February 21, 2004)
- Brace for 'Upsetting' News, Catholics Told, by Stephanie Innes (February 21, 2004)
- Doing Penance: Catholic Church Officials Must Be Held Accountable for Sex-Abuse Scandal, Los Angeles Daily News (February 21, 2004)
- Whistleblower Priest Becomes Another Victim of the System, by Warren E. Mason (February 21, 2004)
- Catholic Bishops Brace for Sex-Abuse Report, Washington Post (February 21, 2004)

- Group Wants to Put an End to Abuse, Capital News 9 (February 22, 2004)
- Study: about 4% of Catholic Priests Have Faced Sex Charge, by Alan Cooperman (February 22, 2004)
- A Church Divided: Conservatives, Liberals Vie for Changes, by James V. Franco (February 22, 2004)
- Ex-Bishop Close to Immigrants, by Chris Hamel (February 22, 2004)
- Accusations against Hubbard Fuel a Mission: Albany -- Catholic Group Seizes upon Claims to Voice Condemnation of Homosexuality in Church, by Brian Nearing (February 22, 2004)
- Church Sex Scandal Not an Easy Story to Tell, Republican (February 22, 2004)

- New Bishop Urges Faithful to Forgive: Olmsted Letter Is Read at Sunday Mass after O'Brien's Conviction, by Emily Bittner (February 23, 2004)
- Calls for Hubbard's Resignation, Capital News 9 (February 23, 2004)
- Experts Question U.S. Catholic Priest Abuse Policy, by Shasta Darlington (February 23, 2004)
- Rape Prosecution Possible, by Bea O'Quinn Dewberry (February 23, 2004)
- 50 Years - Evolve: Understanding of Child Sex Abuse Has Evolved in Last 50 Years, by Jerry Filteau (February 23, 2004)
- Statement from Msgr. Richard Sniezyk, Richard S. Sniezyk (February 23, 2004)
- Catholic Church Awaits Sex Abuse Study Results, by Ben Jackey (February 23, 2004)
- Priests' Abuse Toll 'Startling': Bishop Warns about Cumulative Effect on Children. Findings Mirror Inquiry, by Colette M. Jenkins (February 23, 2004)
- Editorial: The Bishops' Opportunity, Journal News (February 23, 2004)
- Catholics Bracing for 2 National Studies on Abuse: 'These Reports Will Be Very Sobering,' Warns a Bishop, by Don Lattin (February 23, 2004)
- Catholics Clash during Discussions of Bishop, by Kate Perry (February 23, 2004)
- Monsignor Says Church Didn't Recognize Damage of Abuse, Providence Journal (February 23, 2004)
- Editorials: Losing Faith in Probe of Clergy Sex Scandal, Republican (February 23, 2004)
- When Relativism Becomes Theology: The Demise of Bishop Thomas J. O'Brien., by Andrew Peyton Thomas (February 23, 2004)
- Choosing a New Pope, by George Weigel (February 23, 2004)
- Diocese Removes Priest for Sexual Abuse Claims, by Bill Zajac (February 23, 2004)

- Church Readies for Release of Sex Abuse Report, by Steve Arney (February 24, 2004)
- Local Attorney Reaches out to Pope, Capital News 9 (February 24, 2004)
- Hubbard Critic Meets with Mary Jo White, Fox 23 (February 24, 2004)
- Conservative Catholics Take on Church in Albany, by Michael Gormley (February 24, 2004)
- Vatican Reports Question 1-Strike Rule: Findings Critical of U.S. Bishops' Policy, Could Shape Official Guidelines, by Susan Hogan (February 24, 2004)
- Abuse Reduces Vibrant Faith to a Relic: News Coverage of the Church Sex Scandal Brings Victim & Apos; S Pain Back to the Surface, by Linda Lisanti (February 24, 2004)
- Vocal Critic of Abuse by Clergy Found Dead, by Brian MacQuarrie (February 24, 2004)
- Survey of Nation's Dioceses Tackles Disturbing Questions, by James F. McCarty (February 24, 2004)
- Man's $20 Million Lawsuit Accuses Priest of Abuse, by Evan Moore (February 24, 2004)
- Report Criticizes U.S. Catholic Church's Policy on Child Abuse by Priests, by Daniel Williams and Alan Cooperman (February 24, 2004)
- Accusers to Meet with DA, by Bill Zajac (February 24, 2004)

- Church Urged to Open up on Abuse Issue, by John Richardson (February 25, 2004)
- Pope Urges Protection of Children, CNN (February 25, 2004)
- Another Letter Surfaces, Capital News 9 (February 25, 2004)
- Some Priests Can't Handle Power, by Bob Garon (February 25, 2004)
- Editorials: The True Scope of Abuse, Hartford Courant (February 25, 2004)
- 'Come Home,' Tucson Diocese Says in Invitation to 'Alienated' Catholics, by Stephanie Innes (February 25, 2004)
- By Speaking up, Abuse Survivors Keep Case Open, by Bill Nemitz (February 25, 2004)
- Priest Was a Potential Witness, by Ralph Ranalli (February 25, 2004)
- Editorials: Sexual Abuse Scandal behind Veil of Secrecy, Republican (February 25, 2004)
- Maine Diocese Hid Abuse, by John Richardson (February 25, 2004)
- Axing Abusive Priests Risky, Church Told, Sydney Morning Herald (February 25, 2004)
- Franklin County Residents Gather to Pray for 'Perseverance in a Time of Crisis', by Cori Fugere Urban (February 25, 2004)
- Diocese Talks of Settlements with Victims, by Bill Zajac (February 25, 2004)

- Blessed by the Times: Inside One of the Newsroom Deals to Go Soft on the Man in the Red Robe, by Jeffrey Anderson (February 26, 2004)
- Cardinal Sins: How the Catholic Church, Legal Community and PR: Machine Are Conspiring to Protect Roger Mahony, by Jeffrey Anderson (February 26, 2004)
- Seven Percent of Boston Priests Accused of Abuse, Report Says, by Pam Belluck and Carla Baranauckas (February 26, 2004)
- Archbishop O'Malley's Conclusion, Boston Herald (February 26, 2004)
- Victims Call Church Abuse Report 'Absurd', Boston Herald (February 26, 2004)
- Scandal Strains Bond between Priests, Flock: Church Braces for Release of Abuse Report, by Tom Breen (February 26, 2004)
- Prelate's Alleged Victim to Aid Probe: Will Help Prosecutors Investigating Dupre, by Kevin Cullen (February 26, 2004)
- Author Talks about Church Crisis, Early Show (February 26, 2004)
- Ex-Priest Says Just Be Honest, by Kevin Eigelbach (February 26, 2004)
- 50 Years-Questions Feb-26-2004 630 Words Backgrounder. Xxxn: Clergy Sex Abuse Survey Is about Much More Than Numbers, by Jerry Filteau (February 26, 2004)
- The Church's Challenge, by Eileen P. Flynn (February 26, 2004)
- Man Who Claims Abuse by Bishop to Meet with Diocese Official, by Adam Gorlick (February 26, 2004)
- Can Church Handle Truth? by Cathy Lynn Grossman (February 26, 2004)
- Archdiocese Lays off 20 to Balance Budget, by Dan Horn (February 26, 2004)
- Boston Archdiocese Releases Abuse Report, by Denise Lavoie (February 26, 2004)
- Church Focuses on Atonement: Catholics Observed Ash Wednesday with Thoughts on a New Report on Sexual Abuse, by Joseph Maldonado (February 26, 2004)
- Principal's Death Believed Suicide: Pat Podvin, Victim of Clergy Abuse, Found Dead in Eagle River, by Rich Mauer, Nicole Tsong and Joel Gay (February 26, 2004)
- Pastor Guilty of Stealing $250K, by Matt O'Brien (February 26, 2004)
- Opinion: Keep the Wolves Away from the Flock: Call Scooby in for Supper, Paragould Daily Press (February 26, 2004)
- Priests Are Not the Only Abusers: Report Should Be Wake-up Call for All of Society, by Thomas G. Plante (February 26, 2004)
- Sioux City Child Abuse Victims Want Their Day in Court, Sioux City Journal (February 26, 2004)
- NC Bishop Calls for Healing As Diocese Prepares to Release Abuse Report, Star News (February 26, 2004)
- Cardinal Asks for Prayerful Consideration of Forthcoming Abuse Report, WBBM Newsradio 780 (February 26, 2004)
- Bishop Reacts to Report on Sexual Abuse, WMTW (February 26, 2004)
- Alleged Victims Support DA in Bishop Probe, by Bill Zajac (February 26, 2004)

- Doubts Linger about Church Abuse Crisis, Associated Press (February 27, 2004)
- SNAP Press Statements: Statement Regarding John Jay: Self-Survey Numbers, by Barbara Blaine (February 27, 2004)
- Catholic Reports Detail Almost 11,000 Abuse Allegations, CNN International (February 27, 2004)
- Reports on Priestly Sexual Abuse Welcomed, Catholic League (February 27, 2004)
- Archdiocese Cites 142 Abuse Cases, Chicago Tribune (February 27, 2004)
- O'Malley: U.S. Priest Policies Likely to Stand, by Eric Convey (February 27, 2004)
- Sex-Abuse Cost to Diocese: $16.3 Million and Counting: The Church Is Still Adding up the Bills It Has Paid to Lawyers to Defend against Lawsuits, by Richard C. Dujardin (February 27, 2004)
- Leaked Numbers Provoke Dispute: Abuse Report 4,450 Alleged Priest Abusers over Last 50 Years, by Joe Feuerherd (February 27, 2004)
- U.S. Bishops Report on Clergy Sex Abuse: Review Board Report Cites Unfit Priests, Negligent Bishops for Abuse Crisis, by Joe Feuerherd (February 27, 2004)
- Report Says Clergy Sexual Abuse Brought 'Smoke of Satan' into Church, by Jerry Filteau (February 27, 2004)
- Catholic Group Asks More Say for Laity: Voice of Faithful Chapter Seeks to Rebuild after Sex Abuse Scandal., by Marketta Gregory (February 27, 2004)
- Priest Victims Want More Information: Audit's Release Has Critics Seeking Abusers' Names, Sanctions for Bishops, by Tom Heinen and Mary Zahn (February 27, 2004)
- Local Victims Say Clergy Abuse Numbers Low, by Pat Kinney (February 27, 2004)
- The Real Moral Panic, by Barbara Kralis (February 27, 2004)
- A Hubbard Critic . . . Mystery Surrounds Death of Priest, by Paul Likoudis (February 27, 2004)
- The Bishop's Denials... Reflections on a Press Conference and Agony in Albany, by Paul Likoudis (February 27, 2004)
- Editorial: the Church's Accounting, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (February 27, 2004)
- In the Aftermath of Scandal, by Richard John Neuhaus (February 27, 2004)
- Excerpts from the "Causes and Context" Report on the Clerical Sex Abuse Crisis in the U.S. Roman Catholic Church. The Report Was Issued Friday by the National Review Board, a Panel of Prominent Lay Catholics, News Journal (February 27, 2004)
- Bishop Wilton D. Gregory on Abuse Report: Bishop Gregory's Remarks at USCCB News Conference, Newsday (February 27, 2004)
- New York-Area Dioceses Reveal History of Clergy Sex Abuse, Newsday (February 27, 2004)
- Men Who Claim Abuse by Bishop Dupre: To Tell Stories to Prosecutor and Church, by Bill Pomerleau (February 27, 2004)
- Reports Will Tell Only Part of the Story, by Tom Roberts (February 27, 2004)
- 2d Man Agrees to Aid Case against Bishop, by Michael S. Rosenwald and Kevin Cullen (February 27, 2004)
- Norwalk Author Breaks Wall of Religious Silence, by Gloria Cole Sugarman (January 27, 2004)
- U.S. Officials at Vatican Welcome Release of Sex Abuse Studies, by John Thavis (February 27, 2004)
- Church Abuse Report, WTNH TV (February 27, 2004)
- Vatican to Decide Dupre's Fate, by Bill Zajac (February 27, 2004)
- Bishop Makes a Difference in Metuchen Diocese, by John A. Zukowski (February 27, 2004)
- Priestly Pedophilia: Soul Murderers or "Incidents"? cruxnews.com (February 27, 2004)
- Priest's Mysterious Death Complicates, cruxnews.com (February 27, 2004)

- 'Board Is Deeply Disturbed by the Situation in Boston', Boston Globe (February 28, 2004)
- The Toll of Church Abuse, Boston Globe (February 28, 2004)
- Editorial: Transform the Church, Cape Cod Times (February 28, 2004)
- Finger-Pointing at the Top, by Carol Eisenberg (February 28, 2004)
- Praying for Peace: Two Cloistered Nuns Reach out with the Help of Technology to Help Victims of Priest Abuse, by Jeannine F. Hunter (February 28, 2004)
- Cleveland Diocese Wins Fight to Keep Abuse Files Secret, by James F. McCarty (February 28, 2004)
- Abuse Scandal Is Now 'History,' Top Bishop Says, New York Times (February 28, 2004)
- Victim's Mother Says Church Abuse Figures Low, by Elva K. Osterreich (February 28, 2004)
- Abuse Issue Not Limited to Catholics: Churches' Concerns Prompt Stricter Rules, Post and Courier (February 28, 2004)
- Added Task for Maine's Next Bishop, by John Richardson (February 28, 2004)
- New Orleans Archdiocese Reports Five New Abuse Cases, by Doug Sim