2006 News Pt. 2: March to April

Abuse Tracker 2006
Part 2: March–April 2006

On this page we offer cached copies of all the articles about the crisis blogged by Kathy Shaw on her indispensable Abuse Tracker.

See below for links to other parts or our article archive and an engine for searching the archive.

MARCH 2006

March 1

- Two Removed from Priesthood, by Gregory D. Kesich, Portland Press Herald, Maine (March 1, 2006)
- For Some Maine Parishioners, News Brings Shock, Resignation, by Trevor Maxwell, Portland Press Herald, Maine (March 1, 2006)
- Woman Says Priest Story Not Retracted, by Darren Barbee, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (March 1, 2006)
- Joliet Diocese Hit with Class-Action Suit, by Cathleen Falsani, Chicago Sun-Times, Illinois (March 1, 2006)
- Church Makes Strides against Abuse: But More Can Be Done to Fight Misconduct, in News-Leader, Missouri (March 1, 2006)
- Suit: Identify Accused Priests, by Ted Slowik, Herald News (March 1, 2006)
- Illinois Man Files Suit over Alleged Abuse by Ex-Priest, by David Yonke, Toledo Blade (March 1, 2006)
- Teen Describes Series of Assaults, by Martha Dellerstar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (March 1, 2006)
- The Priest Scandal ..., by Michael Sneed, Chicago Sun-Times (March 1, 2006)
- Rabbi Expelled from Shul, by Jeane Macintosh and David Hafetz, New York Post (March 1, 2006)
- Anglican Sex Abuse Rules 'Not Working', by Craig Bildstien, Advertiser, Australia (March 2, 2006)
- George Asked to Reflect on Scandal during Lent, by Bernie Tafoya, WBBM (March 1, 2006)
- Father McCormack Enters Not Guilty Plea, by Sarah Schulte, ABC 7, Chicago IL (March 1, 2006)
- Rabbi Mordecai Tendler Files Libel Suit in Rabbinical Court, in Yahoo!, New York (March 1, 2006)
- Rockford Man Sues Catholic Diocese, Conventual Franciscans, by Melissa Wangall, Rock River Times, Rockford IL (March 1, 2006)
- Rabbi Tendler Suspended from Monsey Synagogue, in Jewish Week, New York (March 2, 2006)
- Accused Priest Pleads Not Guilty: Rev. McCormack Returns to Court April 6, on NBC 5 (March 1, 2006)
- Priest Arrested on Assault Charges, by Gerard F. Russell, Worcester Telegram & Gazette (March 1, 2006)
- Sex Scandal Brewing over a Rabbi, by Nina Pineda, ABC 7 (March 1, 2006)

March 2

- West Side Priest Puts in Plea of Not Guilty: Cleric Is Charged in 3 Molestations, by Jeff Coen, Chicago Tribune (March 2, 2006)
- Letter Chastises Cardinal on Abuse Case, by Manya A. Brachear, Chicago Tribune (March 2, 2006)
- Priest Faces Additional Questions, by Darren Barbee, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (March 02, 2006)
- Pew News ..., by Michael Sneed, Chicago Sun-Times (March 2, 2006)
- 3 Bishops Back Amended Sex-Abuse Bill, by Jean Torkelson, Rocky Mountain News, Colorado (March 2, 2006)
- Priest Takes Leave Amid Allegations of Sexual Misconduct, by Mary Fairchild, Daily Freeman (March 2, 2006)
- Brothers Testify against Former Priest, by Terry Camp, ABC 12, Bay City MI (March 1, 2006)
- Granite City Pastor Charged with Molestation, by Brian Brueggemann, Belleville News-Democrat, Granite City IL (March 2, 2006)
- Associate Pastor Is Charged with Fondling Boy, 13, by Leah Thorsen, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (March 1, 2006)
- Catholic School Teachers Accused of Sexual Abuse, in TheWBALChannel.com (March 2, 2006)
- Former Local Priest Removed, in Courier-Gazette (March 2, 2006)
- Suspended Priest Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Mother, Sister, Associated Press (March 2, 2006)
- Priest in Court on Child Assault Charge: A Catholic Priest Will Appear in Court Today Charged with Indecently Assaulting and Facilitating the Rape of a 12-Year-Old Girl, on U.TV, Northern Ireland (March 2, 2006)
- Ulster Priest in Court on Sex Charges, by Linda McKee, Belfast Telegraph, Northern Ireland (March 2, 2006)
- Catholic Priest Sex Case: Accuser Rejects Summon, by Edwin Nyirongo, Nation Online, Malawi (March 2, 2006)
- Allegations in Lawsuit Shock Vianney Students, Staff, by Robbi Courtaway, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (March 1, 2006)
- Grandson, 13, Testifies That Former Preacher Abused Him, by Martha Deller, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (March 2, 2006)
- Catholic Church Says Retroactive Law Is Unfair, by Carol Demare, Albany Times Union (March 2, 2006)
- Church's Clearing of Priest Disputed: FW: Sisters Say They Were Abused As Girls, Urge Release of Files, by Brooks Egerton, Dallas Morning News, Texas (March 2, 2006)
- Prominent Rabbi Fights Suspension, by Sulaiman Beg and Steve Lieberman, Journal News (March 2, 2006)
- Former Pastor Sentenced in Molestation Case, by Virginia Hennessey, Monterey County Herald, Salinas CA (March 2, 2006)

March 3

- Joliet Diocese Hit with More Allegations of Sex Abuse, by Ted Slowik, Daily Southtown, Joliet IL (March 3, 2006)
- Priest Who Warned of Abuse Crisis to Talk, by Stephanie Innes, Arizona Daily Star, Tucson AZ (March 3, 2006)
- Parishioners Defend Priest, Don't Believe Sex Abuse Allegation, by Ariel Zangla, Daily Freeman (March 3, 2006)
- Clergy Sexual Abuse: Facts, Myths and Questions, by Thomas J. Reese, Tidings, United States (March 3, 2006)
- O'Loan Critical of Church Authorities, on RTE News (March 3, 2006)
- Ex-Pastor Wants to Testify in His Defense, by Martha Deller, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (March 3, 2006)
- Charity Shouldn't Extend to Assisting in Illegal Behavior, by Bill O'Reilly, Gwinnett Daily Post, Los Angeles CA (March 3, 2006)
- Archbishop Silences Priest's 'Voice', by Steve Scott, Pioneer Press, St. Paul MN (March 3, 2006)
- Priest Faces Sex Charge, Glasgow Daily Record, United Kingdom (March 3, 2006)
- Priest May Face New Sex Charges, in Times & Star, United Kingdom (March 3, 2006)
- Church Losing Its Clout in Boston: Resignations of Catholic Charities Board Members over Adoption Policies for Same-Sex Couples Show How Its Influence Has Eroded, by Elizabeth Mehren, Los Angeles Times, Boston MA (March 3, 2006)
- Synagogue Suspends Rabbi Tendler, by Rukhl Schaechter, Forward, New York (March 3, 2006)
- Nobody's Child: Surviving without a Family, by Vicki Polin, Michael j. Salamon and Na'ama Yehuda, Awareness Center, United States (March 3, 2006)
- Bishop Accused of Sexual Assault Posts Bail, by Caren M. Penland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (March 2, 2006)
- Attempt to Rape: Priest Gets 5 Years' Imprisonment, Chandigarh Newsline, India (February 18, 2006)
- 'Pastor' Detained over Rape of 17-yr-old, Nigerian Tribune (March 3, 2006)
- Hell's Bells Ring in Justice for Pervert Pastor, Mainichi, Japan (March 1, 2006)
- Don't Scapegoat Father Lasch, in Observer-Tribune [Paterson NJ (March 2, 2006)
- Former Lanphier Coach Faces Charges, by Chris Dettro, Springfield Journal-Register, Illinois (March 3, 2006)

March 4

- Attorney: Kissing Is Not Abuse, by Darren Barbee, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (March 4, 2006)
- Diocese Sells Marydale Land: Proceeds Needed to Fund Priest-Abuse Suit, by Brenna R. Kelly, Cincinnati Enquirer, Kentucky (March 4, 2006)
- Remember, Accused Priests Innocent until Proved Guilty, by John Maher, Chicago Sun-Times (March 4, 2006)
- Priest Put on Leave in Sex Case: Allegations of Abuse 30 Years Ago Will Be Investigated by Diocese, by Michele Morgan Bolton, Albany Times Union (March 4, 2006)
- Diocese Court Records Opened: Letters Discuss Priest's 'Sexual Misconduct', by Frank E. Lockwood, Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky (March 4, 2006)
- Leaders in Calling Attention to Clergy Abuse to Speak in Valley, by Michael Clancy, Arizona Republic (March 4, 2006)
- Marydale Sold: Proceeds to Help Fund Abuse Settlement, by Luke E. Saladin, Cincinnati Post, Kentucky (March 4, 2006)
- Religion Briefs, in Providence Journal (March 4, 2006)
- Joliet Diocese to Be Served with Sex Abuse Lawsuit: Charges Stem from Alleged Action of Priest in the 1980s, by Jo Ann Hustis, Morris Daily Herald (March 4, 2006)
- Former Minister Says Boys Lied, by Martha Deller, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (March 4, 2006)
- Ex-Church Workers Charged in Assaults, in Chicago Tribune (March 4, 2006)
- Aurora Resident Among Two Charged with Sexual Assault, by Matt Hanley, Beacon News (March 4, 2006)
- Minister Free for 2 Hours, Back in Jail: FW: Pastor Facing Drug, Sex Abuse Charges Didn't Get Electronic Monitor, by Debra Dennis, Dallas Morning News (March 4, 2006)
- Two Former Employees of Suburban Chicago Church Charged, on WQAD (March 4, 2006)
- Bishops Endorse Bill Lifting Time Limits in Abuse Suits, in Denver Post, Colorado (March 4, 2006)
- More Priest Molestation Claims Made, by Marni Pyke, Daily Herald (March 4, 2006)
- Priest Caught in Colombia Ordered to Stand Trial in Sex Case, Associated Press, Detroit News (March 4, 2006)
- Women Accuse Priest of Misbehavior, in Cyprus Mail (March 4, 2006)
- Archbishop Forbids Priest from Broadcasting, Posting on Web, Associated Press, Duluth News Tribune (March 4, 2006)
- Woman Files Suit against Priest, by James Osborne, Monitor (March 4, 2006)
- Shinto Priest Faces Charges over Hidden Camera in Shrine Maidens' Change Room, in Mainichi, Japan (March 4, 2006)
- Priest Assaulted 'Vulnerable' Women, in Press and Journal, Scotland (March 3, 2006)
- 3 Priest Abuse Suits Filed: Plaintiff Alleges Cleric Sent Him Gifts from Sex-Treatment Facility, by Manya A. Brachear, Chicago Tribune (March 4, 2006)
- Face of Evil, by Paul Weston, Sunday Mail, Australia (March 5, 2006)
- Booted Clerics Regroup, by Chris Birk, Times-Tribune, Scranton PA (March 4, 2006)

March 5

- Removal of Priest Elicits Cautious Comments, by Dave Woods, Joplin Globe, Missouri (March 5, 2006)
- Records Show Ex-Bishop Didn't Warn of Abuse Claims, Associated Press, Lexington KY (March 5, 2006)
- The Priest Scandal ..., by Michael Sneed, Chicago Sun-Times (March 5, 2006)
- Sex-Abuse Policies Toughened, by Michelle Martin, Catholic New World, Chicago IL (March 5, 2006)
- A Man's Call for Imesch to Leave Now, by Tim Placher, Herald News, Joliet IL (March 5, 2006)
- Should Liberals Leave Catholic Church? by Joan Vennochi, Boston Globe (March 5, 2006)
- Randy Rabbi Reels, by David Hafetz, New York Post (March 5, 2006)
- Bless Me Father, for You Have Sinned, by Tim Placher, Chicago Sun-Times, Joliet IL (March 5, 2006)
- Hosanna May Reach Trial in '06, by Debra Lemoine, Advocate (March 5, 2006)
- Church in Colorado Seeks Fair Treatment under Law: Archbishop Charles Chaput Speaks out about Need to Hold All Institutions Accountable for Abuse, Not Just Churches, by Mary DeTurris Poust, Our Sunday Visitor, Colorado (March 5, 2006)
- Defrocked Presbyterian Minister Finds New Flock, by Michael Gartland, Post and Courier, Charleston SC (March 5, 2006)

March 6

- Ex-Summit Christian Teacher Arrested in Student Sex Case, by Tanya Wragg, Palm Beach Post (March 6, 2006)
- Church Suit Bill Is Abuse of Justice, by David Harsanyi, Denver Post, Colorado (March 6, 2006)
- St John of God Head under Fire: Head of Australasian St John of God under Fire over Handling of Compensation Payments over Allegations of Sexual Abuse at Chch School, New Zealand City (March 6, 2006)
- Menace to Women: Exclusive: Evelyn Tells How Her Family Were Conned by 'Predator' Mother's Fury after Sex-Mad Priest Seduces Daughter, by Janice Burns, Glasgow Daily Record, Scotland (March 6, 2006)
- Priest: Mother Plans Legal Action, in Renfrewshire, Scotland (March 6, 2006)
- Exclusive: Roddy Said He Was a Virgin: Exclusive Father Flash Groomed Me for Six Times a Night Sex Then Betrayed Me, by Janice Burns, Glasgow Daily Record, Scotland (March 6, 2006)
- Sordid Tale of Father Flash's Fall from Grace, in Glasgow Daily Record, Scotland (March 6, 2006)
- Serbian Bishop Pahomie Acquitted on Pedophilia Charges, in Makfax, Serbia (March 6, 2006)
- Pedophiles Among Female Carers, by Natalie O'Brien, Australian (March 7, 2006)
- Church Officials Say Cardinal George Will Not Resign As Group Demands, in Catholic News Service (March 3, 2006)
- Archbishop Flynn Silences Priest on Talking about Touching Program, by Hilary White, LifeSite (March 6, 2006)
- No Warning about Priest, Records Show, Associated Press (March 6, 2006)
- Lawmakers Tackle Issues of Sexual Abuse, Associated Press, Colorado (March 6, 2006)
- Judge Enters Not Guilty Plea for Priest Accused of Sex Abuse, on NBC 6 (March 6, 2006)

March 7

- Lawyer Demands More Records in Priest Abuse Case, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press, Vermont (March 7, 2006)
- Pope Laicizes Former Putnam Parish Priest, by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Connecticut (March 7, 2006)
- Stoning the Catholic Church for Child Abuse Anyone? by Kevin Roeten, Opinion Editorial, United States (March 7, 2006)
- Man Sues Nuns, Claiming Abuse, by Stephanie Innes, Arizona Daily Star (March 7, 2006)
- Fourth Person Alleges Abuse in Shifflett Case, by Liz Mitchell, Culpeper Star Exponent, Virginia (March 7, 2006)
- Former Pastor Guilty of 25 Charges, by Martha Deller, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (March 7, 2006)
- Exclusive: Priest's Love Nest: Exclusive Priest, 46, Charmed His Conquests in Chic Candle-Lit Flat with Wine and Iced Bacardi: Bachelor Pad Where Father Flash Had Sex with His Lovers, by Janice Burns, Glasgow Daily Record, Scotland (March 7, 2006)
- One-Time Foster Dad Indicted in Child-Porn Exchange: The Man, 72, Who Faces a Trial in Two Boys' Rapes, Is Accused of Receiving and Sending Graphic Images, by Howard Pankratz, Denver Post (March 7, 2006)
- Indianapolis Priest Cleared in Abuse Inquiry, by Robert King, Indianapolis Star (March 7, 2006)
- Ex-Priest Faces More Sex Charges, in Warrnambook Standard, Australia (March 7, 2006)
- Priest Facing Another Accuser: Tarrant County: Woman Alleging Abuse As a Girl Is 7th to Come Forward, by Brooks Egerton, Dallas Morning News, Texas (March 7, 2006)
- Church Memos Detail Reports of Nuns' Abuse: Vatican Was Told in '90s of Incidents, Said Problem Was Isolated, by Brooks Egerton, Dallas Morning News, United States (March 6, 2006)
- Asylum Case Puts Spotlight on Nuns' Allegations of Sex Abuse: Dallas Diocese Aided Woman Who Was Fearful after Accusing Bishop, by Brooks Egerton, Dallas Morning News, Arlington TX (March 6, 2006)
- Convicted Priest Turns in Passport, by Mike Heine, Janesville Gazette, Wisconsin (March 7, 2006)
- Ganging up on the Catholic Church, in Catholic League, United States (March 7, 2006)
- Haunted by Shame, by Mary Nevans-Pederson, Telegraph Herald, Iowa (March 7, 2006)
- Just 3 Accused Priests in Diocese Still Alive, Telegraph Herald, Iowa (March 7, 2006)
- Sexual Abuse Group Seeks Possible Victims of Former Area Priest, by Ra'Vae Edwards, News Tribune, Jefferson City MO (March 5, 2006)
- US Archdiocese Clears Priests of Sexual Abuse Allegations, in Pravda, Indianapolis IN (March 8, 2006)
- Ex-Pastor Gets 3 Life Terms for Abusing Boys, by Martha Deller, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (March 7, 2006)
- Amid the Dark Stories, Reason for Optimism, in Telegraph Herald, Iowa (March 5, 2006)
- Sins & Silence Sexual Abuse by the Clergy: Trusted Priests Betrayed Innocents, by Mary Nevans-Pederson, Telegraph Herald, Iowa (March 5, 2006)
- Culture of Catholicity in the Area Made Discussion of Incidents Taboo, by Mary Nevans-Pederson, Telegraph Herald, Iowa (March 5, 2006)
- Victims Recall Abuse: Girls Also Victims of Molestation by Catholic Priests, by Mary Nevans-Pederson, Telegraph Herald, Iowa (March 6, 2006)
- Victims Recall Abuse: Men Recount How Priests Befriended, Abused Them, by Mary Nevans-Pederson, Telegraph Herald, Iowa (March 6, 2006)
- Local Church Leaders Blasted on Priest Abuse, on CBS 2 (February 8, 2006)

March 8

- Archdiocese Clears Priests in Sex Abuse: Indianapolis Review Board Finds No Credibility in Allegations Outlined in Civil Lawsuit, South Bend Tribune (March 8, 2006)
- Justice for Thomas Deary As Norwich Sex Abuse Case Closes, by Greg Smith, Norwich Bulletin (March 8, 2006)
- Man Ordered to Trial on Sex-Abuse Charges: Acting Jobs? Women Testified He Groped Them and Made Advances in His Media Company Offices, by Stephen Hunt, Salt Lake Tribune, Salt Lake City UT (March 8, 2006)
- Attorneys Work on Accord in Seminary Abuse Cases: Lawyers Say 23 Men Could Receive $1 Million Each in Their Suit against Church and Franciscans, by Jean Guccione, Los Angeles Times (March 8, 2006)
- Over 100 Dublin Priests Accused of Abuse, by John Cooney, Irish Independent (March 8, 2006)
- Austin Bishop at Forefront in Dealing with Church Scandal: Local Diocese Leader Heads National Committee on Abuse Cases, by Eileen E. Flynn, American-Statesman, Austin TX (March 8, 2006)
- Jury Recommends Three Life Terms for Ex-Pastor, by Martha Deller, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (March 8, 2006)
- Catholic Conference Hires Lobbyist on Abuse Bills, by Mark P. Couch and Eric Gorski, Denver Post, Colorado (March 8, 2006)
- Exclusive: Shamed Father Flash Barred from Lourdes: Isabled Kids' Trust Vote to Stop Mac Neil Going on Trip, by Janice Burns, Glasgow Daily Record, Scotland (March 8, 2006)
- Tendler Resigns under Cloud, by Amy Klein, Jewish Journal, New York (March 7, 2006)
- Former Episcopal Priest Indicted in Child-Porn Case, in Rocky Mountain News, Denver CO (March 8, 2006)
- The God Factor, by Lydialyle Gibson, Wednesday Journal of Oak Park and River Forest (March 8, 2006)
- Update Shows 102 Priests in Dublin Accused of Child Abuse, by Patsy McGarry, Irish Times (March 8, 2006)
- Priests Urge Bishop to Use Mediator, by Carol Eisenberg, Newsday, Long Island NY (March 8, 2006)
- Seminary off Limits to Walkathon, by Bob Susnjara and Madhu Krishnamurthy, Daily Herald, Chicago IL (March 8, 2006)
- Miss. Appeals Court Hears Appeal in Lawsuit against Catholic Diocese, Associated Press, Jackson MS (March 8, 2006)
- LA Archdiocese Appeal Could Delay Clergy Abuse Trials, in San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles CA (March 8, 2006)
- Dublin Sex-Abuse Cases near $7 Million Damages, in Catholic World News, Ireland (March 8, 2006)
- Shifflett out on Bail, Once Again, by Liz Mitchell, Culpeper Star Exponent, Virginia (March 8, 2006)
- Culpeper Minister Facing New Charges: Culpeper Minister Facing Three More Counts of Child Endangerment, by Donnie Johnston, Free Lance-Star, Culpeper VA (March 8, 2006)
- Irish Priests Hit by Abuse Claims, on BBC News, Ireland (March 8, 2006)
- Ministry Leader Accused of Raping Woman: Fort Washington Church Suspends Member over Charges in Fairfax City, by Tom Jackman and Hamil R. Harris, Washington Post, Fairfax City VA (March 8, 2006)
- Irish Priest Abuse Tally Surpasses 100, in Washington Times, Ireland (March 8, 2006)
- Evaluation Intense: Screeners Look for Risk Factors, by Erik Hogstrom, Telegraph Herald, Iowa (March 8, 2006)
- Abusive Priests, Other Sex Offenders Differ, by Erik Hogstrom, Telegraph Herald, Iowa (March 8, 2006)
- Not in Good Standing: A Houston Priest Is Suspended after Decades of Molestation Accusations, by Craig Malisow, Houston Press (March 9, 2006)
- Woman Accuses Top U.S. Bishop of Sexual Abuse, in USA Today (March 8, 2006)
- Skylstad Named in Abuse Suit, by John Stucke and Virginia de Leon, Associated Press (March 8, 2006)
- Skylstad Timeline, in Spokesman-Review (March 8, 2006)

March 9

- Victims Seek Documents from Diocese in Bishop's Sex Abuse Case, on KCCI (March 9, 2006)
- Our View: Abuse Victims Get Victory with Church Decision, in Norwich Bulletin, Connecticut (March 9, 2006)
- More Than 100 Dublin Priests Suspected of Child Sex Abuse, by David McKittrick, Irish Independent (March 9, 2006)
- Mother Is Seeking to Assist the Victims of Sexual Abuse, Associated Press (March 9, 2006)
- Abuse Victims in Legal Battle, Associated Press, Davenport IA (March 9, 2006)
- Dublin Priests in Sex Scandal: 102 Suspected of Molesting Kids, Vatican Diplomat Says, by Shawn Pogatchnik, Associated Press, Ireland (March 9, 2006)
- Vatican Strips Priesthood of Man Accused of Sex Abuse, Associated Press (March 9, 2006)
- Mother Urges Legislators to Extend Suit Deadlines, by Don Davis, Forum, St. Paul MN (March 9, 2006)
- Bishops' Leader Accused of Abuse, Associated Press, Spokane WA (March 9, 2006)
- Top U.S. Bishop Accused of Sex Abuse, on CBS News, Spokane WA (March 9, 2006)
- Bishops Conference President Accused of Sexual Abuse, in Chicago Tribune (March 9, 2006)
- Woman Claims Abuse by Top Catholic Bishop, in Irish Examiner, Spokane WA (March 9, 2006)
- The Canadian Approach, in Hamilton Spectator, Canada (March 9, 2006)
- Ex-Elder Principal Stripped of Priesthood: Accused of Molesting 28 Boys, by Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer (March 9, 2006)
- Seminary Off-Limits to High School Walkathon, in Chicago Tribune (March 9, 2006)
- Settlement Is near in Priest Molestation Case, in Los Angeles Times (March 9, 2006)
- Advocates for Clergy Sex Abuse Victims Aim Criticism at Bishops, by Elizabeth Hardin-Burrola, Gallup Independent, Tempe AZ (March 8, 2006)
- Local Catholics Speak up for Bishop, by Jane Gargas, Yakima Herald-Republic (March 9, 2006)
- Former Area Priest Defrocked: 28 Accused Strittmatter, Who Was St. Albert Associate Pastor, of Sexual Abuse, by Tom Beyerlein, Dayton Daily News, Ohio (March 9, 2006)
- Head of Bishops' Conference, Accused of Sexual Abuse, Denies Claim, in Catholic Explorer (March 9, 2006)
- Irish Clergy Sex Abuse Study Shows Many Suspected, Some Sued, but Few Convicted, by Angela A. Onikepe, Jurist, Ireland (March 9, 2006)
- Dozens Accept Church Abuse Payouts, on CNN (March 9, 2006)
- Pastor Arrested on Third Indecency Charge, on KHOU, Austin TX (March 8, 2006)
- Youth Pastor Faces 2 Sex Counts: 3rd Staffer at Huntington Church Hit by Scandal, by Rebecca S. Green, Journal Gazette, Indiana (March 7, 2006)

March 10

- Vatican Decides Not to Defrock Retired Monsignor Battista, by Kathleen A. Shaw, Telegram & Gazette, Worcester MA (March 10, 2006)
- Former Fire Department Chaplain Removed from Ministry Four Years Ago, on WPRI (March 10, 2006)
- Accused Cleric Name Released, by Bill Zajac, Republican (March 10, 2006)
- Church to Settle with 88 in Abuse Arbitration, in Los Angeles Times (March 10, 2006)
- 88 Victims Accept Offer from Church: Arbitrator Will Decide Awards in Abuse Cases, by Michael Levenson, Boston Globe (March 10, 2006)
- Md. Urged to Widen Window for Sex Abuse Suits, by Caryle Murphy, Washington Post, Maryland (March 10, 2006)
- Pressure Mounts on Spokane Catholic Bishop, by Travis Mayfield, KXLY (March 9, 2006)
- Arbitrator to Decide Awards in Boston Church Abuse Cases, by Pam Belluck, New York Times (March 10, 2006)
- Shifflett Case Stirs Concern, by Liz Mitchell, Culpeper Star Exponent, Virginia (March 10, 2006)
- Buddhist Priest Arrested for Child Prostitution, on Mainichi, Japan (March 10, 2006)
- Deadline for Catholic Abuse Claims Friday, Associated Press (March 9, 2006)
- Buddhist Priest ,73, Blames Lust in Sex Arrest, in Brocktown News, Japan (March 10, 2006)
- Priest Forbidden to Go on Web, Radio, in Chicago Tribune (March 10, 2006)
- Church Stance on Accused Priests Defended, in One in Four, Ireland (March 10, 2006)
- The Archdiocese Has Paid Nearly $6.7 Million to Settle Abuse Cases since 1950, by Mary Nevans-Pederson, Telegraph Herald, Dubuque IA (March 9, 2006)
- Coalition for Truth - Invitations Sent to All Los Angeles Archdiocese Parishes, Pastors, Lay Ministers, Employees and Community Members, in PR Newswire, Los Angeles CA (March 10, 2006)
- Overseer Appointed for Abuse Payments, by Paul A. Long, Cincinnati Post, Kentucky (March 10, 2006)
- Former Teacher Accused of Molestation Was Considered "Cool" by Students, by Christina Denardo, Miami Herald, Florida (March 10, 2006)
- Sioux City Diocese Faces Another Sexual Abuse Lawsuit, on WOI (March 11, 2006)
- Preacher Sentenced to 23 Years for Sexual Abuse, on NBC 13 (March 10, 2006)
- Missteps Raise Questions about Bishops' Reforms on Sex Abuse, by Rachel Zoll, Associated Press, United States (March 10, 2006)
- Clergy Abuse Plaintiffs Face Bumpy Road to Settlements, in TheBostonChannel.com (March 10, 2006)
- Abuse Claim Filing Deadline Passes, on KXLY (March 10, 2006)
- 'A Brighter Future': Priesthood Also Needs Healing, by Mary Rae Bragg, Telegraph Herald, Iowa (March 10, 2006)
- Parishes Encounter Challenges to Their Faith: 1 Active Catholic Finds the Cover-Up Very Difficult to Reconcile, by Mary Rae Bragg, Telegraph Herald, Iowa (March 10, 2006)
- Minister Suspended after Rape Allegations, Associated Press, Maryland (March 8, 2006)

March 11

- Abuse Victim: 'Never Too Late to Come Forward', by Rachel Sharp, This is Local London, United Kingdom (March 11, 2006)
- Child Abuse Presentation Is Good Step to Awareness, by Joseph Ziliak, Courier & Press, Indiana (March 11, 2006)
- Spokane Diocese May Face Further Abuse Claims, by John K. Wiley, Associated Press (March 11, 2006)
- George Is Urged to Leave Bishops' Post, by Manya A. Brachear, Chicago Tribune, United States (March 11, 2006)
- Priest's Peers Had Voiced Concerns, by Kevin Harter, Pioneer Press, Hudson WI (March 11, 2006)
- Records on Ex-Priest Won't Include Accusers' Ids, by Darren Barbee, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (March 10, 2006)
- FW Diocese Replacing Officials in Abuse Cases: Bishop Praises Pair Who Handled Issue; Married Priest Elevated, by Brooks Egerton, Dallas Morning News (March 11, 2006)
- Money, the Church and a Ponzi Scheme: The City Pays $135,000 to Settle a Lawsuit over a Controversial Department Head, by Noah Schaffer, Worcester Magazine, Worcester MA (March 11, 2006)

March 12

- A 'Justice Gap' for Victims of Child Sex Abuse, by Jetta Bernier and John Mackey, Boston Globe, Massachusetts (March 12, 2006)
- Child Sex Suspect Once Was in 'Ex-Gay' Ministry: Arrest Brings Group Back in the Spotlight, by Peter Franceschina, Sun-Sentinel, Florida (March 12, 2006)
- Judge Will Release Files on Accused Priest, by Darren Barbee, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (March 12, 2006)
- Parishioner Says Priest Was Agitated on Day of Slayings, Associated Press (March 12, 2006)
- Investigation Focuses on A.M.E. Pastor, by Tim Townsend, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (March 13, 2006)
- Third Former Official of Church Facing Charges, in Chicago Tribune, Downers Grove IL (March 12, 2006)
- Ex-Priest Involved in Notorioius Sex Abuse Case Arrested at Hotel, in Newsday, Secaucus NJ (March 12, 2006)
- Jane Doe 2 Case Gets Second Look, by Mary Beth Smetzer, Fairbanks News-Miner, Alaska (March 12, 2006)
- Priest Convicted of Sex Abuse Won't Return to Santa Fe, by Erika Dávila, New Mexican, New Mexico (March 12, 2006)

March 13

- Bishops in Child Protection Vetting Move, in Irish Examiner (March 13, 2006)
- Sexual Abuse Suit against Worcester Diocese Caused Discrimination Towards Worcester City Hall Employee: Clergy Abuse Victim Receives $135,000 in Discrimination Suit Settlement, in Worcester Voice (March 12, 2006)
- Church Hands Dossier on 47 Priests to PSNI, by Alf McCreary, Belfast Telegraph, Ieland (March 13, 2006)
- Church Abuse Moves 'Are Welcomed', on BBC News, Northern Ireland (March 13, 2006)
- Police: Former Priest Charged with Assault, in Asbury Park Press, Secaucus NJ (March 13, 2006)
- Ex-Mendham Priest Arrested in Bat Incident, by Daily Record, Associated Press, Sucaucus NJ (March 13, 2006)
- Parents Ask to Sit on Review Board for Archdiocese, by Janet I. Tu, Seattle Times, Washington (March 13, 2006)
- Ex-Priest in Sex Case Is Arrested for Assault, by Molly Bloom and Kasi Addison, Star-Ledger, Secaucus NJ (March 13, 2006)
- Ex-Priest Arrested after Hotel Disturbance, by Leslie Brody, NorthJersey.com (March 12, 2006)
- Police: Alleged Victim Says Priest Offered Bribes to Make Charges Go Away: Affidavit Details Case behind Sex-Abuse Charges, in Coloradoan (March 13, 2006)
- Widow Sues Priest, Catholic Church after Husband Commits Suicide, by Robert Patrick, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (March 13, 2006)

March 14

- Priest's Victim's Father to Speak: Child Sex Abuse Reforms Urged, by Kathleen A. Shaw, Telegram & Gazette (March 14, 2006)
- Details Emerge over Charges Faced by Former Priest, by Sara Reed, Coloradoan (March 14, 2006)
- Abuse by Priest Led to Suicide, Suit Says, by Robert Patrick, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (March 13, 2006)
- Charges against Priest Detailed: An Arrest Affidavit Says Timothy Joseph Evans Tried to Buy the Silence of a Youth Who Accused Him of Sexual Abuse in Fort Collins, by Mike McPhee and Eric Gorski, Denver Post, Fort Collins CO (March 14, 2006)
- Deal Reached in Franciscan Sex Abuse Suits, by Jean Guccione, Los Angeles Times (March 14, 2006)
- Former Fort Collins Pastor Accused of Sexual Assaults, by Deborah Frazier, Rocky Mountain News, Fort Collins CO (March 14, 2006)
- Church Organist Suspended after Abuse Report, by Colin Hickey, Morning Sentinel (March 14, 2006)
- Claims of Sex Abuse Soar in Spokane: Bankruptcy - at Least 176 Alleged Victims Filed by Friday's Deadline, and Costs Could Reach Millions, in Oregonian (March 14, 2006)
- Maryland Weighs Longer Filing Period for Child Abuse Lawsuits, in Insurance Journal, Maryland (March 14, 2006)
- Madonna Manor Rocked by New Wave of Sex Suits, by Bruce Nolan, Times-Picayune, Louisiana (March 14, 2006)
- Monitor Appointment Challenged, by Paul A. Long, Cincinnati Post, Kentucky (March 14, 2006)
- New Monitor Named to Oversee Sex Abuse Payments, on WKYT (March 14, 2006)

March 15

- Suit: Archdiocese Ignored Warnings on Priest, in Chicago Sun-Times (March 14, 2006)
- Pastor Sodomises Pupil, by Njabulo Dlamini, Swazi Observer, Swaziland (March 15, 2006)
- Sex Abuse Victims Hope to End Time Limits on Charging Attackers, by Ed Mason, Eagle Tribune (March 15, 2006)
- End to Limits in Abuse Cases Urged: Clock Would Not Run If Children Involved, by Raja Mishra, Boston Globe (March 15, 2006)
- Lawyers Team up to Take on Sex-Abuse Cases, by Janet I. Tu, Seattle Times, Washington (February 27, 2006)
- Friars to Settle Abuse Claims, Associated Press, California (March 25, 2006)
- Lawsuit Says Archdiocese Ignored Abusive Priest, on CBS 2 (March 14, 2006)
- Judge: Former Priest a 'Danger to Community', on CBS 4 (March 14, 2006)
- No Limits to Justice, in Boston Globe (March 15, 2006)
- New Overseer Named, by Paul A. Long, Cincinnati Post, Kentucky (March 15, 2006)
- Victims Groups Want to End Legal Limitations on Sex Crimes, by Erik Arvidson, Lowell Sun (March 15, 2006)
- Sex Abuse Victims, Activists, Flood Massachusetts Committee with Testimony, by Gintautus Dumcius, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests, Boston MA (March 14, 2006)
- Limitless Potential: Sex Abuse Victims Call for an End to Statute of Limitations, by Alex Taylor, Daily Free Press, Boston MA (March 15, 2006)
- Retired Priest Suspended over Sex-Abuse Allegations, by Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer (March 15, 2006)
- Association of Parishes Doesn't like Settlement, by Nicholas K. Geranios, Associated Press, Spokane WA (March 15, 2006)
- Attorneys Fees in Covington Sex Abuse Case Similar to Other Deals, by Brett Barrouquere, Associated Press (March 15, 2006)

March 16

- Archdiocese Gives Prosecutors Data on Accused Priest, by Jeff Coen, Chicago Tribune, Chicago IL (March 16, 2006) [Rev. Daniel McCormack of Chicago IL archdiocese]
- Parishes Oppose Settlement, by Nicholas K. Geranios, Associated Press (March 16, 2006) [Spokane OR diocese settlement]
- Retired Priest Placed on Leave, on WHIO, Cincinnati OH (March 16, 2006) [Rev. Donald E. Shelander of Cincinnati OH archdiocese]
- Pastor Accused of Sexual Abuse, by Ben Winslow, Deseret Morning News, St. George UT (March 16, 2006) [Protestant pastor Gabriel E. Carlin]
- Pastor Arrested on Sex-Abuse Charges, on KSL (March 15, 2006) [Protestant pastor Gabriel E. Carlin]
- Deal Reached in Franciscan Sex Abuse Suits: The Catholic Church Tentatively Agrees to Pay More Than $28 million to 25 Alleged Victims. It May Be a Benchmark for L.A. Archdiocese Cases, by Jean Guccione, Los Angeles Times (March 14, 2006) [abuse at St. Anthony's Seminary in Santa Barbara CA by Mario Cimmarrusti, Robert Van Handel, and Gus Krumm]
- Retired Priest Suspended for Late '70s Urbana Allegations, Associated Press (March 15, 2006) [Rev. Donald E. Shelander of Cincinnati OH archdiocese]
- Retired Priest Suspended over Sex-Abuse Allegations, Cincinnati Enquirer (March 16, 2006) [partial text from Abuse Tracker]
- Indictment of Alleged Fondling Priest Released, by Angela Timmons, Highlander News, Marble Falls TX (March 16, 2006) [Rev. Paul Maurice Clogan of Austin TX diocese]
- Assistance for Abuse Victims Offered, in Yankton Press & Dakotan, South Dakota (March 16, 2006) [Sioux Falls SD diocese]
- Retired Priest on Leave after Sex Accusation: Accused of Inappropriate Behavior in '70s, '80s, in Dayton Daily News (March 16, 2006) [Rev. Donald E. Shelander of Cincinnati archdiocese]
- Former Priest Here Put on Leave, in Springfield News-Sun, Ohio (March 16, 2006) [Rev. Donald E. Shelander of Cincinnati archdiocese]
- Donations up at Spokane Diocese, Associated Press (March 16, 2006)
- Church Volunteer Faces Sex Charges, Cincinnati Post (March 16, 2006) [Protestant youth group volunteer Anthony R. Cummings]
- Let's Arrest O'Malley, by Sue Hyde, Bay Windows, Boston MA (March 16, 2006) [O'Malley of Boston archdiocese and abuse prevention, adoption, and real estate]
- Child Protection Watchdog to Be Unveiled, in Irish Examiner (March 16, 2006) [response to Ferns report]
- Teen Accused Homestead Pastor of Sexual Abuse, on KDKA (March 16, 2006) [Protestant pastor Duane Youngblood]
- Religious Academy Teacher Charged with Sexual Abuse, by Nate Carlisle, Salt Lake Tribune, Utah (March 16, 2006) [Protestant pastor Gabriel E. Carlin]
- Miss. Diocese Settles Sex Suits for $5.1M, Associated Press (March 16, 2006) [settlement in Jackson MS diocese]
- Settlement Announced in Priest Sex Abuse Lawsuits, in Clarion-Ledger, Mississippi (March 16, 2006) [settlement in Jackson MS diocese]
- Diocese Statement on Abuse Settlement, in Clarion-Ledger, Mississippi (March 16, 2006) [settlement in Jackson MS diocese]

March 17

- Diocese Settles Abuse Lawsuits, by Jimmie E. Gates, Clarion-Ledger, Jackson MS (March 17, 2006) [settlement in Jackson MS diocese]
- The Truth behind 'The Da Vinci Code': Priest Pedophilia Linked to Embedded Pornographic and Satanic Images in Religious Art: Documentary on Embedded Art, 'Rape of the Soul,' Opens in Selected Cities Nationwide, in Yahoo! (March 17, 2006)
- Anti-Abuse Network Pushes Bill, by Dan Ring, Republican (March 17, 2006) [SOL lobbying in Springfield MA diocese]
- Diocese Agrees to Settle 19 Abuse Claims, Associated Press (March 16, 2006) [settlement in Jackson MS diocese]
- Man Arrested for Sexual Assault of Teen, by Mindy Fothergill, KUAM, Guam (March 17, 2006)
- Pastor Charged with Sexual Abuse of Teenager He Was Counseling, by Jonathan D. Silver, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pennsylvania (March 17, 2006)
- Homestead Pastor Jailed on Sex Abuse Charges, on KDKA (March 16, 2006)
- Former Church Deacon Gets 2 ½ Years for Child Sex Abuse: Germantown Man Pleaded Guilty in Case Involving Nude Pictures of Young Girls, by Melissa A. Chadwick, Gazette (March 16, 2006)
- Advertisement Urges Boycott of Catholic Fund: Group Not Satisfied with Response to Sex Abuse Scandal, by Tom Beyerlein, Dayton Daily News (March 17, 2006) [VOTF in Cincinnati OH archdiocese]
- Closed Files Kept Family Out, by Mary Ellen Lowney, Republican (March 17, 2006) [unsealed documents of Springfield MA diocese case in which altar boy Danny Croteau was murdered and Rev. Richard Lavigne was only suspect]
- Elderly Paedophile Seeks Lenient Sentence, on ABC, Australia (March 17, 2006) [Australian priest Roger Michael Bellemore]
- Bring Abusers to Justice, editorial in Boston Herald (March 16, 2006) [legislation to abolish SOL]
- State Seeks to Halt Case by Institution Victim, by Mary Carolan, One in Four, Ireland (March 16, 2006) [abuse by Brother Ambrose, also known as James Kelly, at Our Lady of Good Counsel school at Lota, Glanmire, Ireland]
- Bishops' Initiative Labelled a 'Ridiculous Gimmick', by Jim Morahan, One in Four, Northern Ireland (March 17, 2006) [vetting of Irish bishops]
- Seven Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse Are Defrocked, by Denise Lavoie, Associated Press (March 17, 2006) [laicizations in Boston MA archdiocese of Anthony Buchette, Joseph Crowley (a deacon), Paul Finegan, Thomas Forry, Robert Morrisette, Frederick Ryan, Ernest Tourigney, and Patrick Tague]
- Eighty-Eight Abuse Victims Agree to Settlement, by Christine Williams, Pilot (March 17, 2006) [settlement in Boston MA archdiocese]
- Holy See Defrocks 8 from Boston, by Robert J. Carr, Catholic Online (March 17, 2006)
- Archdiocese of Boston Announces Individuals No Longer in the Clerical State, press release from Archdiocese of Boston (March 17, 2006)

March 18

- Former Salem Priest Defrocked by Vatican, by Tom Dalton, Salem News (March 18, 2006) [laicizations in Boston archdiocese with emphasis on Robert Morrissette]
- 8 Clergymen Are Dismissed by the Vatican: Boston-Area Clerics Accused of Sexually Abusing Children, by Michael Levenson and Charles A. Radin, Boston Globe (March 18, 2006)
- Pervert Monk Hit Woman in Her Privates: No Jail for Shamed Cleric over Repeated Attacks, by Ben Spencer, Glasgow Daily Recod, Scotland (March 18, 2006) [Scottish Carmelite monk Mark Paterson]
- Former Local Priests Defrocked over Sexual Allegations, by Nicole Simmons, Metro West Daily News (March 18, 2006) [laicizations in Boston MA archdiocese]
- 8 Former Hub Priests Defrocked by Vatican for Abuse, by ORyan Johnson, Boston Herald (March 18, 2006) [laicizations in Boston MA archdiocese]
- Seven Priests Defrocked, in Melbourne Herald Sun, Boston MA (March 18, 2006) [laicizations in Boston MA archdiocese]
- Ex-Youth Leader Guilty of Sex Abuse, in Rockford Register Star (March 18, 2006) [Protestant youth leader Emos Parham]
- Diocese Looks into Claims against Priest, by Bruce Gerstman, Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek CA (March 18, 2006) [Rev. Christopher Berbena]
- School Sex Priest Asks for Leniency, by Gavin Lower, Mercury, Australia (March 18, 2006) [Anglican priest Roger Michael Bellemore in Tasmania]
- Gay Adoption Flap Reveals Growing Gap between Church, Beacon Hill, on WFSB (March 18, 2006)

March 19

- Protecting Children: the Idea Is to Strengthen the Law, editorial in Union Leader, Manchester NH (March 19, 2006)
- The Clergy Abuse Scandal: Why the Response Team? by Louise Vella, Malta Independent (March 19, 2006)
- O'Malley: 'Many Signs of Hope': 'Passing on Faith' Is Key Challenge, by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (March 19, 2006)
- In Interview, Archbishop Cites 'Vow of Obedience', interview of Archbishop Sean O'Malley by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (March 19, 2006) [This interview was not linked in Abuse Tracker, but was linked in "O'Malley: 'Many Signs of Hope'," by Michael Paulson.]
- A Globe Conversation with Archbishop O'Malley, interview by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (March 19, 2006) [This interview was not linked in Abuse Tracker, but was linked in "O'Malley: 'Many Signs of Hope'," by Michael Paulson.]
- This Life: Sins of the Fathers, by Alf McCreary, Belfast Telegraph, Northern Ireland (March 18, 2006)
- Cardinal Levada's Edict, editorial in San Francisco Chronicle (March 19, 2006)
- Abuse Scandals Lower Church's Status in Ireland, by Don Melvin, Austin American-Statesman (March 19, 2006)

March 20

- Quest to Heal Leads Abuse Victim to Face Old Demons, by Caryle Murphy, Washington Post (March 20, 2006)
- Divide Deep between Catholics, State, by Rebecca Deusser, Berkshire Eagle (March 20, 2006)
- Excluding Public Schools Reveals Bias, by Jerry Stremel, Coloradoan (March 20, 2006)
- Suppressed Society of Priests Surfaces in South America: Critic Faults the Diocese of Scranton, by Tom Kane, River Reporter (March 9, 2006)
- Chicago Archdiocese Releases Findings of Priest Abuse Investigation, by Nathaniel Hernandez, Associated Press (March 20, 2006)
- Ex-Judge Overseeing Payment: Lambros to Assist in Clergy-Sex Case, by Jim Hannah, Cincinnati Enquirer, Kentucky (March 20, 2006)

March 21

- Papers in Suit Involving Priest Sealed: Udge's Order Involves Diocese of Scranton Turning over Information in Suit Alleging Sexual Misconduct, by Mark Guydish, Times Leader (March 21, 2006)
- Fla. Judge Grants Bond to Priest Charged with Sexual Abuse, on Local 6 (March 21, 2006)
- Audit Says Archdiocese Botched Abuse Inquiry: Outside Study Says Monitoring of Priests Was Deeply Flawed, by Manya A. Brachear and Margaret Ramirez, Chicago Tribune (March 21, 2006)
- He's Done As Priest: Cheplic Resigns, and Sex Probe Goes No Farther, by Jason Del Rey, Jersey Journal (March 21, 2006)
- Cardinal: I Should've Done More, by Cathleen Falsani, Chicago Sun-Times (March 21, 2006)
- Public Inquiry Opens on 'Pedophile Clan' Claims, by Paul Likoudis, The Wanderer (March 9, 2006) [Abuse Tracker links to a reprint of the Likoudis article in Matt C. Abbott, Ontarios Alleged 'Pedophile Clan']
- WW II Law Helps Man Abused by Clergy, by Ken Speake, KARE, Minnesota (March 20, 2006)
- Some Catholics Critical of Archbishop O'Malley: Unhappy with His Follow-Through on Sex Abuse Crisis, by Lisa Hughes, CBS 4, Boston MA (March 20, 2006)
- Check Full Poll Results from Survey USA, on WBZ-TV, Boston (March 13, 2006)
- Broward Priest in Sex Case Gets Bond, Associated Press (March 21, 2006)
- Church Links Priest's Resignation to Ethics, by Janet I. Tu, Seattle Times (March 21, 2006)
- Retired Margate Priest Freed on $70,000 Bond in Child-Rape Case, by Tonya Alanez, South Florida Sun-Sentinel (March 21, 2006)
- Archdiocese Widens Alerts on Accused Priests, by Jeff Diamant, Star-Ledger, Newark NJ (March 21, 2006)
- Norwich Ex-Pastor Pleads Not Guilty, by Greg Smith, Norwich Bulletin (March 21, 2006)
- Shortcomings Revealed in Background Checks, Prevention Programs, by Clarke Canfield, Associated Press (March 21, 2006)
- Catholic Church Falls Short in Audit, on WMTW (March 21, 2006)

March 22

- Portland Diocese Fails to Meet Goals, by John Richardson, Portland Press Herald (March 22, 2006)
- Ex-Priest from '80s Sex Case Charged Again: Lower Macungie Man Wanted to Have Tryst with Boy, Police Say, by Dalondo Moultrie, Morning Call, Pennsylvania (March 22, 2006)
- Archdiocese Lags on Student Training, by Charles A. Radin, Boston Globe (March 22, 2006)
- Feds Charge Priest with Downloading Child Porn, by Natasha Korecki, Chicago Sun-Times (March 22, 2006)
- $70,000 Bond Set for Priest: A Retired Priest Accused of Raping a Young Boy Is Expected to Be Released from Jail Today, by Wanda J. Demarzo, Miami Herald, Fort Lauderdale FL (March 22, 2006)
- His Silence Still Echoes, by Eileen McNamara, Boston Globe (March 22, 2006)
- Audit: Archdiocese in Compliance on Child Protection Charter, by Denise Lavoie, Associated Press (March 22, 2006)
- Archdiocese Confirms Alleged Sexual Misconduct in Priest Resignation, by Angelo Bruscas, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Seattle WA (March 21, 2006)
- Ex-Priest's Former Prey Watch Him with Worry: They Say His Actions Present New Danger, by Jeff Diamant, Star-Ledger, New Jersey (March 22, 2006)
- Police Nab Ex-Priest in Child Sex Case, by Zachary R. Dowdy, Newsday, Long Island NY (March 22, 2006)
- Church Officials React to Sex Abuse Probe Findings, by Theresa Gutierrez, ABC 7, Chicago IL (March 21, 2006)
- Group to Offer Faithful Voice for Crime Victims, by Karin Williams, Phoenix (March 22, 2006)
- Call for National Register of Mosque Schools, by Alexandra Smith, Guardian, United Kingdom (March 22, 2006)
- Church Bulletins to Name Sex-Abuse Scandal Priests, in Jersey Journal (March 22, 2006)
- Sex Abuse Claims Lead Priest to Retire, by John Chadwick, NorthJersey.com, Newark NJ (March 21, 2006)
- St Joseph's Abuse Victim Awarded E300,000, in Kilkenny Today, Ireland (March 22, 2006)
- Ex-Priest in Long I. Perv Bust, by Kieran Crowley and Ed Robinson, New York Post, Long Island NY (March 22, 2006)
- Priest Arrested on Child Sex Charges, on WNBC (March 22, 2006)
- Priest Who Worked in Houston Faces Child Porn Charges: Sexual Images Found on Hard Drive of Computer, Prosecutors Say, in Houston Chronicle (March 22, 2006)
- Bishop Asked to Start Defrocking Proceedings: Diocese Settled Lawsuit over Auburn Abuse, by Kathleen A. Shaw, Telegram & Gazette (March 22, 2006)
- Police: Ex-Priest 'Groomed' Alleged Victim, by Wil Cruz, Newsday, Long Island NY (March 22, 2006)
- Priest Linked to Sex Abuse Was Once in Kalamazoo, by Chris Meehan, Kalamazoo Gazette (March 22, 2006)
- 'John Doe' Lawsuit Alleges Priest Sex Abuse: Priest Allegedly Molested Then-Teen in Rectory, on CBS 2, Chicago IL (March 22, 2006)
- Madrasas Could Follow Catholic Lead, on BBC News, United Kingdom (March 22, 2006)
- Warning on Muslim Schools 'Abuse', by Dominic Casciani, BBC News, United Kingdom (March 22, 2006)
- Submitting to the Faith: A Former Altar Boy Plans to Sue the Catholic Church for at Least $1 Million over Alleged Sexual Abuse, by Jill Rowbotham, Australian, Australia (March 23, 2006)
- Chicago Cardinal Admits 'Failure,' Accepts Responsibility, in Catholic Online, Chicago IL (March 21, 2006)
- Priest Appeals against Sex Conviction, on ABC, Australia (March 23, 2006)
- Muslim Leaders Fear Thousands of Children Are Abused at Madrassas, by Robert Verkaik, Independent, United Kingdom (March 22, 2006)

March 23

- Diocese Says Bishop Barred Priest in 2003, by Frank E. Lockwood, Herald-Leader, Lexington KY (March 23, 2006)
- More Work to Do to Protect Children, in Boston Herald (March 23, 2006)
- Jailed Pedophile, Prince Draw Media Attention to Island, by Ezra Blair, Martha's Vineyard Time (March 23, 2006)
- Suit: Cleric Abused Teen Repeatedly: Chester Przybylo: Chicago Archdiocese Rejected His Application, Joliet Hasn't Recognized Him, by Ted Slowik, Herald News (March 23, 2006)
- Former Chaplain Charged with Child Porn, by Matt Kiefer, Hoffman Estates Review (March 23, 2006)
- Suit Charges Abuse by Priest: Winfield Pastor Says Accuser in His Prayers, by Manya A. Brachear, Chicago Tribune (March 23, 2006)
- Ex-Priest's Past Surprises Neighbors, by Daniel Patrick Sheehan and Kathleen Parrish, Morning Call, Pennsylvania (March 23, 2006)
- Ex-Priest Presses Privacy Case, by Philip Ewing, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Springfield IL (March 23, 2006)
- Bail Set in Ex-Priest Sex Case, by Wil Cruz, Newsday, Long Island NY (March 23, 2006)
- Ex-Priest Busted in Kiddie Sex Sting, by Tara Conry, New York Daily News, Long Island NY (March 23, 2006)
- Former CM Chaplain Among Eight Priests Tossed out, by David L. Harris, Transcript, Boston MA (March 23, 2006)
- Archbishop 'Damaging Clergy' with Abuse Views, by John Cooney, Irish Independent (March 23, 2006)
- Judge Refuses to Extradite Priest to Britain, in One in Four, Ireland (March 23, 2006)
- Minister Row Delays Clerical Abuse Probe, by John Cooney, Irish Independent (March 23, 2006)
- Claimants to Stay with Redress Board, in One in Four, Ireland (March 22, 2006)
- From Psychiatric Unit, Onetime Priest Reaping Pain of Child Sex Abuse Cases, in Daily Record, New Jersey (March 23, 2006)
- Ex-Priest a No-Show at Hudson Hearing, by Michaelangelo Conte, Jersey Journal (March 23, 2006)

March 24

- In Defense of a Cardinal Who's Trying, by Andrew Greeley, Chicago Sun-Times (March 24, 2006)
- Sued Priest Had Resided with Murdered Priest, by Matt C. Abbott, Renew America, Chicago IL (March 23, 2006)
- Murdered Catholic Priest Knew Too Much? by Matt C. Abbott, Renew America, Chicago IL (April 4, 2004)
- $1 Million Award against Diocese Upheld, by Phil Ray, Altoona Mirror, Hollidaysburg PA (March 23, 2006)
- Diocese Ordered to Pay $1.7 Million in Damages to Man Abused in 1970s, by Joe Mandak, Associated Press, Pittsburgh PA (March 24, 2006)
- Church Sued over Reported Abuse, in Seattle Times (March 24, 2006)
- Ex-Priest May Be Kept in Custody: The Attorney General Files to Have Convicted Child Molester Robert Larson Designated a Sexual Predator and Sent to Larned State Hospital, by Amanda O'Toole, Wichita Eagle, Kansas (March 24, 2006)
- Diocese Facing $1M in Damages, by Susan Evans, Tribune-Democrat, Pennsylvania (March 24, 2006)
- Cardinals Scramble to Defeat Abuse Bills, by Caryle Murphy, Washington Post (March 24, 2006)
- Pilgrims Carry Floral Tributes to Paedophile Priest's Grave: Abbot Speaks on Local Radio of 'Clever Man Who Did Good Work', by John Cooney, Irish Independent (March 24, 2006)
- Despite Plea Deal, Kansas Would Continue Ex-Priest's Confinement, Associated Press (March 24, 2006)

March 25

- Abuse Cases Show Church Can't Police Itself, by Sue Ontiveros, Chicago Sun-Times (March 25, 2006)
- Priest Is Named in 1970s-80s Abuse Case: Dominican in Midtown Parish Removed during Probe of Claims from Fort Worth, by Richard Vara, Houston Chronicle (March 25, 2006)
- Sex Offender Going from Church Choir to Prison Bars, by Tommy Witherspoon, Tribune-Herald, Waco TX (March 25, 2006)
- Catholic Children Learn Body Safety Rules, in Tidings, California (March 25, 2006)
- Sex Abuse Bill Goes to Owens, by April M. Washington, Rocky Mountain News, Colorado (March 24, 2006)
- Is There a Gap between the Faith and the Church? by James D. Davidson, Tidings, United States (March 25, 2006)

March 26

- Clergy Abuse Victims Deserve Day in Court, Republican, Massachusetts (March 26, 2006)
- Shared Secrets Reveal Much Suffering in Silence: As Boys, They Felt Trapped by a Beloved Priest's Abuse at St. John's School for the Deaf. As Men, They Learn They Weren't Alone, by Mary Zahn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin (March 26, 2006)
- Book Details Gay, Pederastic Clergy, by Matt C. Abbott, Renew America, United States (March 25, 2006)
- Priest Accuses U.S. Cardinal of Abuse of Power, by Matt C. Abbott, Renew America, United States (December 2, 2005)
- Catholic Priest's Faith Nearly Dead, by Matt C. Abbott, Renew America, United States (November 14, 2005)
- Range of Settlements for Victims Questioned, by Mary Zahn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (March 26, 2006)
- Catholic Priest Was Marrying Gay Couples 15 Years before It Was Legal in Massachusetts, in Worcester Voice (March 26, 2006)
- Manchester Diocese Focuses on Recruitment: Priest, 34, Tells His Story in Colleges, High Schools, by Ashley Smith, Associated Press (March 26, 2006)
- Former Rabbi Sentenced for Viewing Sexually Explicit Images, on KVOA, Prescott AZ (March 26, 2006)

March 27

- Absence of Moral Authority: The Clergy's Failures Are beyond the Shame That They Bring down on the Church, by Dennis Byrne, Clergy's Failures Are beyond the Shame That y Bring down on the Church (March 27, 2006)
- Staring Abuse Straight in the Face: After Years of Suffering, Former Students of St. John's School for the Deaf Confront the Priest Who Assaulted Them As Boys, Demanding He Accept Blame, by Mary Zahn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin (March 27, 2006)
- Ex-Chaplain 'Not Guilty' on Child Sex, in Townsville Bulletin, Australia (March 27, 2006)
- Parishioners Rally Support for Sexual Abuse Bill, on WBNS, Ohio (March 27, 2006)
- Sex Abuse Bill Called 'Victory' for Church, by Caryle Murphy, Washington Post (March 27, 2006)
- Senate Considers Opening up Public Schools to New Sex Abuse Lawsuits, Associated Press (March 27, 2006)
- Catholic Critic Cites Hudson Murders: But Mortician's Kin Object to Being Used in 'Gay Culture' Fight against Archdiocese, by Steve Scott, Pioneer Press, Minnesota (March 27, 2006)
- Retired Priest Escapes Sex Offenders Register, on ABC, Australia (March 27, 2006)
- Man Alleges Priest Raped Him, by Jannise Johnson, Daily Bulletin (March 27, 2006)
- Vote Needed on Sex Abuse Laws, in The Enterprise, Massachusetts (March 28, 2006)
- Our View: Lift Time Limits on Sex Abuse Cases, in Patriot Ledger, Massachusetts (March 27, 2006)
- Motions Could Derail Cornwall Abuse Inquiry, on CBC News, Canada (March 27, 2006)
- Indepth: Cornwall Public Inquiry: The Cornwall Public Inquiry: Sorting Fact from Fiction in the Sex Abuse Scandal, on CBC News (February 14, 2006)
- Church's Demands Could Limit Sex Abuse Inquiry's Scope, on CBC News (February 23, 2006)
- Cornwall Sex Abuse Inquiry Set to Open, on CBC News (February 12, 2006)
- Cornwall Sex Abuse Inquiry Continues, in Ottawa Citizen, Canada (March 27, 2006)

March 28

- Ohio Urged to Keep Window for Suits Open: Civil Registry May Be Added to Bill, by Jim Provance, Toledo Blade (March 28, 2006)
- Senate Panel Backs Sex Abuse Bill, on TheDenverChannel.com (March 28, 2006)
- Irish Spirituality Undimmed by Scandal, by Paul Hoskins, Scotsman, Ireland (March 28, 2006)
- Assisted Living Volunteer Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse, on ABC 7 (March 27, 2006)
- A Window for Accountability, editorial in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin (March 27, 2006)
- Critics Fear Collapse, in Ottawa Sun, Canada (March 28, 2006)
- Pastor Accused of Sexual Abuse: L.A. and St. Louis Police Are Investigating Claims against Ward Ame's Sylvester Laudermill, by Lisa Richardson, Los Angeles Times (March 28, 2006)
- Pastor: 'I Am Innocent of All the Accusations', by Ted Slowik, Daily Southtown, Illinois (March 28, 2006)
- Malawian Priest 'Orders Women to Strip', in IOL, Malawi (March 28, 2006)
- A Request of Cardinal George, in National Catholic Reporter, Chicago IL (March 31, 2006)
- Former Youth Ministry Director Sentenced: Roelke to Spend 3 Years in Prison for Child Sex Crimes, by Al Dunn, GM Today, Wisconsin (March 28, 2006)
- Church Fights Authority of Sex Inquiry, in Toronto Star, Canada (March 28, 2006)
- House Kills Key Provision in Clergy Sex Abuse Bill, by Laure Quinlivan, WCPO, Ohio (March 28, 2006)
- Priest Abuse Victims Rally Support for Bill's Passage, on WCPO, Ohio (March 26, 2006)
- Clergy Abuse Bill Limits Time for Victims to Sue, Associated Press, Ohio (March 28, 2006)
- SNAP 'Disappointed' at Changes Made to Sex Abuse Bill: House Drops Plan to Allow Victims to Sue over Decades-Old Abuse, on NBC4i (March 28, 2006)
- Irish Commission to Probe Dublin Sex-Abuse Complaints, in Catholic World News, Ireland (March 28, 2006)
- Survivors Network Fears Bill Will Lose Key Element: One-Year Window to File Suits against Abusers in Old Cases, by Shaheen Samavati, Dayton Daily News, Columbus OH (March 28, 2006)
- Report: No Effective Monitoring in Chicago, by Joe Feuerherd, National Catholic Reporter, Chicago IL (March 31, 2006)

March 29

- Abuse Victims Lose 'Look-Back': Committee Refuses to Extend Statute of Limitations, by Jon Craig, Cincinnati Enquirer, Columbus OH (March 29, 2006)
- Bill Drops Plan in Sex Abuse Cases: Advocacy Group Wanted Window for Filing Lawsuits, in Dayton Daily News (March 29, 2006)
- Abusive Priests Get Legal Break: House Won't Allow Victims' Lawsuits to Go Back 35 Years, by Catherine Candisky and Jim Siegel, Columbus Dispatch (March 29, 2006)
- Bishop Ends Tour with Last Apology Service: Two-Year Effort Was a Gesture of Atonement by the Oakland Diocese; Critics Say Not All Priests Named in Abuse Scandal, by Sophia Kazmi, Contra Costa Times (March 29, 2006)
- Priest's Parish Letter Denies Abuse Charges, by Lolly Bowean, Chicago Tribune (March 29, 2006)
- After 1988 Conviction, Ex-Priest Was Placed near Youth Center: Allentown Diocese Laicized Bender 16 Years Later, by Kathleen Parrish and Daniel Patrick Sheehan, Morning Call, Pennsylvania (March 29, 2006)
- Dead Filipino Priest Named in Chicago Sex Abuse, by Ted Regencia, Philippine News (March 29, 2006)
- Lawyer Challenges Sex Probe's Authority, by Tara Brautigam, Ottawa Citizen, Canada (March 29, 2006)
- Diocese Audit over Child Protection to Be Released, by Kathryn Marchocki, Union Leader, New Hampshire (March 29, 2006)
- Church Lobbyists Battle to Limit Abuse Suits: More Than a Dozen States Consider Lifting Statutes of Limitations, by Joe Feuerherd, National Catholic Reporter, United States (March 31, 2006)
- Perv Rev. Told to Avoid Kids, by Alex Ginsberg, New York Post (March 29, 2006)
- Young Priests Fail to See a Futurein Fr D'Arcy's Kind of Faith, by Rónán Mullen, Irish Examiner (March 29, 2006)

March 30

- Church Wins Senate Break: Victims Are Denied One-Year Window to Restart Legal Clock for Filing Suits, by Jim Siegel, Columbus Dispatch (March 30, 2006)
- Victims of Abuse Victims Again, editorial in Cincinnati Enquirer, Columbus OH (March 30, 2006)
- Ohio House Moves on Taxes, Clergy Sex Abuse: Cuyahoga Gets OK to Seek Tax for Arts; Schools Get Boost, in Cleveland Plain Dealer (March 30, 2006)
- Priest with Area Ties Ousted: Brunner, Who Served St. Patrick in Troy, Removed after Abuse Claims, by Tom Beyerlein, Dayton Daily News, Ohio (March 30, 2006)
- More Claims against Priest, by David L. Harris, Transcript, Boston MA (March 30, 2006)
- Teenager Files Abuse Suit against Sante Fe Archdiocese, in TheNewMexicoChannel.com (March 30, 2006)
- Alleged Abuse Victim Testimony Would Turn Cornwall Inquiry into Trial: Lawyer, by Tara Brautigam, Canada.com (March 29, 2006)
- Church Audit Results Due Thursday, by J.M. Hirsch, Associated Press (March 30, 2006)
- Window Closed for Old Abuse Charges: Bill Adds Registry, Tells Clergy to Report Cases, by Jim Provance, Toledo Blade (March 30, 2006)
- Local Minister Arrested on Sexual Battery Charges, on WVLT, Crossville TN (March 30, 2006)
- Pastor Accused of Sexual Abuse to Face Judge, on KDKA (March 30, 2006)
- Homestead Pastor Jailed on Sex Abuse Charges, by Brenda Waters, KDKA (March 16, 2006)
- Teen Accused Homestead: Pastor of Sexual Abuse, on KDKA (March 16, 2006)
- Catholic Bishops Undergo Another Audit, by Rachel Zoll, Associated Press, United States (March 30, 2006)
- Ex-Priest Awaits Verdict in Sex Case, by Rocco LaDuca, Observer-Dispatch (March 30, 2006)
- Cash-Strapped Spokane Diocese Has Stopped Paying Its Lawyers: Bankruptcy - Church Officials Had Been Paying Their Own Legal Fees As Well As Those of Alleged Victims of Sex Abuse, in The Oregonian (March 30, 2006)
- Ex-Chaplain Removed from Priesthood, in Cincinnati Post (March 30, 2006)
- Priest, Archdiocese Named in Sex Lawsuit, by Andy Lenderman, New Mexican (March 30, 2006)
- Defrocked Priest Released from Prison, Put in Jail, in Wichita Eagle (March 30, 2006)
- Rose Named to Archdiocesan Committee, by Julie Murphy, Mundelein Review, Illinois (March 30, 2006)
- Catholic Church Gets 783 New Abuse Claims, by Rachel Zoll, Yahoo! News, Washington DC (March 30, 2006)
- Number of Priests Accused of Child Sex Abuse Decreasing, Says Study, by Agostino Bono, Catholic Explorer, Washington DC (March 30, 2006)
- Sexual Abuse Law Suit Filed against Episcopal Church, on WAWS, Florida (March 30, 2006)
- 2006 Annual Report Child Protection and Victim Outreachin the Diocese of Arlington, in Catholic Herald, Arlington VA (March 30, 2006)
- Jury Convicts Ex-Priest of Photographing Naked Teens, in Newsday, Utica NY (March 30, 2006)
- Zero Tolerance: When Did This Happen? in The Tidings, United States (March 31, 2006)
- Diocese Abuse Prevention Passes Audit, by Charles Honey, Press, Grand Rapids MI (March 30, 2006)

March 31

- Victims of Sexual Abuse by Priests Oppose Bill, in Dayton Daily News, Columbus OH (March 31, 2006) [partial text from Abuse Tracker]
- Archdiocese to Search Files for Early Evidence of Abuse, by Manya A. Brachear, Chicago Tribune (March 31, 2006)
- Leader of Catholic Watchdog Says Dioceses Need Broader Oversight, on WQAD (March 31, 2006)
- Study of Alleged Sex Abuse Includes Six Colo. Priests, by Jean Torkelson, Rocky Mountain News, Colorado (March 31, 2006)
- Victims Sue over Meeting Held on Abuse Reporting Bill, in Canton Repository, Columbus OH (March 31, 2006)
- Diocese Lags in Blocking Abuse: Detroit Among 13 Not Following Rules Regarding Child Exploitation, U.S. Bishops Group Audit Shows, by Gregg Krupa, Detroit News, Detroit MI (March 31, 2006)
- Bishops Fault Local Archdiocese's Sex-Abuse Program, by Steve Scott, Pioneer Press, Minnesota (March 31, 2006)
- Diocese Settled 19 Claims for $1.8 Million in 2005, in Sioux City Journal (March 31, 2006)
- Clergy Abuse: More Claims, Costs Rising, by Rachell Zoll, Associated Press (March 31, 2006)
- Vt. Catholic Sex Abuse Policy Still Incomplete, by Kevin O'Connor, Rutland Herald (March 31, 2006)
- Fargo Diocese Fails Compliance, by Sherri Richards, In-Forum, Fargo ND (March 31, 2006)
- Church Sex Abuse Audit Points to Lack of Background Checks, by Kathryn Marchocki, Union Leader, New Hampshire (March 31, 2006)
- Bishops Report Decline in Abuse Accusations, by Neela Banerjee, New York Times, Washington DC (March 31, 2006)
- Diocese Reaches $5.25 Million Settlement with Insurance Carrier, by John K. Wiley, Associated Press, Spokane WA (March 31, 2006)
- N.H. Audit: Church Didn't Ensure Checks, by J.M. Hirsch, Associated Press (March 30, 2006)
- Victims Sue over Meeting Held on Abuse Reporting Bill, by Carrie Spencer Ghose, Associated Press (March 31, 2006)
- Current Diocesan Sex Abuse Audits Not Enough, Says Review Board Head, by Jerry Filteau, Catholic News Service (March 30, 2006)
- Number of Priests Accused of Child Sex Abuse Decreasing, Says Study, by Agostino Bono, Catholic News Service (March 30, 2006)
- Abuse Lawsuit Filed against Archdiocese of Santa Fe, Associated Press, Santa Fe NM (March 30, 2006)
- Catholic Diocese Still Falls Short on Abuse, State Audit Says: State: Plan to Protect Children Not Followed, by Eric Moskowitz, Concord Monitor, New Hampshire (March 31, 2006)
- A Summary of the State's Complaints, in Concord Monitor, New Hampshire (March 31, 2006)
- Pornography Problems Described, by Eric Moskowitz, Concord Monitor, New Hampshire (March 31, 2006)
- MSP Archdiocese Lags in Child Protection, on KTSP (March 31, 2006)
- Diocese Takes Steps to Halt Abuse: Audit: Green Bay in Compliance with Church Policies, by Jean Peerenboom, Appleton Post-Crescent (March 31, 2006)
- Audit Finds Diocese Is Protecting Kids: Report Measures National Standards of Abuse Prevention, by Jean Peerenboom, Press-Gazette, Green Bay WI (March 31, 2006)
- Survey Finds New 2005 Claims of Abuse by Clergy; None in Reno, by Martha Bellisle, Reno Gazette-Journal (March 31, 2006)
- Church Pays $8 Million More: Costs of Sex Abuse Cases in Archdiocese of Seattle Rise by Almost Half, by Steve Maynard, News Tribune, Washington (March 31, 2006)
- Abuse Cost Churches Nearly $467m in '05: Settlements Spiked Sharply, by Susan Milligan, Boston Globe, Washington DC (March 31, 2006)
- Diocese: No New Abuse Cases in '05: 783 New Credible Claims Nationally, Bishops Say, in Charlotte Observer, Charlotte NC (March 31, 2006)
- Church Sex Abuse Costs Rise Despite Drop in New Allegations, by Alan Cooperman, Washington Post (March 31, 2006)
- Des Moines Diocese Says It Got Favorable Abuse Audit, by Stella Shaffer, Radio Iowa (March 31, 2006)
- AG Disappointed with NH Diocese's Reforms, by J.M. Hirsch, Associated Press, New Hampshire (March 30, 2006)
- Timeline of Church Abuse Investigation and Audit in N.H., Associated Press, Manchester NH (March 30, 2006)
- McCormack Should Resign, in Eagle-Tribune, New Hampshire (March 31, 2006)
- Analysts Urge Better Records, Screening, by Beverley Wang, Associated Press (March 31, 2006)
- Report Cites Archdiocese, in Cincinnati Post (March 31, 2006)
- Leader of Catholic Watchdog Says Dioceses Need Broader Oversight, by Rachel Zoll, Associated Press (March 31, 2006)
- Audit Finds Diocese Has Work to Do, by Josh Rogers (March 31, 2006)
- 2 Lawsuits Say Abuse Bill Should Be Voided: Open-Meetings Law Violations Alleged, by Jim Provance, Toledo Blade (March 31, 2006)
- Church Employs Wanton Deflection, Holy Shams, by Natalie Costanza-Chavez, Coloradoan (March 31, 2006)
- Local Diocese Passes Audit, by Bryan Russell, San Angelo Standard-Times, Texas (March 31, 2006)
- Sexual Abuse Law Suit Filed against Episcopal Church, on CBS 47, Florida (March 30, 2006)
- Former Priest Found Guilty of Sex Charges, by Rocco LaDuca, Observer-Dispatch (March 31, 2006)
- Catholic Sex-Abuse Payouts Still Rising, by Julia Duin, Washington Times, United States (March 31, 2006)
- Sunnyvale Police Arrest Priest on Suspicion of Rape, on CBS 5, Sunnyvale CA (March 31, 2006)

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