Abuse Tracker 2006 Part 6: November–December 2006 On this page we offer cached copies of all the articles about the crisis blogged by Kathy Shaw on her indispensable Abuse Tracker.

NOVEMBER 2006

November 1

- 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 of Relic Ripoff: Even Sold Some of the Pews, St. Demetrios Parishioners Say, by Ali Winston, Jersey Journal, New Jersey (November 29, 2006)
- Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse: Second Charge at Marlboro Church, by Elaine Thompson, Worcester Telegram & Gazette (November 29, 2006)
- Priest Can Be Named, Inquiry Judge Decides: Request for Publication Ban Denied at Project Truth Inquiry, in Ottawa Sun, Canada (November 29, 2006)
- Abuse Trial Begins for Fresno Priest: Jury Will Decide Whether a Former Altar Boy Was Molested As a Teen, by Pablo Lopez, Fresno Bee, Fresno CA (November 29, 2006)
- Wisconsin Blocks Suit over Catholic Sex Abuse, by Peter Smith, Courier-Journal, Louisville KY (November 29, 2006)
- Diocese Leaders Implicated after Judge Releases Secret Files, on NBC5i, Fort Worth TX (November 29, 2006)
- 1 Case Reported; Accuser Was 16, in Star-Telegram, Fort Worth TX (November 29, 2006)
- Bishop Says Abusive Priest Was Removed from Service, by Ron Brochu, River Falls Journal, Wisconsin (November 29, 2006)
- Accused Priest Fires Back with Lawsuit, on NBC 5 (November 29, 2006)
- Pa Governor Rendell Signs Bills to Protect Children, Aid Victims of Sexual Assault and Toughen Penalties for Sex Offenders, in Yahoo! (November 29, 2006)
- El Salvador: Prelate Asks Prayers for Priests in Wake of Scandal, in Catholic World News (November 29, 2006)
- Church in El Salvador Begs Forgiveness in Sex Case, Reuters (November 22, 2006)
- Bishop Apologizes for Priest Abuse but Not for Cover-Ups: Victims Angry over Response of Fort Worth Diocese, by Brooks Egerton, Dallas Morning News (November 29, 2006)
- Delaware Bishop Names Priests, by Meg Heaton, Hudson Star-Observer, Wisconsin (November 29, 2006)
- Vocations Are up at English-Speaking Seminaries: A Number of Reasons Are Given for the Upturn, but He Most Significant Are Believed to Be Stronger Bishops and the Papal Transition Last Year, by Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register (November 29, 2006)

November 30 [Abuse Tracker list]

- Another Corrosive Wave, in Star-Telegram (November 30, 2006)
- Process to Defrock 2 under Way, by Darren Barbee, Star-Telegram (November 30, 2006)
- Facing the Fallout: Catholics Wise to Focus on Recovery, Not Cover-Up, in Dallas Morning News, Fort Worth TX (November 30, 2006)
- Bishop Apologizes for Priest Abuse but Not for Cover-Ups: Victims Angry over Response of Fort Worth Diocese, by Brooks Egerton, Dallas Morning News (November 30, 2006)
- Rendell Toughens Laws for Sex Crimes, by Martha Raffaele, Associated Press (November 30, 2006)
- Civil Trial Begins for Fresno Priest Accused of Molestation, Associated Press (November 30, 2006)
- Rendell Signs Broader Laws on Child Sex Abuse, by David O'Reilly, Philadelphia Inquirer, Pennsylvania (November 30, 2006)
- Pedophile Not Listed on Web, by Elizabeth Hardin-Burrola, Gallup Independent (November 30, 2006)
- Retired Memphis Priest Faces New Charges of Molestation, by James Dowd, Commercial Appeal, Memphis TN (November 29, 2006)
- Diocese's New Chancellor Comes Home to Bay Area: Oakland: Leader from National Conference Brings Strong Background in Education, by Rebecca Rosen Lum, Contra Costa Times, Oakland CA (November 30, 2006)
- Regina Wants Cases Dismissed: School, Former Principal Ask Judge to Throw out Abuse Suits, Associated Press (November 30, 2006)
- Sheriff's Dept. To Honor Likins, Two Deputies, by Heidi Rowley, Tucson Citizen (November 30, 2006)
- Norwich Diocese Agrees to $1.1m Settlement in Molestation Case, on WTNH (November 29, 2006)
- Pastor Indicted on 11 Counts of Battery: The Accusation of Sex with a 15-Year-Old May Be Followed with Other Charges, Officials Say, by Rob Modic, Dayton Daily News (November 30, 2006)
- Witness against Jeffs Called Strong: Lawyer Says Jane Doe Iv Is Still Willing to Testify in Court, by Ben Winslow, Deseret Morning News, Utah (November 30, 2006)
- Judge Rules Complaint of Priest Abuse Is Too Late, by Hal Dardick, Chicago Tribune, Joliet IL (November 30, 2006)
- $1.1 Million Awarded in Lawsuit over Molestation: Waterford Man Was Abused by Priest Nearly 30 Years Ago, by Bethe Dufresne, The Day, Connecticut (November 30, 2006)
- Norwich Diocese Pays $1.1m to Settle Sex Abuse Suit, by John Penney, Norwich Bulletin (November 30, 2006)
- Priest Is Blamed for Missing Cash: Greek Parish Says $500,000 Unaccounted for, by Ali Winston, Star-Ledger, New Jersey (November 30, 2006)
- Diocese Asking for Reports of '80s Abuse, by Dennis M. Mahoney, Columbus Dispatch (November 29, 2006)
- Angry, 'Troubled Soul', by Christopher Williams, Sun Journal (November 30, 2006)
- Catholic Bishop Asks Churches to Dedicate Advent to Victims, by Gary Soulsman, News Journal, Wilmington DE (November 30, 2006)
- N.Y. Priest Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Porn, Reuters (November 30, 2006)
- Priest Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Charge, on WABC (November 30, 2006)
- Priest Pleads Guilty in Child Porn Case, by John Moreno Gonzales, Newsday, New York (November 30, 2006)
- Judge Dismisses Majority of Ex-Archmere Student's Priest Abuse Lawsuit, by Sean O'Sullivan, News Journal (November 30, 2006)
- Publication Ban Continues in Cornwall Abuse Inquiry, by Neco Cockburn, Ottawa Citizen (November 30, 2006)

DECEMBER 2006

December 1 [Abuse Tracker list]

- Advent Is for Abuse Victims, Diocese Says, by Beth Miller, News Journal, Wilmington DE (December 1, 2006)
- Victims Target Priests: FW: Bishop Urged to Discipline Those Who Didn't File Abuse Reports, by Brooks Egerton, Dallas Morning News, Fort Worth TX (December 1, 2006)
- Always the Biggest Target, by Christine M. Flowers, Philadelphia Daily News, United States (December 1, 2006)
- Rendell Signs Broader Laws on Child-Sex Abuse, in Philadelphia Inquirer (December 1, 2006)
- Records Released on Ex-Area Priest: Documents Shed Light on Allegations of Sexual Abuse against Rev. Magaldi, by Judith K. McGinnis, Times Record News, Texas (December 1, 2006)
- Hudson Vicar Placed on Leave, in The Pilot (December 1, 2006)
- Police Notified of Abuse Charge, by Darren Barbee, Star-Telegram, Fort Worth TX (December 1, 2006)
- Justice in Sight for Future Sex Abuse Victims, editorial in Delco Times, Pennsylvania (December 1, 2006)
- Priest to the Stars Tells Kelly: I Forgive Priest Who Abused Me, by Eddie McIlwaine, Belfast Telegraph, Northern Ireland (December 1, 2006)
- Robertson Pleads to Lesser Charge, by Sabrina Bates, Weakley County Press, Tennessee (November 29, 2006)
- Murderer Priest Is Jailed for Life, by Llewellyn Prince, City Vision, South Africa (November 30, 2006)
- Pastor out of Jail, on ABC News 4 (November 29, 2006)
- Jehovah's Witnesses in Centre of Wrangle, by Mbongiseni Ndzimandze, Swazi Observer, Swaziland (December 1, 2006)
- More Time Backed for Abuse Cases, by Aman Batheja, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas (December 01, 2006)
- Priest's Party Gets Criticism, by Stephanie Gehring, Daily Southtown, Chicago IL (December 1, 2006)
- Sentencing Set for Rabbi Caught in Sting: Man Caught on 'Dateline NBC' Sting, on NBC 4 (December 1, 2006)
- L.A. Catholics to Pay $60 Mln on Sex-Abuse Claims, in Reuters (December 1, 2006)
- L.A. Archdiocese Pays $60m US to Settle Some Sex-Abuse Claims, on CBC News (December 1, 2006)
- List of Catholic Abuse Settlements, Associated Press, United States (December 1, 2006)
- LA Archdiocese to Settle 45 Abuse Cases, by Gillian Flaccus, Houston Chronicle (December 1, 2006)
- L.A. Archdiocese Agrees to Pay $60 Million in Abuse Cases, by John Spano, Los Angeles Times (December 1, 2006)
- Mahony Finally Settles with Some Sex Victims, in LAVoice, Los Angeles CA (December 1, 2006)
- Pedophiles Passed Me Around, Inquiry Told: Alleged Victim Tells Project Truth Inquiry of 'Ring' of Child Abusers, in Ottawa Sun, Canada (December 1, 2006)
- LA Settlement... Part One, by Rocco Palmo, Whispers in the Loggia, Los Angeles CA (December 1, 2006)
- Vatican Defrocks Two Springfield Diocese Priests, Associated Press (December 1, 2006)

December 2 [Abuse Tracker list]

- Abuse Survivor Furious at San Francisco Archdiocese, by Matt C. Abbott, Renew America, San Francisco CA (December 1, 2006)
- Bishop: Abuse Cases Mishandled, by Darren Barbee, Star-Telegram (December 2, 2006)
- L.A. Archdiocese to Pay $60 Million in Abuse Suits, by Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press (December 2, 2006)
- Vatican Defrocks 2 Area Priests, by Fred Contrada, The Republican (December 2, 2006)
- Church to Pay $60 Million: L.A. Archdiocese Settles Abuse Cases, in San Gabriel Valley Tribune (December 2, 2006)
- Biggest US Catholic Diocese to Pay $60m in Abuse Settlements, in Irish Independent, Los Angeles CA (December 2, 2006)
- Archdiocese to Settle 45 Lawsuits: County Sexual Abuse Cases Affected, by Tom Kisken, Ventura County Star (December 2, 2006)
- Settlement Leaves Largest Questions Unanswered: The Process of Releasing Long-Sought Personnel Files Might Show How Officials Handled Molestation Complaints, by Paul Pringle and Jean Guccione, Los Angeles Times (December 2, 2006)
- She Can't Forgive Mahony's Inaction, by John Spano, Los Angeles Times, California (December 2, 2006)
- Church to Settle with 45 Accusers, by John Spano, Paul Pringle and Jean Guccione, Los Angeles Times (December 2, 2006)
- Mahony's Speaking, but He's Still Silent, by Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times (December 2, 2006)
- Archdiocese in Los Angeles Settles Claims of Sex Abuse, by Cindy Chang, New York Times (December 2, 2006)
- LA Diocese Settles Abuse Claims, on BBC News, Los Angeles CA (December 1, 2006)
- Catholics Cite Scandals for Mass Decline, in West Australian, Australia (December 2, 2006)
- 2nd Lawsuit Alleges Pastor Touched Teen, by Andrew Nelson, Jackson Clarion Ledger, Mississippi (December 2, 2006)
- Teacher Faces 7 Charges: Accused of Taking Indecent Liberties, by Rob Seal and Matt Deegan, Daily Progress (December 2, 2006)
- Hundreds of Cases Remain in Litigation, by Peter Y. Hong and John Spano, Los Angeles Times, United States (December 2, 2006)
- Church Pays for Abuse, by Catherine Philp, Times, Los Angeles CA (December 2, 2006)
- O'Grady Victim Files Suit against Irish Archdiocese, by Anna Kaplan, Stockton Record, California (December 2, 2006)
- Rabbi Gets 6 1/2 Years for Sex Sting, on ABC 7, Maryland (December 1, 2006)
- Rabbi Sentenced in Web Sex Sting, by Matthew Barakat, Associated Press, Maryland (December 2, 2006)
- Disgraced Priest Avoids Jail Term for Embezzling, by Amanda Lehmert, Cape Cod Times (December 2, 2006)
- Bishop Called in Rape Suit, by Kieran Crowley, New York Post (December 2, 2006)
- Parole Hunt Goes Global: State Starts International Manhunt for Infamous Schenectady Sex Offender Now Believed to Have Fled to Israel, by Jordan Carleo-Evangelist, Albany Times Union (December 2, 2006)

December 3 [Abuse Tracker list]

- Abuse Victim Haunted by Memories, by Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press, California (December 2, 2006)
- More Priests Likely to Sue: Clerics Say Court Is Only Defense, by Manya A. Brachear, Chicago Tribune, Chicago IL (December 3, 2006)
- Group Takes Case to Church, by Melissa Vargas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, North Richland Hills TX (December 3, 2006)
- Sex Abuse by Clergy Affects All Religions, by Pete Alfano, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, United States (December 3, 2006)
- Fliers Don't Fly on Church's Property: Priest Tosses Victims' Network Just before Addressing Service, by Katie Menzer, Dallas Morning News (December 3, 2006)
- For Bishops, Sex, Lies and Sealed Records: Covering up for Priests Took Precedence over Helping Abuse Victims, by Brooks Egerton, Dallas Morning News, United States (December 3, 2006)
- Scandal Could Prompt Church to Sell Propert: With $4 Billion in Real Estate and More Priest Abuse Payouts Looming, Who Controls Parish Holdings Is a Key Issue, by Paul Pringle and Ted Rohrlich, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles CA (December 3, 2006)
- New Claim of Abuse Is Reported: Fort Worth Diocese, by Darren Barbee, Star-Telegram, Fort Worth TX (December 2, 2006)
- Leaders to Be in Court, by John Ford, Neosho Daily News (December 3, 2006)
- Elgin Pastor's Case Advances, by Nathaniel Zimmer, Courier News (December 2, 2006)
- Parishioners Stand behind Their Pastor: Moore Charged with Sexual Assault on Teen, by Glenn Smith and Noah Haglund, Post and Courier, Charleston SC (December 3, 2006)
- Abuse by Those in Positions of Trust Sickening, editorial in Delco Times, United States (December 3, 2006)

December 4 [Abuse Tracker list]

- L.A.'s Catholic Archdiocese Eyeing Ways to Settle Suits, Associated Press (December 4, 2006)
- Texas Priest Apologizes, Didn't Tell Police of Allegations, Associated Press (December 3, 2006)
- Neighbors of Ex-Del. Priest Informed of Abuse Claims: Mixed Reaction in Community to Door-To-Door Campaign, by Beth Miller, News Journal (December 4, 2006)
- Cinematical Exclusive: Deliver US from Evil Director Amy Berg on the LA Archdiocese Payout, by Kim Voynar, Cinematical, Los Angeles CA (December 3, 2006)
- Priests' Victims Are Emboldened: The Scandal Dogging the Catholic Church Has Led to a Shift in Attitudes, Allowing More Who Were Abused to Speak out, by Jill Leovy and Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles CA (December 4, 2006)
- Herndon Warned of Accused Pedophile: Victims Groups Make Door-To-Door Visits, by Jacqueline L. Salmon, Washington Post, Herndon VA (December 4, 2006)
- Diocese Target of Sex Abuse, by Ann Givens, Newsday, Rockville Centre NY (December 4, 2006)
- Catholic (Surviving Abuse & Other Dead End Roads), by Skip Shea, gotpoetry.com, Massachusetts (December 4, 2006)
- Survivors Warn Residents, on ABC 7, Herndon VA (December 4, 2006)
- Jaufmann Supporters Fail to Influence Parishioners, by Andrea Macko, Daily Mail (December 4, 2006)
- No Longer Catholic -- No Longer Quiet, by Joe McGee, Freedom from Religion Foundation, United States (December 5, 2006)
- O'Grady Victim from St. Anne's Sues Irish Archdiocese, by Ross Farrow, News-Sentinel, Lodi CA (December 4, 2006)
- Group Wants Investigation of Fort Worth Priests, by Debra Dennis, Dallas Morning News (December 4, 2006)

December 5 [Abuse Tracker list]

- Police Look into Abuse Claims, by Darren Barbee, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (December 5, 2006)
- Priest Hit on Bid to KO Judge, by Thomas Zambito, New York Daily News (December 5, 2006)
- Group Pushes Probe of Priests, in Houston Chronicle, Texas (December 5, 2006)
- Fresno Priest Takes Stand in Molestation Case, by Liz Harrison, ABC 30 (December 4, 2006)
- Church Elder Pleads Guilty to Sex Abuse, by Pat Lewandowski, Montgomery Advertiser, Alabama (December 5, 2006)
- Settling to Hide the Truth: Roger Mahony Spent Millions and Kept Details of Clergy Sex Abuse Secret, but What Was the Real Cost of the Deal? by Jeffrey Anderson, Los Angeles Times (December 5, 2006)
- Nun Accused of Sexually Assaulting Children: Victims: Assaults Occurred in Convent, School Office, in TheMilwaukeeChannel.com (December 4, 2006)
- Judge Rejects Request for Recusal: Priest Suing New York Catholic Diocese Alleged Jurist Has Church Ties, by Marc Parry, Albany Times Union, New York (December 5, 2006)
- Diocese Tracks Wayward Funds, by Donna Porstner, Greenwich Time, Connecticut (December 5, 2006)
- Former Pastor Released from Jail: Despite Objections, He Served Less Than Six Months of a 5-Year Term, by Bob Cullinane, Ashbury Park Press, New Jersey (December 5, 2006)
- Complaint Targets Rector of St. Thomas, by Joseph Goldstein, New York Sun (December 5, 2006)
- San Francisco Archdiocese Responds to Column -- Well, Sort Of; Sixth Priest in Five Months Kidnapped in Baghdad, by Matt C. Abbott, Renew America, San Francisco CA (December 5, 2006)
- Group Rallies for Justice in FW Clergy Abuse Allegations, by David Schechter, WFAA, Texas (December 4, 2006)

December 6 [Abuse Tracker list]

- Indictment against Nun in Abuse Case from 1960s, by Manya A. Brachear, Chicago Tribune (December 6, 2006)
- 35 Sex-Abuse Lawsuits Filed, Chaput Reports, by Jean Torkelson, Rocky Mountain News (December 6, 2006)
- Parish Resources Shouldn't Be Used to Fete Accused Priest, Editorial in Daily Southtown, Chicago IL (December 6, 2006)
- Archbishop Fights Legal Motion in Sex-Abuse Case: The Archdiocese of Miami Has Filed an Appeal Trying to Prevent the Deposition of the Archbishop in a Sexual Abuse Case Involving the Rev. Neil Doherty, by Amy Sherman, Miami Herald (December 6, 2006)
- Tucson Priest Is Charged in Sex Abuse, by Stephanie Innes, Tucson Daily Star (December 6, 2006)
- Priest Testifies about Alleged Overnight Stays, on KGPE, Fresno CA (December 5, 2006)
- Nun Charged with Abuse: She Is Accused of Molesting Two Male Students 40 Years Ago, by Derrick Nunnally and Bob Purvis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (December 5, 2006)
- Additional Charge Filed Against Pastor, in Post and Courier (December 6, 2006)
- Pastor's Sentencing in Sex Abuse Case Delayed, by Raul Hernandez, Ventura County Star, California (December 6, 2006)
- Affidavit Claims Pastor Threatened to Harm Alleged Abuse Victim, in Times and Democrat (December 6, 2006)
- Horatio Alger Fair Renamed, by Jon Brodkin, MetroWest Daily News (December 6, 2006)
- The Unkindest Cut of All, in The National, New Guinea (December 6, 2006)
- Alabama Church Leader Admits Sexual Abuse, on WSBTV (December 6, 2006)
- Nun: Church Leaders Were Warned: Sister Who Taught at 4 Area Schools Accused of Abusing Boys, by Kim Janssen, Chicago Sun-Times (December 6, 2006)
- Nun Faces Indecent Behavior Charges: Complaint Involves Abuse of Boys in '60s, by John Hartzell, Associated Press (December 6, 2006)
- New Laws Could Subject Catholic Church to Suits, by Alison Hawkes, Herald-Standard (December 6, 2006)
- Fresno Priest Testifies He Never Molested Altar Boy, by Pablo Lopez, Fresno Bee (December 6, 2006)
- Priest Tries to Counter Molest Accusation, by Pablo Lopez, Fresno Bee (December 5, 2006)
- Ex-Principal Pleads Guilty to Assault, in Irish Times (December 5, 2006)
- Documents from the Secret Archive of the Fort Worth Diocese (December 6, 2006)
- After Second Complaint, Bishop Removed Priest (November 29, 2006)
- Catholic Priest in Tucson Diocese Indicted on Sex Charge, on KOLD (December 6, 2006)
- Victims of 2 Former Corpus Christi Priests to Be Compensated, by Max Taves, Palisadian-Post, Pacific Palisades CA (December 6, 2006)
- Salesianum Priest Sex-Abuse Suit Will Go to Trial, by Beth Miller, News Journal, Delaware (December 6, 2006)
- Barksdale Chaplain Faces Sex Charges in Arizona, Associated Press (December 6, 2006)

December 7 [Abuse Tracker list]

- At Least 3 More Accusing Priest, by Darren Barbee, Star-Telegram, Fort Worth TX (December 7, 2006)
- Cardinal Should Discipline Priest for Suing His Accusers, by Barbara Blaine and David Clohessy, Daily Southtown, Chicago IL (December 7, 2006)
- Judge Sends Priest-Abuse Lawsuit to Trial: Ex-Salesianum Student Accuses Principal, by Beth Miller, News Journal, Delaware (December 7, 2006)
- Ex-Barksdale Chaplain Faces Sex Charges in Arizona, by John Andrew Prime and Diane Haag, Shreveport Times, Louisiana (December 7, 2006)
- Priest Accused of Sex Abuse: Rev. Gary Underwood Served at St. Odilia's on Nw Side from 1983-87 Catholic Church until 1987, by A.J. Flick, Tucson Citizen, Tucson AZ (December 7, 2006)
- Pastor Appears in Court: Boy's Mother Tells Judge Moore Abused Her Son, by Glenn Smith, Post and Courier (December 7, 2006)
- Some Charges Dropped in Church Abuse Case, Associated Press (December 7, 2006)
- Rocha Trial Set to Go to the Jury, by DeAnna McQueen, ABC 30, Fresno CA (December 6, 2006)
- Another Victim Charges Pastor with Sex Abuse, by Jenny Fisher, WCBD, Goose Creek SC (December 5, 2006)
- Molestation Lawsuit against Priest, Religious Order Can Proceed, in Fox Carolina, Delaware (December 7, 2006)
- Street Fair Drops Alger Name: 19th-Century Writer Faced Molestation Allegations, by Elaine Thompson, Worcester Telegram & Gazette (December 7, 2006)
- Rabbi Considers Appealkaye Sentenced for Sex Crime Charges, by Eric Fingerhut, Washington Jewish Week, Alexandria VA (December 6, 2006)
- Judge Rules Priest Sex Abuse Documents Should Be Public, Associated Press (December 7, 2006)
- Priest on 12 Child Sex Charges, by Paul Britton and Nicola Dowling, Manchester Evening News, United Kingdom (December 7, 2006)
- Trainee Priest's Shame, in Glasgow Daily Record, Scotland (December 7, 2006)
- Jurors to Deliberate in Priest Abuse Case, by Pablo Lopez, Fresno Bee, Fresno CA (December 7, 2006)
- Former Priest Named in Abuse Settlement: Chicago Archdiocese and Benedictine Monks Avoid Court with Payment, by Patti Wenzel, The -Bee, Phillips WI (December 7, 2006)

December 8 [Abuse Tracker list]

- Case against Fresno Diocese Goes to the Jury, on KGPE, Fresno CA (December 7, 2006)
- Bishop Focused on Improving Bookeeping, by Patrick R. Linsey, Wilton Villager, Connecticut (December 8, 2006)
- L.A. Archdiocese Settles 45 Sex Abuse Cases for $60 Million, in The Tidings, Los Angeles CA (December 8, 2006)
- Employee Has No Right to Privacy, Inquiry Told, by Neco Cockburn, Ottawa Citizen, Canada (December 7, 2006)
- Vicar in Sex Abuse Arrest, by Lisa Jones, icWales, Wales (December 7, 2006)
- Moscow Pastor May Withdraw Pleas in Cal. Sex Crimes Case, in Times-News (December 8, 2006)
- Are Baptist Leaders Doing Enough about Clergy Sex-Abuse Revelations? by Hannah Elliott, Associated Baptist Press (December 7, 2006)
- Former Norwich Pastor to Stand Trial in Sex Abuse Case, in Norwich Bulletin (December 7, 2006)
- Diocese Rejects $1 Offer in Sex Abuse Case: Ex-Altar Boy Wants Fresno Pastor's Resignation, by Pablo Lopez, Fresno Bee, Fresno CA (December 8, 2006)
- Ex-Choir Leader's Trial in Sex Case Goes to Jury, by Ryan Lillis, Sacramento Bee, California (December 8, 2006)
- Police: Brooklyn Rabbi Charged with Sexual Abuse on Child, on WNBC (December 8, 2006)
- Brooklyn Rabbi in Perv Bust, by Perry Chiaramonte, New York Post, New York (December 8, 2006)
- Sex-Rap Rabbi Is Busted in Brooklyn, by Nancie L. Katz, New York Daily News (December 8, 2006)
- Brooklyn Rabbi Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges, by Bradley Hope, New York Sun (December 8, 2006)
- Church Worker Admits Stealing: Ex-Business Manager Took over $600,000, by Barbara Bell, Chicago Tribune, Illinois (December 8, 2006)
- Priest Indicted on Sex Charges, by Leasa Conze, KOLD, Tucson AZ (December 8, 2006)
- Vicar Arrested over Sex Assault Claims, in icWales, Wales (December 8, 2006)
- Pedophilia: Don Turturro, I Won't Return to My Parish, in AGI, Sicily (December 8, 2006)
- Yeshiva Denies Knowledge of Alleged Sexual Abuse: Respected Rabbi Faces Sex Assault Charges, by Magee Hickey, WCBS, New York (December 8, 2006)
- Brooklyn Rabbi Awaits Arraignment on Abuse Charges, on NY1, New York (December 08, 2006)
- Priest Convicted of Sex Abuse on Home Detention, on WJZ (December 8, 2006)
- Judge Grants Ex-Priest's Request for Home Detention: Judge Orders Him to Serve Rest of Term in Home Detention for Abusing Student, by Jennifer McMenamin, Baltimore Sun, Baltimore MD (December 8, 2006)
- The Power of Her Fragile Heart, in Sydney Morning Herald, Australia (December 9, 2006)
- Vatican Upholds Neb. Excommunications, by Josh Funk, Tuscaloosa News, Rome (December 08, 2006)
- Hill Country Church Hit with Molestation Accusations, on KXAN, Texas (December 9, 2006)

December 9 [Abuse Tracker list]

- Ex-Priest Released from Prison Early: Judge Orders Him to Serve Rest of Term in Home Detention for Abusing Student, by Jennifer McMenamin, Baltimore Sun (December 9, 2006)
- Diocese Clears, Reinstates Priest Who Faced Abuse Claim, Associated Press (December 8, 2006)
- Vatican Upholds Mass Excommunications of Members of 11 Groups, by Josh Funk, Fremont Tribune (December 9, 2006)
- Spivey Freed on $50,000 Bond: Faces Child Sex Abuse Charges, by Rob Seal, Daily Progress, Virginia (December 9, 2006)
- Brooklyn Rabbi Is Arraigned on Charges of Sexual Abuse, by Daryl Khan, New York Times (December 9, 2006)
- 'Perv' Rabbi in Shul Shocker: Victims Say Yeshiva Hid Kid 'Abuse', by Heidi Singer, Murray Weiss and John Mazor, New York Post (December 9, 2006)
- Tip of Iceberg Feared in Rabbi Child Sex Rap, by Nancie L. Katz and Brendan Brosh, New York Daily News (December 9, 2006)
- NYC Rabbi Charged with Sex Abuse of 9-Year-Old Boy, Associated Press (December 8, 2006)
- Police under Fire in Polygamy Areas, by Ben Winslow, Deseret Morning News (December 7, 2006)
- Law Enforcer Pledges Allegiance to Jeffs, on KVOA, Utah (December 9, 2006)
- Archdiocese Expected to Settle Sex Cases: Predatory Priests - Mediators in the Portland Bankruptcy Process Likely Will Disclose Details Monday after Months of Secret Talks, by Steve Woodward and Ashbel S. Green, Oregonian (December 9, 2006)
- Diocese to Sell off Properties, by Deirdre Cox Baker, Quad-City Times (December 9, 2006)
- News in Brief from the San Joaquin Valley, in San Francisco Chronicle (December 8, 2006)
- Abuse Victims Get $2.9M: 117 Claims Paid So Far; More Coming Every Day, by Jim Hannah, Cincinatti Enquirer (December 9, 2006)
- Book Led to Alleged Rape Recollection, by Karen Florin, The Day, New London CT (December 9, 2006)

December 10 [Abuse Tracker list]

- Priest Lives Spiritually with Wife in Parsippany, outside Tradition: 72-Year-Old Says He Plays Unique Role for Community, by Abbott Koloff, Daily Record, New Jersey (December 10, 2006)
- Rabbi Accused of Multiple Sexual Abuse at a Brooklyn School, by Ion C, Playfuls.com, New York (December 10, 2006)
- Archdiocese Bankruptcy May Be Nearing Settlement, by William McCall, Associated Press (December 10, 2006)
- Davenport Diocese Plans to Sell Property to Pay Sexual Abuse Victims, on KWWL (December 10, 2006)
- Naming of Pedophile Priests Won't Quell Legislative Action, Associated Press, Dover DE (December 10, 2006)
- Award-Winning Documentary about Clergy Abuse at Gloucester Cinema Next Week, by Gail McCarthy, Gloucester Daily Times, Massachusetts (December 8, 2006)
- Capitol Screenings Come with Filmmakers, by Molly Gilmore, Olympian, Washington (December 9, 2006)

December 11 [Abuse Tracker list]

- Davenport Diocese to Sell Its Property: After Filing for Bankruptcy, It Is Liquidating Its Assets to Pay Claims of Sexual Abuse by Its Priests, Associated Press (December 11, 2006)
- Archbishop's Message Is That Celibacy Isn't Only Key to the Pearly Gates, by Erick Wakiaga, Home News Tribune, New Jersey (December 11, 2006)
- Portland Archdiocese Bankruptcy May Be Nearing Settlement, by William McCall, Associated Press (December 11, 2006)
- Priest Names Said Not Enough; Lawmakers Seek Longer Statute of Limitations, by Randall Chase, Associated Press (December 10, 2006)
- Mystery of Parish Priest Continues, in Northern Echo, Northern Ireland (December 11, 2006)
- A Not-So-Saintly Rabbi in Netivot, by Tamar Rotem, Haaretz, Israel (December 11, 2006)
- Santa Rosa Bishop Returns to Parish after Avoiding Charges, in San Francisco Chronicle, California (December 10, 2006)
- GR Diocese Removes Priest for Abuse, on Wood (December 11, 2006)
- Priest Abuser Wore Female Underwear, by Ralph Riegel, Irish Independent, Ireland (December 11, 2006)
- Agreement in Ore. Priest Abuse Case, by Jeff Barnard, Jackson News - Tribune (December 11, 2006)
- Priest Who Abused Cnn's Thomas Roberts Given Lighter Sentence, in Towleroad, Baltimore MD (December 11, 2006)

December 12 [Abuse Tracker list]

- Gag Order Issued in Priest Sex Abuse Case: Judge Doesn't Want Deliberating Jurors to Be Swayed, by Pablo Lopez, Fresno Bee, Fresno CA (December 12, 2006)
- Portland Archdiocese to Settle Abuse Suits, by Jeff Barnard, Chicago Tribune (December 12, 2006)
- Ore. Settlements Spare Church Property, by Jeff Barnard, Myrtle Beach Sun News (December 12, 2006)
- Court Appearance Adjourned in Priest Sex Abuse Case, on WMDT (December 12, 2006)
- 'Doubt' Arouses a Buzz: Questions of Guilt, Innocence Linger As Curtain Goes down, by Michael Morain, Des Moines Register, Des Moines IA (December 12, 2006)
- Former Priest to Appear in Court: Hearing Scheduled Today for Michael Baker Comes Amid Speculation over the Direction of the Abuse Investigation, by Jessica Garrison and John Spano, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles CA (December 12, 2006)
- Bishop Hurley Talks about Abusive Priest, by Patrick Center, Wood (December 12, 2006)
- Clergy to Be Profiled, by Renee Viellaris, The Courier-Mail, Australia (December 12, 2006)
- Tearful Mom Testifies in Former Norwich Pastor's Sex Abuse Trial, by Greg Smith, Norwich Bulletin (December 12, 2006)
- Ex-Priest Still Jailed in Incident with Bat: He Remains Held on $50,000 Bail after Hudson County Clash, by Abbott Koloff, Dail Record, New Jersey (December 12, 2006)
- Families Modify Priest Abuse Suit, by Kevin Harter, Pioneer Press (December 12, 2006)
- Archdiocese Settles More Sex Cases: Clergy Abuse - the Portland Church Could Exit Bankruptcy in 2007 under a Deal Mediators Say Resolves Nearly 150 Claims, by Ashbel S. Green and Steve Woodward, The Oregonian (December 12, 2006)
- Ex-Priest Declines Deal on Charges in Motel Case, by Jeff Diamant, Star-Ledger, New Jersey (December 12, 2006)
- Preliminary Hearing Is Scheduled for Former Priest, Michael Baker, in KNX (December 12, 2006)
- Former Pastor Pleads Guilty to Sex Abuse, on WSBTV (December 12, 2006)
- Parishes Stay Intact under Mediated Plan, by Bill Bishop, The Register-Guard, Oregon (December 12, 2006)
- Double Murder by Sexually Abusive Priest Gives Rise to New Wrongful Death Lawsuit: Young Victim's Parents Reluctantly Take Legal Action against Superior Catholic Diocese Confronted about Child Molestation, Cleric Shot Two Men and Years Later, Hung Himself Church Officials Knew of His Crimes & Bizarre Behavior but Didn't Act, Suit Says Victim's Family Sets up Non-Profit Child Protection Foundation, in Yahoo!, Wisconsin (December 12, 2006)
- Catholic Church in Oregon Settles Abuse Claims, by Teresa Carson, Reuters (December 11, 2006)
- Time Ran out in Priest Case, by Charles Honey, Grand Rapids Press (December 12, 2006)

December 13 [Abuse Tracker list]

- Ex-Priest to Face More Charges, Prosecutor Says: The Molestation Accusations against Michael Baker Involve a Second Alleged Victim, by Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles CA (December 13, 2006)
- Slain Man's Family Files Lawsuit against Diocese: Parents Say Son Would Be Alive If Church Had Acted, Associated Press (December 13, 2006)
- Insurers Call for Church Records, by Fred Contrada, The Republican (December 13, 2006)
- Slain Intern's Family Files Suit against Diocese: Wrongful Death Case Focuses on Priest in Mortuary Deaths, by Kevin Harter, St. Paul Pioneer Press, Hudson WI (December 13, 2006)
- Defrocked LA Priest to Face New Sexual Abuse Charges, in Sioux City Journal (December 13, 2006)
- Bishop: Ousted Priest Involved in " Tragic" Cases, on WWMT (December 12, 2006)
- Judge's Ruling Leaves Priest Abuse Lawsuits Intact, on CBS 2 (December 12, 2006)
- Ex-Coach's Lawyers Say Publicity Taints Case: Attorneys for Daniel M. Shields Jr., a Former Teacher at Nativity Bvm High School Accused of Molestation and Videotaping Girls, Want a Trial outside Schuylkill County or a Jury Brought in, by Holly Herman, Reading Eagle, Pennsylvania (December 13, 2006)
- Springfield Diocese, Insurers Square off in Courti, on WPRI (December 13, 2006)
- Training Brings Inland Diocese into Compliance, by Michael Fisher, The Press-Enterprise, San Bernardino CA (December 12, 2006)
- Speak up to Stop Sex Abuse of Kids, by Susan Campbell, Hartford Courant, Connecticut (December 13, 2006)
- Hearing Held in N.Y. For Accused Ex-Priest, by Beth Miller, News Journal, Syracuse NY (December 13, 2006)
- Rivera Ready to Comply with Courts over Child Abuse Cases, in Herald, Mexico (December 12, 2006)
- Defrocked Priest Loses Teaching License, in Toledo Blade, Columbus OH (December 13, 2006)
- Former USF Dean Pleads Guilty in Child Porn Case, in San Francisco Chronicle (December 12, 2006)
- Diocese Seeking Info on Former Greenville Priest, by Elisabeth Waldon, Daily News (December 13, 2006)
- What If You Were Abused? Getting Yourself Healthy Is the First Step, by Patti Wenzel, The-Bee [Phillips WI] (December 13, 2006)
- James Ellison's Parents File Suit, Allege Diocese Was Negligent, by Jana Hollingsworth and Judy Wiff, Hudson Star-Observer (December 13, 2006)
- More Than Mediation, editorial in Register-Guard, Eugene OR (December 13, 2006)
- Diocese, Bishop Face Wrongful Death Suit, by Ron Brochu and Shelley Nelson, Daily Telegram, Wisconsin (December 13, 2006)
- Frontline Explores One Family's Confrontation with Child Sexual Abuse by Catholic Clergy: Frontline Presents Hand of God, in PBS, Massachusetts (January 16, 2007)
- Friends Say Ex-Pastor a Moral Man, by Karen Florin, The Day, New London CT (December 13, 2006)
- SNAP Urges Catholics Not to Donate to Fort Worth Diocese, by Angela K. Brown, Dallas Morning News, Fort Worth TX (December 13, 2006)
- Priest in Meta Ousted on Abuse Allegations, in Columbia Daily Tribune (December 13, 2006)
- Kolko Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges, by Shlomo Greenwald, Jewish Press, New York (December 13, 2006)

December 14 [Abuse Tracker list]

- It's Suit vs. Suit in Priest Case Accusers Counter Cleric's Legal Move, by Margaret Ramirez, Chicago Tribune (December 14, 2006)
- Lawsuit Calls for Cardinal to Step up, by Stephanie Gehring, Daily Southtown, Chicago IL (December 14, 2006)
- Brothers Sue Cardinal George: Say Identities Exposed in Sex Abuse Probe, by Cathleen Falsani, Chicago Sun-Times (December 14, 2006)
- A Report Card for 2006 on Efforts to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse, by Marci Hamilton, FindLaw, United States (December 14, 2006)
- Pastor Faces More Charges in Abuse Case, by Glenn Smith, Post and Courier (December 14, 2006)
- Sex Abuse Charge against Former Norwich Pastor Unbelievable, Neighbor Says, by Greg Smith, Norwich Bulletin (December 14, 2006)
- Missouri Church Leaders Accused of Child-Sex Abuse, by Doualy Xaykaothao, NPR, Missouri (December 14, 2006)
- Mother Found Journal about Molestation: Trial of Former Pastor Continues, by Karen Florin, The Day, New London CT (December 12, 2006)
- Protesters Object to Reverend John Dooher's Elevation, by Sophie Yon-Gharbi, Boston Independent Media Center (December 12, 2006)
- Juror Dismissed after Hearing of $1 Settlement Offer, by Pablo Lopez, Fresno Bee, Fresno CA (December 14, 2006)
- Catholic Priest in Court on Child Abuse Charges, in This is Lancashire, United Kingdom (December 14, 2006)
- Perv Charge vs. 2nd Rabbi, by Patrick Gallahue and Alex Ginsberg, New York Post, New York (December 14, 2006)
- Jury Selection Begins in Diocese Sex Abuse Trial, by Judy Rattner, Herald (December 14, 2006)
- Alleged Abuse Victims Breaks down at Inquiry, in Ottawa Sun, Canada (December 14, 2006)

December 15 [Abuse Tracker list]

- Orders Not Obligated to Name Accused Friars, by Beth Miller, News Journal (December 15, 2006)
- Polygamist Leader to Stand Trial: Jeffs' Influence over Followers Described as Extraordinary, in TheBostonChannel.com (December 15, 2006)
- Priest Ousted for Past Abuse of a Minor, by Terry Lee Goodrich, Star-Telegram (December 15, 2006)
- Capuchins Name Priest Accused of Sex Abuse: Man Says Rev. Daleo Molested Him As Youth, by Beth Miller, News Journal, Delaware (December 15, 2006)
- Diocese Reveals Another Abuser: FW Officials Say Review Turns up Priest on Duty until This Month, by Brooks Egerton, Dallas Morning News, Fort Worth TX (December 15, 2006)
- File Leads to Removal of Local Pastor: Document: Pansza Admitted Sexual Abuse of Minor in '70s, by Jessica Langdon, Times Record News, Texas (December 15, 2006)
- Judge Delays Ruling on Trial of Ex-Coach: Another Court Date Is Set to Hear Defense Attorneys' Arguments about Moving the Trial out of Schuylkill County or Selecting a Jury from Another County, by Mike Urban, Reading Eagle (December 15, 2006)
- Oakland Diocese Gets New Chancellor: Sister Brings Experience on the National Level; Former Berkeley Resident Begins Job on Jan. 2, by Rebecca Rosen Lum, Contra Costa Times, Oakland CA (December 15, 2006)
- $800,000 Bail Set for Pastor: Amount Is for 4 Latest Abuse Charges, by Noah Haglund, Post and Courier (December 15, 2006)
- Letter-Writing Campaign to Protest Bishop Bruskewitz's Actions, by Tom Carney, National Catholic Reporter (December 14, 2006)
- No Verdict Yet from Jury in Abuse Case against Norwich Ex-Pastor, by Greg Smith, Norwich Bulletin (December 15, 2006)
- Shifflett Pleads Guilty to Charges, by Liz Mitchell, Star Exponent (December 15, 2006)
- More Charges Brought against North Charleston Pastor, by Courtney Ward, ABC News 4 (December 14, 2006)
- Pope's Preacher Calls for Abuse Penance, by Victor L. Simpson, The Ledger (December 15, 2006)
- Victims: Shifflett Guilty Plea Bittersweet, by Liz Mitchell, Star Exponent, Culpeper VA (December 15, 2006)
- Child Abuse Claim against Russian Orthodox Church Settled in U.S., in Mosnews, Texas (December 15, 2006)
- Church's Insurer Settles Blanco Monastery Abuse Claim, Associated Press (December 14, 2006)
- Cantor Receives Six Years Probation: Philip Friedman, Former Cantor at Temple Israel, Must Also Register As Sex Offender for Molesting Girl, by Marc Parry, Albany Times Union (December 14, 2006)
- Irish Paedophile Faces Sentencing in UK, in Irish Times, United Kingdom (December 15, 2006)
- Crash Kills Priest Accused of Seeking Sex: Stephen Forish Was Acquitted in 1998 in a 1996 Case and Was Awaiting Court Action on Other Allegations from Augus, by Kathleen Parrish and Daniel Patrick Sheehan, Morning Call, Pennsylvania (December 15, 2006)
- Former Priest Dies in Wreck: Stephen Forish Was Acquitted in 1998 of Offering Money for Sex, in Express-Times, Pennsylvania (December 15, 2006)
- Lawsuit Accuses Ex-Priest of Abuse, by Tony Rizzo, Kansas City Star, Kansas City MO (December 15, 2006)
- Abuser Priest 'Brazenly' Asks to Buy Bright Children's Paper: O'Grady Admits His Notorious Convictions While out Shopping, by Paul Melia, Irish Independent, Ireland (December 15, 2006)
- Former Pastor Guilty of Sexual Assault, by Karen Florin, The Day, New London CT (December 15, 2006)
- Two Seek Extension of Statute of Limitations in Child Sex Abuse Cases, by Beth Miller, News Journal (December 15, 2006)
- Former Priest Pleads Not Guilty to Abuse Charges, by Laura Bailey, The Coloradoan, Fort Collins CO (December 15, 2006)
- Former Norwich Pastor Found Guilty of Sexual Assault, in Norwich Bulletin, New London CT (December 15, 2006)
- Midwood Rabbi Faces Kiddie Sex Charges - Cops Say Joel Kolko Sexually Assaulted Yeshiva Students, by Thomas Tracy, Kings Courier, New York (December 14, 2006)
- Papal Preacher Wants " Penitence Day" for Sex Abuse, by Philip Pullella, Reuters (December 15, 2006)
- Old Sins in Confession, in gospelcom.net (December 6, 2006)
- $60M LA Clergy Abuse Settlement OK'd, in San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles CA (December 15, 2006)

December 16 [Abuse Tracker list]

- Former Priest Pleads Innocent: He's Charged with Sexually Molesting Local Teen, by Laura Bailey, Coloradoan, Fort Collins CO (December 16, 2006)
- Pope's Priest Calls for Sexual Abuse Penance, in MaltaMedia News, Malta (December 16, 2006)
- $60m Clergy Abuse Settlement Approved, in Lompoc Record (December 16, 2006)
- Pope's Pastor Urges Day of Repentance for Sexual Abuse: He Also Takes Swipe at Clergy Trying to 'Profit' from Wrongdoing, by Victor L. Simpson, Associated Press (December 16, 2006)
- Papal Preacher Calls for Fast, a Day to Atone for Sex Abuse, by Philip Pullella, Reuters (December 16, 2006)
- Abuser's Record Slipped by: FW: Diocese Lawyer Can't Explain Why Priest's File Wasn't Revealed Sooner, by Brooks Egerton, Dallas Morning News, Fort Worth TX (December 16, 2006)
- Diocese Failed to Turn over Records on Suspended Priest, Associated Press, Fort Worth TX (December 16, 2006)
- Former Priest Retires As '05 Inquiry Is Aired: A Counselor at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Broward County Resigned This Week after the Miami Herald Inquired about His Life As a Priest in Philadelphia during the 1960s, by Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, Miami (December 16, 2006)
- Victims of Clergy Abuse Receive Payments, in Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles (December 16, 2006)
- Call for Atonement over Priest Abuse: Pope's Official Pastor Urges Fasting and Penance So the Church Can 'Cry before God.', by Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times (December 16, 2006)
- Ex-Priest's Penalty Will Amount to Just Months, in Tucson Citizen, Arizona (December 16, 2006)
- Former Priest in Chandler Is Sentenced to Prison for Sexual Abuse in Early '80s, Associated Press, Arizona (December 16, 2006)
- Ex-Church Leader Gets 2-Year Term for Abusing Teen: Jail Time Likely to Total Only Weeks Because Crimes Done in '80s, by Jahna Berry, Arizona Republic, Arizona (December 16, 2006)
- Priest's Defamation Lawsuit against Accusers, by Matt C. Abbott, Renew America, Chicago IL (December 15, 2006)
- Statute of Limitations under Scrutiny, by Beth Miller, News Journal (December 16, 2006)
- Mater Dei High Is Again Ordered to Release Sex Abuse Allegation Information: Judge Reaffirms Ruling That the School Must Divulge Allegations of Misconduct over 10-Year Period As Part of Suit Filed by Former Student, by Jennifer Delson, Los Angeles Times, California (December 16, 2006)
- Sex Abuse Settlement Reached: Washington Archdiocese Will Split $1.3 Million Among 16 Men, by Alan Cooperman, Washington Post, Washington DC (December 16, 2006)
- Coach Accused of Assault Suspended by New High School, by Celanie Polanick, Courier News, New Jersey (December 16, 2006)
- Although Clamor Has Subsided, Abuse Victims Are Still Among US, by David Briggs, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Ohio (December 16, 2006)
- Ex-Pastor Could Get 30 Years after Guilty Verdict in Sex Abuse Case, by Greg Smith, Norwich Bulletin (December 16, 2006)
- Time of Shock: Parishioners React to Priest's Sudden Removal, by Jessica Langdon, Times Record News, Texas (December 16, 2006)
- Former Youth Minister Pleads Guilty to Sex Crimes, Associated Press (December 15, 2006)
- Church Group Recalls Life before Sex Abuse Charges, by Doualy Xaykaothao, NPR, Missouri (December 15, 2006)
- Former Pastor Convicted of Molesting Young Girl: One Family Stunned, Another Relieved by Johnson Case Verdict, by Karen Florin, Day, New London CT (December 16, 2006)
- Ex-Priest Sentenced for Sex with Teen, by Gary Grado, East Valley Tribune, Arizona (December 16, 2006)

December 17 [Abuse Tracker list]

- Catholic Church in New Sex Abuse Row Diocese Is Shaken As Former Altar Boy Takes Legal Action Claiming That Negligence Exposed Him to Priest Who Was 'A Danger to Children', by Antony Barnett, The Guardian, United Kingdom (December 17, 2006)
- Abuse Claims Are Settled in Washington, Associated Press (December 17, 2006)
- Former Priest Pleads Not Guilty to Molesting Teen, on CBS 4 (December 16, 2006)
- Ex-Girls Basketball Coach Charged with Sexual Assault, by Chad Hemenway, Ashbury Park Press (December 17, 2006)
- Judge: Catholic School Must Reveal Abuse Records, on CBS 2 (December 16, 2006)
- Covering a 'Complicated' Story in Missouri, by Doualy Xaykaothao, NPR, Missouri (December 16, 2006)
- Putting the Stop to RSM: (Religiously Sanctioned Molestation), by Chris Stevenson, American Chronicle (December 16, 2006)
- Patrick Fills Public Safety, Work Force Cabinet Posts, by O'Ryan Johnson, Boston Herald, Massachusetts (December 17, 2006)
- Baptist Pastors Accused of Sexual Abuse: One Lawsuit Settled, the Other Is Ongoing against Denton County Men, by Donna Fielder, WFAA, Texas (December 17, 2006)
- Suits Allege Clergy Misconduct: Two Baptist Ministers Apologize after Women Bring Forth Accusations, by Donna Fielder, Denton Record-Chronicle (December 17, 2006)
- Victims May Keep Abuse Secret for Years, Experts Say, by Donna Fielder, Denton Record-Chronicle, Texas (December 17, 2006)
- Victims Group Calls for Church's List of Offenders, by Donna Fielder, Denton Record-Chronicle, Texas (December 17, 2006)

December 18 [Abuse Tracker list]

- Accused Baptist Minister Signs Plea Deal: Pastor Won't Get Jail Time in Incidents That Occurred As Long As Two Decades Ago, by Liz Mitchell, Richmond Times Dispatch (December 18, 2006)
- D.C. Archdiocese Pays $1.3M to Men after Alleged Sexual Abuse, Associated Press (December 18, 2006)
- Brethren Member Guilty of Indecently Assaulting Girl, 10, by Geesche Jacobsen, Sydney Morning Herald (December 19, 2006)
- The Dawkins Delusion, by Michael Fitzpatrick, Spiked, Ireland (December 18, 2006)
- Southern Utah Won't Be out of the Spotlight Anytime Soon, in The Spectrum, Utah (December 17, 2006)
- Leaflets Allege Sexual Misconduct by Minister, by Aisha Sultan, Post-Dispatch (December 18, 2006)
- Blanco Monks, Church Settle Sex Abuse Case: About $500,000 Will Be Paid to Man Who Said He Was Assaulted Repeatedly at Monastery, by Molly Bloom, American-Statesman, Blanco TX (December 15, 2006)
- Prayers Seek Priest's Acquittal: Fresno Parishioners Show Support in Civil Molest Trial, by Vanessa Colón, Fresno Bee, Fresno CA (December 18, 2006)
- Archdiocese Clears Priest in Sexual Abuse Probe, Reinstates Him, on WHDH (December 18, 2006)
- Courts Approve Residential Schools Settlement: Two Territories Expected to Release Their Decisions in the New Year, by Solange De Santis, Anglican Journal, Canada (December 18, 2006)
- Woman Ordered to Stand Trial in Sw Missouri Church Sex Abuse Case, Associated Press (December 18, 2006)
- Nebraska Call to Action to Appeal Excommunication, by Tom Carney, National Catholic Reporter, Lincoln NE (December 14, 2006)
- Letter-Writing Campaign to Protest Bishop Bruskewitz's Actions, by Tom Carney, National Catholic Reporter, Lincoln NE (December 14, 2006)
- Archdiocese Clears Priest in Sexual Abuse Probe, Reinstates Him, Associated Press (December 18, 2006)
- Pastor Sued in Sex Scandal, by Kevin Martin, Calgary Sun, Canada (December 18, 2006)
- Court Postpones Church Sex Abuse Hearing, by John Ford, Neosho Daily News (December 18, 2006)

December 19 [Abuse Tracker list]

- Juror Deliberation Stalled in Trial of Fresno Priest, by Liz Harrison, ABC 30, Fresno CA (December 18, 2006)
- Priest on Leave after Allegation: Diocese Takes Action after Mattituck Cleric Is Accused of Sexual Misconduct; Suffolk DA Investigating, by John Moreno Gonzales, Newsday, Long Island NY (December 19, 2006)
- Archdiocese Clears Priest in Sexual Abuse Probe, Reinstates Him, in Daily News Tribune (December 19, 2006)
- Book: Diocese Paid for Abortions, by Matt C. Abbott, Renew America, Toledo OH (December 18, 2006)
- High School Checked Teacher's Background: NH-V Officials Say Pamela Balogh Came to District from Somerset County with 'Stellar Reputation', by Andrea Eilenberger, Express-Times, Pennsylvania (December 19, 2006)
- Deliberations in Case against Priest Drag on: Jurors Enter Their Seventh Day of Talks, Want 'Knowledge of Circumstances' Defined, by Pablo Lopez, Fresno Bee, Fresno Bee (December 19, 2006)
- Bernard: Few Knew of the Abuse: Natives to Finally Get Compensation for Treatment at Residential School, by Bill Power, Chronicle Herald, Canada (December 19, 2006)
- Church Official's Wife Ordered to Trial: Laura Epling Faces One Count of Second-Degree Statutory Sodomy, Associated Press (December 19, 2006)
- School Abuse Victims to Receive Damages, by Stephanie Waddell, Whitehorse Star, Canada (December 19, 2006)
- Ore. Archdiocese Offers Bankruptcy Plan, by William McCall, Yahoo! (December 19, 2006)
- Priest Convicted in Nun's Murder Hospitalized, Associated Press (December 18, 2006)
- SNAP Group Protests outside a Southside Church: Claims Reverand Had Inappropriate Contact with Parishioner, on My Fox (December 17, 2006)
- Principal Rejects Blame for Priest: Reprimanded for Letting McCormack Teach, Coach Kids, by Lisa Donovan, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago IL (December 19, 2006)
- Principal Speaks out on Priest Abuse Case: Woman Claims Archdiocese Is Blaming Her, on NBC 5 (December 19, 2006)
- Catholic Church in Oregon Oks $75 Mln Settlement, Reuters (December 19, 2006)
- Blind Faith, editorial in Denton Record-Chronicle, Texas (December 18, 2006)

December 20 [Abuse Tracker list]

- Catholic Diocese Reveals Sex-Abuse Accusation against Deceased Priest, in News-Leader, Missouri (December 19, 2006)
- Archdiocese Outlines $75 Million Settlement, Costing Insurers Almost $52 Million, in Insurance Newsnet, Portland OR (December 19, 2006)
- Creditors Committee Formed in Diocese Bankruptcy, by Gregg Hennigan, The Gazette (December 19, 2006)
- Audit: Diocese in Compliance with Guidelines, by Ken Christian, WCSH, Maine (December 19, 2006)
- Davenport Diocese to Sell Three Properties Soon, by Barb Arland-Fye, Catholic News Service (December 19, 2006)
- Principal Says She's Being Made 'Scapegoat' in Priest Abuse Case, on WQAD (December 20, 2006)
- Former Pelham Pastor Pleads Guilty to Abusing Young Girls: Garcia to Be Sentenced on Three Charges of Sexual Abuse, by Meredith Towle, Shelby County Reporter, Pelham AL (December 19, 2006)
- 'People Losing Trust' in Bellevue Pastor, Seminary Leader Says, by James Dowd, Commercial Appeal, Memphis TN (December 20, 2006)
- Youth Minister Gets Jail for Sex Charge, Associated Press (December 19, 2006)
- SNAP Members Fight to Overturn New Child Sex-Abuse Law, by Jacob Ruhe, Toledo Free Press, Ohio (December 20, 2006)
- Priest Convicted in Nun's Murder Leaves Hospital, Associated Press (December 19, 2006)
- Headmaster Guilty of Child Porn, by Paul Melia, Irish Independent, Ireland (December 20, 2006)
- Lawmakers Cut Proposal to Allow Secret Meetings, by Jim Provance, Blade Columbus Bureau, Ohio, Toledo Blade (December 19, 2006)
- Teacher Says Archdiocese Using Her in Abuse Case: West Side Principal Says Chicago Archdiocese Would Not Act on Abuse Tips, by Rafael Romo, CBS 2 (December 19, 2006)
- Ore. Archdiocese Offers Bankruptcy Plan, by William McCall, San Francisco Chronicle (December 19, 2006)
- Jury Appears Not to Favor Priest: Vote Sequence May Hold Clue to Ruling in Sex-Abuse Case, by Pablo Lopez, Fresno Bee, Fresno CA (December 20, 2006)
- Bishop: Church Meets Abuse-Prevention Goal, by Elbert Aull, Portland Press Herald (December 20, 2006)
- Priest-Abuse Trials Set for Next Year: Suits Target Molester and Rockford Diocese, in Chicago Tribune, Illinois (December 20, 2006)
- Maine Diocese in Compliance with Rules Preventing Sex Abuse, by Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News, Maine (December 20, 2006)
- Porn Case against Priest Adjourned, in Leamington Spa Today, United Kingdom (December 20, 2006)
- Parishioners Welcome Settlement: Priest Sex Abuse - a $75 Million Plan Has Both Pluses and Minuses for the Portland Archdiocese, by Ashbel S. Green and Aimee Green, The Oregonian, Portland OR (December 20, 2006)
- As We See It: Diocese of Monterey Names First Mexican-American As Bishop, in Santa Cruz Sentinel, Monterey CA (December 20, 2006)
- Paedophile Jailed, by David Roberts, Northern Echo (December 20, 2006)
- Robinson Moved to Prison Hospital, in Toledo Blade (December 20, 2006)
- Davenport Diocese to Sell Three Properties Soon, by Barb Arland-Fye, Catholic News Service (December 19, 2006)
- Audit: Diocese in Compliance with Guidelines, by Ken Christian, WCSH, Maine (December 19, 2006)
- Creditors Committee Formed in Diocese Bankruptcy, by Gregg Hennigan, The Gazette (December 19, 2006)
- Archdiocese Outlines $75 Million Settlement, Costing Insurers Almost $52 Million, in Insurance Newsnet, Portland OR (December 19, 2006)
- Catholic Diocese Reveals Sex-Abuse Accusation against Deceased Priest, in News-Leader, Missouri (December 19, 2006)
- Man Next Door Who Ran Child Sex Ring, in Northern Echo, United Kingdom (September 22, 2006)
- Baptist Pastor Attacked for Handling of Staffer's 'Moral Failure', Associated Press (December 20, 2006)
- Lawsuits against Diocese of London on the Rise, in CD98.9, Canada (December 20, 2006)
- Catholic Church Scandals Reveal Need for Parish Fiscal Transparency, by Michelle Martin, Catholic Online, United States (December 19, 2006)
- Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Filed, by Ross Farrow, Lodi News-Sentinel, California (December 20, 2006)
- Silent Treatment Demands Highprofile Preacher Step down Says Seminary Prez, in USA Religious News, Memphis TN (December 20, 2006)
- Bellevue's Gaines Should Resign, Seminary President Says, in Baptist Press, Tennessee (December 20, 2006)
- Priest Guilty of Sex Assaults on Boy, in Irish Times, Ireland (December 20, 2006)
- Priest Sentenced in Waterford Abuse Case, in RTE News, Ireland (December 20, 2006)
- Bellevue Investigates Minister for 'Moral Failure', by Bob Allen, Ethics Daily, Memphis TN (December 20, 2006)
- Mistrial Declared in Priest Case, by Pablo Lopez, Fresno Bee, Fresno CA (December 20, 2006)
- Hung Jury Looks Likely in Priest Molestation Trial, by Itica Milanes, ABC 30, Fresno CA (December 19, 2006)
- Pastor Accused of Sexual Misconduct Will Retire: Denton: Last Month, He Apologized to Woman to End Her Lawsuit, by Donna Fielder, Denton Record-Chronicle (December 20, 2006)
- Alleged Child Molester Facing More Counts, on WCAX (December 20, 2006)
- Sex Assault File Involving Priest to Be Sent to DPP, by Trish O’Dea, One in Four, Ireland (December 20, 2006)
- Diocese Pays €285,000 to Victims of Sex Abuse, by Gordon Deegan, One in Four, Ireland (December 20, 2006)
- Priest (62) Faces Six Sex Charges, in One in Four, Nothern Ireland (December 15, 2006)

December 21 [Abuse Tracker list]

- Catholic Diocese Finds More Evidence of Priest's Sexual Abuse, by Trevor Wilhelm, Ottawa Citizen, Canada (December 21, 2006)
- Priest Molest Civil Case Ends in Mistrial: A Second Trial of Catholic Cleric in Fresno Is Expected, by Pablo Lopez, Fresno Bee (December 21, 2006)
- Victim Not Suprised Priest Had Complaints from 1962, in CD98.9, Canada (December 21, 2006)
- Diocese Finds It Had Reports on Pedophile Priest, by Jane Sims, London Free Press (December 21, 2006)
- 'We See This As a Matter of Justice': Bishop Ronald Fabbro Answers Questions from Free Press Reporter Jane Sims about the Charles Sylvestre Case, by Jane Sims, London Free Press, Canada (December 21, 2006)
- Former Baptist Pastor Didn't Know about Abuse Allegations, Widow, in Eyewitness News (December 21, 2006)
- Bellevue Baptist Pastor in Hot Seat: Church's Leader Handled Staffer's 'Moral Failure' Poorly, Critics Say, Associated Press (December 21, 2006)
- Charges against NN Pastor Dropped: The Preacher Was Accused of Failing to Report Possible Sexual Assault of a Minor, by Jennifer Latson, Daily Press (December 21, 2006)
- Gaines Wants to Remain at Bellevue: Congregation Lines up in Support of Its Pastor, by Jody Callahan, Commercial Appeal, Memphis TN (December 21, 2006)
- Pelham Hispanic Pastor Pleads Guilty to Sex-Abuse Charges, by Grace Thornton, Alabama Baptist, Pelham AL (December 21, 2006)
- Slovenian Errant Priest Sentenced to Prison, in Makfax, Slovenia (December 21, 2006)
- With Court Battles Over, McNeese Renews Ministry: New Program Will Assist Those Falsely Accused of Child Abuse, by Amy Ritchart, Leaf Chronicle, Clarksville TN (December 21, 2006)
- Priest under Cloud of Suspicion Gets New Post, by Jane Gargas, Yakima Herald-Republic (December 21, 2006)
- Family Goes Forward with Grace, in Hartford Courant (December 21, 2006)
- Chamber of Horror: Priest's Vault for Child Porn, by Marie Sharpe, Glasgow Evening Record, United Kingdom (December 21, 2006)
- Mistrial Declared for Fresno Priest Accused of Abuse, Associated Press (December 21, 2006)
- Defrocked Priest's Hearing Is Postponed, in Los Angeles Times (December 21, 2006)
- Ex-Priest Rejects Offer on Hudson Bat Charge, by Jeff Diamant, Jersey Journal (December 21, 2006)
- Ex-Priest Gets Child Sex Conviction Quashed, on ABC, Australia (December 21, 2006)
- Priest Guilty of Sex Assaults on Boy, in Irish Times, Ireland (December 20, 2006)
- 'Aladdin's Cave' of Porn Two Jailed, Press Association (December 20, 2006)
- Paedophile Rights Campaigner Jailed for Child Porn Distribution, in Irish Examiner, United Kingdom (December 20, 2006)
- The Porn Vault: 50,000 Child Sex Pictures in Secret Store at Pervert's Home, by Graham Brough, The Mirror, United Kingdom (December 21, 2006)
- Kid Porn Haul Rev Gets 4yrs, in The Sun, United Kingdom (December 21, 2006)
- Swearingen Decision Draws Protest, in Fresno Bee (December 21, 2006)
- Joliet Priest Charged with Sex Abuse, by Matthew Walberg, Chicago Tribune (December 21, 2006)
- Joliet Priest Charged with Abusing Teenage Boys, in WQAD (December 21, 2006)
- Joliet Priest Accused of Sexually Abusing 2 Brothers: First Criminal Case Filed in Will County, in Daily Southtown, Joliet IL (December 21, 2006)
- Earlier Reports of Priest's Abuse Surface in Diocese Files, on CBC News, Canada (December 21, 2006)
- Embattled Bellevue Baptist Faces New Conflict: 'Moral Failure' Allegations, by Hannah Elliott, Associated Baptist Press, Tennessee (December 21, 2006)
- Pastor to Face Trial in Sex-Abuse Case, Associated Press (December 21, 2006)
- Dominican University Presents Lecture on the Church: 5 Years Later, in Catholic Online, United States (December 21, 2006)
- Leaflets Raise Alarm about Ex-Priest, by Robert Hite, The Examiner, Missuri (December 21, 2006)
- Mistrial Declared for Fresno Priest Accused of Abuse, Associated Press (December 20, 2006)
- Priest Indicted for Sexually Abusing 2 Boys, in Herald News (December 21, 2006)
- Former Catholic Brother Gets 5 Years after Admitting Molesting Boys, by John R. Ellement, Boston.com, Boston MA (December 21, 2006)

December 22 [Abuse Tracker list]

- Catholic Clergyman in Joliet Is Charged with Sexual Abuse, Associated Press, Joliet IL (December 22, 2006)
- Catholic Priest Accused of Child Molestation Committed in 1990s, in Pravda, Joliet IL (December 22, 2006)
- Too Many Have Stories like Yolanda's: We've Become Immune to the Horrors, Says Macarena Hernández, in Dallas Morning News (December 22, 2006)
- Victims Mull Renewed Suit: Proof the RC Diocese Knew of Charles Sylvestre's Abuse May Reopen, by Jane Sims, London Free Press, Canada (December 22, 2006)
- Gaines' Decision Creates Legal Questions, on WMCTV, Tennessee (December 22, 2006)
- Duplessis Orphan Can't Forget Sexual Abuse That Occurred Almost 60 Years Ago, by Peter Rakobowchuk, Brooks Bulletin (December 21, 2006)
- Quebec to Give about 1,700 Abused Duplessis Orphans a Total of $26 Million, by Peter Rakobowchuk, News 1130, Canada (December 21, 2006)
- Court Upholds Tossing of Case against Diocese, by JD Malone, Express-Times (December 22, 2006)
- Faith in Priest Was Steadfast, by Galen Moore, Daily News Tribune (December 22, 2006)
- Priest Reassigned to St. Louis Was Investigated in Wash. State, by Jim Salter, Associated Press (December 21, 2006)
- Archdiocese Reacts to Allegations about One of It's Priests, by Michelle Wirth, KMOX, St. Louis MO (December 21, 2006)
- Detectives Seek Help in Priest Allegations, by Kimberlina Rocha, Santa Maria Times, California (December 22, 2006)
- Ex-Catholic Brother Admits Raping Boys: Sentenced 5 Years for Repeat Assaults of 2 DSS Wards, by John R. Ellement, Boston Globe, Boston MA (December 22, 2006)
- Former Catholic Brother Pleads Guilty to Raping Two Boys, Associated Press (December 21, 2006)
- Ex-Clergyman Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse: 'Brother Tony' Gets 5 Years in Prison for Molestation, on TheBostonChannel.com (December 21, 2006)
- Priest Accused of Molestation, by Patrick Ferrell, Herald News (December 22, 2006)
- Diocese to Pay $750,000: Case over Sex Abuse by Tulare Priest Settled, by Pablo Lopez, Fresno Bee, Fresno CA (December 22, 2006)
- Letter from Diocese of Fresno Bishop, in Fresno Bee, Fresno CA (December 21, 2006)
- Appeal in Priest-Sex Lawsuit Is Dismissed: A City Woman Had Claimed She Was Molested When She Was a Student in Central Catholic High School, by Holly Herman, Reading Eagle, Pennsylvania (December 22, 2006)
- Orwigsburg Priest Fails to Win Reduction in Prison Sentence, in Reading Eagle, Pennsylvania (December 22, 2006)
- Paedophile Jailed but Police 'Disappointed' with Sentence, in Leamington Spa Today, United Kingdom (December 22, 2006)
- Priest Charged in Sex Case: Will County Clergyman Accused of Molesting Brothers in 1990s, by Matthew Walberg and Manya A. Brachear, Chicago Tribune, Joliet IL (December 22, 2006)
- Priest Charged with Sex Abuse, by Laurel Jorgensen, Associated Press, Joliet IL (December 22, 2006)
- Preacher in Court on 9th Sex Charge, by Nita Birmingham, The Post and Courier (December 22, 2006)
- Man Claims Priest Beat Him Badly, by Kim Janssen, Daily Southtown, Chicago IL (December 22, 2006)
- Teaching Broader View of Sexuality Important to Prevent Child Abuse: Being Better Christian Better Lesson Than Focus on Sin, by Lenore Christopher, Catholic Telegraph, Cincinnati OH (December 22, 2006)
- Diocese Settlement Plan Sidesteps Justice, Victims Advocates Say, by Bill Bishop, Register-Guard, Portland OR (December 22, 2006)
- North Charleston Pastor Faces Another Charge, Associated Press (December 22, 2006)
- North Charleston Pastor Faces Ninth Sex Charge, by Bryce Mursch, WIS (December 22, 2006)
- News from the San Joaquin Valley, Associated Press (December 22, 2006)

December 23 [Abuse Tracker list]

- Priests Campaign to Win Back Flock: Paulists Aim for Alienated Catholics, by Michael Levenson, Boston Globe, Massachusetts (December 23, 2006)
- Archdiocese Seeking to Remove a Priest, by David O'Reilly, Philadelphia Inquirer (December 23, 2006)
- Father Roger Jacques Cleared of Abuse Allegation, in The Pilot (December 22, 2006)
- Catholic Diocese to Pay $750K in Sex Abuse Case, on CBS 13 (December 22, 2006)
- Appeal Dismissed in Local Priest Abuse Scandal, on WFMZ, Pennsylvania (December 22, 2006)
- Ellisons Want Accountability for Son's Death, File Lawsuit, in Barron News Shield, Wisconsin (December 22, 2006)
- Former Immaculata Coach Pleads Not Guilty to Assault, by Celanie Polanick, Courier News, New Jersey (December 23, 2006)
- Child Abuse Suspects Close to Ministry, by Abhi Raghunathan, St. Petersburg Times (December 23, 2006)
- Seminary Head Hears Gaines Reaction: Call for Bellevue Pastor's Resignation Spurs Comment, by Yolanda Jones, Commercial Appeal, Memphis TN (December 23, 2006)
- Group Wants Priest to Talk to Parishioners, by Jane Gargas, Yakima Herald-Republic (December 23, 2006)

December 24 [Abuse Tracker list]

- Ohio Catholic Bishops Offer Counseling for Abused: The Catholic Bishops of Ohio Set up and Independent Fund to Offer Psychological Help to Victims of Sexual Abuse at the Hands of Clergy and Religious; Oversight by Non-Catholic Clergy, in Spero News, Ohio (December 24, 2006)
- The Bankruptcy and the Settlement, by David Reinhard, The Oregonian, Portland OR (December 24, 2006)
- A Second Chance for Louisiana Church: New Assembly Taking over Site of Alleged Abuse, by Debra Lemoine, Houston Chronicle (December 24, 2006)
- Yakima Priest Investigated for Child Porn Now in St. Louis, on KNDO/KNDU (December 24, 2006)
- Father Cantalamessa on Those Who Mourn: Delivers Advent Meditation in the Vatican, in Zenit (December 16, 2006)
- A Spiritual Remedy for the Damage Done to the Roman Catholic Church by the Sexual Abuse Scandal: Proposed by the Preacher to Benedict XVI's Household. Refuted in These Pages, by Lee Penn, M+G+R Foundation (December 15, 2006)

December 25 [Abuse Tracker list]

- Who Speaks for the Least Among Us? by Cokie and Steve Roberts, Leader-Call, United States (December 23, 2006)
- Pope Benedict XVI Prays for Children at Midnight Mass, in Pravda, Vatican City (December 25, 2006)
- Pope Issues Christmas Call to Protect Children, by Philip Pullella, Reuters, Vatican City (December 25, 2006)
- Fresno Priest Issues Letter of Thanks to Congregation, on ABC 30, Fresno CA (December 24, 2006)
- Priest Who Allegedly Abused Girls in US Currently Housed in Ireland, by Stephen Rogers, One in Four, Ireland (December 21, 2006)
- Church Man in the Dock after Rape of Girl, in IOL, South Africa (December 20, 2006)
- Ex-Clergyman Settles with Accusers, Associated Press (December 17, 2006)
- Pope Benedict Has Placed Children at the Centre of His : Christmas Message, in EuroNews, Vatican City (December 25, 2006)
- Here Is the Text of Pope Benedict XVI's 'Urbi Et Orbi', Associated Press, Vatican City (December 25, 2006)

December 26 [Abuse Tracker list]

- Davenport Bishop Talks about Bankruptcy Filing, Associated Press, Davenport IA (December 26, 2006)
- Boston Cardinal's Podcasts Another First, in MarketVOX, Boston MA (December 26, 2006)
- Woman to Woman, in Tucson Citizen, United States (December 26, 2006)
- Love Charity to Be Disbanded, in Belfast Telegraph, Ireland (December 23, 2006)

December 27 [Abuse Tracker list]

- Bridgeport Diocese Appeals Court Order to Open Records, in Newsday (December 27, 2006)
- Diocese Settles Sex-Abuse Suit: Civil Case Stems from Claims of Abuse at Mesa Church in '85, by Michael Kiefer, Arizona Republic, Phoenix AZ (December 27, 2006)
- Geoghan's Slayer Cries Foul in Suit: Druce Says He Was Misled, Abused, by Bronislaus B. Kush, Telegram & Gazette (December 27, 2006)
- Diocese Appeals Ruling on Secret Files: Judge Had Ordered Release of Documents, by Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, Connecticut (December 27, 2006)
- Bridgeport Diocese Appeals Court Order to Open Records, on WTMH, Connecticut (December 27, 2006)
- Catholic Diocese of Phoenix Settles Sex-Abuse Claim, Associated Press (December 27, 2006)
- Five Years Later, in Catholic Online, United States (December 27, 2006)
- Student Tags Priest from NBI Files, by Fred P. Languido, Philstar.com, Philippines (December 28, 2006)
- Religious Group Wants No Part in Investigation of Priest, in Sun.Star, Philippines (December 24, 2006)
- NBI Takes over Probe on Priest, by Jujemay G. Awit, Sun.Star, Philippines (December 23, 2006)
- Nalzaro: Probe on Priest an Exercise in Futility, by Bobby Nalzaro, Sun.Star, Philippines (December 23, 2006)
- Nalzaro: Naming Erring Priests, by Bobby Nalzaro, Sun.Star, Philippines (December 6, 2006)
- That Life in the Spirit Seminar, editorial in Sun.Star, Philippines (November 25, 2006)
- Malilong: Go to the Police, by Frank Malilong Jr., Sun.Star, Philippines (December 20, 2006)
- Mayor Wants 'Transparent' Probe, in Sun.Star, Philippines (December 5, 2006)
- Breaking Silence, editorial in Sun.Star, Philippines (December 11, 2006)

December 28 [Abuse Tracker list]
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- More on the Father Stepek Case, by Matt C. Abbott, Renew America, Chicago IL (December 27, 2006)
- Planning a Day of Fasting and Penance, in National Catholic Reporter (December 27, 2006)
- Decision on Sex Offender Treatment Delayed, by Danielle Williamson, Milford Daily News, Worcester MA (December 27, 2006)
- Frontline Examines One Family's Confrontation with Child Sexual Abuse by Catholic Clergy, in Religion News Service, Massachusetts (December 27, 2006)
- Court: Lawmakers Overstepped in Making Priest Abuse Cases Retroactive, in Central Valley Business Times, Los Angeles CA (December 27, 2006)
- B'Klyn House 'Theft', by Alex Ginsberg, New York Post, New York (December 28, 2006)
- 85% of U.S. Dioceses Report Embezzlements, by Joe Feuerherd, National Catholic Reporter, United States (December 21, 2006)
- Vietnam Vet Sues Church after Allegedly Being Abused by Priest, on NBC 10 (December 28, 2006)
- Wilmington Man Sues Catholic Diocese, Church Alleging Sexual Abuse 50 Years Ago, by Mike Chalmers, News Journal, Wilmington DE (December 28, 2006)

December 29 [Abuse Tracker list]

- Diocese Sued for Alleged Abuse by Priest, in Daily Times, Wilmington DE (December 29, 2006)
- Monsignor Seeks to Heal Wounds, by Mary Ellen Lowney, The Republican (December 29, 2006)
- Diocese Faces Another Lawsuit: Wilmington Man Says He Was Abused 200-300 Times, by Mike Chalmers, News Journal, Wilmington DE (December 29, 2006)
- Archbishop Ordered to Give Answers, by Sofia Santana, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Miami FL (December 29, 2006)
- Lawyer Hopes N.w.t. Will OK Residential School Deal, by Stephanie Waddell, Whitehorse Daily Star, Canada (December 29, 2006)
- 29 - Cardinal Vidal Pleads with Clergy to Change Erring Ways, in Balita, Philippines (December 29, 2006)
- Joline Gutierrez Krueger: from Dream to Nightmare, This Marriage Lives on, by Joline Gutierrez Krueger, Albuquerque Tribune (December 8, 2006)
- Nalzaro: Double Standard in Priest's Case? by Bobby Nalzaro, Sun.Star, Philippines (December 30, 2006)
- Cardinal Opens Doors to Probers, Students Who Griped v. Priest, in Sun.Star, Philippines (December 30, 2006)
- 3 Ex-Altar Boys Sue BR Catholic Diocese: Suits Renew Abuse Issue, by Adrian Angelette, The Advocate, Baton Rouge LA (December 28, 2006)

December 30 [Abuse Tracker list]
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- Priest's Suspension Is over: Archdiocese Will Reassign Kiffmeyer to Clergy Work, by Janice Morse, Cincinnati Enquirer (December 30, 2006)
- Vatican Overturns Decision in Abuse Case, in Kentucky Post, Cincinnati OH (December 30, 2006)
- Author Hopes to Rid Christian Diet of 'Fast-Food Forgiveness', by Lori Arnold, Christian Examiner (December 30, 2006)
- Vatican Restores Ex-Fenwick Teacher's Ministry: The Rev. James Kiffmeyer, Who Was Removed from the Priesthood over Allegations of Abuse, Will Get New Ministry Duties Somewhere in the Cincinnati Archdiocese, by Tom Beyerlein, Dayton Daily News, Ohio (December 30, 2006)
- Sexual Abuse of Nun As Youth Leads to Her Counsel to Other Victims, by Kate Blain, Catholic Online, New York (December 29, 2006)
- Priest Returns to Ministry after Leave for Sex Allegations, by Liz Foreman, WCPO, Cincinnati OH (December 29, 2006)
- Scandals and Celebrations: From Sex-Abuse Cases to Intrafaith Discord to Watching the Resolve of a 102-Year-Old As He Took the Pulpit, '06 Was Eventful for Religion, by Jim Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas (December 30, 2006)
- Top Local Religion Stories of 2006, in Dallas Morning News, Texas (December 29, 2006)
- Three Sikh Priests Arrested in Sex Case, in Edmonton Sun, Canada (December 30, 2006)
- Former Pastor's Probation May Be Revoked, Maggie Borman, The Telegraph (December 30, 2006)

December 31 [Abuse Tracker list]
[see below for links to over 7,000 articles and commentary 1950-present]

- Durbin Wanted to Make a Difference in County, by John Ford, Neosho Daily News, Missouri (December 31, 2006)
- Vatican Reinstates Priest Accused of Abuse, on CBS 5 (December 31, 2006)
- Darien Parish Still Healing after Financial Scandal, by Donna Porstner, The Advocate (December 31, 2006)
- Archdiocese Needs Cash: Financial Struggles Could Trickle down to Local Parishes, by Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer (December 31, 2006)
- 2006 Was Filled with These Days to Remember in Morris, by Abbott Koloff, Daily Record, New Jersey (December 31, 2006)

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