News and Views 2003–2005 Part 5: January–June 2005 On this page we offer links to 1,006 articles about the crisis in the first half of 2005, including articles on Shanley's trial, conviction, and sentencing, the death of Pope John Paul II, the selection of Pope Benedict XVI, the release of Orange diocesan documents, mixed signals on the Vatican's handling of allegations against the Legionaries' leader Maciel, 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 Steve Sheehan 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 2005

- Diocese Lawyers Will Get Paid First: Abuse Plaintiffs Are at End of Line in Bankruptcy Plan, by Stephanie Innes (January 1, 2005)
- Bishop Addresses Concerns over Alleged Sexual Abuse, by Claudia Rivero (January 1, 2005)

- Gaydos Should Do More Than Minimal Penance, by Kim Dillon (January 2, 2005)
- Diocese Asks Forgiveness from Abused, by John R. Gaydos (January 2, 2005)
- Victims Group Complains about Bishops' Response, Indianapolis Star (January 2, 2005)

- Gag Order Lifted on $100M Church Settlement, ABC 7 (January 3, 2005)
- Reception Set for Former Bangor Priest, Bangor Daily News (January 3, 2005)
- Blackwell’s Abuse Trial Postponed for 6th Time: Piqued Judge Grants Delay after Scolding Attorneys, by Julie Bykowicz (January 3, 2005)
- Cleveland Diocese Awaits Vatican Ruling: 20 Priests Remain on Paid Leave over Abuse Allegations during National Scandal, by Colette M. Jenkins (January 3, 2005)
- Prosecutors Still Considering Bid to Lock up Pedophile Priest, by Denise Lavoie (January 3, 2005)
- Vatican Revisits Abuse Charges: Accused Priest Is Close to the Pope, by Gerald Renner (January 3, 2005)
- Church Healing Sought: Area Catholics Want Openness, by Kathleen A. Shaw (January 3, 2005)
- Priest on Leave after Probe, by Stephenie Steitzer (January 3, 2005)

- Case against Ex-Priest down to One Alleged Victim, Associated Press (January 4, 2005)
- Blackwell's Abuse Trial Postponed for 6th Time: Piqued Judge Grants Delay after Scolding Attorneys, by Julie Bykowicz (January 4, 2005)
- 2 Dioceses in Arizona Pass Anti-Abuse Audit: Both Compliant in Efforts to Protect Children, by Michael Clancy (January 4, 2005)
- O.C.'s Bishop Brown Apologizes to Victims of Clergy Sex Abuse, by Chris Knap, Ann Pepper, Rachanee Srisavasdi and Andrew Galvin (January 4, 2005)
- Phoenix Men in Settlement: The Two Will Get Part of $100 Million Awarded to 90 Plaintiffs in a California Diocese Case, by Sheryl Kornman (January 4, 2005)
- Ex-Priest Porter May Face Commitment Despite Cancer, by Denise Lavoie (January 4, 2005)
- Church Ad Campaign in Oregon Seeks Abuse Victims, Stuff (January 4, 2005)
- Parishioners Scrap Party for Ex-Pastor, by Joshua L. Weinstein (January 4, 2005)

- Catholic Order Faces New Suit Alleging Abuse at Orphanage, Associated Press (January 5, 2005)
- Hearing Delayed Again in Bid to Lock up Pedophile Ex-Priest, Associated Press (January 5, 2005)
- Judge Bars Media from Disclosing Names of Alleged Shanley Victims, Associated Press (January 5, 2005)
- Letter to the Editor: Bishop’s Refusal to Release Names of Abusers Is Selfish, by Barbara Dorris (January 5, 2005)
- Sex Abuse Victims Urge Other Shanley Witnesses, Victims to Step Forward: SNAP Expresses Confidence in Prosecutors: Group Hopes Church Staffers with Evidence & Knowledge Will Speak up, by Ann Hagan and David Clohessy (January 5, 2005)
- Beaumont Diocese Says They’re in Compliance with USCCB Charter, KBTV (January 5, 2005)
- Lawsuit Names Former Catholic School Superintendent, by Denise Lavoie (January 5, 2005)
- Jesuit Priest Relieved of Duties: Abuse of Minor 30 Years Ago Alleged, by Bruce Nolan (January 5, 2005)
- Who Killed Sister Cathy? One of Maryland’s Coldest Murder Cases Heats up, by Tom Nugent (January 5, 2005)
- Judge Refuses to Dismiss One of 11 Lawsuits; Church Lawyers to Argue Ruling Today, Press Democrat (January 5, 2005)
- Archbishop Threatens to Withhold Sacraments, by Tim Townsend (January 5, 2005)
- News Organizations Challenge Judge's Ruling against Using Name of Alleged Victim in Priest Case, WPRI (January 5, 2005)

- Editorial: Kuhn's Defiance Not Part of Bargain, Dayton Daily News (January 6, 2005)
- Diocese Will Give DA Abuse Reports: Past and Future Incidents Are Covered in Agreement, by Bill Dries (January 6, 2005)
- Proposal Would Aid Victims of Sex Abuse: Fedor Seeks Action on Older Allegations, by Robin Erb (January 6, 2005)
- Warren Woman Exposes Church Cover-up on Film, by Alyssa Kneller (January 6, 2005)
- Alleged Victim of Priest May Not Testify, by Ken Maguire (January 6, 2005)
- Diary of a Loud County, Orange County Weekly (January 6, 2005)
- Halos & Horns: Our Annual Roundup of the Good and Bad, the Naughty and Nice, the Stupid and Smart, and the Laudable and Laughable, Valley Advocate (January 6, 2005)

- More on Fr. Marcial Maciel, by John L. Allen Jr (January 7, 2005)
- Vatican to Reopen Case against Maciel, by Jason Berry (January 7, 2005)
- Established in 1844: America's Oldest Catholic Newspaper in Continuous: Catholics Cautioned about 'Objectionable' Magazine, by Chuck Moody (January 7, 2005)
- Priest Removed from Ministry, New Lawsuits Filed before Legal Deadline, by Bill Pomerleau (January 7, 2005)

- Diocese Cuts Its Fiscal Losses: Deficit Reduced by More Than Half from Last Year, by Kathleen A. Shaw (January 8, 2005)

- SNAP Calls for Ouster of Monsignor, by Maria Hickey (January 9, 2005)
- Sex Abuse Claims Could Cost Diocese $1.6 Billion: If Negotiations with Ventura County Plaintiffs Fail, Catholic Church Could Be Put on Trial, Attorney Says, by Tom Kisken (January 9, 2005)
- Vt. Diocese Faces Historic Changes, by Kevin O'Connor (January 9, 2005)
- Diocese Looks to Defrock Ex-Priest: Feeney Serving 15 Years for Freedom Assaults, by Dan Wilson (January 9, 2005)

- DA Won't Fight Media Id of Abuse Victims, Associated Press (January 10, 2005)
- Priest to Plead Guilty to Molesting Teens, Associated Press (January 10, 2005)
- Tucson's Catholic Diocese Passes Audit on Sex Abuse Prevention, Associated Press (January 10, 2005)
- Vatican Probe Involves Area Religious Order, Associated Press (January 10, 2005)
- Defense Lawyers Blamed in Church Crisis: Attorney Says Bishops Followed Bad Legal Advice on Abuse Claims, by Tom Beyerlein (January 10, 2005)
- Survey: Mass Attendance Steady Amid Crisis, Boston.com (January 10, 2005)
- Editorial 01/10: a Moral Obligation, Commercial Appeal (January 10, 2005)
- Poll Finds 'Growing Uneasiness' Among Catholics over Church Finances, by Cathy Lynn Grossman (January 10, 2005)
- Sex Abuse Victims Seek Disclosure of Abusers' Names, by Beverley Wang (January 10, 2005)
- Worcester Bishop Robert McManus Lives the Life of Luxury While Clergy Abuse Victims Are Thrown a Few Meager Crumbs, Worcester Voice (January 10, 2005)

- Cardinal Will Give Deposition in Sex Abuse Case, by John Christoffersen (January 11, 2005)
- Victim Advocate, Diocese Split: Counselor Claims Firing over Non-Church Wedding, by Michael Clancy (January 11, 2005)
- Sex-Abuse Trial: Siblings Testify Priest's Behavior Worried Them, by David Crumm (January 11, 2005)
- Diocese, State Head to Court, by Kathryn Marchocki (January 11, 2005)
- Parishioners Suspend Vigil after Talk with O'Malley: W. Newton Church to Focus on Merger, by Matt Viser (January 11, 2005)
- Boothbay Harbor Mother Files Suit against Priest, by Joshua L. Weinstein (January 11,2005)
- Rev James D. Campbell, a Former Catholic Priest in Warwick, R.I. to Serve 90 Days in House of Correction, Worcester Voice (January 11, 2005)

- State and Diocese Argue over Audit, Associated Press (January 12, 2005)
- Arc Angel Publishing Selects National Distributor, ArriveNet (January 12, 2005)
- New Approach to Curb Abuse and Aid Victims, Catholic News (January 12, 2005)
- Cardinal's Deposition in Sex Abuse Case Closely Watched, by John Christoffersen (January 12, 2005)
- Survivors Seek Abusers' Names on Diocese Web Sites, by Carol Eisenberg (January 12, 2005)
- One Man's Burden, by Eileen McNamara (January 12, 2005)
- Ex-Priest Gets Jail Time for Molesting Teens, by Gary V. Murray (January 12, 2005)
- City Author Writes on Priest Scandal, by Jamie Preston Olmstead (January 12, 2005)
- Site Safe Place to Report Sex Abuse, by Kathleen A. Shaw (January 12, 2005)
- Priest Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault: Victims Were Students at Boston College High School, TheBostonChannel.com (January 12, 2005)

- Church Needs to Protect Kids at Risk, by David Clohessy and Jim Biteman (January 13, 2005)

- Newark Archdiocese Conducts First Sex Abuse Trial: Former Ho-Ho-Kus Clergyman Faces Removal from Priesthood over Case, by Jeff Diamant (January 14, 2005)
- Help for Survivors: New Support Group Begins Thursday in Lebanon, by Cris Foehlinger (January 14, 2005)
- Priest Acquitted of Sex Charge: Members of Detroit Church Cheer Verdict, but Archdiocese Probe of Complaint Resumes, by Doug Guthrie (January 14, 2005)

- Catholic Organization Screening Priests on Cruise Ships, Associated Press (January 16, 2005)
- Local Sex Abuse Crisis Prepared Gregory for National Stage: He Will Take Lessons, Experience to Atlanta, by Jennifer A. Bowen (January 16, 2005)
- Betrayal of Faith, by Cris Foehlinger (January 16, 2005)
- Future of N.H. Church Abuse Settlement Heads to Court, by J.M. Hirsch (January 16, 2005)
- Trial of Priest at Center of Clergy Sex Abuse Scandal Set to Begin, by Denise Lavoie (January 16, 2005)
- Five Selected to Take Clergy Sex-Abuse Cases: The Mediators Will Try to Settle Claims against the Archdiocese of Portland, Oregonian (January 16, 2005)

- Trial Begins for Priest at Center of Clergy Sex Abuse Scandal, Associated Press (January 18, 2005)
- Record Numbers Leave the Church, Die Presse (January 18, 2005)
- Bishop Reviews Reporting Plan for Suspected Child Sex Abuse: The Spiritual Leader of Southern Arizona's Catholics Meets with Clergy to Go over the Tucson Diocese's Policy in Reporting Incidents of Sexual Misconduct, by Sheryl Kornman (January 18, 2005)
- $68M Case against Nashville Diocese Will Proceed, Nashville Business Journal (January 18, 2005)
- Abuse Case Centers on Sparta Man, by John T. Sanders (January 18, 2005)
- Diocese Announces Vatican Recommendations, WQAD (January 18, 2005)

- Jury Selection Continues in Shanley Rape Trial, by Denise Lavoie (January 19, 2005)
- Priest Faces New Sex Charges, by Gregg M. Miliote (January 19, 2005)
- Settlement Reached in Connecticut Priest Abuse Case, NBC 30 (January 19, 2005)
- Bishop Wades into Public Policy, by Mark Peters (January 19, 2005)
- Bishop Accused of Sex Abuse: Retired Now, He Was a Priest in Davenport Diocese in '60s, by Shirley Ragsdale (January 19, 2005)
- Fast Times at Marin Catholic High: A Case That the Archdiocese of San Francisco Apparently Doesn't Want You to Know about, by Ron Russell (January 19, 2005)
- S.F. Archbishop William Levada Doesn't Want the Public to Know about Decades of Alleged Sexual Misconduct by His Clerics. But Why Are District Attorneys in San Mateo, Marin, and San Francisco Helping Him Keep Secrets?, by Ron Russell (January 19, 2005)
- Court Clears Way for Priest Lawsuit, by Judith R. Tackett (January 19, 2005)
- Bishop Meets with Baldacci, Lawmakers; Offers Support for Child Abuse Laws, WMTW (January 19, 2005)

- Jury Selection Completed for Shanley Trial, Associated Press (January 20, 2005)
- Orange County Diocese Launches Long-Awaited Expansion, Associated Press (January 20, 2005)
- Probation Revocation Hearing Set for Priest, Catholic Telegraph (January 20, 2005)
- Archbishop Covered up Priest's Abuse, Victims Group Says: They Claim Pilarczyk, Staff Were Alerted Earlier Than They Admit, ChannelCincinnati.com (January 20, 2005)
- Former Catholic School Student Claims Priest Sexually Abused Him: Accusation Is Second for Man Called Father Jeff, by Janice D’Arcy (January 20, 2005)
- Diocese and AG Maintain Different Views on Scope of Audit, by J.M. Hirsch (January 20, 2005)
- Egan Avoids Testifying in Abuse Case, New York Post (January 20, 2005)

- Ex Cathedra: Goodwill Shunting: Even after $100 Million Sex-Abuse Settlement, Orange Diocese Still Denies Claims of Victims, by Gustavo Arellano (January 21, 2005)
- Behind Stained Glass: By Keeping Its Financial Records in the Dark, the Boston Archdiocese Shows It Still Hasn’t Learned All the Lessons of the Scandal That Rocked It Three Years Ago, by David S. Bernstein (January 21, 2005)
- Catholic Investigator Says Lay People Are Key to Recovery: Former Head of Board That Looked into Child Abuse Speaks at ND, by Sara Toth (January 21, 2005)

- Ruling Rejects Abuse Defense: Civil Suits against Priests Still Difficult, Lawyers Say, by Bill Dries (January 23, 2005)
- Shanley Trial Underscores Complexities of Sex-Abuse Cases: The Priest Has Had Many Accusers, but Now Only One Whose Case Is in Court - Complicating a High-profile Drama, by Sara B. Miller (January 23, 2005)

- Mexican Who Founded Order Steps down, Associated Press (January 24, 2005)
- Priests Face Judgment: Actions against Li Clerics Accused of Abuse Are Detailed in a Letter to Parishioners from the Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, by Rita Ciolli (January 24, 2005)
- Priest Denied Involvement in Double Homicide, before Killing Himself in Dec., by Robert Imrie (January 24, 2005)
- A State Supreme Court Opinion Allows a Clergy Child Sex Abuse Case to Go Forward, but Makes a Mess of Tort Law in the Process, by Anthony J. Sebok (January 24, 2005)
- Teaching Children Is Key to Fighting Sex Abuse: Parents' Vigilance Must Include Acquaintances, Statesman Journal (January 24, 2005)
- Molestation Case Testimony to Begin, by Daniel Tepfer (January 24, 2005)

- Former BC High School Teacher and Coach Sentenced for Sexual Assaults, Associated Press (January 25, 2005)
- Lawyers Deliver Opening Statements in Shanley Abuse Trial, Associated Press (January 25, 2005)
- Family Upset at Decision to Clear Accused Priest: Even Though Charges of Abuse against Rev. Brian Brinker Were Found Unsubstantiated, They Want the Diocese to Bar Him from Working with Children, by Rita Ciolli (January 25, 2005)
- Convicted Priest to Face Sentencing, by Gary Grado (January 25, 2005)
- 17 Priests Reported Disciplined in Long Island Sex Abuse Cases, by Bruce Lambert (January 25, 2005)

- Local Documentary Nominated for Oscar, 13 ABC (January 26, 2005)
- Review - Twist of Faith, by Christopher Borrelli (January 26, 2005)
- Lawsuits Filed against Diocese, Alleging Abuse, by David Conti (January 26, 2005)
- Cardinal Fights Records Ruling: Archdiocese Contends Releasing Files of Accused Priests Would Interfere with Counseling Efforts, by Jean Guccione (January 26, 2005)
- McCormack, Shanley in Court, by Kathryn Marchocki (January 26, 2005)
- Shanley Accuser to Testify Today: Abuse Trial Begins for Former Priest, by Shelley Murphy and Joanna Weiss (January 26, 2005)
- Accuser: Shanley Said No One Would Believe Me, by Marie Szaniszlo (January 26, 2005)
- Child-Abuse Bills Would Cover Clergy, Nonprofits, by Janet I. Tu (January 26, 2005)

- Laity Wonder Where the Money Goes, by Dennis Coday (January 28, 2005)
- Plaintiff: Shanley Led to Drug Use, by Danny Lauridsen (January 28, 2005)

- Suit Accuses Priest of Molesting 2 Girls, by Jeffrey M. Barker (January 30, 2005)
- Mystery Surrounds Life of Priest Who Killed Himself, by Kevin Harter and Alex Friedrich (January 30, 2005)
- Diocese Ch. 11 Bills So Far: $791K, by Stephanie Innes (January 30, 2005)
- Priest Quits Post; to Face Charges of Sex Solicitation: Incident Alleged at Chelsea Eatery, by Kathy McCabe (January 30, 2005)
- A Trip down Memory Lane, by Eileen McNamara (January 30, 2005)
- Archdiocese Will Argue Assets Are Parish-Specific: If 10 Test Cases Fail, a Bankruptcy Judge Could Open Parish Property and Cash to Sex Abuse Claimants, by Steve Woodward (January 30, 2005)

- Revelations: Faith Betrayed (Part 1), by Megan Baldino (January 31, 2005)
- Parishioners Back Priest, by Debra Glidden (January 31, 2005)
- State Wraps up Case against Defrocked Priest, by Denise Lavoie (January 31, 2005)
- Zenit - the World Seen from Rome: U.S. Norms for Abuse Cases to Be Studied, Zenit (January 31, 2005)

FEBRUARY 2005

- Miami Archdiocese Paid $5.2 Million in 2004 to End Abuse Claims Print, Associated Press (February 1, 2005)
- Revelations: Faith Betrayed (Part 3), by Megan Baldino (February 1, 2005)
- Ouster of Rockwall Priest Sought: Some Cite His Support of Layman on Probation for Indecent Exposure, by Brooks Egerton (February 1, 2005)
- Diocese Costs Rising in Defense against Sex Abuse Allegations, by Gary Grado (February 1, 2005)
- Prosecutors Finish Sexual Abuse Case against Former Priest: Ex-Classmates Say Accuser Want Sent to Shanley for Discipline, by Emanuella Grinberg (February 1, 2005)
- Paul Shanley Trial Blog, Leadership (February 1, 2005)

- Lincoln Pulls Super Bowl Car Ad after Sex Abuse Victims Complain, by David Bauder (February 2, 2005)
- 58 Sexual-Abuse Counts Filed against Former Inland Priest, by Michael Fisher (February 2, 2005)
- Diocese Costs Rising in Defense against Sex Abuse Allegations, by Gary Grado (February 2, 2005)
- Bill Would Extend Time Limit to File Civil Suit for Abuse, by Kevin Landrigan (February 2, 2005)
- Shanley Motion in Abuse Case, by Denise Lavoie (February 2, 2005)
- SR Diocese Cases Could Be Settled, Press Democrat (February 2, 2005)
- Ex-Priest's Rape Trial Hangs on Recovered Memories: Defense Plans to Call Only One Witness, TheBostonChannel.com (February 2, 2005)

- Paterson Diocese Rules Priest Molested Boy, by John Chadwick (February 3, 2005)
- Supes Seek to Save St. Brigid Church: Landmark Status Could Thwart Archdiocese Plan to Raze, Sell Land to Pay Abuse Suits, by Suzanne Herel (February 3, 2005)
- Sex-Abuse Talks Set, Telegram & Gazette (February 3, 2005)
- Hurt, Angered by Abuse Scandal, Catholics Gather to Seek Healing, by Janine A. Zeitlin (February 3, 2005)

- No Verdict Yet in Mass. Priest Abuse Case, Associated Press (February 4, 2005)
- Ex Cathedra: Personnel Bile: Weekly Announces Release of Catholic Church Pedo-Protecting Archives, by Gustavo Arellano (February 4, 2005)
- Diocese Suspends Accused Priest, by Susan Schrock (February 4, 2005)
- 3 Priests Laicized, St. Louis Review (February 4, 2005)
- Reviewing the Abuse Norms: U.S.-Vatican Talks Expected to Be Positive, by John Thavis (February 4, 2005)
- Shanley Case Goes to the Jury: Closing Arguments Spotlight Accuser, by Joanna Weiss (February 4, 2005)

- 5 Clergy Abuse Victims Get Cash from Diocese: Mediation Program Has 25 Pending Cases As Filing Deadline Nears, by Michele Morgan Bolton (February 5, 2005)
- Sex-Abuse Scandal Puts Parish Assets in Jeopardy, by Steve Woodward (February 5, 2005)

- Phoenix Bishop Says That Scandal May Return a Healthy Sense of Sin, Catholic News Agency (February 6, 2005)
- Advocates for Victims of Abuse Seek Reforms, Cincinnati Post (February 6, 2005)
- A Full Accounting: Review of Ex-Administrator Warrants Full, Public Report, Herald Tribune (February 6, 2005)
- Supporters, Accusers Have Stake in Priest Trial, by Denise Lavoie (February 6, 2005)
- Local Priest Cheered for His Role As Whistleblower: Cincinnati Archdiocese under Investigation, by Julie O'Neil (February 6, 2005)
- 3 Priests Quietly Dismissed: Unlike in 2003, When the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Publicly Ended the Careers of Four Priests, the Latest Dismissals Were Not Widely Known, by David O'Reilly (February 6, 2005)
- Clergy Sex Abuse Inquiry Labors On: Nearly 3 Years and Hundreds of Witnesses Later, a Grand Jury Has Charged Just 1 Man. Victims' Frustration Grows, by Nancy Phillips (February 6, 2005)
- Psychologist Sues Catholic Church and Midwest Attorney Generals to Enforce Child Sex Abuse: Asks Court to Equate Abuse with "Emotional Murder", PR Leap (February 6, 2005)
- Some Call Him Priest; Church Calls Him Fake: Warnings Follow Head of Abbey, by E.A. Torriero (February 6, 2005)
- Mystery Surrounds Case of Ex-Bishop, by Bill Zajac (February 6, 2005)

- Ex-Priest in Massachusetts Is Convicted on Sexual Abuse, Associated Press (February 7, 2005)
- Diocese of Denial: Good on DA for Investigating Church, Dallas Morning News (February 7, 2005)
- Jury: Shanley Guilty of Child Rape: Ex-Priest May Spend Life in Prison, by Veronica Haynes (February 7, 2005)
- Parishioners Asked to Forgive GP Priest: Bishop Tells Members That Policy on Reporting Sex Misconduct Works, by Christy A. Robinson (February 7, 2005)

- St. Josephs Priest Resigns Amid Sex Allegations, by Matthew Artz (February 8, 2005)
- Timeline: US Catholic Sex Scandal, BBC News (February 8, 2005)
- The Shanley Case, Boston Globe (February 8, 2005)
- Diocese Faces DA Inquiry: Handling of Abuse Claims Targeted; Church Pledges Cooperation, by Brooks Egerton (February 8, 2005)
- Directors Reject Interdict, by Roger C. Krasnicki (February 8, 2005)
- Shanley Conviction Isn't End to Clergy Sex Abuse Crisis, by Denise Lavoie (February 8, 2005)
- Catholic Church Says Priest May Have Abused at Least a Dozen Boys, by David A. Lieb (February 8, 2005)
- Survivor: 'I Just Felt a Tremendous Sense of Relief', by Kevin Rothstein (February 8, 2005)
- Shanley Juror: Victim Was Convincing: Ex-Priest's Attorney Says He'll Appeal, TheBostonChannel.com (February 8, 2005)
- Burke to Penalize St. Stan Board Members, by Tim Townsend (February 8, 2005)

- After Shanley: A Pedophile Priest's Conviction Can't Wash Away the Crimes of His Protectors in the Church Hierarchy, Boston Phoenix (February 9, 2005)
- Priest Admits to Molesting Male Student in '70s, by Theresa Conroy (February 9, 2005)
- Roman Catholic Chaplain Quits Post Amid Sex Scandal: Critics Say Priest Should Not Have Been Assigned to U of C, NBC 5 (February 9, 2005)
- Statement of the Archdiocese of Boston Regarding Verdict in Case against Paul R. Shanley, PR Newswire (February 9, 2005)
- For One Accuser, Penalty Can't Heal Wound, by Kevin Rothstein (February 9, 2005)
- A Church at the Crossroads: Sex Abuse Scandal, Priest Shortages, Celibacy, Ordaining Women: the Issues Roiling the Catholic Church Offer Challenges - and Hope? - for the Future, by Heidi Schlumpf (February 9, 2005)
- Blackwell Says He's Innocent of Sex Crimes: Former Priest Describes Alleged Victim As 'Mentally Disturbed', WBAL (February 9, 2005)

- Priest Pleads Guilty to Charges of Child Porn Possession: Holtey Receiving Counseling at Maryland Rehab Center, 10News.com (February 10, 2005)
- Archdiocese Faces New Type of Lawsuit: Fraud, by Gina Barton (February 10, 2005)
- Jury Chosen for Sex Trial of Defrocked City Priest: Opening Statements Slated to Begin Friday Morning, by Julie Bykowicz (February 10, 2005)
- $5 Million Settlement Nears Completion for 27 Who Claimed Priest Abuse, by Jeffrey Gold (February 10, 2005)
- Lawyers: Most Sex Abuse Claims Probably Filed, KOLD (February 10, 2005)
- Diocese Suspects Ex-Priest of Abuse: He Served Parishes in Central Missouri, by David A. Lieb (February 10, 2005)
- Parishioners Question Investigation of Yakima Priest, Associated Press (February 10, 2005)
- Catholic Church Sees Restorative Justice As Way to Heal, by Kathleen A. Shaw (February 10, 2005)

- Priest Convicted of Violating Probation: Kuhn to Serve 30 Days, ChannelCincinnati.com (February 11, 2005)
- Lenten Reflection on Church's Journey of Healing, by Dr Donal Murray (February 11, 2005)

- Niece Says She Fears Prison for Shanley: Changes Boost Safety, State Says, by John Ellement (February 13, 2005)
- 17 Report Abuse by Former Priest: Survivors' Group Says More Than 200 People in Missouri Have Reported Sexual Abuse by Clergy, by Cassie Fuerst (February 13, 2005)
- Priest Accused of Abuse Denies Man's Allegations, Indianapolis Star (February 13, 2005)
- Gilpin Case Reveals Flaws in Oversight of Schools: Improper Conduct by School Officials Isn't Carefully Recorded or Passed on, by Tiffany Lankes (February 13, 2005)
- Conclave Is Male Enclave, by Eileen McNamara (February 13, 2005)
- A Priest Who Refused to Look the Other Way, by Lee Roberts (February 13, 2005)

- Eight Men Arrested in Socal Child Sex Case, Associated Press (February 14, 2005)
- Society Appeals to Vatican for Help, by Chris Birk (February 14, 2005)
- Detectives Refer to 'Other Victims' at Blackwell Trial: Jury Told to Disregard Part of Officers’ Testimony during Sex-Abuse Trial, by Julie Bykowicz (February 14, 2005)
- Yes: Verdict Gives Other Victims the Courage to Come Forward, by David Clohessy (February 14, 2005)
- In Rare Turn, Inland Priest Is Suing Accuser - for Slander, by Michael Fisher (February 14, 2005)
- The Men behind the Pope: John Paul Ii's Latest Health Crisis Raises a Question: Who's Running the Roman Catholic Church? by Jeff Israely (February 14, 2005)
- I-Team Investigation: Priest Abuse Settlement, KYW (February 14, 2005)
- Shanley to Face 'A Living Hell', by J.M. Lawrence (February 14, 2005)
- Good Catholic Girls: How Women Are Leading the Fight to Change the Church, by Sabrina Ravipinto (February 14, 2005)
- Father of Faith, by Jodi Schwan (February 14, 2005)
- Catholic Clergymen to Be Extradited to NZ, Stuff (February 14, 2005)
- St. Louis Archdiocese Settles More Cases of Clergy Abuse, by Jim Suhr (February 14, 2005)
- Ex-Wife of Convicted Pedophile Says Death a Relief: Ex-husband Porter Was Convicted of Molesting 28 Children, TheBostonChannel.com (February 14, 2005)
- No: Reasonable Doubt Ignored by Jury Tarnishes Any Victory, by Robin Washington (February 14, 2005)
- Officer Testifies in Md. Ex-Priest's Trial, by Brian Witte (February 14, 2005)

- Clergymen to Get Extra Protection, Courier-Mail (February 15, 2005)
- Games Bishops Play: Why DA Bill Hill Should Be Wary, Dallas Morning News (February 15, 2005)
- Ex-Priest Is Sentenced to 12 to 15 Years for Sex Abuse, by Terence Neilan (February 15, 2005)
- Ex-Priest's Death Fails to Close Victims' Wounds, by Larry Oakes (February 15, 2005)
- Seattle Archdiocese Removed As Defendant in Sex-Abuse Case, by Janet I. Tu (February 15, 2005)

- 'I Believe True Justice Will Find You after Your Time on Earth', Boston Globe (February 16, 2005)
- Jury Indicts Priest in Web Child Porn, by Matthew Cella (February 16, 2005)
- Group Says Dubuque Diocese Is Too Slow to Release Abuse Information: Diocese Says It Has a Plan, by Darwin Danielson (February 16, 2005)
- 8 Area Priests Accused in '04, by Eric Gorski (February 16, 2005)
- Exposure Uncertain for Clergy Sex Abuse Cases, by Michael Ha (February 16, 2005)
- St. Vincent Archabbey Settles Sex Abuse Civil Suit, by Matthew Junker (February 16, 2005)
- Behind the $5M Sex Abuse Settlement, by Abbott Koloff (February 16, 2005)
- Lawmakers Stump for Changes to State's Sex Abuse Laws, by Denise Lavoie (February 16, 2005)
- Priest's Stand Lights the Road to Healing, by Mike Moore (February 16, 2005)
- Judges Hear Arguments in Sex-Abuse Suit, by David O’Reilly (February 16, 2005)
- Officials Say Strides Made in Security, by Ralph Ranalli (February 16, 2005)
- Group Protests after Priest Sex Suit Dismissed, Seattle Post-Intelligencer (February 16, 2005)
- 'I Want Him to Die in Prison': Shanley Gets 12-15 Years, by Marie Szaniszlo (February 16, 2005)
- Accused of Abuse, Priest Retires: A Well-Known South Florida Priest Retired after a Mariel Refugee Accused Him and Other Priests of Abusing Him in the Early 1980s, by Jay Weaver (February 16, 2005)

- Parents, Teachers Lash out at Diocese over School Closings, by Bryan Joiner (February 17, 2005)
- New Judge Named to Oversee LA Clergy Settlement, KESQ (February 17, 2005)
- Investigation of Priest Closed, Orlando Sentinel (February 17, 2005)
- Bishop Hires Team to Check Abuse Reports, by Tim Townsend (February 17, 2005)

- Ex Cathedra: Loftus' Luster Lost: Controversial Professor Is Latest UCI Employee Associated with Pedo-Priests, by Gustavo Arellano (February 18, 2005)
- The Worse Sin: Powerful Who Look Other Way, by Steve Gushee (February 18, 2005)
- Ex-Priest Guilty of Sex Abuse: Md. Jury Convicts on 3 of 4 Counts, by Allison Klein (February 18, 2005)
- Jail, Then Deportation for Priest, by Joann Klimkiewicz (February 18, 2005)
- Priest Enters Plea of Not Guilty: Solicitation Case Involves Girl, 12, by Kathy McCabe (February 18, 2005)
- Priest to Face Charges, by Joseph B. Nadeau (February 18, 2005)
- Archdiocese Runs Checks on Priests: 60,000 Probed Include Workers and Volunteers, by Michael Paulson (February 18, 2005)
- FBI Targets Pedophilia Advocates: Little-Known Group Promotes 'Benevolent' Sex, by Onell R. Soto (February 18, 2005)
- Group Checks Dioceses' Abuse Prevention, by Rachel Zoll (February 18, 2005)

- Speaking out about Priest Abuse, KWWL (February 20, 2005)
- Church, Advocates Differ on Priest Abuse Issue, by Pat Kinney (February 20, 2005)
- Dark Allegations Arise Amid Probe of Nun's Slaying: Authorities Expand Investigation to Claims of Ritualistic Sex Abuse, by Michael D. Sallah and Mitch Weiss (February 20, 2005)

- Police Investigate Alleged Cult Rituals by Ohio Priests: Toledo Women Say They Were Abused in Bizarre Ceremonies Decades Ago, Associated Press (February 21, 2005)
- Prosecutors Want to Use Previous Evidence against Priest, Associated Press (February 21, 2005)
- Activist Wants Priest's Whereabouts Revealed: Man Distributes Leaflets outside Church, NBC 4 (February 21, 2005)
- Catholic Bishops Issue Update on Child Abuse Scandal, by Keith Peters (February 21, 2005)
- Alleged Church Victims Still Looking for Justice, by Gita Pullapilly (February 21, 2005)
- 67 Clergy Abuse Complaints Reported in '04, by Donovan Slack (February 21, 2005)

- AG Says Abuse Data Discrepancy Reason for Audit, Associated Press (February 23, 2005)
- SNAP Seeks Case Probe: Focus Put on Judge's Objectivity, by Susan Abram (February 23, 2005)
- Ruling Offers New Basis for Suits against Churches, by Michael Kunzelman (February 23, 2005)
- Cross to Bare: For 20 Years Dale Fushek Was the Golden Boy of the Phoenix Catholic Diocese. Now, His Golden Boys Are Talking, by Robert Nelson (February 23, 2005)
- Attorney Asks for New Trial for Defrocked Priest Convicted of Sex Abuse, by Brian Witte (February 23, 2005)

- Retired Priest Indicted on Sex-Abuse Charges: 3 Alleged Victims Part of Settlement, by Gregory A. Hall (February 24, 2005)
- A Solution to the Priest Shortage, by Danielle Kinkel and John Kinkel (February 24, 2005)
- Bishops Need to Do More, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (February 24, 2005)
- A Sin of Omission, Republican (February 24, 2005)
- Priest Ordered to Avoid Contact with Minors, Swampscott Reporter (February 24, 2005)

- Woman Suing Archdiocese, Claiming Sexual Abuse, by Dionne Anglin (February 25, 2005)

- Clergy Abuse Program Questioned, Capital News 9 (February 26, 2005)
- Ex-Priest's Case Irks Lawmaker: She Says Activists Should Have Disclosed Man's History of Abuse, by Brooks Egerton (February 26, 2005)
- Priest Cleared, by Dan Hassert (February 26, 2005)
- Abusers’ Payroll, Keene Sentinel (February 26, 2005)

- Past Still Haunts Accused Priest, by Bill Zajac (February 27, 2005)

- Settlement in Father Poole Abuse Case Could Be Largest Ever, by Megan Baldino (February 28, 2005)
- McChesney Leaves Bishops' Child Protection Office Citing Advances, by Agostino Bono (February 28, 2005)
- Local Catholic Deacon Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Porn, by Hailie Brook (February 28, 2005)
- Jamie Allman's Unholy Challenge: Representing Burke and Archdiocese, by Don Corrigan (February 28, 2005)
- UN Digs into Priests' Sexual Abuses in RP, by Christine F. Herrera (February 28, 2005)
- Retired Priest Pleads Guilty in Child Porn Case, by Jim Salter (February 28, 2005)
- Priest Pleads Guilty to Receiving Child Porn at Robertsville Facility, by Peter Shinkle (February 28, 2005)
- Priest Accused of Killing Nun Failed Polygraph, Toledo Blade (February 28, 2005)
- Documents Say Priest Failed Lie Detector, WTOL (February 28, 2005)
- Legislator Proposes New Law to Curb Sex Abuse, WTOL (February 28, 2005)

MARCH 2005

- Catholic Church Denies Cover-up, by Hailie Brook (March 1, 2005)
- Voice of the Faithful's Second Convention (Long Island Regional Conference), by Rita Ciolli (March 1, 2005)

- Settlement Reached in Nome Priest Abuse Case, Associated Press (March 2, 2005)
- Paul Shanley's Deception, by Diane Donnellan (March 2, 2005)
- Tampa Man Says Priest Molested Him As a Child, by Richard Dymond (March 2, 2005)
- Ex-Priest May Have Been Murdered, by Pat Kinney (March 2, 2005)
- Priest Accused Again of Abuse, by Joline Gutierrez Krueger (March 2, 2005)
- Priest in Halfway House Had Child Porn: Courts: Case Involving Ex-Superior Priest Raises Concerns about Church's Handling of Sexually Abusive Priests, by Jim Salter (March 2, 2005)
- Lawyer: Priest Didn't Fail Polygraph: 1st Lie Detector Test after Nun's Slaying Called Inconclusive, by John Seewer (March 2, 2005)
- Sexual Abuse Case Filed against Logan County Priest: Man Says Subiaco Academy Priest Sexually Abused Him in 1970s, TheHometownChannel.com (March 2, 2005)

- Fall River Diocese Sues Priest for $1.2 Million, Associated Press (March 3, 2005)
- Bishops Faulted on Lobby Agenda: Education and Stem Cell Research Are on Catholic Conference List, but Critics See No Mention of Sexual Abuse Issues, by Michele Morgan Bolton (March 3, 2005)
- Suit Alleges Priest Molested, Threatened Student in 1980, by Manya A. Brachear (March 3, 2005)
- Catholics Urged to Stay Vigilant in Battle against Child Sex Abuse, by David Briggs (March 3, 2005)
- Oakland Bishop Meets with Sex Abuse Survivors about Berkeley Pastor's Case, CBS 5 (March 3, 2005)
- Priest: Abuse Won't Happen Again, by Alfonso A. Castillo (March 3, 2005)
- Archdiocese Sued Again over 1970s Abuse Cases, by Derrick Nunnally (March 3, 2005)
- Delayed Justice Is Not to Be Denied, by Dan Rodricks (March 3, 2005)
- Church Audits Don't Allay Fears: Victim Advocates Say 'Self Reporting' Inadequate Response to Clergy Offenses, by Frances Grandy Taylor (March 3, 2005)
- Man Files Lawsuit Claiming He Was Abused by Priest, WQAD (March 3, 2005)
- Perv Not High Risk, Doc Says, by Laura Williams (March 3, 2005)

- Dead Priest Is Subject of Sexual Abuse Claims: Diocese Probes Complaints against the Late Rev. John Klebie, Who Ran Camp Scully from 1958 to 1970, by Michele Morgan Bolton (March 4, 2005)
- Catholic Reform Group Official Allegedly Denied Communion, by Kevin O'Hanlon (March 4, 2005)
- Fallen-Away Donors Rally to Annual Catholic Appeal, by Marie Szaniszlo (March 4, 2005)
- New Vermont Bishop Named, Times Argus (March 4, 2005)
- Bishop Apologizes for Priest's Actions Letter Sent to St. Pius X, Where Parishioner Reported She Was Abused, Toledo Blade (March 4, 2005)

- Reilly Backs Ending Statute of Limitations for Child Sex Abuse, Associated Press (March 6, 2005)
- Oakland Diocese Abuse Case under Way: Jury Selection May Begin Thursday in Case Involving Former Altar Boy, Retired Priest, by Glenn Chapman (March 6, 2005)
- Priest Retirement Center Prompts Controversy: Group Claims Priests with Histories of Sexual Abuse Don't Belong at Shrewsbury Retirement Facility, by Don Corrigan (March 6, 2005)
- First Northern California Church Abuse Cases Set for Trial Monday, by Kim Curtis (March 6, 2005)
- Revision of Abuse Policy up for Debate, by Carol Eisenberg (March 6, 2005)
- Secret Archives at Heart of Dispute; Group Says Files Hold Key to Abuse, by Robin Erb (March 6, 2005)
- After Decades of Silent Pain, a Victim Resolves to Stop Running from 'It', by Dan Rodricks (March 6, 2005)
- Dioceses' Sex-Abuse Trials to Begin Today, San Gabriel Valley Tribune (March 6, 2005)
- Victim: Church Slow Prosecuting Priest, by Sid Schwartz (March 6, 2005)

- Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse While in Mystic, by Dan Ehl (March 7, 2005)
- Diocese Drive Seeks $1,815,000: 15 Employees Being Laid off, Kentucky Post (March 7, 2005)
- Richmond Diocese Makes Prevention Its Policy, by Steven G. Vegh (March 7, 2005)
- Ex-Priest Who Abused Teens Going to Jail, by James Washburn (March 7, 2005)
- Priest to Speak on How Church Can Prevent Future Sex Scandals, by Janine A. Zeitlin (March 7, 2005)

- Priest's Alleged Killer Seeks to Have Case Dismissed, by Adam Gorlick (March 8, 2005)
- Diocese Faces Another Abuse Suit, by Matthew Junker and Craig Smith (March 8, 2005)
- Boston Archdiocese, Insurer Settle Claims, USA Today (March 8, 2005)
- Bishop Removes Norwich Pastor, by Brian Wallheimer (March 8, 2005)
- Sex Crimes Statute Bill Not Retroactive, by Bill Zajac (March 8, 2005)

- Catholic Diocese Seeks Stay of Proceedings, by Margaret McLaughlin (March 9, 2005)

- Ohio Appeals Court Rejects Time Limit for Filing Abuse Lawsuit against Priest, Associated Press (March 10, 2005)
- 3 Priests Suspended on Allegations: Two Have Ties to Churches in Valley, by Tom Beyerlein (March 10, 2005)
- Suspended Priest Proclaims His Innocence: Paraniuk Says Archbishop Told Him He Didn't Believe Accusation, ChannelCincinnati.com (March 10, 2005)
- Oakland Diocese Could Face Punitive Damages Payout, Judge Rules, by Ivan Delventhal (March 10, 2005)
- Fresno Diocese Complies with Policy on Youths, by Doug Hoagland (March 10, 2005)
- By Staying Silent, Bishop Murphy Isn't Leading, by Dick Ryan (March 10, 2005)
- Victim Advocate Raps Diocese Audit, by Kathleen A. Shaw (March 10, 2005)
- Judge: Ex-Students Can Sue Deaf-School Nuns, Priests, by Marie Szaniszlo (March 10, 2005)
- 2 Senators Seeking to Relax Limits on Lawsuits, Toledo Blade (March 10, 2005)
- Suspended Priest Relieved from FD Duties, WCPO (March 10, 2005)
- Rochester Area Priest Faces Child Pornography Charges, WSTM (March 10, 2005)
- New Report from Worcester Diocese, WTAG (March 10, 2005)
- Is the Guilty Verdict of Defrocked Priest Paul Shanley a Victory for Clergy Sexual Abuse Victims? No, by Robin Washington (March 10, 2005)
- Mother Takes Stand in Trial, by Amy White (March 10, 2005)

- Vatican Asks Rice for Help in Sex Abuse Lawsuit, by John L. Allen Jr (March 11, 2005)
- Jury Selection to Begin Monday in Sex Abuse Case against Oakland Diocese, CBS 5 (March 11, 2005)

- 'Not to Be Trusted ', by Rev. Joseph F. Wilson (March 12, 2005)

- Sins of the Fathers: The Springfield Diocese Tries to Restore Faith and Trust Following Years of Priestly Misconduct, by Dave Bakke (March 13, 2005)
- A Priest's Confession: Three Decades after Father Thomas Laughlin Abused Dozens- Time Lets Molesters Get Away, Mom Says: Lawmakers Urged to Lift Statute of Limitations for Child Sex Assault, by David Kassabian (March 13, 2005)
- How America's Catholic Church Crucified Itself, Sunday Times Magazine (March 13, 2005)
- Bishop Apologizes to Sex Abuse Victim, by Leonard P. Blair (March 13, 2005)

- Diocese Says It Didn't Know Priest Sought Counseling, by Gary Craig (March 14, 2005)
- Some Accusations May Be False, but Most Are All Too Real, Says David Clohessy, Dallas Morning News (March 14, 2005)
- Church Abuse Talks to Begin: Attorneys for Both Sides in Molestation Dispute Will Meet for Mediation in 33 Civil Lawsuits, by Jennifer Garza (March 14, 2005)
- New Group to Assist Managing Catholic Business, by Cathy Lynn Grossman (March 14, 2005)
- Archdiocese Wins Key Ruling in Abuse Cases, by David O’Reilly (March 14, 2005)
- Documents Indicate Church Never Probed Abuse Claim, by David Ryan (March 14, 2005)
- A Chance to Be Heard, Toledo Blade (March 14, 2005)
- Lawsuit Names Former Priest John Schmitz, WQAD (March 14, 2005)

- Testimony Starts in First California Church Case to Go to Trial, by Kim Curtis (March 15, 2005)
- Catholic Group Acknowledges Odds in Changing Church, by Mary Kate Dubuss (March 15, 2005)
- Top Catholics Subpoenaed: Lawyer Says Figures Summoned to Grand Jury in Child-Porn Case, by Brooks Egerton (March 15, 2005)
- New Catholic Lay Group Formed to Promote Better Church Management, by Jerry Filteau (March 15, 2005)
- Former St. Louis Auxiliary Bishop Will Head Belleville Diocese, by Robert Goodrich (March 15, 2005)
- Theater Review: 'Doubt', by Ed Kaufman (March 15, 2005)
- Priest Arrested for Downloading Child Porn Volunteered with Local Boy Scout Troop: Watch Video: Priest Volunteered with Local Boy Scout Troop, WHEC (March 15, 2005)

- Priest Visiting LA Found Guilty of Child Molestation, Associated Press (March 16, 2005)
- Suit against Church Dealt Setback, by Sheila Burke (March 16, 2005)
- Dioceses across State Will Ask Judges to Toss Abuse Lawsuits, by David B. Caruso (March 16, 2005)
- Abuse Crisis 'Is Not Over': When Will Bishops Take Responsibility? Dallas Morning News (March 16, 2005)
- Three Priests Placed on Administrative Leave; All Deny Allegations, by Tricia Hempel (March 16, 2005)
- I Am a Victim of Sexual Abuse by a Priest, by Larry Kramer (March 16, 2005)
- Bill Would Force Clergy to Report Sex Abuse: Some Local Ministers Oppose Planned Law, by Kent Mallett (March 16, 2005)
- Davenport Diocese, Plaintiffs Back in Court, by Todd Ruger (March 16, 2005)
- Fight Pledged on Clergy Abuse Lawsuits Ruling: Court Said Statute of Limitations Applies to Many Actions. Lehigh County Suits, Others in State Might Be Dismissed, by Dan Sheehan and Kathleen Parrish (March 16, 2005)
- New Priest Closes Door on Meeting of Activist Church Group, by Maria Vogel-Short (March 16, 2005)
- Bill Would Allow Victims of Past Child Abuse to Sue, by Andrew Welsh-Huggins (March 16, 2005)

- Superior Diocese Denies Bishop Aided Widera Coverup, Associated Press (March 17, 2005)
- Pilarczyk Holds Fast Despite the Ugly Rumors, by Peter Bronson (March 17, 2005)
- Panel Speakers: 'Open up the Conversation' on Gay Priests, by Paula Doyle (March 17, 2005)
- Business Leaders Hard to Pigeonhole, by Joe Feuerherd (March 17, 2005)
- Hear Our Prayers, Heights (March 17, 2005)
- Priest Is Guilty in Sex Abuse: Father Fernando Lopez Is Convicted of Molesting Three Teenage Males between 2001 and 2004, by Natasha Lee (March 17, 2005)
- Jury to Begin Deliberating Alleged Priest Pedophile Case, NBC 11 (March 17, 2005)
- St. Agnes Sale Gets Preliminary OK, by Hoa Nguyen (March 17, 2005)
- Ohio Senate Votes to Aid Victims of Clergy Abuse: Statute of Limitations Would Be Lengthened, by Jim Provance (March 17, 2005)
- Church's Experts Testify Lap-Sitting Did Not Signal Abuse: At Issue Is What Was Known of Priest's Behavior in 1970s, by Steve Rubenstein (March 17, 2005)
- Accused Priest Still Fighting Extradition, by Sara Withee (March 17, 2005)

- Mahony, in Legal Battle, Insists Church Has Right to Secrecy, by Jason Berry (March 18, 2005)

- Bishop Kinney Dismissed from Abuse Lawsuit, Associated Press (March 19, 2005)
- Lawsuits Filed against Seminary Alleging Officials Knew of Abuse, Associated Press (March 19, 2005)
- Extradition of Priest to Be Sought, Appeal-Democrat (March 19, 2005)
- Hubbard, Soares Have a Sit-Down: District Attorney, Bishop Meet in Private to Discuss, Among Other Topics, Clergy Sex Abuse, by Michele Morgan Bolton (March 19, 2005)
- Jury in Priest Abuse Lawsuit Faults Church, by Robin Evans (March 19, 2005)
- Sins of the Past, by Tom Kasprzak (March 19, 2005)
- Buzanowski Defense Given More Time to Prepare for Trial, by Andy Nelesen (March 19, 2005)
- Some Say Cincinnati Archbishop Waited Too Long to Suspend Priests, by John Nolan (March 19, 2005)
- Abusive Priests Often End up in St. Louis, by Tim Townsend (March 19, 2005)
- Bishop Apologizes in Case of Priest with Child Pornography, WSTM (March 19, 2005)

- Abuse, Papacy Focus of Group's Meeting, by Rita Ciolli (March 20, 2005)
- How Dangerous Are Those Who Find Pleasure in Child Porn? Experts Say Most Consumers Escape Law Enforcement’s Radar, by Gary Craig (March 20, 2005)
- The Legacy of John Paul II, by Bill Williams (March 20, 2005)

- Priest on Leave Pending Sexual Abuse Allegations, Associated Press (March 21, 2005)
- Parishioners Stand behind Accused ABQ Priest, by Jason Gil Bear (March 21, 2005)
- Jury Hears Testimony to Decide Damages in Priest Molestation Case, by Terence Chea (March 21, 2005)
- Diocese Property Challenge Promised, by Stephanie Innes (March 21, 2005)
- A Holy Higher Standard, by Dimitri Vassilaros (March 21, 2005)

- Church Pledges Culture Change Amid Abuse Report Findings, ABC (March 22, 2005)
- Man Testifies That Abuse by Priest Ruined His Entire Life, by Stacy Finz (March 22, 2005)
- Abuse Case Enters Key Phase: Victim Testifies about Molestation in Effort to Determine Amount of Damages to Be Paid by the San Francisco Archdiocese, by Jean Guccione (March 22, 2005)
- Bankruptcy Judge Approves Diocese Plan to Sell off Property, KVOA (March 22, 2005)
- Abuse Survivor Angry at Court’s Limitations, by Patti Mengers (March 22, 2005)
- Sunday Mass Collections May Pay for Clerical Abuse Claims, by Jim Morahan (March 22, 2005)
- S.D. Bishop Apologizes for Denying Funeral Rite: Catholic Leader Vows to Hold Mass in Memory of Gay Nightclub Owner, by Alex Roth and Jeff McDonald (March 22, 2005)
- Abbey Says Statute of Limitations Expired in Sex Case, by Aaron Sadler (March 22, 2005)
- Former West Warwick Priest Is Removed from Religious Order, by Justin Sayles (March 22, 2005)
- Home Houses Several Priests Accused of Abuse, by Tim Townsend (March 22, 2005)
- Church 'Ignoring' Male Violence, by Richard Yallop (March 22, 2005)

- Man Accuses Priest of Molestation, Protests outside Church, ABC 7 (March 23, 2005)
- Priest Acquitted in Late 1980s Child Rape Case, Associated Press (March 23, 2005)
- Diocese Returns Priest to Active Ministry, by David Abel (March 23, 2005)
- Civil Trial in Priest Abuse Case Set to Start: Lawsuit Blames Oakland Diocese for Failing to Protect Brothers, Inside Bay Area (March 23, 2005)
- The Bishops Should Know That Accountability Is Now Expected, One in Four (March 23, 2005)
- Judge Orders Diocese, Plaintiffs Back to Table, by Paul A. Long (March 23, 2005)
- Court: NH Can Oversee Audit of Diocese, by Kathryn Marchocki (March 23, 2005)
- Dallas Diocese Faces Criminal Investigation, by Heather O'Connell (March 23, 2005)
- O'Malley Cites Challenges: He Urges Priestly Fraternity 'Never to Give up on Prayer, by Michael Paulson (March 23, 2005)
- Confession to Murder: Former Monk, Priest Say They Know Who Killed Irene Garza, by Emma Perez-Trevico (March 23, 2005)
- Molest Victim's Ex-Wife Talks to Jury: Woman Never Knew of Abuse by Priest but Sensed a Barrier, by Steve Rubenstein (March 23, 2005)

- Lawyer for Victims of Abuse Seeks to Include Parish Property, by Nicholas K. Geranios (March 24, 2005)
- Mother Obsessed with Priest, Jury Told, by Susan Herendeen (March 24, 2005)
- New Legislation to Streamline Child Abuse Hearings, by Harry McGee (March 24, 2005)
- Expert Witness Minimizes Effect of Priests' Sex Abuse, by Steve Rubenstein (March 24, 2005)
- Man Abused by Pedophile Priest Tells His Story, by Mary Beth Smetzer (March 24, 2005)
- Redressing Clergy Abuse, Toledo Blade (March 24, 2005)

- The Word from Rome, by John Allen (March 25, 2005)
- Man's Suit Alleges Sex Abuse by Priest: $3M Claim Cites Incidents in 1970s, Names Albany, Boston Dioceses, the Late Rev. Donald Starks, by Michele Morgan Bolton (March 25, 2005)
- Jury Awards Victim $437,000 from San Jose Priest's Sex Abuse, by Lisa Leff (March 25, 2005)

- Springfield Bishop Seeks Deep Cuts in Budget, Associated Press (March 27, 2005)
- Opening the Papacy to New Ways of Thinking, by Sidney Callahan (March 27, 2005)
- Tending to Wayward Shepherds, by Sarah Childress (March 27, 2005)
- Parishes Drained by Molestation Suit Settlements, by Kim Curtis (March 27, 2005)
- The Vatican Code, by Maureen Dowd (March 27, 2005)
- Church to Pay Abuse Victims $3.6 Million, Union-Tribune (March 27, 2005)
- Local Bishop Restores Faith, by Bill Zajac (March 27, 2005)

- Priest Suspended after 'Inquirer' Reveals He Confessed to Fondling Girl, Associated Press (March 28, 2005)
- Philadelphia Archdiocese Suspends Priest, CBS 3 (March 28, 2005)
- A Matter of Time: Families Want Statute of Limitations Lifted in Sexual Abuse Cases, by George Jaksa (March 28, 2005)
- Attorneys Attack Church's Wall of Secrecy, KTVU (March 28, 2005)
- Priest Abuse, by Mike Moore (March 28, 2005)
- Trial Begins in Oakland Priest Abuse Case: Priest Accused of Molesting Two Boys, NBC 11 (March 28, 2005)
- Accused Priest Holds No Grudge, Salem News (March 28, 2005)
- Grand Prairie Priest Arrested on Child Porn Charges, by Anthony Spangler (March 28, 2005)

- Priest's Abuse Trial Rescheduled for May, by Chris Birk (March 29, 2005)
- Don't Miss Message of Hope, by Dennis Gaboury (March 29, 2005)
- S.F. Archdiocese Admits Negligence in Abuse Cases, by Jean Guccione (March 29, 2005)
- National Group Opens Local Chapter, KFOXTV (March 29, 2005)
- Catholic Priest on 29 Child Sex Charges, Keralanext.com (March 29, 2005)
- He's Feeling Betrayed by School Ax, New York Daily News (March 29, 2005)
- Diocese Says Deal Was Never Made on Teczar Move: Accused Priest Went to Texas, by Kathleen A. Shaw (March 29, 2005)

- Appeals Court Orders Summaries of Priest Files Made Public, Associated Press (March 30, 2005)
- Catholic Bishops Survey Clergy Sex Abuse Victims on Improving Outreach, Associated Press (March 30, 2005)
- Priest Ousted over E-Mails, by Shawn Boburg (March 30, 2005)
- Trial's Outcome Could Affect Results in 150 Other Cases, by Don Lattin (March 30, 2005)
- Priests: Diocese Knew of Parishioner Abuse, by Matt O'Brien (March 30, 2005)
- Church Says Group Accused Wrong Priest: Alleged Abuser Was Reportedly 1 of 5 Clergymen Who Died in 1971, by Steve Scott (March 30, 2005)
- Bishops Launch Survey Asking Survivors of Clergy Sexual Abuse of Minors to Aid Them in Helping Victims, Prevention, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (March 30, 2005)
- Catholic Deacon Sentenced for Pornography Charge, WTOL (March 30, 2005)
- 'S.F. Chron' Runs Lengthy Correction after Catholic Church Disputes Article, by Graham Webster (March 30, 2005)

- Church Defends Two Deceased Bishops Named in Sex Abuse Suit, Associated Press (March 31, 2005)
- Camden Diocese Sued on Sex-Abuse Allegation: A Cumberland County Man, 28, Says His Memories of Activities by Three Priests Were Long Repressed, by Melanie Burney (March 31, 2005)
- Sex Harassment Claim Filed against Church, Edmonton Sun (March 31, 2005)
- Priest Abuse Called Root of Brothers' Woes: Psychologists Say Social Troubles, Substance Abuse Stemmed from Boyhood Incidents, by Henry K. Lee (March 31, 2005)
- Evidence Points to Priest, by Margaret Levra (March 31, 2005)
- Valley May Get Support Group for Victims of Abuse by Priests: Senate, House Bills Would Eliminate Statute of Limitations for Abuse, by Laura B. Martinez (March 31, 2005)
- Sympathy for Priest Fired over Messages, by Jack Minch and Matt Murphy (March 31, 2005)
- New Providence Bishop Ready 'To Listen and to Learn', by Michelle R. Smith (March 31, 2005)
- The University of Scranton's Independent Internet Voice: Former University of Scranton Professor Faces Sex Abuse Trial in New York, by Joshua P. Stewart (March 31, 2005)
- A Brave Face, by Maureen Turner (March 31, 2005)

APRIL 2005

- Urban Catholic Schools Excel Academically, Struggle Financially, by Brian L. Carpenter (April 1, 2005)
- Zero Tolerance: In Her New Documentary, Zero Tolerance, Lisa Freberg '85 Explores the Stories of Once Isolated and Silenced Victims Who Fight to Protect Other Children from Sexual Predators, by Saedra Pinkerton (April 1, 2005)

- Abuse Scandal Gives Boston Mixed Feelings about Pope's Legacy, by Pam Belluck (April 2, 2005)
- Debate Continues over Pope's Reaction to Sex-Abuse Scandal, by Alan Cooperman (April 2, 2005)
- Pope John Paul II's Legacy of Paradox, by Robert Graham and Tony Barber (April 2, 2005)

- Louisianians React to the Death of a Pope, Associated Press (April 3, 2005)

- Play about Abuse in Catholic Church Wins Pulitzer, ABC (April 5, 2005)
- Case against Priest Who Allegedly Made Lewd Comments Continued, Associated Press (April 5, 2005)
- Former Priest Pleads Innocent to Child Rape Charges, Associated Press (April 5, 2005)
- The Price of Infallibility, by Thomas Cahill (April 5, 2005)
- Groups: Vatican Failed to Address Scandal, by David Crary (April 5, 2005)
- Church Acknowledges Nome Priest Abuse, Settles Civil Suit: Apology: Jesuit Priests of Oregon Province Call Actions of James Poole Inexcusable: Elsie Boudreau Said a Priest, Now Retired, Molested Her, by Lisa Demer (April 5, 2005)
- Analysis: Conclave a Question of Numbers, by Roland Flamini (April 5, 2005)
- At a Crossroads: Cardinals Could End up Making a Strategic Error If They Set about Looking for a Clone of Pope John Paul II, by Eileen P. Flynn (April 5, 2005)
- Victims Testify about Abuser Priest in State's Second Civil Suit, by Justin M. Norton (April 5, 2005)
- Bishop: We Missed Signs of Sex Abuse: Diocese of Oakland Officials Take the Stand in Molestation Trial, by Josh Richman (April 5, 2005)
- Cardinal's Bad Judgment, by Joan Vennochi (April 5, 2005)
- Sex Abuse Victims Want Cardinals' Attention, by Rachel Zoll (April 5, 2005)

- Boston Archbishop to Attend Pope's Funeral in Rome, Associated Press (April 6, 2005)
- American Pope an Unlikely Fit: Cardinals Expect Church to Keep Distance, by Alan Cooperman and Daniel Williams (April 6, 2005)
- Brothers Say Priest Molested Them Both: Ex-Altar Boys Testify against Then-Pastor in Oakland Diocese, by Henry K. Lee (April 6, 2005)
- Cardinal Is First-Class Pope Material, by Steve Lopez (April 6, 2005)
- A Quest to End Sexual Violence, by Bob Paquette (April 6, 2005)
- Progressive Catholics Outline Priorities for New Pope: To: National Desk, by Linda Pieczynski and Crystal Chan (April 6, 2005)
- Ex-Priest Accosted after Arraignment, by David Weber (April 6, 2005)
- Priest Makes Deal on Assault Charges, Woonsocket Call (April 6, 2005)
- Clergyman Ordered to Undergo Evaluation, by Glenn Yode (April 6, 2005)

- Holy See in the Red, by Gregory Viscusi (April 7, 2005)

- Accused Priests Kept In-House, by Kim Curtis (April 10, 2005)
- Legacy of John Paul II: Attendance Is a Concern for Church: Despite the Millions of Pilgrims Gathered in Rome, Attendance at Weekly Mass in Many Places Has Declined and Many Have Left the Flock, by Larry B. Stammer (April 10, 2005)

- Pope: US Pedo Victims, Card.Law's Presence Unacceptable, AGI (April 11, 2005)
- Allegations Surface against Local Priest, by Megan Baldino (April 11, 2005)
-