News and Views 2003–2005 Part 6: July–December 2005 On this page we offer links to 949 articles about the crisis in the second half of 2005, including articles on another court order that Mahony release LA archdiocesan files, the Vatican's Instrumentum Laboris for seminary visitations, the Philadelphia grand jury report (see photo of DA Abraham), the release of partial LA file summaries, the Ferns report from Ireland, the Vatican's Instruction on homosexuality in the priesthood, and many other topics. Click on those major stories, scroll down the page, or click to the month that interests you: July, August, September, October, November, and December. 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.

JULY 2005

- Child Abusers 'Will Not Go Undetected', by Steve Chilton (July 1, 2005)
- Catholic Leaders Ready Flock for Fewer Parishes, by David Crumm (July 1, 2005)
- 16 Claims against Tacoma Priest Part of Settlement, by Steve Maynard (July 1, 2005)
- 'Twist of Faith': A Man's Wrenching 'Twist', by Gene Seymour (July 1, 2005)
- Date Set for Priest's Sex Trial in Tanzania, Xinhua (July 1, 2005)

- Case against Ex-Priest Dropped: State's Attorney Decides Not to Retry Blackwell on Sex Abuse Charges, by Julie Bykowicz (July 2, 2005)
- Diocese Settles Lawsuit Alleging Abuse by Priest, Des Moines Register (July 2, 2005)
- Weitensteiner Says Allegations 'Misleading', by Virginia de Leon (July 2, 2005)
- Cleveland Diocese Issues Code of Conduct for Priests, Employees, Ohio News Network (July 2, 2005)
- Court: Diocese Must Release Medical Forms: Records Sought in Abuse Suit, by George Pawlaczyk (July 2, 2005)
- Catholic Group Eyes Wider Role: Voice of the Faithful to Meet Here, Share 'Wisdom of the Laity, by John J. Shaughnessy (July 2, 2005)

- Church Leaders Brace for 'Explosive' Ferns Abuse Report, by Dearbhail McDonald (July 3, 2005)
- Newfoundland Confronts Its Priest Abuse Scandal: Settlement Costs Threaten Parishes, by Doug Struck (July 3, 2005)
- Crises Mark O'Malley's Reign, by Marie Szaniszlo (July 3, 2005)

- Bishops Were Right to Continue Policy, Connecticut Post (July 4, 2005)
- Diocese Validates Claims of Abuse, by Jerry Harkavy (July 4, 2005)
- London Diocese Named in Suit, London Free Press (July 4, 2005)
- Diocese Urged to Release Records: Bishop Says Church Will Continue to Fight Court Order, by Nicklaus Lovelady (July 4, 2005)

- Major Settlements in Catholic Clergy Cases, Associated Press (July 5, 2005)
- Court Approves Proposal to Creditors, by Margaret McLaughlin (July 5, 2005)
- Court Approves Sale of Nfld. Churches to Pay Victims of Sexual Abuse, by Dene Moore (July 5, 2005)
- Judge Gives Preliminary Approval to Settlement, WKYT (July 5, 2005)

- News in Brief from California's North Coast, Associated Press (July 6, 2005)
- Davenport Diocese Erects Monument to Abuse Victims, by Barb Arland-Fye (July 6, 2005)
- Abuse Lawsuit Names Retired Bishop, Vatican, CBC News (July 6, 2005)
- NWT Project Builds Healing with Natives and Religious, by Deborah Gyapong (July 6, 2005)
- Clergy Abuse Payout Approved: Covington Diocese Settlement Sets Guarantee at $40 Million, by Peter Smith (July 6, 2005)
- For Victims of Abuse by Clergy, Secrecy Can Be 'Toxic', by Sara Stefanini (July 6, 2005)
- Accused Priest Was Teaching in N.J., by Harry Yanoshak (July 6, 2005)

- Painful Reality: Cameras Follow As a Man Confronts the Church Who Allowed Him to Be Abused, by James Digiovanna (July 7, 2005)
- Lay Catholic Group Voice of the Faithful Seeks New Relevance, by Ken Kusmer (July 7, 2005)

- Catholic Bishops Name Lobbyist for Beacon Hill, by Michael Paulson (July 8, 2005)
- Court's Ruling Looms Large on Clergy Abuse Payouts: As Other Cities Show, Settlements Differ Widely Depending on the Law, by Tom Heinen (July 9, 2005)
- Cult School Scrutinised, by Megan Levy (July 9, 2005)

- 11 Priests Have Quit, Been Removed since '04, AZCentral.com (July 10, 2005)
- Creditors OK Tucson Diocese Bankruptcy, Arizona Daily Sun (July 10, 2005)
- Catholic Church to Pay 12 Men Molested by Priest in the 1970s, by Brandon Bailey (July 10, 2005)
- Police Sure of Retrial in Monk Case, by Lucy Ballinger (July 10, 2005)
- Group Calls for Removal of Local Priest, Capital News 9 (July 10, 2005)
- Diocese Abuse Victims Speak As Bankruptcy Case Nears End, by Stephanie Innes (July 10, 2005)
- Archdiocese to Pay $16 Million: 22 of 23 Lawsuits about San Jose Priest Have Been Settled, by Kelly St. John (July 10, 2005)
- Catholic Reform Group Approves Resolutions on Tougher Laws, Finances, by Ken Kusmer (July 10, 2005)
- Catholic Group Asks Openness of Church, by Michael Paulson (July 10, 2005)

- Group Offers Help to Abused: A New Program of Catholic Charities Is Designed to Give Hope to Victims of Clergy Abuse, by Stan Finger (July 11, 2005)
- Catholic Group Not Going Away: At Convention in Indianapolis, Voice of the Faithful Shows It's a Force Nationally, by Robert King (July 11, 2005)
- Catholic Reform Group Calls for Tougher Rules on Abuse: Financial Records Also a Concern, by Ken Kusmer (July 11, 2005)
- Orlando Diocese Ordered to Pay in Sex Abuse Cases, Local6.com (July 11, 2005)
- Diocese to Have $22.2 Million for Abuse Claims, by Arthur H. Rotstein (July 11, 2005)
- Primed for Change, by Andrew West (July 11, 2005)

- Paterson Diocese Settles Sexual Abuse Allegation, by Jeff Diamant (July 12, 2005)
- Diocese Removes Priest Accused of Sexually Abusing a Child, by Jeffrey Gettleman (July 12, 2005)
- Victims Say Archdiocese Wants Names Public, by Tom Heinen (July 12, 2005)
- Once-Noted Priest Loses Ministry Role: Archbishop Says Abuse Allegations Credible against James Gandrau, 72, Former Editor of Archdiocesan Newspaperjames Gandrau, 72, Who Retired in 2002, Is Removed from Ministry by Archbishop, by Gene Johnson (July 12, 2005)
- In Sanctum Santorum, by Brian McGrory (July 12, 2005)
- Background Check, Oregonian (July 12, 2005)
- 2 Dioceses to Settle in Sex-Abuse Lawsuit: Officials in Orlando, St. Augustine to Pay $1.5 Million in Alleged Incidents in the '60s, by Mark I. Pinsky (July 12, 2005)
- Church Bracing Itself for Fallout from Publication of Ferns Report, by David Quinn (July 12, 2005)
- Local Priest Tied to Sex Case, by Chad Weihrauch (July 12, 2005)
- N. Plainfield Priest Named in Abuse Probe, by Chad Weihrauch (July 12, 2005)
- Gallery of Key Players, by Steve Woodward (July 12, 2005)

- Searching for Victims of Abuse, ABC 30 (July 13, 2005)
- Msgr. Breslin Receives Priest of Integrity Award, Catholic Telegraph (July 13, 2005)
- Fathers, Defrocked, Journal News (July 13, 2005)
- People Still to Be Heard in Diocese Sex Abuse Settlement, by Sheryl Kornman (July 13, 2005)
- Priest to Change Sex Crimes Plea, by Gregg M. Miliote (July 13, 2005)
- Blind Eye Unto the Holy See: Pope Benedict XVI Named Him Roman Catholicism's Top Doctrinal Watchdog -- Even Though, As San Francisco Archbishop, William J. Levada Resolutely Looked Away from Sex-abuse Complaints against a Renowned Priest and Legal Scholar, by Ron Russell (July 13, 2005)
- Justices Open Door on Priest Abuse Cases, by Pat Schneider (July 13, 2005)
- Deters to Meet with Priest Sex Abuse Victims: Archdiocese under Investigation, WCPO (July 13, 2005)
- Woman Sues over Alleged Sexual Abuse by Priest, WOI (July 13, 2005)
- Court: Man Can't Sue Wis. Archdiocese, WRAL (July 13, 2005)
- Middlesex Officials Admit Investigating Priest Abuse Claim: Prosecutor's Office Didn't Go Forward with Case against the Rev. John Casey Because of Statue of Limitations, by Chad Weihrauch (July 13, 2005)

- Gerald F. Kicanas: Tucson Diocese Resolves to Right Wrongs and Atone for Abuse, by Gerald F. Kicanas (July 14, 2005)
- Banned in Boston - and Soon Pa.? by Rich Lewis (July 14, 2005)
- Insurer Key Partner in Church Settlement, by Paul A. Long (July 14, 2005)
- Church Urged to Find Other Abuse Victims: Priest Who Has Died Named in 22 Cases, by Margaret Ramirez (July 14, 2005)
- Hearing Set for Priest Accused of Abuse, by Ralph Ranalli (July 14, 2005)
- Santorum Blasted for Boston Remarks: Kennedy, Kerry Demand Apology for 2002 Column, by Maeve Reston (July 14, 2005)
- Court Halts Suit against Archdiocese, by Jr Ross (July 14, 2005 )
- Settlement by Diocese Seen As Model, by Arthur H. Rotstein (July 14, 2005)
- The Bishop, Star-Telegram (July 14, 2005)

- Naming Names: Diocese Asked to Publicize LA Salle Abuse Claims, by Lauren Wolfe (July 15, 2005)

- Victims' Group Warns Neighborhood of Alleged Pedophile Priest, KMOV (July 16, 2005)
- Ex-Norton Priest Pleads Guilty to Indecent Assault: Gets Two Years in Jail, 10 Years on Probation, by Ralph Ranalli (July 16, 2005)

- LA Crosse Diocese Pays Least Amount of Money to Victims, Associated Press (July 17, 2005)
- Suspended Pastor Still Fights Allegations: A Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse Sends Letters, Trying to Clear His Name, by Alexandra Alter and Jay Weaver (July 17, 2005)
- Santorum's Comments Find Few Supporters: Organizations, Clergy Keep Distance from '02 Remarks, by Bill Cahir (July 17, 2005)
- Act of Faith, by Catherine Deveney (July 17, 2005)
- Clergy Abuse Victims Honored: Support Group Urges Education, by Robert Iafolla (July 17, 2005)
- Remarks Anger Sex Abuse Victims: Senator Blamed Liberalism for Scandal, by Brett Lieberman (July 17, 2005)
- Sports Psychologist to Aid Ferns Priests, by Dearbhail McDonald (July 17, 2005)
- Group Urges Diocese to Expose Pedophile Priests: Conference Here Seeks to Develop Ways to Help Victims, by Natalia Mielczarek (July 17, 2005)
- The Apostle of Bizarre Insensitivity, by Thomas Oliphant (July 17, 2005)
- Diocese Still Drawing a Line, by John Richardson (July 17, 2005)
- Catholic Reform Group Defines Goals, by Bill Zajac (July 17, 2005)

- Two More Women Accuse Priest, by Nancy Phillips (July 18, 2005)
- July 18 Victim Sues Church, Larger, by Laure Quinlivan (July 18, 2005)
- Report: Providence Diocese Still Settling Sexual Abuse Claims, WPRI (July 18, 2005)
- Italian Officials Arrest U.S. Priest Wanted on Molestation Charges, by Cindy Wooden (July 18, 2005)

- Attorney for Stockton Church Abuse Victims Reflects on Settlement, by Jennifer Garza (July 19, 2005)
- Ex-Valley Priest Arrested in Italy, by Lawn Griffiths (July 19, 2005)
- Archdiocese Faces New Abuse Suit, by Mark Hansel (July 19, 2005)
- Bishop Says He Reassigned Abusive Priest, by Joe Milicia (July 19, 2005)
- Niece: Uncle-Priest a Pedophile: Woman Wants HC Center Renamed, by Kathleen A. Shaw (July 19, 2005)
- Bishop Pilla Questioned in Court over Sex Abuse Questions, by Dave Summers (July 19, 2005)

- Keeping the Kids Safe: Two Proven Methods to Guard against Sex Abuse in the Church, by Rebecca Barnes (July 20, 2005)
- 30 Months in Prison for Teens Who Beat Priest, by Chris Dettro (July 20, 2005)
- Judge OKs Fund for Molestation Victims, by Jim Hannah (July 20, 2005)
- Time to Heal, Says Bishop, by Gerald F. Kicanas (July 20, 2005)
- Alleged Sex Abuse Victims Accuse Chicago Police of Wrongdoing, by Morgan Lord (July 20, 2005)
- Prosecutors, Diocese Mum on Details: Ex-Priest's File: the Record Was Seized during the Execution of a Search Warrant in January, Press-Enterprise (July 20, 2005)
- Appeal Deadline Lapses in Janssen Case, by Todd Ruger (July 20, 2005)
- Defrocked, 30 Years Later: It Took the Catholic Church That Long to Get Rid of Francis Stinner, a Priest Who Molested Young Boys, Times Herald-Record (July 20, 2005)
- What Athens Has to Do with Jerusalem, by Andrew Walsh (July 20, 2005)

- Judge Refuses to Toss Sodomy Charge against Priest, Associated Press (July 21, 2005)
- Bishop Talks Faith over Ale, by Gregory Brown (July 21, 2005)
- Group Supports Victims of Clergy, by Victor Calderon (July 21, 2005)
- Raymond Larger Placed on Administrative Leave Following Criminal Charges, Catholic Telegraph (July 21, 2005)
- Diocese to Pay East Valley Man $100K, by Gary Grado (July 21, 2005)
- 3 Women Say Pilla Reneged: Abuse-Settlement Terms Unfulfilled, They Assert; Diocese Asks for Patience, by Colette M. Jenkins (July 21, 2005)
- Prosecutor Nominated for the Bench: Bristol County Assistant DA Directed Sex Assault, Child Abuse Unit, by David Kibbe (July 21, 2005)
- Londoner Alleges Abuse by Priest, Sues for $3.1M Suit, London Free Press (July 21, 2005)
- Diocese of Ferns 'Pays €200,000 to Abused Student Priest', Post (July 21, 2005)
- Priest's Accuser Defies Church Secrecy: Diocese Hearing Klubertanz Case, by Pat Schneider (July 21, 2005)
- Abuse Settlement Terms to Be Advertised: Goal to Notify Alleged Victims in Covington Diocese Case, by Bruce Schreiner (July 21, 2005)
- Catholic League Rips Councilors over Referendum, by Marie Szaniszlo (July 21, 2005)
- Child Laws Praised, by Jeff Whalley (July 21, 2005)

- The Word from Rome, by John Allen (July 22, 2005)

- Local Diocese Tries to Build Confidence with Clearer Budget, by Frank Bentayou (July 23, 2005)
- Correspondent Charges He Was Victim of Clergy Sexual Abuse, Editor & Publisher (July 23, 2005)

- Sex Abuse Suit Might Become Class Action: Case against Orphanage in Jefferson Has 50 Plaintiffs, Associated Press (July 24, 2005)
- Maui Church Official Suspended after Sex-Abuse Allegation, by Mary Adamski (July 24, 2005)
- Boys Town Haunts Men: Lawsuit: Decades after Being at the Banning Facility, They Have Accused Clergymen of Abuse, by Michael Fisher (July 24, 2005)
- Accused Priest Battles Extradition, by Gary Grado (July 24, 2005)
- Priest and His Son Are Bound by Poverty: A Whittier Pastor Fends off a Woman's Legal Bid for More Money to Raise Their Sick Child, by William Lobdell (July 24, 2005)
- Priest Charged with Sex Abuse, by Joylynn Whitfield (July 24, 2005)

- Priest Charged with Abuse: Recent Pastor of Suburban Rochester Church Was Arrested by Police Friday, by Diana Louise Carter (July 25, 2005)
- The Wisconsin and New Hampshire Supreme Courts Rule against Clergy Abuse Victims: Two Decisions That Illustrate Why the Law in This Area Must Change, by Marci Hamilton (July 25, 2005)
- Sex Predators, Offenders Register in Washington County, News and Sentinel (July 25, 2005)
- 6 New Sex-Abuse Claims Brought to Davenport Diocese, by Todd Ruger (July 25, 2005)

- Group Urges Release of Church Documents, Associated Press (July 26, 2005)
- Nfld. Diocese Apologizes for Sexual Abuse, CBC News (July 26, 2005)
- Breaking His Long Silence: He Claims He Was Molested by a Priest As a Minturn Teen in the '70s. The Church Says It Takes Allegations Seriously, but He's Not Convinced, by Eric Gorski (July 26, 2005)
- Mahony Ordered to Release Church Records: Court Affirms Ruling That Documents Dealing with Abuse by Priests Must Be Disclosed, by Jean Guccione (July 26, 2005)
- Judge Asked to Restore Cleveland Bishop As Defendant, by M.R. Kropko (July 26, 2005)
- Sex Attack Brother Stabbed in Jail, by Conor Lally (July 26, 2005)
- Ex-Priest's New Address in Waterford Contradicts Church Order, by Justin McIntosh (July 26, 2005)
- Accused Priests' Names Disclosed: Recent Abuse Claims Identify Two Deceased Members of the Clergy Who Had Ministered in the Davenport Diocese, by Shirley Ragsdale (July 26, 2005)
- Catholic Diocese Paid for Counseling for Priest's Niece: Church Responded to Allegation by Paying $6,000 to Help Woman, by Kathleen A. Shaw (July 26, 2005)

- Jury Finds Former Priest Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Child, Associated Press (July 27, 2005)
- Sewar Arraignment Postponed, Catholic Courier (July 27, 2005)
- Archdiocese of Cincinnati Home Page: 'Faithful Voices' Dvd Now Available, by Eileen Connelly (July 27, 2005)
- Activists Call for List of Accused Priests, by David Hench (July 27, 2005)
- Lawyer Sues Church after Memories Surface, by David King (July 27, 2005)
- Accusations Vs. Counselor: Sex and Money, by Paul E. Kostyu (July 27, 2005)
- Schauer Says He Was 10 When Buzanowski Molested Him at School, by Andy Nelesen (July 27, 2005)
- Ex-Priest Convicted of Sex Assault: Former Clergyman Indecently Touched Boy in 1988, by Steve Schultze and Marie Rohde (July 27, 2005)
- Wrong to Protect Priest, Star-Ledger (July 27, 2005)
- Abuse Victims Want More from Sacramento Catholic Diocese, TheKCRAChannel.com (July 27, 2005)
- A Slap at Loyal Catholics, Toledo Blade (July 27, 2005)
- Priest in Child-Support Tangle: Group Liable for Boy Fathered before Man Was Ordained, by Jean Torkelson (July 27, 2005)

- Irish Judge Denies Extradition for Accused Priest, Associated Press (July 28, 2005)
- Vosen Supporters to Show up in Court, Baraboo News Republic (July 28, 2005)
- The First Sentence from Prefect Levada Makes the Legion Tremble: The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Has Handed down a Stiff Sentence against Fr. Gino Burresi. the Transgressions? the Same Ones Charged against Fr. Marcial Maciel, Founder of the Powerful Legionaries of Christ, by Sandro Magister (July 28, 2005)
- Testimony Details Alleged Priest Assaults, Press-Gazette (July 28, 2005)
- Ex-Oak Harbor Priest Sued in Sex-Abuse Case, by Claudia Rowe (July 28, 2005)
- Media Sometimes Frustrate Religious People: Cardinal, by Bob Seidenberg (July 28, 2005)
- Judge Allows Church Official to Delay Deposition: Archbishop William J. Levada Can Postpone Questioning by Lawyers for Priest Sex-Abuse Plaintiffs until January, by Steve Woodward (July 28, 2005)

- Center of the Storm: Reno's Former Bishop Is Not Accused in Any Sexual Abuse Case, but He Has Been Named As a Key Witness in More Than 150 Lawsuits. What Did He Know about the Activities of the Priests around Him? by Martha Bellisle (July 30, 2005)
- Lawyers Say Abuse Case Could Crack Joliet Diocese, by James Fuller (July 30, 2005)
- Priest Dismissed by Vatican - Given Probation in '84 Abuse Case, by Ralph Ranalli (July 30, 2005)

- Paper: Police Helped Hide Abuse Claims, Associated Press (July 31, 2005)
- Priest, Accuser Head to Trial: Defamation Suit Filed by Clergyman an Unusual Case, Associated Press (July 31, 2005)
- St. Ann Church Congregation Holds to Faith after Deacon Accused of Crimesst, by Valerie Monson (July 31, 2005)
- Disturbing Connections Emerge: Sexual Abuse Allegations, Cases Hint at Spokane's Shameful Side, by Bill Morlin (July 31, 2005)
- Abuse Lawsuits Seek Liens on Church Property, by Kevin O'Connor (July 31, 2005)

AUGUST 2005

- Abuse Lawyer Seeks Lien on Church Property: 10 Cases Brought against Vt. Diocese, Associated Press (August 1, 2005)
- Straling Accused of Having Knowledge of Child Molestations, Associated Press (August 1, 2005)
- Santorum Blasts Mass. Senators over Church Scandal: Kennedy, Kerry 'Did Nothing,' He Contends, by Michael Kranish (August 1, 2005)
- Local Attorney's Lawsuit against Vatican Has Another Hurdle to Clear, by David McArthur (August 1, 2005)
- Priest Sentenced for Sex Abuse Back in Ohio, by Tom Morton (August 1, 2005)
- Enough Is Enough: Catholic Church Needs to Heal Itself, by Jim Spencer (August 1, 2005)

- Convicted Priest Moves Back to Ohio, Billings Gazette (August 2, 2005)
- Santa Fe Code of Conduct Urges 'Fraternal Correction' Among Priests, Catholic News Service (August 2, 2005)
- Priest's Lawyer Points out Inconsistencies, by Mike DuPre (August 2, 2005)
- Peek at File Guides Inquiry: Ex-Priest: A Deal with the Inland Diocese Lets Riverside County Prosecutors See Records, by Michael Fisher (August 2, 2005)
- Archbishop Levada Deposition Postponed until January, by Joseph B. Frazier (August 2, 2005)
- Accused Deacon Has Bail Reduced, by Lila Fujimoto (August 2, 2005)
- Sex Abuse Victims Meet with Gallup's Review Board, by Elizabeth Hardin-Burrola (August 2, 2005)
- Portland Archdiocese Names Parishioners As Defendants in Sex-Abuse Bankruptcy Case, Life Site (August 2, 2005)
- Group Complains Idaho Catholic Church Uses Lawyer to Counsel Abuse Victims, by John Miller (August 2, 2005)
- I'm Staying in US, Says Priest Accused of Abuse, by Emma Pinch (August 2, 2005)
- Priest Says Abuse Never Happened, by Chalonda Roberts (August 2, 2005)

- Former Church Leader Sentenced to 30 Years for Abusing Boys, Associated Press (August 3, 2005)
- Transparency Still Lacking in Catholic Sex-Abuse Scandal, by Terrence Carroll (August 3, 2005)
- Philly D.A. Rips off Church and Taxpayers, Catholic League (August 3, 2005)
- Priest's Accuser Tearful on Stand, by Mike DuPre (August 3, 2005)
- Diocese Sale Worries Residents: Mobile Home Park's Seniors Caught up in Church Settlement of Abuse Scandal, by Will Evans (August 3, 2005)
- Gallup Diocese Publishes Updated List of Sexually Abusive Priests, by Elizabeth Hardin-Burrola (August 3, 2005)
- Revealing Secrets: An Ex-Priest Disheartened by Abusive Clergy Sets out to Make Things Right, by Chris Knap (August 3, 2005)
- Faithful Furious over Tactic: Catholics Express Shock over Lawyer's Arguments That a Woman Who Sued Portland Archdiocese for Child Support Should Have Used Birth Control, by William Lobdell (August 3, 2005)
- How Other Cities' Probes Ended, by Craig R. McCoy (August 3, 2005)
- Grand Jury: No Clergy Abuse Charges, by Nancy Phillips, Mark Fazlollah and Craig R. McCoy (August 3, 2005)
- Blind Eye toward Abuse, Toledo Blade (August 3, 2005)

- Local Says He Was Molested by Priest: Pastor Who Is under Investigation Was in Aspen from 1978-81, by John Colson (August 4, 2005)
- Philly Archdiocese Escapes Charges, by Maryclaire Dale (August 4, 2005)
- Judge Dismisses Suit against Man's Parents, by Mike DuPre' (August 4, 2005)
- Lawmaker Pushes to End Statute of Limitations in Sex Abuse of Minors, by Raphael Lewis (August 4, 2005)
- Victims' Group Calls on Diocese to Explain Cover-up with Police, by Joe Mahr (August 4, 2005)
- Grand Jury Report on Predator Priests ... And Those Who Have Survived Abuse, Philadelpia Inquirer (August 4, 2005)
- Priests Lose Appeal, Stuff (August 4, 2005)

- Oakland Diocese Settles Remaining Suits with Victims Alleging Abuse, by Kim Curtis (August 5, 2005)
- Gonsalves Trial Set for Nov. 14, Maui News (August 5, 2005)

- Behind a Priest's Suicide: Father Chevedden's Family Says His Reports of Sexual Abuse by a Fellow Jesuit Were Brushed Aside. The Church Cites His Mental Problems, by Glenn F. Bunting (August 6, 2005)
- Out of the Shadows, by Ann McGlynn (August 6, 2005)

- Law Lags in Tackling Sex Abuse in Schools, Associated Press (August 7, 2005)
- Priest: Silence Ordered on Abuse, by Nancy Phillips, Mark Fazlollah and Craig R. McCoy (August 7, 2005)
- Child Molesters Aren't Necessarily Strangers, by Katherine Snow Smith (August 7, 2005)

- Priest: Church Silenced Abuses: Catholic Pulpit Says 'Highest Authority' Warned Him to Stay Quiet, Associated Press (August 8, 2005)
- Becoming a Volunteer Not Easy, by William Croyle (August 8, 2005)
- Levada Says Farewell at Mass: Archbishop Leaving S.F. For Influential Vatican Post, by Julian Guthrie (August 8, 2005)
- Protesters Rally As Archbishop Leads Final Mass in S.F., by Julie Sevrens Lyons (August 8, 2005)
- Bill Would Force Church to Disclose Its Finances: Attitude Shifts on Beacon Hill, by Frank Phillips (August 8, 2005)
- Sex Abuse Answers Needed, Reno Gazette-Journal (August 8, 2005)
- Emotions High As Archdiocese, 68 Plaintiffs Begin Crucial Talks, by Steve Woodward (August 8, 2005)

- Priest Sentenced to Three to 23 Months for Embezzlement, Associated Press (August 9, 2005)
- Defrocked Priest Still Saying Mass, by David Crumm and Patricia Montemurri (August 9, 2005)
- Lawmakers Pick Fight with Catholic Church over Financial Records, by Theo Emery (August 9, 2005)
- Man Wants Priest Abuse Lawsuit Opened up, by Christy Gutowski and Tia Jones (August 9, 2005)
- Deadline Set for Abuse Claims, by Paul A. Long (August 9, 2005)
- Schuylkill Priest Gets 23 Months in Child Porn Case, Morning Call (August 9, 2005)
- Romney Backs Church Disclosure: Vows to Consider Controversial Bill, by Frank Phillips (August 9, 2005)
- Lawyer Asks Bishop to Let Lawsuit Proceed, by Kristen Rasmussen (August 9, 2005)
- Judge Orders Review of Church Files: Sexual Abuse Case: Victims' Identities Will Be Protected, by Ted Slowik (August 9, 2005)

- Molester Says Church Shifted Him to Other Parishes, by Jean Guccione, Los Angeles Times (August 10, 2005) [not collected in VOTF News; added by BA.org]
- Former Priest Says He Was Shuttled around after Abuse Allegations, Associated Press (August 10, 2005)
- New Bishop Likely to Keep Files of Accused Priests Sealed, by Darren Barbee (August 10, 2005)
- Editorial: Problems Linger in Church's Abuse Policy, Daily Times (August 10, 2005)
- Church Settles Abuse Lawsuit: Ex-Union City Priest Now at Berkeley Church; Accuser WSins $600,000, by Jonathan Jones (August 10, 2005)
- Levada Agrees to Federal Jurisdiction in Deposition, by William McCall (August 10, 2005)
- Let the Sun Shine in, by Thomas P. O'Neill III and Steven Krueger (August 10, 2005)
- Demonstration for Sexual and Conscience Liberty, Radicalparty.org (August 10, 2005)
- Churches and State to Face off over Finances: Hearing Today on Proposed Charity Reports, by Kathleen A. Shaw (August 10, 2005)
- Ex-Priest Indicted in Daytop Sex Abuse: Madison Resident Charged with Endangering 4 Teen Boys in Rehab, by Peggy Wright (August 10, 2005)

- Tampa School Gets Another Sexual Abuse Suit: It Is the Sixth Suit since 2002 to Be Filed against Mary Help of Christians School, by Saundra Amrhein (August 11, 2005)
- Ex-Priest's Words Could Aid Lawsuits, by Michael Fisher (August 11, 2005)
- Priest Gets Probation for Groping Ex-Altar Boy, by Karen Freifeld (August 11, 2005)
- How Senator Rick Santorum, in Acting for His Church, Persistently Fails to Consider the Larger Public Good, by Marci Hamilton (August 11, 2005)
- Archdiocese Skips Hearing, Stirs Ire: Legislators Back Bill to Disclose Church Finances, by Michael Levenson (August 11, 2005)
- St. Patrick's Rector, Named in Divorce Case, Resigns, Newsday (August 11, 2005)
- Vatican Stops Diocese in Taking Parish Assets: Millions at Stake As O'Malley Must Get OK of Pastors, by Michael Paulson (August 11, 2005)
- Shock, Charges of Hypocrisy As Priest Accused of Affair, by Luis Perez, Jeff Kearns, Jennifer Kelleher and Carol Eisenberg (August 11, 2005)
- Vatican: Diocese Can't Automatically Seize Parish Assets: Church Must Ask Pastors to Turn over Accounts, TheBostonChannel.com (August 11, 2005)
- Clergy Victims Group Tries Again for Civil Suits against Dioceses, by Juliet Williams (August 11, 2005)

- Pope Defrocks Priest Accused of Assault Aube Once Served at Concord Hospital, by Lisa Arsenault (August 13, 2005)
- Lawyer: Church Knew of Danger: An Attorney for a Fort Lauderdale Man, Who Claims He Was Sexually Molested by a Catholic Priest in 1984, Says He Has New Evidence Proving the Archdiocese Knew of the Priest's Problems, by Elinor J. Brecher (August 13, 2005)
- Truth and Polygraphs, Yes! Confidentiality Agreements, No! by Michael J. Gaynor (August 13, 2005)
- Challenge Stalls Diocese Dispute, by Ellena F. Morrison (August 13, 2005)

- Transnational Radical Party, Anticlericale.net (August 14, 2005)
- For This Actor, 'The Tricky Part' Is Learning to Accept and Forgive, by Louise Kennedy (August 14, 2005)
- Toledo Film Needs a Toledo Showing, Toledo Blade (August 14, 2005)
- Tax Exemptions Face Challenge, by Bill Zajac (August 14, 2005)
- Pope Benedict XVI Indicted in the United States for the Vatican Cover up of the Clerics Who Committed Sexual Abuses in Particular against Minors, Anticlericale.net (August 14, 2005)

- Boston Catholics Learn a Few Lessons: Some Sit-Ins to Thwart Parish Closings Have Led Archbishop to Reverse Decisions, by David A. Fahrenthold (August 15, 2005)
- Abuse Suit Deadline Today: Once Diocese Turns over Documents, Depositions Can Begin, Attorney Says, by Jimmie E. Gates (August 15, 2005)
- Conscience Clear, Levada Heads to Rome: He Believes Cases of Clergy Sexual Abuse Were Handled Well, by Julian Guthrie (August 15, 2005)
- Priests Fall from Grace If Their Pride Gets Too Big, by Sheryl McCarthy (August 15, 2005)
- Racketeering Claim Dismissed against Priest and Diocese, Newsday (August 15, 2005)
- Scandal Lingers over St. Pats Mass, by Joshua Robin (August 15, 2005)
- Religious Scandals Come in Many Colors, by Bill Tammeus (August 15, 2005)

- Diocese Reaches Settlement in Priest Abuse Claim, Associated Press (August 16, 2005)
- Hubbard Decides Not to Defrock Abusive Priests: Bishop Says Current Policy Provides 'Adequate Protection', by Abigail Bleck (August 16, 2005)
- Bishop Grants Mercy to Disgraced: Hubbard Decides Not to Defrock Diocesan Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse, by Michele Morgan Bolton (August 16, 2005)
- Ex-Redemptorist Priest Is Accused of Sex Abuse, Post-Dispatch (August 16, 2005)
- Diocese Requests Background Checks on Employees: New Accusation against Priest Surfaces, by Jim Taricani (August 16, 2005)
- Abuse Charge in Teresa Home, Telegraph (August 16, 2005)
- Pope Lawyer Seek Immunity in Texas Case, by Nicole Winfield (August 16, 2005)

- Man Sues Greensburg Diocese over Alleged Abuse 40 Years Ago, Associated Press (August 17, 2005)
- Pope Sued, Accused of Sex Coverup, Associated Press (August 17, 2005)
- CBS 2 Exclusive: The Monsignor's Side of the Story, by Tony Aiello (August 17, 2005)
- Pope Immunity Request Won't Stop Abuse Case-Lawyer, by Shasta Darlington (August 17, 2005)
- Lawsuit Names Dead Priest, by David Hunt (August 17, 2005)
- Retired Bishop Faces Allegation, by Barb Ickes (August 17, 2005)
- Bamberg Chaplain Suspended during Sexual Assault Probe: Army Investigating Allegations Priest Forced Himself on Soldiers, by Steve Liewer (August 17, 2005)
- Diocese Settles Priest Abuse Claim, by Trevor Maxwell (August 17, 2005)
- More Victims Added to Priest Abuse Lawsuit, by Mary Beth Smetzer (August 17, 2005)
- False Memory or the Real Thing? Debate Swirls over Possible False Accusations, Spirit Daily (August 17, 2005)
- Albany Diocese Comes under Fire, WTEN (August 17, 2005)
- Lawyer Asks for Church Counseling Aid after Third Suicide by Sex-Abuse Claimant, by Steve Woodward (August 17, 2005)
- Vatican Rules on Parish Assets: The Archdiocese of Portland Welcomes the Decision in Boston's Case, but Sexual-Abuse Plaintiffs Say It's Irrelevant, by Steve Woodward (August 17, 2005)
- Immunity for Pope Sought in Texas Abuse Suit: Then-Cardinal Conspired with Archdiocese to Hide Molestation of 3 Boys, Lawyers Claim, by Nicole Winfield (August 17, 2005)

- Priest Who Served in Lexington Diocese Accused of Sex Abuse, Associated Press (August 18, 2005)
- Pope Addresses 'Heart of Europe', CBS News (August 18, 2005)
- Should the Cabinets Be Kept Shut? by Linda P. Campbell (August 18, 2005)
- Priest's Case Adjourned to Sept. 15, by Rob Cullivan (August 18, 2005)
- Lawsuit Will Claim Church Coverup: The Complaint against the Archdiocese of Denver Is the First since Accusations against an Ex-Priest Surfaced Last Month, by Eric Gorski (August 18, 2005)
- Advocacy Group Wants More Information on Straling's Role in Abuse Cases, KRNV (August 18, 2005)
- Keep Pols out of Church's Crisis, by David A. Mittell Jr. (August 18, 2005)
- Priest Denies Sex Abuse: Glenmary Official Awaits Investigation Results, by Jane Prendergast (August 18, 2005)
- An Abuse Survivor's Quest for Closure, by Claudia Rowe (August 18, 2005)
- 'Faith' Filmmakers Say Church Rebuffed Them, by Claudia Rowe (August 18, 2005)
- Priest Drugged and Raped Boy in 1960s, Lawsuit Agains Miami Archdiocese Alleges, by Ginelle G. Torres (August 18, 2005)

- Law and Order: Man Sues Archdiocese, Claims Sex Abuse in '60s, Post-Dispatch (August 19, 2005)

- Bankruptcy Court Must Release Funds for Claimant Counseling, Statesman Journal (August 20, 2005)
- Lawsuit against Now Pope Benedict XVI, Waiting to Proceed, Worcester Voice (August 20, 2005)

- As Lawsuit Looms, Catholic Church Transfers Ownership of Properties: Diocese Being Sued over Abuse Puts Assets into Parishes' Hands, by Sheila Burke (August 21, 2005)
- Accused Priest Was Frequently Reassigned, by Marc Chase (August 21, 2005)
- Woman Says Church Warned: A Covington Woman Says If the Catholic Church Had Heeded Her Warnings, a Second Woman Would Not Have Been Victimized, by Laurence Hammack (August 21, 2005)
- Priest Affair? Yes, I Do Care, New York Daily News (August 21, 2005)

- Doctrine Watchdog Hounded by Lawsuit: William Levada: The Comment Some Say Sounds like an Endorsement Birth Control Is Stirring up Trouble for the Prefect, by William Lobdell (August 22, 2005)
- Diocese Criticized for Sex Abuse Pamphlets, by Marissa Alter (August 22, 2005)
- Abrupt Resignation of Bishop Rocks Argentine Catholic Church, by Hector Duarte Jr. (August 22, 2005)
- Apostolic Visitation of All U.S. Seminaries to Start This Fall, by Jerry Filteau (August 22, 2005)
- Pastor Removed from Ministry, by Mary Beth Smetzer (August 22, 2005)
- Catholic Diocese Confirms Priest Sex Abuse: Father Lepine Served at St. Joseph's until 1986, WLUC (August 22, 2005)

- Swaying the Masses, Daily News (August 23, 2005)
- Abuse Victims Should Get Tucson Diocese Checks before Year's End, KOLD (August 23, 2005)
- Vatican Investigation of US Seminaries to Be Led by Strongly Pro-Life Bishop, LifeSite (August 23, 2005)
- Jewish Groups Wary of Disclosure Bill, by Ted Siefer (August 23, 2005)
- Suits Filed against Priest, by Bill Zajac (August 23, 2005)

- A 'Voice for Social Justice' Dies: Bellarmine Founder Led School 23 Years, by Paula Burba (August 24, 2005)
- Former Priest Abused Minors, Investigation Finds, Detroit Free Press (August 24, 2005)
- Sex-Abuse Lawsuits Multiply: Three More Accuse White of Molestation, by Eric Gorski (August 24, 2005)
- Snohomish County Opinion: Abuse and Accountability, by Norton R. Nowlin (August 24, 2005)
- Jesuits Review Abuse Claims, by Mary Beth Smetzer (August 24, 2005)
- Protecting Children a Priority at Parishes, Schools, Seminaries, by John Vlazny (August 24, 2005)

- Boys Ranch Sued over Abuse, Associated Press (August 25, 2005)
- Catholics: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow - a Public Forum, ArriveNet (August 25, 2005)
- The Drive to Create Pedophile-Free Zones: Why It Won't Work - and What Will Work, by Marci Hamilton (August 25, 2005)
- 6 Allege Abuse at Catholic Home: Suits Claim Rapes and Beatings by Priests, Nuns or Staff in '60s, by Bruce Nolan (August 25, 2005)
- Former Choir Director Charged after Being Seen with Children, by Alyssa Schnugg (August 25, 2005)

- Digging in to Stay and Pray: At Some 'Suppressed' Churches, They Defy O'Malley's Plan, by Jeff Severns Guntzel (August 26, 2005)

- Local Catholic Churches, Schools May Be at Risk after Ruling: A Judge Says the Spokane Diocese Owns Churches and Schools and Can Sell Them to Pay Victims, Associated Press (August 27, 2005)
- Priest Abuse Panel Puts off Ruling: Review Board Wants More Information, by Bruce Nolan (August 27, 2005)

- Center Will Keep Bishop's Name, by Robert W. Black (August 28, 2005)
- Victim Works to Halt Abuse, by Bevin Milavsky (August 28, 2005)
- Vatican Papers Spark Debate: Clergy Abuse Protocol Noted, by Kathleen A. Shaw (August 28, 2005)
- Judge: Diocese Owns Assets, Not Parishes, by Marie Szaniszlo (August 28, 2005)
- Vatican Prepares to Ban Gay Priests, by Malcolm Thornberry (August 28, 2005)

- Priest's Trial Could Serve As Test Case on Old Abuse Charges, Associated Press (August 29, 2005)
- Whistleblower Priest's Lawsuit Dismissed, by Matt C. Abbott (August 29, 2005)
- Diocese to Appeal Bankruptcy Court Decision That Parishes Are Assets, Catholic News Service (August 29, 2005)
- Priest Resigns Amid Investigation, KDKA (August 29, 2005)
- County Must Pay Back Property Taxes to Catholic Foundation, KVOA (August 29, 2005)
- Judge: Diocese's Assets to Pay Sex-Abuse Victims: Wash. Ruling May Have Local Effect, by Michael Levenson (August 29, 2005)
- Priests Ask Massgoers How Best to Compensate Victims of Clerical Abuse, One in Four (August 29, 2005)
- Jury Selection Opens in Catholic Priest's Sexual Abuse Trial, by Robert Patrick (August 29, 2005)
- Church, Lawyers Latch on to Federal Case: Law's Validity, Attempt to Prove Cover-ups of Abuse Are at Issue, by Onell R. Soto (August 29, 2005)
- Sex-Abuse Mediations Shadowed by Suicides: Long-Suppressed Emotions Raised by Claims Involving Clergy and the Portland Archdiocese May Have Been a Factor in 3 Deaths, by Steve Woodward (August 29, 2005)

- Children's Home Marks 75 Years, by Denise Heilbrun (August 30, 2005)
- Druce Lawyer, DA Seek Copies of Macabre Tape, by Michele McPhee (August 30, 2005)
- New Lawsuits Allege 1950s Sexual Abuse by Priest, by Kevin Murphy (August 30, 2005)
- Testimony Begins in Priest Sex Abuse Trial, by Erin O'Neill (August 30, 2005)

- Fargo Diocese: Attorney in Diocese Lawsuit Seeks to Introduce Priest Allegations: Woman Seeks Lost Wages, Compensation for Distress, Lawyer's Fees, Associated Press (August 31, 2005)
- Holy Cross Is Asked to Remove a Plaque: Honoree, a Priest, Accused of Abuse, by Maria Cramer (August 31, 2005)
- NH Bishops - Forgive US, Father, for Mistakes Were Made, by Carolyn Disco (August 31, 2005)
- Judge Orders Names Stricken: Lawyers for Alleged Victims Told to Edit Church Files before Making Them Public, by Michael Fisher (August 31, 2005)
- Testimony in Clergy Sex Cases to Be Made Public, by Jean Guccione (August 31, 2005)
- Lobby Group Set to Sue over Religious Accused, by Kitty Holland (August 31, 2005)
- Jury Wants Priest Jailed for 20 Years, by Robert Patrick and Peter Shinkle (August 31, 2005)
- Priest Faces Life in Prison, by Robert Patrick (August 31, 2005)
- Law's Rome Secretary on Archdiocese Payroll, by Marie Szaniszlo (August 31, 2005)
- Vatican Document on Gay Priests up in Air, by Nicole Winfield (August 31, 2005)

SEPTEMBER 2005

- Journalist Defends Colleague, Chides Catholic League, by Matt C. Abbott (September 1, 2005)
- Priest Removed Pending Inquiry, by Darren Barbee (September 1, 2005)
- Accused Priests Seek Canon Trial: 4 Removed from Albany Diocese Would Be First to Face Tribunal in 40 Years, by Michele Morgan Bolton (September 1, 2005)
- Jailhouse Killing Defendant Says Prison Staff Let Him in Pedophile's Cell, by Denise Lavoie (September 1, 2005)
- The Case of the "Randy Rector", by Joe Sobran (September 1, 2005)
- Vatican Inspectors to Hit U.S. Seminaries, by Marie Szaniszlo (September 1, 2005)

- SNAP Member Continue to Protest outside Church, Capital News 9 (September 4, 2005)

- Settlement Reached in Church Rico Case, by Matt C. Abbott (September 5, 2005)
- Church Wants Costs for Abuse Inquiry, One in Four (September 5, 2005)

- Tucson Catholic Parishes to Become Independent Corporations, Associated Press (September 6, 2005)
- Father Maher Exonerated of Aretakis Sex Abuse Claim: Long on Accusations and Character Assassinations but Short on Proof and Evidence, Empire Journal (September 6, 2005)
- Priests on Leave for Fathering Children, MonstersAndCritics.com (September 6, 2005)
- Oakland Bishop Reflects on Two Years, by Randy Myers (September 6, 2005)
- Home Search May Lead to More Charges against Coach at Pottsville School: DVD Burner Recovered; Man Suspected of Taping Students.by Chris Parker, by Chris Parker (September 6, 2005)
- Church Posts Bond for Convicted Priest, by Robert Patrick (September 6, 2005)
- Priest Gets 3 Years on Sex-Assault Charges, by Jack Perry (September 6, 2005)

- $25 Million Lawsuit Alleges Priest Raped 9-Year-Old Boy, Associated Press (September 7, 2005)
- Church Obtains Temporary Restraining Order against Attorney, Associated Press (September 7, 2005)
- Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Complaints, Associated Press (September 7, 2005)
- Attorney: Vatican Upset with Miami Archdiocese, by Matt C. Abbott (September 7, 2005)
- Suit: Church Knew of Sex Claims: A Fort Lauderdale Man Has Filed Suit against the Archdiocese of Miami Alleging a Priest Raped Him When He Was 9 Years Old, by Wanda J. DeMarzo (September 7, 2005)
- Spokane Diocese Appeals Bankruptcy Ruling, by Nicholas K. Geranios (September 7, 2005)
- 7 South Toledo Buildings in Flames: Clerical Abuse Activist's Home Is 1st to Catch Fire, by Christina Hall (September 7, 2005)
- Deceased Schoolteacher Subject of Abuse Report: Man Who Died Aug. 31 Is Accused of Molesting Catholic School Pupil, by Liz F. Kay (September 7, 2005)
- Priest Sent to Prison for Raping 2 Boys: The Once Popular Assistant Pastor at a Cranston Church Has Been the Focus of Sex Abuse Allegations since 1992, by Zachary R. Mider (September 7, 2005)
- Citrus Heights Helps Residents in Bid for Land: City Oks Initial $100,000 Loan for Mobile Home Park Purchase, by David Richie (September 7, 2005)
- Two More Sue Archdiocese, Rocky Mountain News (September 7, 2005)
- Ex-Priest Pleads Not Guilty to Sex Charges: Madison Man Accused of Illicit Involvement with Youths He Counseled, by Peggy Wright (September 7, 2005)

- Two More Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Pending in Case of Former Priest, Associated Press (September 8, 2005)
- Ex-Priest in Sex Rap, by Arlie Calalo (September 8, 2005)
- Parish Merger Focus of Forum, by Betsy Calvert (September 8, 2005)
- Press Release and Letter, by Douglas Crosby and Margaret McLaughlin (September 8, 2005)
- Fit to Serve God? by Mubarak Dahir (September 8, 2005)
- Men Say Diocese Being Uncooperative, Des Moines Register (September 8, 2005)
- Two More Accuse Former Priest of Sexual Abuse, by Felix Doligosa Jr. (September 8, 2005)
- San Diego Diocese Asks Judge to Overturn Law Allowing Suits: Sexual Abuse: the San Bernardino Diocese Backs the Move. No Ruling Was Made, by Michael Fisher (September 8, 2005)
- 3 Quit Abuse Victims Panel, by Barb Ickes (September 8, 2005)
- Trial Delayed for Accused Army Chaplain, by Jessica Inigo (September 8, 2005)
- Chaplain Faces Court-Martial for Sodomy, Assault, by Jonathan M. Katz (September 8, 2005)
- Missouri Court Considers Repressed Memory in Abuse Case, by David A. Lieb (September 8, 2005)
- VOTF Hosts Sale to Help Survivors of Sexual Abuse, by Bob Morris (September 8, 2005)
- 'Twist of Faith' Causes Controversy, by Kim Nolan (September 8, 2005)
- Missouri High Court Weighs Repressed Memory Case, by Robert Patrick (September 8, 2005)
- Jurors: Evidence Would Not Warrant Criminal Conviction of Priest, by Sid Schwartz (September 8, 2005)

- Former Memphis Altar Boy Files Lawsuit, Associated Press (September 9, 2005)
- Aretakis Fires Back at Albany Diocese, by Matt C. Abbott (September 9, 2005)
- Bishop Says Priest Must Repay $40,000: Another Told to Take Leave of Absence, by Dave Bakke (September 9, 2005)
- Catholic Parishes Go Independent, Chicago Tribune (September 9, 2005)
- Man Suing Local Archdiocese: St. Andrew's School, Defrocked Priest Also Named in Suit Alleging Sexual Abuse in 1976, by Kevin Corcoran (September 9, 2005)
- Supreme Court to Hear Appeal about Priest, Dayton Daily News (September 9, 2005)
- Diocese Granted Restraining Order against Aretakis, Empire Journal (September 9, 2005)
- Diocesan Bankruptcies Raise Church Ownership Issues: Control of Parish Assets up for Debate in Courts and Parish Closings, by Joe Feurherd (September 9, 2005)
- Investigator Says Inmate Boasted about Geoghan Slaying, by Adam Gorlick (September 9, 2005)
- Void of '03 Abuse Law Sought: Attorney for San Diego Diocese Says the State Statute Unfairly Targets the Catholic Church, by Jean Guccione (September 9, 2005)
- Priest May Return to Ministry: Archbishop Clears Him after Conduct Concerns, by Tom Heinen (September 9, 2005)
- Archdiocese Gives Prosecutor Info on Alleged Molestation, Jersey Journal (September 9, 2005)
- Disgraced Homosexual Abuser to Give Lecture on Marriage Annulments to Canadian Canon Law Society, LifeSiteNews.com (September 9, 2005)
- Bishop Who Quit in Scandal Wins Sympathy: Church Officials Believe That a Reform-Minded Argentine Prelate Shown in a Compromising Video Was the Target of a Political Vendetta, by Patrick J. McDonnell (September 9, 2005)
- Druce Slaying Tape Hearing Postponed, by Gary V. Murray (September 9, 2005)
- Bankruptcy: the Gamble That Backfired, National Catholic Reporter (September 9, 2005)
- Latest Abuse Audit Finds Diocese in Step with Charter, Pittsburgh Catholic (September 9, 2005)
- Two More Diocesan Priests Removed: The Archdiocese Disclosed the News of the Defrocking for Sexual Abuse Yesterday in Its Newspaper, by Jim Remsen (September 9, 2005)
- Pope Wants Head-Of-State Immunity from Texas Suit, by Brenda Sapino Jeffreys (September 9, 2005)
- Diocese Is Fearful of 'Economic Holocaust', by Onell R. Soto (September 9, 2005)
- Spokane Case Should Have No Effect on L.A., Tidings (September 9, 2005)
- Defrocked Priest Accused of Abuse, WTHR Indianapolis (September 9, 2005)

- Former Altar Boy Sues Priest, Alleging Abuse in 1970s, Associated Press (September 10, 2005)
- Vatican Defrocks 2 Philadelphia Priests, Associated Press (September 10, 2005)
- Katrina-Displaced Author Answers Critic, by Matt C. Abbott (September 10, 2005)
- Officer Says Druce Boasted about Killing, by Gary V. Murray (September 10, 2005)
- Gays and the Priesthood, Star-Ledger (September 10, 2005)

- Resident Says People Should Be Warned of Accused Priests, Associated Press (September 11, 2005)
- Catholic Hierarchy Taken to Task: Whippany Gathering Told That the Church Is out of Touch with Congregants, by Maria Armental (September 11, 2005)
- Ragsdale: Priest Morale Rebounds, by Shirley Ragsdale (September 11, 2005)
- Problem Priests: As Time Goes by, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (September 11, 2005)

- American Overseeing Vatican Evaluation of U.S. Seminaries Says Gays Should Not Be Ordained, Associated Press (September 12, 2005)
- Man Urges Alerts on Priests Accused of Sex Abuse, Even If Not Convicted, Associated Press (September 12, 2005)
- Activists Keep up Church Protest: Judge's Order Keeps Members of Group at Distance, by Jordan Carleo-Evangelist (September 12, 2005)
- Should Priests Have Rights? by William Donohue (September 12, 2005)
- Albany Church under Fire, by R.W. Groneman (September 12, 2005)
- Abuse Victims Still Can't Sway Diocese, Quad-City Times (September 12, 2005)
- Churches Warned on Sex Abuse in Youth Groups, by Jill Rowbotham (September 12, 2005)
- Two Men Sue Orlando Diocese over Allegations of Priest Abuse, by Mike Schneider (September 12, 2005)
- Suit Claims Diocese of Orlando Knew of Alleged Sexual Abuse by Priest, WKMG (September 12, 2005)

- Catholic Order Opens Boys Boarding School, Associated Press (September 13, 2005)
- Prosecutor to Hold Secret Hearings in Double Homicide, Associated Press (September 13, 2005)
- Priest Dies before Accusation of Abuse Can Be Resolved, by Christy Arnold (September 13, 2005)
- Priest Named in Calif. Lawsuit: The Late Rev. Leonard A. Abercrombie, Who Three Colorado Men Say Molested Them before He Moved to the West Coast, Was Working at a Veterans Hospital, by Eric Gorski (September 13, 2005)
- Sex Abuse Victims Write Six Catholic Bishops about Convicted Molester: Now Released from Prison, He Continues to Defy Church Leaders: Group Wants Top Leaders to Warn Parents & Reach out to Other Victims, by Judy Jones, Christy Miller, Claudia Vercellotti, Susan and David Clohessy (September 13, 2005)
- Diocese Considers Settlement with Priest Abuse Victims, KXLY News 4 (September 13, 2005)
- Diocese of Orlando Covered up Sex Abuse by Clergy, Lawsuits Say, by Mark I. Pinsky (September 13, 2005)
- Priest Paid Girls for Sex, by Jana G. Pruden (September 13, 2005)
- Exonerated Clergy 'Should Think of Suing Their Bishops', by David Quinn (September 13, 2005)
- Ex-Lakeland Priest Named in Suit, by Mike Schneider (September 13, 2005)
- Borders Named in Lawsuits Claiming Sex Abuse Coverup, by Orlando Sentinel and Sandy Alexander (September 13, 2005)

- Former Students Say Catholic School Teacher Drugged, Abused Them: Diocese of Pueblo Named in Suit from Former Roncalli High Students, ABC Channel 7 (September 14, 2005)
- Fire Aftermath: SNAP Leader Sifts through Ashes, by Bill Frogameni (September 14, 2005)
- How Silence Let Clergy Abuse Continue, by Craig R. McCoy (September 14, 2005)
- Former Nun Grapples with History of Abuse: Eileen Rhoads Prays for Forgiveness for Molesting Students for Years. Her Victims Say They Can't Forget, by Nancy Phillips (September 14, 2005)
- Two Lawsuits Expected against Pueblo Diocese, Rocky Mountain News (September 14, 2005)
- Lawsuits Allege Teacher Drugged, Sexually Abused Students in Pueblo, by Melissa Trujillo (September 14, 2005)

- Victim Assistance Outreach to Continue through the Fall, Arlington Catholic Herald (September 15, 2005)
- Teacher Dies Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations , by Luke Broadwater (September 15, 2005)
- Voice of the Faithful States Priorities, by Azell Murphy Cavaan (September 15, 2005)
- Principal: Protesters Scare Kids: Albany Church Seeks Injunction after Demonstrations, by Carol DeMare (September 15, 2005)
- Vatican to Check U.S. Seminaries on Gay Presence, by Laurie Goodstein (September 15, 2005)
- Familiar Face Back in Lynn, by James Haynes (September 15, 2005)
- Support Group for Clergy Abuse Victims Wants Priest Removed, North County Times (September 15, 2005)
- Calvert Hall Rebuffs Call to Oust Principal, by Jennifer Przydzial (September 15, 2005)

- The Monsignor Clark Problem, by William F, Buckley (September 16, 2005)
- Fifth Man Sues Retired Bishop for Sex Abuse: Victims' Group Wants Name Removed from Wing of Children's Home, by Dennis Coday (September 16, 2005)
- Vatican to Scour Seminaries for 'Evidence of Homosexuality', by Carol Eisenberg (September 16, 2005)
- Questions Arise over Seminary Inspections, by Cathleen Falsani (September 16, 2005)
- Three Michigan Priests Removed: Vatican Rules Leaders -- 2 of Them Local -- Can't Minister after Child Sex Abuse Allegations, by Kim Kozlowski (September 16, 2005)
- Law Would Strip Clergy of Sex Abuse Liability Shield, by Andy Nelesen (September 16, 2005)

- Controversial Deacon Put in Parish, by Matt C. Abbott (September 17, 2005)
- Ex-Episcopal Priest May Be Retried on Sex Charges : Federal Appeals Court Overturned Conviction, by Marie Rohde (September 17, 2005)

- Aretakis Accused of Stealing: Attorney Allegedly Swiped Briefcase When Restraining Order Served, by Carol DeMare (September 18, 2005)
- Court Blocks Church Records, by Jack Elliott Jr. (September 18, 2005)
- Seminaries to Be a Part of Vatican Evaluation, by Ann Rodgers (September 18, 2005)
- Tucson Diocese Bankruptcy Effectively over a Year Later, by Arthur H. Rotstein (September 18, 2005)
- Gay Priests Becoming Scapegoats, by Dianne Williamson (September 18, 2005)

- Priest Admits Sexually Abusing a Minor, Associated Press (September 19, 2005)
- Pope Approves Barring Gay Seminarians, Catholic World News (September 19, 2005)
- 3 Western Pa. Seminaries in Vatican Study, Associated Press (September 19, 2005)
- 2nd Claim of Abuse: Man Says: Monsignor Molested Me, by Jason Del (September 19, 2005)
- Group Urges Bishop to Warn Palm Springs about Priest, by Michael Fisher (September 19, 2005)
- Doubts Aired about Life Teen Program: Church Launches Ministry Despite Abuse Allegations, by Gwen Florio (September 19, 2005)
- Vatican Says No Homosexuals in Priesthood – Approved by Pope Benedict, LifeSiteNews.com (September 19, 2005)

- Denver Archdiocese Facing More Sex Abuse Lawsuits, CBS 4 (September 20, 2005)
- Report: Pope Bans Gay Seminarians, by Carol Eisenberg (September 20, 2005)
- Diocese Reduces Debt in Abuse Claims: $35 Million of a $50 Million Loan Is Repaid without Selling Marywood Center in Orange, by Chris Knap (September 20, 2005)
- Tucson Diocese Emerges from Bankruptcy Reorganization, by Arthur H. Rotstein (September 20, 2005)
- Researchers Study Gays in Catholic Priesthood: Most Molestation Victims Are Older Boys, TheBostonChannel.com (September 20, 2005)
- Archdiocese Requests Dismissal of Abuse Charges, WQAD (September 20, 2005)
- U.S. Government Says Pope Immune from Lawsuit, by Nicole Winfield (September 20, 2005)
- Judge OKs Church Counseling Payments: Abuse Cases - the Portland Archdiocese Is Allowed to Pay Fees Again after a Plaintiff's Suicide, by Steve Woodward (September 20, 2005)

- Ex-Ridgefield Priest Accused of Sex Abuse, by John Chadwick (September 21, 2005)
- Previously Accused Priest Sued: Man Held Him at Knifepoint, Former St. Louis-Area Student Says, Columbia Daily Tribune (September 21, 2005)
- Sex Abuse Victims Ask Lawmakers to Lift Time Limit on Lawsuits, by Theo Emery (September 21, 2005)
- 3 More Clergy Lawsuits Are Filed: Archdiocese Sued over Sex Abuse. The Cases Include What Is Thought to Be the First in the State Involving the Late Rev. Leonard Abercrombie, by Eric Gorski (September 21, 2005)
- Grand Jury Harshly Criticizes Archdiocese for Hiding Clergy Sexual Abuse, by David O'Reilly and Nancy Phillips (September 21, 2005)
- Some Key Findings by Grand Jury and Church's Response, by Janice Podsada (September 21, 2005)
- Lawyer Challenges Immunity for Pope: Suit Questions Diplomatic Status' Legality in a Local Sexual Abuse Case, by Harvey Rice (September 21, 2005)
- SNAP Wants Priest's Name off Scout Chapel, by Margaret Stafford (September 21, 2005)
- Lawsuit: Teacher Suggested Student Play Trombone Nude: Details in New Lawsuit against Pueblo Catholic Diocese, TheDenverChannel.com (September 21, 2005)

- The Man Who Keeps the Secrets, by Jason Berry (September 22, 2005)
- Archdiocese's Denials Fail Believability Test, Daily Times (September 22, 2005)
- Catholic Church Employee Accused of Soliciting Sex: A Spokeswoman with the Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg Could Not Say Definitely Why the Man Was Hired, Given His Criminal History, by Jacob H. Fries (September 22, 2005)
- Advocates Urge Lifting Time Limits on Child Sex Abuse Cases, by Joann Loviglio (September 22, 2005)
- Victims' Group Wants Church Help in Finding Priest, ABC 7 (September 22, 2005)
- Puebloan Files Third Sex-Abuse Lawsuit against Diocese, by Patrick Malone (September 22, 2005)
- Report Critical of Cullen's Role in Priest Abuse Scandal, Morning Call (September 22, 2005)
- Excerpts from the Grand Jury's Report: 'A Continuous, Concerted Campaign of Cover-up', Philadelphia Inquirer (September 22, 2005)
- Authorities Investigate Cardinal Accused of Hiding Sexual Abuse by Priests, PittsburghChannel.com (September 22, 2005)
- Church Stresses Vigilance Vs. Abuse, by Justin Rigali (September 22, 2005)
- Vatican to Reaffirm Ban on Gay Priests, by Nicole Winfield (September 22, 2005)

- Vatican May Bar Gays from Seminaries, by Rachel Zoll (September 23, 2005)

- Rigali's Letter at Church, Bucks County Courier Times (September 25, 2005)
- Church Won't Find Salvation on Ill-Advised Hunt, Chicago Sun-Times (September 25, 2005)
- Reading between the Lies, by Tom Ferrick Jr. (September 25, 2005)
- Former Church Music Director Sentenced, Fox 23 (September 25, 2005)
- Painful but Needed, Philadelphia Inquirer (September 25, 2005)
- Their Faith in God, If Not Men, Unshaken, by Natalie Pompilio and Joseph A. Slobodzian (September 25, 2005)
- Archdiocese Issues Its Own List of Molester Priests: The Church Tally of 54 Differs from the Philadelphia Grand Jury's Count of 63, and Provides Minimal Detail, by Jim Remsen (September 25, 2005)
- Vatican Snoops in the Wrong Closet, RichardSipe.com (September 25, 2005)
- Priest Lames Bishop for His Ouster, by Marie Szaniszlo (September 25, 2005)
- Will Fate Place Film in Toledo? Toledo Blade (September 25, 2005)
- Two More Priests Removed from Duties, WPVI (September 25, 2005)

- The Time to Act Is Now, Boston Herald (September 26, 2005)
- Prof Sees 'Disaster' for Church Here, by Kitty Caparella (September 26, 2005)
- Canadian Bishops Report on Sex Abuse Exposes Serious Flaws in Church Response: Words "Homosexual" , "Homosexuality" , "Dissent" Still Do Not Appear Once in This Latest Report, LifeSite (September 26, 2005)
- Aquinas Seminary Is First for Scrutiny, by Michele Munz (September 26, 2005)
- Newton Parishioners Hold Vigil to Protest Pastor's Resignation, by Mark Pratt (September 26, 2005)
- Archdiocese Removes 11 Priests from Parishes in Chicago Area, by Megan Reichgott (September 26, 2005)
- Clergy Abuse Victims Deserve Day in Court, Republican (September 26, 2005)
- Catholic Priest Discusses Scandal, by John Rossomando (September 26, 2005)
- Group Collects Info on Former Vigo Priest: Previous St. Patrick's Pastor Focus of Several Child Molestation Lawsuits, by Stephanie Salter (September 26, 2005)
- Beth Geisel Accepts Plea Deal, WTEN (September 26, 2005)