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Abuse
Tracker 2006 |
NOVEMBER 2006
- Grave
Questions about Bishops' Child-Abuse Prevention: Programs in Response to
Catholic Priest Scandal Deemed Ineffective, Injurious, by Mary Jo Anderson,
World Net Daily (November 1, 2006)
- Archdiocese
of Indianapolis in: The Episcopal Bishop Failed to Report Abuse, by
David O'Reilly, Philadelphia Inquirer, Pennsylvania (November 1, 2006)
- Pope
Names Brazilian Cardinal to Top Vatican Post, in The Peninsula (November
1, 2006)
- Priest
Gets 7 Years for Child Porn, Associated Press (October 31, 2006)
- Was
There a Cover-Up at Trinity Baptist Church? by Jeannie Blaylock, First
Coast News (October 31, 2006)
- Abuse
Accused Fired, by Mark Oberhardt, Courier Mail, Australia (November
1, 2006)
- Nun's
Slaying Still Amazes Author, by Bill Eichenberger, Columbus Dispatch,
Ohio (November 1, 2006)
- Psychiatrist:
There Is a Link: Exploring Whether There Is a Connection between Priestly
Celibacy and Numerous Sexual Abuse Cases of Minors in the Church, by
Miranda Teel, Hilltop (November 1, 2006)
- Davenport
Diocese Cuts Budget, Seeks Donations for Bishop Ceremony, on WHO (November
1, 2006)
- Diocese
Removes Priest, by Phillip Yates, Amarillo Globe-News (November 1, 2006)
- 'Appalled'
Judge Gives Priest 7 Years for Child Porn: Abused As Child, He Downloaded
Horrific Images, by Steve Warmbir, Chicago Sun-Times (November 1, 2006)
- Pope
Vows 'Whatever Steps Are Necessary' in Combating Abuse, by Kristine
Crane, beliefnet (November 1, 2006)
November 2
- Are
Recent Sex Scandals about Abuse, or Homophobia? by Lewis Whittington,
Philadelphia City Paper (November 1, 2006)
- Church,
Plaintiffs Settle up: Up to a Third of Abuse Cases Being Resolved, by
Eric Gorski, Denver Post (November 2, 2006)
- 20
More Catholic Bishops Served in Unprecedented Child Molestation Lawsuit,
in Yahoo! (November 1, 2006)
- Bishop
Sends E-Mail Apologizing for Handling of Brother's Case, Associated
Press (November 1, 2006)
- Newfoundland
NDP Leader Wins Byelection, by Tara Brautigam, Toronto Star (November
1, 2006)
- Priest
Gets 87 Months in Prison for Child Porn, on ABC 7, Chicago IL (October
31, 2006)
- Davenport
Diocese: 'We Are Relying Totally on Donations', by Darla M. Wiese, Quad-Cities
Online, Davenport IA (November 2, 2006)
- Victims
Want Keeler to Address Church's Sex Abuse, by Derek Valcourt, WJZ, Baltimore
MD (November 1, 2006)
- Priest
Abruptly Leaves Parishes, by Susan Orr, Courier & Press, Evansville
IN (November 2, 2006)
- Pedophile
Priest Film Vies for Documentary Prize, by Gregg Kilday, Reuters (November
2, 2006)
- Hair
Gel, Viagra and Defrocking, by Daphne Caruana Galizia, Malta Independent
(November 2, 2006)
- Justin
Lucio, by Joe Simnacher, WFAA, Dallas TX (November 2, 2006)
- Foley
Remains in Rehab after 30 Days, by Brian Skoloff, Associated Press,
Florida (November 2, 2006)
- "Doubt"
at the Civic Theatre, by Welton Jones, sandiego.com (November 1, 2006)
- Two
Catholic Clergy Face Court in NZ, in Sydney Morning Herald, New Zealand
(November 2, 2006)
- Bishop
Tells of Letter, by Mark Oberhardt, Courier Mail, Australia (November
2, 2006)
- Bishop
Works to Regain Trust after Pedophile Priest, by Trevor Wilhelm, Canada.com
(November 2, 2006)
- Victims
Who Were Sexually Abused by Priests Want Archdiocese to Acknowledge Church's
Role in Scandal, by Ron Cassie, The Examiner (November 2, 2006)
- Evangelical
Leader Quits after Gay Sex Allegation: Ted Haggard, Accused of Affair with
Gay Man, Resigns from National Post, on MSNBC (November 3, 2006)
- Republican
Pastor Resigns after Gay Sex Accusations, in Alaska Report (November
2, 2006)
- Evangelical
Leader Hit with Sex Claims, by Catherine Tsai, Associated Press (November
3, 2006)
- Haggard
Resigns As NAE President: Pastor Also Steps Aside at New Life Church after
Allegations by Male Prostitute, by Collin Hansen, Christianity Today,
Colorado (November 2, 2006)
- Evangelical
Leader Accused of Gay Affair, on KUSA-TV (November 3, 2006)
- Haggard
Steps down Amid Gay Affair Inquiry, by Eric Gorski, Felisa Cardona and
Manny Gonzales, Denver Post, Colorado (November 2, 2006)
- Statement
from New Life Church, on TheDenverChannel.com, Colorado Springs CO (November
2, 2006)
- Anti-Gay
Pastor Steps down after Hustler Alleges They Had 3 Year Affair, in 365Gay.com
(November 2, 2006)
- Hustler
'Outs' Anti-Gay Colorado Church Leader, in 365Gay.com (November 2, 2006)
- Colleagues
Dismiss Claims Haggard Involved in Gay Relationship, by Adelle M. Banks,
beliefnet, Colorado (November 2, 2006)
- New
Life Pastor on Administrative Leave, by McKenzie Martin, KKTV, Colorado
(November 2, 2006)
- Top
Preacher Steps down after Sex Charges Aired -- Colorado Papers Had Been
Cautious, by Anna Crane, Editor & Publisher, Colorado (November 2, 2006)
- Haggard
Resigns National Role, Takes Leave from Church Amid Allegations, by
Paul Asay and Deedee Correll, The Gazette (November 2, 2006)
- Dobson
Criticizes Media for Reporting Haggard Allegation: Focus Chairman Calls
Coverage of Unsubstantiated Rumor 'Unconscionable', in U.S. Newswire
(November 2, 2006)
- Amid
Allegations, Haggard Steps Aside, in Rocky Mountain News (November 2,
2006)
- Updated:
Bush's Top Evangelical w/ Gay Prostitute? in AlterNet, Colorado (November
3, 2006)
- Christian
Bigwig Quits over Gay Sex Scandal, in Gay.com, Colorado (November 2,
2006)
November 3
- Bishop
Wants a Toned-Down Installation, by Deirdre Cox Baker, Quad-City Times
(November 3, 2006)
- Sherlock
Let Sylvestre Work, Bishop Says, in London Free Press, Canada (November
3, 2006)
- Verdict
out on Whether Legal Team Gave Good Advice in Mark Foley E-Mail Case,
by Rebecca Riddick, Daily Business Review, Florida (November 3, 2006)
- Exhibit
Depicts Pioneering Priest: Bullock Known for Fighting Inequity, by Charles
A. Radin, Boston Globe (November 3, 2006)
- Denver
Roman Catholic Sex Abuse Records Request Denied, by Howard Pankratz,
Denver Post (November 2, 2006)
- Denver
Archdiocese Hopeful of Settling Abuse Claims, Associated Press (November
2, 2006)
- Clergy
Sexual Abuse, by Sarah DeMarco, ABC News 4 (November 2, 2006)
- Minister
Convicted of 1997 Molestation of 10-Year-Old Niece, Associated Press
(November 3, 2006)
- Gay
Sex Scandal Stuns Evangelical Followers: Pastor Says Haggard Admits Some
Allegations Were True, on KFOX (November 3, 2006)
- Key
Evangelical Quits Amid Gay Sex Claim, by Catherine Tsai, Times and Democrat
(November 3, 2006)
- New
Life's Haggard Accused in Gay Sex Case, in Washington Times, Colorado
(November 3, 2006)
- Members
of Haggard's Church Defending Him, on WEAR (November 3, 2006)
- Gay
Sex Allegation Sidelines Haggard, by Rachel Zoll, Associated Press,
Colorado (November 3, 2006)
- 'Megachurch'
Leader with White House Ties Quits, Admits Indiscretions, by Mike Sheehan,
Raw Story (November 3, 2006)
- Shock.
Disbelief. Denial. by Paul Asay and Deedee Correll, The Gazette (November
2, 2006)
- Evangelical
Leader Steps down Amid Allegations: The Rev. Ted Haggard Denies a Man's
Public Charges That the Pastor of a Mega-Church Had Been Paying Him for
Sex, by Stephanie Simon, Los Angeles Times, Colorado (November 3, 2006)
- Claim
against Evangelical Leader Stuns Springs-Area Residents: One Gay-Rights
Proponent Sees a Chance for a Lesson to " Lighten up and Not Condemn
People for Who They Are.", by Erin Emery, Denver Post (November
2, 2006)
- Haggard
Sex Allegations Could Shape Votes, Political Observers Say: But Which Side
of the Colorado Debate on Gay Marriage Might Benefit Is Anyone's Guess,
by Karen E. Crummy and Kevin Simpson, Denver Post, Colorado (November 2,
2006)
- "Struggled"
on Choice to Step Forward: Profile: Mike Jones, by Felisa Cardona, Denver
Post, Colorado (November 2, 2006)
- America
Magazine and the Bishops: Response to Archbishop Chaput, in Voice of
the Faithful, United States (November 1, 2006)
- Patient
Speaks out about Accused Psychologist: Priest-Turned-Counselor Has Troubled
Past, on WPXI, Pennsylvania (November 2, 2006)
- Allentown
Priest Reaches Plea Deal, in Express-Times, Allentown PA (November 3,
2006)
- Priest
Has Plea Deal in Harassment Case, by Bob Stiles, Tribune-Review, Pennsylvania
(November 3, 2006)
- Priest
Sexual Abuse, on WCBD (November 2, 2006)
- Christian
Leader Admits to Some Accusations, by Neela Banerjee, New York Times,
Colorado (November 3, 2006)
- Minister
Admits Massage from Accuser, in Rocky Mountain News, Colorado (November
3, 2006)
- A
Mega-Scandal for a Mega-Church: The Male Prostitute Who Says He Had Sex
with One of America's Most Powerful Evangelicals Tells Time That He Knew
Who Haggard Was the Last Few Times They Were Together, by Rita Healy/Denver,
Time, Colorado (November 3, 2006)
- Haggard
Admits Some Accusations Are True, by Stephanie Simon, Los Angeles Times,
Colorado (November 3, 2006)
- Evangelist
Admits Meth, Massage, No Sex: National Evangelical Leader, Gay Marriage
Opponent, Admits to Meth and Massage but Not Gay Sex, by Catherine Tsai,
ABC News (November 3, 2006)
- Dr.
James Dobson 'Heartsick' over Haggard Allegations, by Gary Schneeberger,
Christian News Wire (November 3, 2006)
- Four
Suspended Priests Are Laicized, in St. Louis Review (November 3, 2006)
- Accused
Pastor Admits to Buying Meth, on 9NEWS.COM (November 3, 2006)
- An
Accuser's Story: Former Escort Mike Jones Says He Had a Three-Year Sexual
Relationship with Megachurch Pastor Ted Haggard and Helped Him Obtain Drugs,
by Andrew Murr, Newsweeks, Colorado (November 3, 2006)
- Four
Local Priests Defrocked after Allegations of Sexual Abuse, by Tim Townsend,
Post-Dispatch (November 3, 2006)
- A
Look at Some Fallen Religious Leaders, Associated Press, United States
(November 3, 2006)
- Pastor
at Haggard's Church: 'We Stand with Him', by Josh Levs, CNN (November
3, 2006)
November 4
- Church
Could Be near Deal: Pending Sex-Abuse Settlements Said to Be in 6-Figure
Range, by Jean Torkelson, Rocky Mountain News (November 4, 2006)
- Moviegoers
Shocked by Clergy Abuse in O'Grady Movie, by Ross Farrow, Lodi News-Sentinel
(November 3, 2006)
- 'It
Was Horrifying', by Ross Farrow, Lodi News-Sentinel (November 3, 2006)
- Pride
Often Trips up Powerful Figures, by Todd Hartman, Rocky Mountain News
(November 4, 2006)
- Selby
Recuses Self, Again, by John Ford, Neosho Daily News, Missouri (November
3, 2006)
- 4
St. Louis-Area Priests Formally Removed from Priesthood, by Jim Salter,
Associated Press (November 3, 2006)
- Irish
Premier Proposes Referendum on Children's Rights at Fianna Fail Party Conference,
Associated Press, Ireland (November 4, 2006)
- Hurley
Found Guilty of Sex Abuse, by Tatiana Zarnowski, Carlisle Sentinel,
Pennsylvania (November 2, 2006)
- Deliver
US from Evil: Whose Is the "Most Grievous Fault"? by Joanne
Laurier, World Socialist (November 4, 2006)
- Safeguard
the Children Oversight Committees Share 'Best Practices', in The Tidings,
California (November 3, 2006)
- The
Indian Living God, the Paedophilia Claims and the Duke of Edinburgh Awards:
Sexual Abuse Accusations against Group's Leader: 80th Birthday Invitation
to Hundreds of Youngsters, by Paul Lewis, The Guardian, United Kingdom
(November 4, 2006)
- Denver
Archdiocese Hit by Witch Hunt: It Is Absurd for Any Institution to Simply
Dump Confidential Personnel Files on the Lap of Strangers, by William
Donohue, Spero News, Colorado (November 3, 2006)
- Failed
Polygraph Test Places Haggard Accusations in Different Light, by Scott
Harrison, KRDO, Colorado (November 4, 2006)
- Trinity
Responds to Cover-Up Investigation, in First Coast News (November 4,
2006)
- Parishioner:
Claims on Priest Ignored, by Lona O'Connor, Palm Beach Post, Delray
Beach FL (November 4, 2006)
- Catholic
Priest Is 'Ornery' in Court, by Jason Geary, The Ledger (November 4,
2006)
- Ex-Priest
Jailed on Megan's Law Violations: Authorities: Albert Liberatore Was Living
in Scranton for Months, but His Registered Address Was Stroudsburg,
by Kris Wernowsky, Times Leader (November 4, 2006)
- Convicted
Milford Priest Facing Sexual Assault Charges Again, by Pamela Sroka,
Courier News, New Jersey (November 4, 2006)
- Molester
Priest in Court: The Rev. John Banko Pleads Not Guilty. He's Already Been
Convicted of Assault on Another Preteen, by Tom Quigley, Express-Times
(November 4, 2006)
- Evangelical
Rev. Quits Amid Drugs, Gay Sex Scandal: Church Board: Rev. Ted Haggard Guilty
"Of Sexually Immoral Conduct", in CBS 13 (November 4, 2006)
- Green
Bay Judge Suddenly Schedules Unusual Hearing in Child Molestation Case:
On Monday, He'll Hear Arguments on Whether He's Biased and Should Step Aside,
in Yahoo! (November 4, 2006)
November 5
- Mercieca's
'Fondling' Tipped to Sway Washington's Balance of Power, by David Lindsay,
Malta Independent (November 5, 2006)
- Priest
Sues Abuse Investigation Group, by Ariel Zangla, Daily Freeman, New
York (November 5, 2006)
- Abused
Teen's Mother Joins Other Critics of Area Bishop, by David O'Reilly,
Philadelphia Inquirer (November 5, 2006)
- Archdiocese
Says Evidence Found in Abuse Case, in Chicago Tribune, Chicago IL (November
5, 2006)
- Board
Ousts Priest after Abuse Charges Found Credible: He's Been on Leave from
Burbank Parish since May, by Monifa Thomas, Chicago Sun-Times (November
5, 2006)
- Jailed
Ex-Priest Denies Additional Sex Charges, by Nyier Abdou, Star-Ledger,
New Jersey (November 5, 2006)
- 'He's
Been a Gift to Us', by Kevin Harter, St. Paul Pioneer Press, Wisconsin
(November 5, 2006)
- June
2000: the Rev. Ryan Erickson Is Ordained and Assigned to St. Patrick...,
in St. Paul Pioneer Press, Wisconsin (November 5, 2006)
- Accuser:
I Didn't Aim to Ruin Pastor, by Kirk Mitchell, Denver Post, Colorado
(November 5, 2006)
- Sorrowful
Followers Meet Test of Faith: Their Pastor's Scandal Is a Reminder He's
Human, Say Parishioners Carrying on His Work, by Joey Bunch and Katharine
Bernuth, Denver Post (November 5, 2006)
- Pastor
Ted Haggard Fired: Independent Board Says Haggard Committed " Sexually
Immoral Conduct", by Marshall Zelinger, KRDO, Colorado (November
5, 2006)
- Pastor
Confessed: Church Review Panelist Says Admission Came Thursday, by Chuck
Plunkett, Denver Post (November 5, 2006)
- Fired
Evangelical Leader Apologizes, on WFRV (November 5, 2006)
November 6
- Dioceses
Train Workers to Spot Signs of Child Abuse: Oakland: Programs Adopted by
Catholic Officials Do Little to Mollify Critics in Wake of Sexual Scandals,
by Rebecca Rosen Lum, Contra Costa Times, California (November 6, 2006)
- Ex-Clergyman
Found Guilty of Molesting, in Sydney Morning Herald (November 6, 2006)
- The
Rev. Stepek Denies Sexual Abuse Allegations: Burbank Pastor Was Suspended
Saturday, by Courtney Greve, Daily Southtown, Chicago IL (November 6,
2006)
- 'It's
a Money Issue' for Accusers: Priest: Vendetta Claim Hit by Brothers' Lawyer:
He's 'In Denial', by Maureen O'Donnell, Chicago Sun-Times (November
6, 2006)
- Parishioners
Demand Suspended Priest Be Reinstated: Father Robert Stepek Has Been Suspended
for Alleged Sex Abuse with Minors, on CBS 2 (November 5, 2006)
- Priest
Suspended over Sexual Assault Allegations, on NBC 5 (November 5, 2006)
- Incoming
Davenport Bishop Asks for Low-Key Installation, in Sioux City Journal
(November 6, 2006)
- Jones
Gets Mixed Reception: Man Whose Revelations Felled Pastor a Folk Hero to
Some, Villain to Others, by Fernando Quintero, Rocky Mountain News (November
6, 2006)
- Teaching
Safe Environments to Volunteers, by Sherry Wachtler, Ralston Recorder,
Nebraska (November 6, 2006)
- Evangelical
Leader: I Am Deceiver, Liar: Pastor Admits Sexual Immorality, on ClickOnDetroit
(November 6, 2006)
- Stop
Pedophile Priests Who Are Fleeing from Justice: We Must End Their Escape
across Borders, Say Barbara Blaine and David Clohessy, in Dallas Morning
News, United States (November 6, 2006)
- Priest:
A Priest Molested Me, Associated Press (November 6, 2006)
November 7
- Attorneys
React to Priest's Removal, by Stephanie Gehring, Daily Southtown, Chicago
IL (November 7, 2006)
- Group
Seeks Names of Priests Accused of Abuse, by Madeline Baro Diaz, South
Florida Sun-Sentinel (November 7, 2006)
- Curia
Writes about False Allegations against the Archbishop, in Malta Today
(November 5, 2006)
- Priest
Disputes Sex Abuse Allegations: Father Robert Stepek Says Allegations Are
Part of a Vendetta, by Mike Parker, CBS 2, Burbank IL (November 6, 2006)
- Aretakis
Sanctioned in Abuse Case: Supreme Court Justice Says Attorney Violated Rule
on Publicity, by Marc Parry, Albany Times Union, New York (November
7, 2006)
- Jury
Selection Set in Trial of Pastor in Sex Assault, in Norwich Bulletin
(November 7, 2006)
- Sex
Scandals in Clergy Grieve Hearts of Many, by Shanna Sissom, Midland
Reporter-Telegram, United States (November 7, 2006)
- Campos:
In a State of Moral Confusion, by Paul Campos, Rocky Mountain News,
Colorado (November 7, 2006)
- Judge
Will Stay on with Suit against Diocese: Lawyers for Schauer Wanted Warpinski,
a Catholic, off Caselawyers for Schauer Wanted Warpinski, a Catholic, off
Case, by Andy Nelesen, Green Bay Press-Gazette, Wisconsin (November
7, 2006)
- Hand
of God, in City of Worcester (November 7, 2006)
- Denver
D.A. Investigating Claims against Haggard: Legal Expert Weighs in on Likelihood,
by Anna Jensen, KRDO, Colorado (November 6, 2006)
- Punish
Abusers, but Demand Evidence: Cardinal Castrillon, in Catholic World
News (November 7, 2006)
November 8
- Church
Faces New Sex Suits: The Claims against the RC Diocese of London Allege
Abuse by Two Priests in the 1960s and '70s, by Jane Sims, London Free
Press, Canada (November 8, 2006)
- Mo.
High Court Reverses Priest's Abuse Conviction, by Robert Patrick, St.
Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri (November 7, 2006)
- Compensating
for the Sins of the Fathers: Existence of Spokane Diocese Threatened As
Bankruptcy Battles Drag on, by Michael Newall, National Catholic Reporter,
Spokane WA (November 10, 2006)
- After
the Truth, Healing Will Come, by Tom Roberts, National Catholic Reporter
(November 10, 2006)
- Oakland
Diocese Answers Pedophile Priest Scandals: Shield the Vulnerable Gives Interactive
Way to Learn about Warning Signs, Actions to Take, by Rebecca Rosen
Lum, Oakland Tribune (November 8, 2006)
- Priest's
Abuse Conviction Reversed, Associated Press (November 8, 2006)
- Group
Seeks Abusers' IDs, in Orlando Sentinel (November 8, 2006)
- Perv
Priest Pleads Not Guilty to Assault: The Rev. John Banko Already Serving
15 Years for Molestation of Another Preteen in Milford Church, by Tom
Quigley, Express-Times (November 8, 2006)
- Episcopal
Diocese of Pa. Calls for an Inquiry: Bishop Charles E. Bennison Jr.'s Handling
of Church Finances Is at Issue. A Panel Wants Him Ousted, by David O'Reilly,
Philadelphia Inquirer (November 8, 2006)
- Jeff
Blanchard: Highway Murders Case Redux -- Bizarre Bridgewater 'Treatment',
in Providence Journal (November 8, 2006)
- Sylvestre
Support Group, in CD98.9, Canada (November 8, 2006)
- Priest
Fired over Nude Internet Photos, in Local 10, Miami FL (November 8,
2006)
- British
Priests Fight Back against Sketchy Accusations: The Case of a London Priest
Highlights a Growing Unease Among Priests about, How a Plan to Protect Children
from Sexual Abuse Is Being Implemented, by Greg Watts, National Catholic
Register, United Kingdom (November 8, 2006)
- Board
Cites Concerns about Priest, by Chuck Salvatore, Southwest News-Herald,
Illinois (November 8, 2006)
- Abuse
Review Panel Seeks an Additional Member, by Jerry Van Marter, Worldwide
Faith News, Louisville KY (November 8, 2006)
- Diocese
of Manchester Creates Complementary Safe Environment Programs: The Diocese
of Manchester, N.H., Was Uneasy about the "Safe-Environment",
Programs Available to Prevent Sexual Abuse. So It Created Its Own, by
Mary Ann Sullivan, National Catholic Register, Manchester NH (November 8,
2006)
- Canada
'Dumping Ground' for Sex-Abuser Priests from U.S., by Trevor Wilhelm,
Ottawa Citizen, Canada (November 8, 2006)
November 9
- Former
Priest Jailed over 1970s Sexual Abuse, on ABC, Australia (November 9,
2006)
- Former
Priest Jailed over Sex with Teen, in West Australian (November 9, 2006)
- Former
Priest Gets Bail Reduction, in Times-Tribune (November 9, 2006)
- Church,
State and Justice: Cardinal Roger Mahony's Legal Strategy Does Little to
Help Victims of Abuse Recover, in Los Angeles Times, California (November
9, 2006)
- Attorneys
Bicker at Bankruptcy Meeting, by Dustin Lemmon, Quad-City Times (November
9, 2006)
- Diocese
Fact-Finding Hearing under Way, in Gazette, Davenport IA (November 8,
2006)
- Creditors,
Diocese Meet on Bankruptcy: The Davenport Diocese Has Revised a Filing on
Its Assets. It Now Says They're Worth about $9.1 Million, by Shirley
Ragsdale, Des Moines Register (November 9, 2006)
- November
Rain: Theaters Flooded with New Fall Flicks, by Matt Brunson, Creative
Loafing (November 8, 2006)
- Victim
Breaks down at Project Truth Inquiry, in Canadian Press (November 9,
2006)
- Lawyer
Files to Free Priest from Prison, in Toledo Blade (November 9, 2006)
- Where
Birds Come to Die, by Daphne Caruana Galizia, Malta Independent (November
9, 2006)
- Priest
Forgiven, Boy Forgotten after Sex Abuse, by Kevin Meade, The Australian
(November 10, 2006)
- Cinepalooza
2006: The Massbay Film Festival Returns, Bigger and Better, by Robert
Newton, Worcester Magazine (November 2, 2006)
November 10
- Ill.
Priest Defrocked over Sex Allegations: Peoria Monsignor Removed from Priesthood
over Sex Abuse Allegations, Associated Press (November 10, 2006)
- Church
Trial to Start for Priest, by Gary Stern, Journal News, New York (November
9, 2006)
- Baptists
Shocked at News of Misuse of Funds, by Marc B. Geller, The Monitor (November
10, 2006)
- Peoria:
Vatican " Dismisses" Priest for Sex Charges, by Michael Miller,
Journal Star (November 9, 2006)
- Documentary
Shares Survivor's Tale: Priest Abuse Eyed in 'Hand of God', by Richard
Duckett, Telegram & Gazette, Worcester MA (November 10, 2006)
- Archbishop
'Failed to Act' on Sex Abuse, by Tony Koch, news.com.au, Australia (November
11, 2006)
- Pope
Expresses Satisfaction with Mass Attendance in Diocese, by Kate Heaney,
Donegal News, Ireland (November 10, 2006)
- 5
Disciplined by Church to Lose Teacher Licenses: State Action Related to
'Credible' Allegations of Child Molestation, by Jim Provance, Toledo
Blade (November 10, 2006)
- Johnston
Bound over in Mac, by John Ford, Neosho Daily News (November 9, 2006)
- Sins
of Omission: A Priest Convicted of Child Sex Abuse Was Forgiven His Crime
by the Church, by Tony Koch, The Australian (November 11, 2006)
- Accused
Priest Seeks Publication Ban at Cornwall Public Inquiry, on CBC News,
Canada (November 10, 2006)
- Judge
Sets Attorney Fees Hearing, in Cincinnati Post, Kentucky (November 9,
2006)
- Police:
Investigation of Former Germantown Priest Continues: Judge Rules Information
Related to Potential Second Victim Must Be Released, by Melissa A. Chadwick,
Gazette, Germantown MD (November 8, 2006)
- Priest's
Counseling Documents Allowed in Sexual Misconduct Suit, by Garry Mitchell,
Associated Press, Mobile AL (November 10, 2006)
- Diocese
Launches New Outreach Effort to Victims of Abuse, by Robert P. Lockwood,
Pittsburgh Catholic (November 3, 2006)
November 11
- Arts
Help Exorcise Demons of Abuse, by Bronislaus B. Kush, Telegram & Gazette
(November 11, 2006)
- Steps
Taken to Keep Kids Safe: Diocese's New Compliance Officer Will Ensure Background
Checks Are Being Conducted, by Dave Janoski, Times Leader (November
11, 2006)
- Priest
Accused of Abusing Teen Will Face Trial in Erie: The Proceedings Are Closed
to the Public, Because the Trial Will Follow Canon Law, in The Derrick,
Erie PA (November 10, 2006)
- Who
Is Monitoring Suspended Priests? The Surprising Answer: No One, by Michael
Clancy, Arizona Republic (November 10, 2006)
- Ex-Church
Director Facing Charges, by Michael Barnett, The Monitor (November 11,
2006)
- Diocese
Names New Priest for Darien Church, by Stephen P. Clark, The Advocate
(November 11, 2006)
- 'Deliver
Us from Evil': 4 Stars out of 4, in Charlotte Weekly (November 11, 2006)
- Sex
Predators TV Show Raises Rights Issues: A Hot TV Program Spurs Concern by
Lawyers over Fair Juries and 'Miranda', by Tresa Baldas, National Law
Journal (November 13, 2006)
- Brentwood:
Priest Gets Probation, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Brentwood PA (November
11, 2006)
- Orphanage
Compo Vow, in Adelaide Now, Australia (November 12, 2006)
November 12
- Abuse
Victim Travels to Rome, by Dustin Lemmon, Quad-City Times, Iowa (November
12, 2006)
- Compelling
Cast Raises 'Doubt' in New Award-Winning Production, by L. Pierce Carson,
Napa Valley Register, California (November 12, 2006)
- More
Qld Abuse Cases Hit Anglican Church, in West Australian (November 12,
2006)
- Diocese
Officials Finds Molestation Charge Credible: Monsignor Mark Plewka Offered
Alleged Victim Apology, Counseling, by Patrick Malone, Pueblo Chieftain
(November 12, 2006)
- Diocese
Invites Scandal, editorial in Pal Beach Post (November 12, 2006)
- Episcopal
Bishop Hears Some Call for Him to Resign: Delegates Were Angry over Charles
E. Bennison Jr.'s Spending and Cover-Up of His Brother's Sex Abuse,
by David O'Reilly, Philadelphia Inquirer (November 12, 2006)
- Lawyer
Welcomes Church's Plan for Handling Abuse Claims, on ABC, Australia
(November 12, 2006)
- Aspinall
Defends Church Actions, by Brian Williams and Paul Osborne, Courier
Mail, Australia (November 12, 2006)
November 13
- Abuse
Claim Accepted: Diocese Says Man's Story of Molestation Probably Happened,
Associated Press (November 13, 2006)
- At
Parties and in Our Piazzas, by Marisa Micallef, Malta Independent (November
13, 2006)
- "Evil"
Incarnate: Interview with Director Amy Berg, by KJ Doughton, Film Threat
(November 14, 2006)
- Abuse
Victims Must Continue to Come Forward: Anglican Archbishop, on ABC,
Australia (November 12, 2006)
- Bishops
Focus on Church's Problems, by Rachel Zool, Quad-City Times (November
13, 2006)
- American
Bishops Return 'Home' to Restored Basilica before Meeting, by George
P. Matysek Jr. and Paula Glover, Catholic Online (November 13, 2006)
- Spanish
Priest Gets Two Years Jail for Abusing Boy, in eiTB, Spain (November
13, 2006)
- Support
Group Gets Letter to Jenky, by Michael Miller, Journal Star (November
10, 2006)
November 14
- Campbell
Makes New Nomination: Bruce Matthias Is Put up for the County's Human Relations
Panel, by Peggy Lowe, Orange County Register, California (November 14,
2006)
- Oakland
Diocese Begins Abuse Detection Training: With Help of Web Site, Clergy Can
Spot a Child in Potential Danger, by Rebecca Rosen Lum, Inside Bay Area
(November 14, 2006)
- Woman
Sues Diocese, Claiming Sexual Abuse, by Jason Dearen, Inside Bay Area
(November 14, 2006)
- 4
Settle Diocese Suits over Abuse by Priests: Details under Wraps after Mediation,
by Manny Gonzales, Denver Post (November 13, 2006)
- Clergy
Invited to View Abuse Movie, by Chip Martin, London Free Press, Canada
(November 14, 2006)
- Controversy
Marred Last Years, by Heidi Rowley, Tucson Citizen (November 14, 2006)
- Local
Diocese Prays for Stricken Moreno, by Stephanie Innes and Carla McClain,
Arizona Daily Star, Tucson AZ (November 14, 2006)
- Catholic
Bishops Speak out on Iraq, OK Clergy Sex Abuse Study, by Ann Rodgers,
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (November 14, 2006)
- Sexual
Assault Complaint Launched against Catholic Priest, on WREG (November
14, 2006)
- New
York Priest's Sex-Abuse Trial Begins, in Pennsylvania, by Andy Newman,
New York Times (November 14, 2006)
- Bishops
Confront Homosexuality, Sexual Abuse, on WBAL (November 13, 2006)
- Bishops
Vote to Investigate Sexual Abuse, by Jessica Novak, Examiner (November
14, 2006)
- Johnston
Hearing Reset, by John Ford, Neosho Daily News, Missouri (November 13,
2006)
- Sex
Crimes and the Vatican, on CBC Newsworld (November 13, 2006)
- Perv
Priest 'Inquisition', by Jeane Macintosh, New York Post, Pennsylvania
(November 14, 2006)
- Priest
Cleared, by Andrew Ffrench, Oxford Mail, South Africa (November 14,
2006)
- Settlements
Reached in 4 Sex-Abuse Suits, in The Guardian (November 14, 2006)
- Spokane
Diocese Sued over Alleged Pornography Incident, Associated Press, Spokane
WA (November 14, 2006)
- Apologetic
Pastor Sentenced in Sex Case, by Rodney Hart, Quincy Herald-Whig, Carrollton
IL (November 14, 2006)
November 15
- Stop
Abuse by Priests, Victims Ask: Identifying Molesters Key to Preventing Attacks,
They Say, by Beth Miller, News Journal, Baltimore MD (November 15, 2006)
- Diocese
Faces New Sex Allegations: Memphis Priest Accused of Molesting Girl in Confessional,
by James Dowd, Commercial Appeal, Memphis TN (November 15, 2006)
- State
Revokes 5 Teaching Licenses: All Are Current or Ex-Priests in Ohio,
in Toledo Blade (November 15, 2006)
- Cash
Crisis Prompts Public Appeal from Killala Bishop, in Western People,
Ireland (November 15, 2006)
- Our
Opinion: Prayers for Bishop, in Tucson Citizen (November 15, 2006)
- Police
Seek Longtime Pastor Accused of Abuse: Calvary Chapel: the Teen Says a Clergyman-Coach
Fondled Her at the Church, by Megan Holland, Anchorage Daily News (November
15, 2006)
- Ex-Lay
Preacher Accused of Abuse, in Belfast Telegraph (November 15, 2006)
- Catholic
Bishops Served in Unprecedented Child Molestation Lawsuit: Bishops Served
in CA, LA, MO, NV, PA and TX It Seeks Names of Accused Abusive Clergy Kept
Secret by Church Officials, by Jeff Anderson, Yahoo!, St. Paul MN (November
15, 2006)
- Supreme
Court Delays Hearing on Priest Abuse, by Peter Smith, The Courier-Journal,
Frankfort KY (November 15, 2006)
- Abuse
Group Urges Withholding Money from Diocese, by Michael Miller, Journal
Star, Peoria IL (November 14, 2006)
November 16
- State's
High Court Postpones Week's Cases Due to Pending Turnover, by Peter
Smith, Courier-Journal (November 16, 2006)
- Oscars
Narrow Documentaries to 15 Contenders, in Reuters (November 15, 2006)
- All
United States Bishops Served in Wisconsin Sex Abuse Lawsuit, by Sheri
Baker-Rickman, Johnson County Sun, Kansas (November 16, 2006)
- Ohio
Bishops Give $3 Million to Sex-Abuse Counseling Fund, by David Briggs,
Cleveland Plain Dealer, Ohio (November 16, 2006)
- Bishop
Bennison Survives Calls for His Resignation, in Living Church Foundation,
Philadelphia PA (November 15, 2006)
- Ex-Pastor
Sentenced for Sexual Assault, Associated Press, Minnesota (November
16, 2006)
- First
Trial Scheduled for Ponchatoula Rape Case, by Debra Lemoine, The Advocate
(November 16, 2006)
- Police
Seek Anchorage Pastor and Coach, Associated Press (November 15, 2006)
- Study
Wastes Parishioners' Money, editorial in the Examiner (November 15,
2006)
- About
200 Attend Special Mass for Retired Bishop, in Arizona Daily Star, Tucson
AZ (November 15, 2006)
- Catholic
Priest Charged with Forcible Touching, on WCAX (November 16, 2006)
- Priest
May Resume Duties, in Didcot Herald, United Kingdom (November 16, 2006)
- House
OKs Abuse-Law Expansion: The Bill Would Allow Victims to File Charges up
to Age 50. It Now Heads to the Senate, by David O'Reilly and Angela
Couloumbis, Philadelphia Inquirer (November 16, 2006)
- New
Trials Are Set for 4 Polygamists, by Ben Winslow, Deseret Morning News,
Utah (November 16, 2006)
- Knoxville's
Most Wanted: Tracking down Some of the City's Most Controversial Newsmakers
of the Last 50 Years, in Metro Pulse, Knoxville TN (November 16, 2006)
- Former
Priest in Colo. Clergy Abuse Scandal Dies in Mexico: Harold R. White, 73,
Allegedly Molested Boys in Various Parishes over a Three-Decade Career,
by Eric Gorski, Denver Post, Colorado (November 16, 2006)
- Priest
Accused of Harassment, in Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, Brockport
NY (November 16, 2006)
- Former
Priest Wants Pub Ban on Project Truth Testimony, in Ottawa Sun, Canada
(November 16, 2006)
- Wilmington
Diocese Names 20 Alleged Pedophile Priests, by Beth Miller, News Journal
(November 16, 2006)
- Ex-Priest
at Center of Sex Abuse Case Dies, by Jean Torkelson, Rocky Mountain
News (November 16, 2006)
- San
Diego Bishop One of Many Being Sued: Lawsuit Wants Church to Come Clean
Regarding Background of Priests, by Michelle Krish, 10News, United States
(November 16, 2006)
- Accused
Priest Has Been a Victim of the Media: Lawyer, on CBC News, Canada (November
16, 2006)
- Delaware
Diocese Releases List of Suspected Pedophile Priests, Associated Press,
Delaware (November 16, 2006)
- Bishop
Lists Priests Accused of Sexually Abusing Minors, in Catholic Online,
Wilmington DE (November 16, 2006)
- 2
D.M. Priests Removed by Pope for Sex Abuse, in Des Moines Register,
Iowa (November 16, 2006)
- Bishop
Releases More Names of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse, in Bishop Accountability,
Wilmington DE (November 16, 2006)
November 17
- Alleged
Sex Abuse Victim Sues Cardinal Mahony, on CBS 2, Los Angeles CA (November
16, 2006)
- Pastor
Turns Himself into Police, Associated Press, Anchorage AK (November
16, 2006)
- Judge
Reconsiders Dismissal of Sex-Abuse Charges, on WQAD, St. Louis MO (November
17, 2006)
- Vatican
Defrocks Two Des Moines Priests, on KTIV, Des Moines IA (November 17,
2006)
- Diocese
Releases List of Suspected Pedophile Priests, on WBAL, Delaware (November
16, 2006)
- Man
Sues Cardinals in L.A., Mexico, in Baytown Sun, Los Angeles CA (November
16, 2006)
- Ex-Priest's
Death Could Affect Suits: Accused Abuser Dies While Vacationing in Cancun,
Mexico, by Jean Torkelson, Rocky Mountain News, Colorado (November 17,
2006)
- Excommunication
Threat: Witness Gag Order in Church Sex Trial, by Jeane Macintosh and
Dan Mangan, New York Post, Erie PA (November 17, 2006)
- After
Years of Refusal, Diocese Releases Names of Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse,
by Beth Miller, Mike Chalmers and Gary Soulsman, News Journal, Wilmington
DE (November 17, 2006)
- Priests
Suspected of Abuse, in Bishop Accountability, Wilmington DE (November
16, 2006)
- Religious
Order Priests Not on List: 10 Serving in Diocese, According to Officials,
by Beth Miller, News Journal, Wilmington DE (November 17, 2006)
- Catholic
Bishop Took Burden off Priests by Naming Actual Abusers, in News Journal,
Wilmington DE (November 17, 2006)
- Bill
to Extend Time for Abuse Victims to Sue in Civil Cases, by Mike Chalmers,
News Journal, Delaware (November 17, 2006)
- Pastor
Charged with Sexual Assault, Denies Fondling Teenager at Church, in
Anchorage Daily News, Anchorage AK (November 17, 2006)
- Champions
for Children, editorial in Philadelphia Inquirer, Pennsylvania (November
17, 2006)
- Ex-Priest
Reduced to Lay Status, by David O'Reilly, Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia
PA (November 17, 2006)
- Two
Sexual Assaults a Week: A New Report Has Charted about 1,100 Sexual Assaults
in Christian Settings over the Past Decade, or Two Per Week on Average since
1996, in Aftenposten, Norway (November 17, 2006)
- 2
D.M. Priests Accused of Sex Abuse Removed by Pope, by Tony Leys, Des
Moines Register, Iowa (November 17, 2006)
- Priest
Suspended after Allegations of Sexual Abuse, in Montreal Gazette, Canada
(November 18, 2006)
- L.I.
Priest Arrested on Child Porn Charges, on WCBS, Central Islip NY (November
17, 2006)
November 18
- Porn
Charge for Priest: Images of Kids Found on Li Clergyman's Computer; Feds
Say He Had Online Chats with Cops Posing As Teens, by John Moreno Gonzales,
Newsday, Long Island NY (November 18, 2006)
- Nab
Rev. With 1,300 Kid Porn Pix, by Richard Weir and John Marzulli, New
York Daily News, Long Island NY (November 18, 2006)
- Priests'
Moment of Truth: Accuser Turns Tables on Tribunal, by Jeane Macintosh,
New York Post, Erie PA (November 18, 2006)
- Religious
Order Refuses to Name Accused Priests: Salesianum Community Says Those Suspected
of Abuse Are Monitored, by Beth Miller, News Journal, Wilmington DE
(November 18, 2006)
- Trials
Where the Church Is Judge, Jury: Priests and Accusers Are Turning to Canonical
Tribunals to Sort out Sex Abuse Allegations Taken up by No Other Court,
by Ellen Barry, Los Angeles Times, Erie PA (November 18, 2006)
- Freeze
on Priest Abuse Cases Lifted: The Decision, after a 3-Year Delay, Allows
Lawyers to Begin Pretrial Investigations of More Than 100 Claims against
32 Catholic Clerics, by John Spano, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles CA
(November 18, 2006)
- Priest's
Death Affects Suits: Abuse Lawyers Didn't Depose White, by Eric Gorski,
Denver Post, Colorado (November 17, 2006)
- Long
Island Priest Is Charged after Internet Child Pornography Investigation,
by Bruce Lambert and Nicole Cotroneo, New York Times (November 18, 2006)
- Accuser
Tells Clerical Court of Friendship with Priest, by Andy Newman, New
York Times, Erie PA (November 18, 2006)
- Accused
Priest's Identity to Remain Public at Cornwall Inquiry, on CBC News,
Canada (November 17, 2006)
- Bishops
Start Counseling Fund, Associated Press, Cleveland OH (November 17,
2006)
- Dioceses,
Eparchy Offer $3m Therapy Fund for Victims, by David Yonke, Toledo Blade,
Ohio (November 17, 2006)
- Pastor
Yields to Police; Will Face Charges Sexual Abuse: Attorney Says Dwight Donald
Greene Is Innocent, by Tataboline Brant, Anchorage Daily News, Anchorage
AK (November 16, 2006)
- D.A.'s
Office Disputes Church Assertion: Prosecutors Say They Didn't Tell Catholic
Officials in L.A. Months Ago Not to Notify Parents about a High School Molestation
Probe, by Peter Y. Hong and Paul Pringle, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles
CA (November 18, 2006)
- Residential
School Victims Face Further Obstacle, by Chuck Poulsen, Daily Courier,
Canada (November 18, 2006)
- Bishops
Fund Clergy Sex Abuse Study, in Tidings, United States (November 17,
2006)
- Priest's
Accuser, Formerly of Peekskill, Testifies, by Gary Stern, Journal News,
New York (November 18, 2006)
- House
Passes Bill to Tighten Child Sex Laws, by Stephanie Whalen, Delco Times,
Pennsylvania (November 18, 2006)
- Feds
Charge LI Priest with Possessing Child Pornography, by Frank Eltman,
Rhinelander Daily News, Long Island NY (November 18, 2006)
- Lawyers
for Accuser Get Priest's Counseling Records, by Brendan Kirby, The Press-Register,
Alabama (November 18, 2006)
- Sexier
in a Pinny or a Pin Up? by Marisa Micallef, Malta Independent, Malta
(November 18, 2006)
November 19
- Tucson's
Catholic Bishop Emeritus Dies, Associated Press, Tucson AZ (November
18, 2006)
- Church
Studies Abuse Claims against Priest, in Chicago Tribune, Chicago IL
(November 19, 2006)
- Church
Sex-Abuse Cases to Finally Proceed: After Three Years of Delay, Judge Allows
Pretrial Investigations for More Than 100 Lawsuits, Associated Press,
Los Angeles CA (November 19, 2006)
- 'Father
Doug's' Secret Shocks Neighbors: Retired Priest Among Those Accused of Sex
Abuse, by Beth Miller and Rachael Jackson, News Journal, Marydel MD
(November 19, 2006)
- Two
Priests Lived Quiet Lives after Allegations: Paul Calamari and Gerard Smit,
Removed from Ministry, Have Worked As Teachers, by Mike Chalmers, News
Journal, Wilmington DE (November 19, 2006)
- Incoming
Bishop Martin Amos Prepares for Life Challenge, by Deirdre Cox Baker,
Quad-City Times, Cleveland OH (November 19, 2006)
- A
Humble Servant of God, a Comfort to His Flock, by Stephanie Innes, Kimberly
Matas and Carla McClain, Arizona Daily Star, Tucson AZ (November 19, 2006)
- Man
Says He Was Abused by Priest, Reached Settlement, by Monifa Thomas,
Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago IL (November 19, 2006)
- Victims
of Abuse Focus of State Bill, by Martha Raffaele, Evening Sun, Harrisburg
PA (November 17, 2006)
- Bishop
Named in Lawsuit, in The News-Leader, Missouri (November 19, 2006)
- In
Court This Week, in Neosho Daily News, Pineville MO (November 19, 2006)
- Bishop
McManus Places Pastor on Leave, by Ray Delisle, Diocese of Worcester,
Worcester, MA (November 19, 2006)
- Covington
Priest on Leave after Charges of Sex Abuse, by Richard Chiles, WCPO,
Kentucky (November 19, 2006)
- The
Fisherman's Ring, by Eric F. Mallonga, Manila Times (November 20, 2006)
November 20
- US
Court Bid to Make Irish Church Pay for Priest's Abuse, by Ralph Riegel,
Irish Independent (November 20, 2006)
- Abuse
Scandal Casts Pall over Sunday Mass: 'Let It Not Lead US to Spiritual Suicide',
by Gary Soulsman, News Journal, Wilmington DE (November 20, 2006)
- Bishop
Removes Uxbridge Pastor: Rev. Doherty Admits to Early Indiscretion,
by Linda Bock, Worcester Telegram & Gazette (November 20, 2006)
- Bishop
Lacked Politicos' Gene, by Renee Schafer Horton, Tucson Citizen (Novemebr
20, 2006)
- Director's
Pity for Priest Who Abused Him, by Richard Owen, Irish Independent (November
20, 2006)
- Archdiocese:
Church Told to Keep Quiet about Sex Crime Investigation, on NBC 4 (November
19, 2006)
- Churchgoers
Shocked by Allegations, by Brandon Bain, Newsday, Long Island NY (November
20, 2006)
- Nevada
Motel Catered to Polygamist Unions: It'll Have Role in Church Leader's Criminal
Case Involving Underage Girl, Associated Press (November 20, 2006)
- Uxbridge
Priest Admits Misconduct, Church Says, by David Abel, Boston Globe (November
20, 2006)
- Priest
Removed from Duty: Pastor Served in Uxbridge Last 6 Years, on TheBostonChannel.com
(November 20, 2006)
- Vatican
Official: Church is Only 'Tip of an Iceberg' on Child Abuse, by Carol
Glatz, Catholic News Service (November 20, 2006)
November 21
- Parents,
Alumni Ask for Names of Priests: Orders Refuse to Give Names of Alleged
Sexual Offenders, by Beth Miller, News Journal, Delaware (November 21,
2006)
- Witness
Testimony Concludes in Church Trial for Accused Priest, Associated Press,
Erie PA (November 21, 2006)
- Call
Pa. Senate on Sex-Abuse Bill - Today! by Ronnie Polaneczky, Philadelphia
Daily News, Pennsylvania (November 21, 2006)
- Parishioners
Shocked at Priest's Admission of Sexual Abuse, by Danielle Williamson
and Joyce Kelly, Milford Daily News (November 21, 2006)
- Update:
Diocese Says Bishop Walsh Will Enroll in Program, on CBS, California
(November 20, 2006)
- Recent
Cases Show Some Dioceses Still Failing to Report Abuse, Associated Press,
United States (November 20, 2006)
- Covington
Priest Put on Leave, in Cincinnati Enquirer (November 20, 2006)
- Reaction:
Catholics Praise Deal; Victim Advocates Angry, by Guy Konver, Press
Democrat, California (November 21, 2006)
- Bishop
Won't Face Charges over Late Report of Abuse: Accused Priest Fled during
Cleric's Delay, by Kim Curtis, Associated Press, California (November
21, 2006)
- Bishop
Avoids Charge in Failure to Swiftly Report Abuse Claims: Counseling Instead
of Misdemeanor for Delay in Notification, by Jim Doyle, San Francisco
Chronicle, California (November 21, 2006)
- Man
Files Sexual Abuse Lawsuit against Former St. Louis Pastor, by Tim Townsend,
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (November 21, 2006)
- April
Trial Date Set for Paulk, by S.A. Reid, Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
Georgia (November 20, 2006)
- Pastor
Reportedly Settles Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Abuse of Minor, by Bob Allen,
Ethics Daily, Texas (November 20, 2006)
- Diocesan
Critic Seeks $5m from Albany: Arrest during Holy Cross Protest Violated
Civil Rights, Lawsuit Alleges, by Marc Parry, Albany Times Union (November
21, 2006)
- City
of Albany Sued by Leader of Priest Abuse Victims Group, on Capital News
9, Albany NY (November 20, 2006)
- First
US Catholic Bishop to Be Dismissed from Unique Sex Abuse Case: Double Murder
in Wisconsin Prompts Lawsuit against All US Bishops but Delaware's Top Church
Official Will Be Removed As Defendant Saltarelli's Disclosure of Names of
Alleged Predator Priests Is the Reason, by Jeff Anderson, Yahoo! (November
21, 2006)
November 22 [BA.org
list]
- Child-Abuse
Bill Ok'd: Victims Get 20 More Years to File Charges, Associated Press
(November 22, 2006)
- Fort
Worth Diocese Settles Sex Abuse Suit, Associated Press (November 22,
2006)
- Judge
Dismisses Suit Filed by Alleged Church Abuse Victims, Associated Press
(November 22, 2006)
- Man
Sues Superior Bishop Alleging Inaction on Sexual Abuse, Associated Press,
Superior Wis (November 22, 2006)
- Diocese
Settles with 11 Who Said They Were Abused, by Darren Barbee, Star-Telegram
(November 22, 2006)
- Priest
Tied to Abuse Ran Jobs Program: Poor Youths Recruited in City Work Project,
by Manya A. Brachear, Gary Washburn and Matthew Walberg, Chicago Tribune
(November 22, 2006)
- Diocese
Attorney Challenges 'Impartiality' of Judge; Moves for Disqualification
from Sanctions Hearing, in Burlington Free Press (November 22, 2006)
- Beloved
Former Bishop Dies at 79: Dudley Spent 17 Years at Helm of Sioux Falls Diocese,
by Jill Callison, Argus Leader (November 22, 2006)
- Man
Files Sex-Abuse Suit against 2 Area Priests, in Chicago Tribune (November
22, 2006)
- Retired
Tucson Bishop Manuel Moreno, a Former L.A. Auxiliary, Dies at 75, by
Paula Doyle, Tidings Online News (November 22, 2006)
- Diocese
Attorney in Priest Abuse Case Withdraws, by Sam Hemingway, Free Press,
Burlington (November 22, 2006)
- Priest
Charged with Abuse: Plateau Cleric Accused of Molesting Girl at Camp,
by Alan Hustak, Gazette (November 22, 2006)
- Former
Priest at St. Mary's Admits Abuse, by Joyce Kelly, Town Online (November
22, 2006)
- New
Law Expands Sex-Abuse Sanctions: Gov. Rendell Is Expected to Sign the Measure,
a Response to the Grand Jury Report on Abuse of Children by Clergy,
by David O'Reilly and Julie Shaw, The Inquirer (November 22, 2006)
- Priest
with Child Porn Going to Jail: Schuylkill County Clergyman Violated Probation
by Amassing a New Collection and Making Trips to New York, Once Taking 7-Year-Old
Girl, by Chris Parker, Morning Call (November 22, 2006)
- Salvadoran
Church Asks Forgiveness for Sex Abuse, Reuters (November 22, 2006)
- Priest
Abuse Lawsuit, by Jenn Rourke, Today's TMJ 4 (November 22, 2006)
- New
Bishop Faces Challenges, in Sioux City Journal (November 22, 2006)
November 23 [BA.org
list]
- Archdiocese,
Jesuits Settle Abuse Lawsuits, by Janet I. Tu, Seattle Times (November
23, 2006)
November 24 [Abuse
Tracker list]
- Seattle
Archdiocese Settles Sex Abuse Cases, Associated Press (November 24,
2006)
- Church
Lawyer Quits Abuse Case, Associated Press (November 24, 2006)
- Abuse
Victim's New Claim against Church on Hold, by Eliot Kleinberg, Palm
Beach Post (November 24, 2006)
- Priest
Sentenced for Sex Abuse of Children, Associated Press (November 22,
2006)
- Attorney
Asks Judge to Recuse over Alleged Bias, on WCAX (November 24, 2006)
- Diocese
of Forth Worth Settles Sex-Abuse Lawsuit, Associated Press (November
22, 2006)
- 11
Ask to Remove Priest's Name, by Darren Barbee, Star-Telegram, Fort Worth
TX (November 23, 2006)
- Diocese
Settles Abuse Suit: Fort Worth: 11 Former Altar Boys to Get Award; Bishop
to Apologize, by Doug J. Swanson, Dallas Morning News, Fort Worth TX
(November 23, 2006)
- Pastor
Faces Sex Charge: North Charleston Minister Already on Sex Offender Registry,
by Noah Haglund, Post and Courier, Charleston SC (November 23, 2006)
- Man
Files Sex-Abuse Suit against Priest: Superior Bishop Accused of Inaction,
by Kevin Harter, Pioneer Press, Minnesota (November 23, 2006)
- Former
Priest at St. Mary's Admits Abuse, by Joyce Kelly, ShrewsburyChronicle,
Massachusetts (November 22, 2006)
- VOTF
to Host Author Dwyer, in Woburn Advocate (November 22, 2006)
- Pastor
Arraigned in Missouri Church Sex Abuse Case, Associated Press (November
22, 2006)
- Priest
Convicted of Killing Nun Denied Release, Associated Press (November
22, 2006)
- Doctors
Recommend Reform of Bishops’ Sex Abuse Prevention Plans: The Catholic Medical
Association Is Recommending a Major Change in Sex Abuse Prevention in Catholic
Schools, by Mary Ann Sullivan, National Catholic Register (November
22, 2006)
- Abuse
Suit Dismissed: Archdiocese Accused of Conspiracy, by Michael Hinkelman,
Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia PA (November 21, 2006)
- Priest
with Child Porn Going to Jail: Schuylkill County Clergyman Violated Probation
by Amassing a New Collection and Making Trips to New York, Once Taking 7-Year-Old
Girl, by Chris Parker, Morning Call, Pennsylvania (November 22, 2006)
- Man
Files Sex-Abuse Suit against 2 Area Priests, in Chicago Tribune, Illinois
(November 22, 2006)
- Mahony's
Moment, in LA Daily News, California (November 21, 2006)
- BR
Catholic Diocese Settles Abuse Lawsuit, by Adrian Angelette, The Advocate
(November 22, 2006)
- New
Law Expands Sex-Abuse Sanctions: Gov. Rendell Is Expected to Sign the Measure,
a Response to the Grand Jury Report on Abuse of Children by Clergy,
by David O'Reilly and Julie Shaw, Philadelphia Inquirer, Pennsylvania (November
22, 2006)
- Former
St. Louis Pastor Accused of Abuse in LA, by Tim Townsend, St. Louis
Post-Dispatch, California (November 22, 2006)
November 25 [Abuse
Tracker list]
- Former
Pastor in Perry County Subject of Multiple Complaints, by Dennis M.
Mahoney, Columbus Dispatch, Ohio (November 25, 2006)
- Appeals
Court Sides with Lawyer in Dispute with Jurist: Attorney John Aretakis Wins
a Hearing after Clash with Judge, by Bob Gardinier, Albany Times Union
(November 25, 2006)
- Community
Columnist: Statutes of Limitations Don't Help Victims, by Lisa Bennett,
Lincoln Journal Star, Nebraska (November 25, 2006)
November 26 [Abuse
Tracker list]
- Child-Sex
Priest 'In Love', by Colin James, Adelaide Now, Australia (November
27, 2006)
- A
Bishop Names Accused Priests: Delaware Prelate Reverses His Position. Syracuse
Bishop Still Won't Release Names, by Renée K. Gadoua, Post-Standard,
Syracuse NY (November 26, 2006)
- Vatican
Visit Helps Moline Man Heal, by Dustin Lemmon, Quad-City Times, Moline
IL (November 26, 2006)
- Religious
Orders Should Release Names of Charged Priests, in News Journal (November
26, 2006)
- Abuse
Allegations against Priest Don't Add Up, Parishioners Say, by Ariel
Zangla, Daily Freeman (November 26, 2006)
- Diocese
Borrows €700,000 to Pay for Sex Abuse: Bishop's House Goes up As Loan Security,
by Sarah Murphy, Irish Independent, Ireland (November 24, 2006)
- Derry
Priest on Sex Charges, in One in Four (November 26, 2006)
November 27 [Abuse
Tracker list]
- Fort
Worth Bishop Apologizes for Abuse in Church, on CBS 11 News (November
26, 2006)
- Two
Women Who Found the Strength to Defy Polygamy: One Testifies against 'Prophet'
Warren Jeffs, the Other Feels Her Pain, by Daphne Bramham, Vancouver
Sun (November 25, 2006)
- No
Retrial for Guilty Follower of Jeffs, Associated Press (November 24,
2006)
- The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Clarifies Use of the Word 'Mormon'
in News Reports, in PR Newswire (November 21, 2006)
- Leader
of Polygamist Sect Forced Girl into Marriage at 14, Court Hears: 'Prophet'
Jeffs Accused of Assisting Statutory Rape Woman Tells of Hurried Ceremony
at Nevada Mote, by Ed Pilkington, Guardian, Utah (November 23, 2006)
- Celibacy
Is the Source of Priestly Abuse, by Channing Greene, News Journal (November
27, 2006)
- Catholic
Rites Set to Begin Monday for Former Bishop, Associated Press (November
27, 2006)
- D.A.'s
Passion Play Carries Day: Heat from Grand Jury Changes Sex-Abuse Law,
in Philadelphia Daily News, Pennsylvania (November 27, 2006)
- New
Catholic Bishop Has Chance to Heal, by Michl Uhde and Barbara Blaine,
Quad-City Times, Davenport IA (November 24, 2006)
- Publication
Ban Requests Delay Cornwall Public Inquiry, on CBC News, Canada (November
27, 2006)
November 28 [Abuse
Tracker list]
- St.
Mary's Prayerful after News of Pastor, by Tanya Connor, Catholic Free
Press (November 24, 2006)
- Pastor
Resigns at Mision San Juan Diego, by Sheila Ahern, Daily Herald, Chicago
IL (November 27, 2006)
- Accused
of Abuse, Priest Put on Leave: Hudson Parish, State Notified, by Charles
A. Radin, Boston Globe (November 28, 2006)
- Accused
of Abuse, Priest Put on Leave, by Blake Morlock, Tucson Citizen, Tucson
AZ (November 28, 2006)
- Some
Dealing with Conflicts over Guilt of Bishop Moreno, by Anne T. Denogean,
Tucson Citizen, Tucson AZ (November 28, 2006)
- Bishop
Reveals Clergy Abuse Case: Diocese in Delaware Names N.O. Priest, by
Bruce Nolan, The Times-Picayune (November 28, 2006)
- Catholic
Bishop Accepts Counseling, Avoids Possible Charge for Late Reporting of
Clergy Abuse, in Catholic Online (November 27, 2006)
- Woman
Claims Priest Forced Her to Have Sex, Sues Archdiocese, by Kelli Kennedy,
Herald-Tribune (November 27, 2006)
- Fugitive
Priest Believed to Be in Mexico, by David Bolling, Index-Tribune, California
(November 28, 2006)
- Hudson
Priest Suspended Following Allegations of Child Sex Abuse, Associated
Press (November 28, 2006)
- Accused
Priest to Return to Ross Church, by Nancy Isles Nation, Marin Independent
Journal, Ross CA (November 28, 2006)
- Hudson
Vicar Accused of Sexually Abusing Minor, on CBS 4, Hudson MA (November
27, 2006)
- Diocese
Sex-Abuse Files Released, by Darren Barbee, Star-Telegram (November
28, 2006)
- Court:
Abuse Victims Can't Sue 2 Wisconsin Dioceses, Associated Press (November
28, 2006)
- Few
Secrets at Project Truth Inquiry: Judge Denies Another Priest Publication
Ban, but More Legal Wrangling Ahead, in Ottawa Sun, Canada (November
28, 2006)
- FW
Diocese Concealed Abuse: 700 Pages of Unsealed Records Show 7 Priests Allowed
to Stay on Job Despite Repeated Warnings, by Brooks Egerton, Dallas
Morning News, Fort Worth TX (November 28, 2006)
- Temporary
Ban on Accused Priest's Identity, on CBC News, Canada (November 28,
2006)
November 29 [Abuse
Tracker list]
- Details
about the Accused Priests, in Dallas Morning News, Fort Worth TX (November
29, 2006)
- FW
Diocese Concealed Abuse, by Brooks Egerton, Dallas Morning News, Fort
Worth TX (November 29, 2006)
- Priest
Abused Me 20 Years Ago, Man Says: Archdiocese of Miami Accused of Concealing
Information, by Madeline Baró Diaz, Sun-Sentinel, Florida (November
29, 2006)
- Second
Former Altar Boy Sues Hialeah Priest of Sexual Abuse, by Laura Morales,
Miami Herald (November 29, 2006)
- Parishioners
Shocked by Allegation of Priest Misconduct, by Peter Reuell, Milford
Daily News (November 29, 2006)
- Diocese
Withheld Information about Sex Abuse, in Sioux City Journal (November
29, 2006)
- News
in Brief from California's North Coast, in Fresno Bee (November 29,
2006)
- Protest
at Marin Church about Priest's Return, on KTVU (November 28, 2006)
- Documents
Give inside Look to FW Diocese, by Brad Watson, WFAA, Fort Worth TX
(November 28, 2006)
- Documents
Outline Sex Abuse Allegations, on Fox News (November 28, 2006)
- Needs
Sex Offenders' Register, by Mduduzi Mathuthu, New Zimbabwe (November
29, 2006)
- Judge
Releases Documents from Fort Worth Catholic Diocese, on KTEN (November
29, 2006)
- Protest
at a Marin Church about Priest's Return, on CBS 5, California (November
28, 2006)
- Man
Alleges Priest Abuse As Altar Boy, by Marybel Rodriguez, CBS 4 (November
28, 2006)
- Lawsuit
Accuses Priest of Abusing Altar Boy: Man Says Abuse Continued for Lengthy
Time, on Local 10 (November 28, 2006)
- New
Allegation Was Omitted Even As Diocese Made a Change, in Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth TX (November 29, 2006)
- The
Rev. Rudolf John Renteria, in Star-Telegram, Fort Worth TX (November
29, 2006)
- Officials
Spent Thousands, Hoped Woman Wouldn't Sue: These Articles Contain Sexually
Explicit Language That May Be Offensive to Some Readers, in Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth TX (November 29, 2006)
- After
Second Complaint, Bishop Removed Priest: These Articles Contain Sexually
Explicit Language That May Be Offensive to Some Readers, in Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth TX (November 29, 2006)
- First-Time
Offenders Entitled to Diversion Program, by Stephan Passalacqua, Petaluma
Argus Courier, California (November 29, 2006)
- Court
Bars Suits by Priest-Abuse Victims, by Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press
(November 29, 2006)
- Priest
Sues 2 Accusing Him of Molestation, by Stephanie Gehring, Chicago Sun-Times
(November 29, 2006)
- Unlocking
the Secrets of the Fort Worth Diocese: Files Detail Allegations against
Priests, Reveal Deception by Leaders, by Darren Barbee, Star-Telegram
(November 29, 2006)
- Ex-Church
Employee Pleads Guilty to Sex Abuse: Joseph Shrewsbury Was a Church Youth
Leader; the Boy Was in His Charge, by Mike Allen, Roanoke Times (November
29, 2006)
- Ex-Church
Leader Indicted on Sex Abuse: Children - Police Say the 30-Year-Old Photographed
Three Boys Naked and Played Games with Them, by Jessica Bruder, The
Oregonian (November 28, 2006)
- How
the Records Were Obtained, by Brooks Egerton, Dallas Morning News, Fort
Worth TX (November 29, 2006)
- U.S.
Diocese Withheld Information about Sex Abuse Allegations, Documents Show,
in China Post, Fort Worth TX (November 29, 2006)
- 'Hand
of God' Screening, in Times-Union (November 29, 2006)
- Ex-Parish
Leader Quits Diocesan Council: Protests How Closings Handled in Medford
Area, by Charles A. Radin, Boston Globe, Massachusetts (November 29,
2006)
- Accused
of Abuse, Priest Put on Leave: Hudson Parish, State Notified, by Charles
A. Radin, Boston Globe, Hudson MA (November 28, 2006)
- Former
St. Michael Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse, by Drake Lucas, Eagle-Tribune
(November 29, 2006)
- A
'Full Disclosure' Withheld Key Details, in Star-Telegram, Fort Worth
TX (November 29, 2006)
- Hornbuckle
Is Temporarily Moved to Prison Unit in East Texas, by Eva-Marie Ayala,
Star-Telegram, Texas (November 29, 2006)
- Blinded
by Faith? Long-Secret Documents Reveal That Fort Worth Bishop Was Aware
of Priest's Troubled Past, by Darren Barbee, Star-Telegram, Fort Worth
TX (November 28, 2006)
- Accused
Priest Fires Back with Lawsuit, Associated Press (November 29, 2006)
- Burbank
Priest Sues 2 Accusers: Action Says Charges of Abuse Are False, by Gerry
Doyle, Chicago Tribune, Chicago IL (November 29, 2006)
- Accused
Priest Fires Back with Lawsuit, on WQAD (November 29, 2006)
- Accused