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Abuse Tracker 2008 |
March 2008
March 1
- Priest Suspected of More Sex Abuse: 'Gypsy Life': Officials Say Broderick's Trail Is Difficult to Follow, by Chris Garifo, Watertown Daily Times (March 1, 2008)
- Ex-Vestal Priest Faces Sex Charges: Case Involves Sexual Conduct with at Least Four Children, by Eric Reinagel, Press & Sun-Bulletin (March 1, 2008)
- Inquiry Hears of Cop's Role, by David Nesseth, Ottawa Sun (March 1, 2008)
- 'Writing the Missing Chapter': Commission Sets out to Remember Canada's Cultural Genocide, by Donna Casey, Ottawa Sun (March 1, 2008)
- Church Sets Trial Date for Suspended Bishop, by David O'Reilly, Philadelphia Inquirer (March 1, 2008)
- Former Upstate NY Clergyman Sentenced to 3 Years for Sex Abuse, in Newsday (March 1, 2008)
- Former Pastor Sentenced for Sex Abuse, on News 10 Now (February 29, 2008)
- Former Pastor Receives 3 Years for Sexual Abuse Charge, by Megan Koskovich, WKTV (February 29, 2008)
- Judge to Ex-Pastor: 'You Lied', by Rocco LaDuca, Observer-Dispatch (February 29, 2008)
- Priest Cleared of Sexual Abuse, in Manchester Evening News (March 1, 2008)
- Private School's Leader Resigns: Superintendent Denies Allegations, by Encarnacion Pyle, Columbus Dispatch (March 1, 2008)
- Convicted Child Abuser Priest 'No Longer a Threat', on ABC News (March 1, 2008)
- Paedophile Priest Case Decision Reserved, by Nikki Todd, Sunshine Coast Daily (March 1, 2008)
- School Opposes Bill Extending Deadline to Sue for Abuse, by Bryan P. Sears, Catonsville Times (February 27, 2008)
- Accused Catholic Priest Returns to Parish: Rev. Chris Berbena Back at Walnut Creek Church, by Barbara Grady, Trading Markets (March 1, 2008)
- Why Can't Charges Be Brought against American Bishops and Cardinals under Canon Law?, by Vinnie Nauheimer, Voice from the Desert (March 1, 2008)
- U.S. Vatican Envoy Prepares Way for the Pope, by Cathy Lynn Grossman, USA Today (March 1, 2008)
- Il Papa Dice Sì: Don Gelmini Torna Laico: Fonderà Una Fraternità Laicale Dedicata Alla Diffusione Nel Mondo Della «Cristoterapia», in Corriere della Sera (March 1, 2008)
March 2
- Is 21st Century City Keeping the Faith? 'Catholic Chicago' | Exhibit Celebrates Traditions -- but Closer Look Reveals Numbers Attending Private Schools, Sunday Mass Are Dwindling, by Andrew Herrmann, Chicago Sun-Times (March 2, 2008)
- Gay Porn Costs Bronx Catholic School Principal His Job, by John Del Signore, Gothamist (February 29, 2008)
- Church Mergers: Bishop Hopes St. Mary's Reconsiders Appeal, in Lockport Union-Sun & Journal (February 28, 2008)
- Diocese to Release Letter on Priest's Departure, on KDKA (February 29, 2008)
- Parish Learns Reason for Priest's Resignation: Financial Investigation Yields More Questions Than Answers, on WPIX (March 1, 2008)
- Bishop: 'Financial Decisions' Led to Harrison Priest's Resignation, by Liz Hayes, Valley News Dispatch (March 2, 2008)
- Shrines to Immigrant Culture at Risk, by Mike Faher, Tribune-Democrat (March 1, 2008)
- Harrison Priest Steps down after Diocesan Audit, by Anya Sostek, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (March 2, 2008)
- Bishop Earl A. Boyea Named to Head the Diocese of Lansing, on Catholic Online (February 28, 2008)
- Call for Church to Protect Little Ones, in Courier Mail (March 2, 2008)
- Number of Atheists & Agnostics Grows, by Ari Goldman, New York Daily News (March 2, 2008)
- Pietro Gelmini Non E Piu «Don», by Marino Collacciani, Il Tempo (March 2, 2008)
- Ex-Cop to Learn Fate after Refusing to Testify, in Canadian Press (March 2, 2008)
- Italy Priest Accused of Sex Abuse Leaves Priesthood, Reuters (March 2, 2008)
March 3
- Prominent Italian Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse Defrocked, in Canadian Press (March 3, 2008)
- Jury Decision Could Rest on Church Law, by Nick R. Martin, East Valley Tribune (March 2, 2008)
- Church Failed to Adapt in New Era, by Andrew Greeley, Chicago Sun-Times (March 2, 2008)
- Former Cop at Root of 'Pedophile Ring' Claim to Learn Fate Wednesday, in Canadian Press (March 2, 2008)
- Aboriginal, Church Leaders Take First Step to Healing: Museum Meeting Sets Stage for Upcoming Truth, Reconciliation Commission, in Ottawa Citizen (March 3, 2008)
- Commentary - Maureen Paul Turlish: Abuse Victims Must Not Give up Hope, by Maureen Paul Turlish, Examiner (March 3, 2008)
- Stay-Over & out: Axed Principal's Pal Slept at School, by Erin Calabrese and Dan Mangan, New York Post (March 3, 2008)
- Commentary - Frank Dingle: Catholic Conference, Bishop Fail Victims, by Frank Dingle, Examiner (March 3, 2008)
- Commentary - Vicki Polin: Church Hurts Victims of All Faiths, by Vicki Polin, Examiner (March 3, 2008)
- Priest Leaves Post to Fight Claims, in Irish Independent (March 3, 2008)
- Priest Involved in Child Abuse Investigation, in Northern Echo (March 3, 2008)
- Priest Faces Charges for Caressing Girls during Confession, by Jolene Bulambot, Inquirer (March 3, 2008)
- L'Ira Di Don Gelmini, by Rory Cappelli, la Repubblica (March 3, 2008)
- Woman: Clergyman Abused Me: Report Filed with Richmond Police over Alleged Incidents in 1960s, by Scott Marshall, Inside Bay Area (March 3, 2008)
- Want to Sue the Vatican? Bill McMurry in Kentucky Is Laying the Groundwork, with Next Hearing in Cincinnati March 18, but It Is Not a Class Action, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (March 3, 2008)
- She Sued a Catholic Priest for Justice, by Tim Giago, Native American Times (March 3, 2008)
- Priest to Be Charged, in Sun.Star (March 4, 2008)
- Pennsylvania: Trial Date Set for Bennison: Retired Pennsylvania Bishop Allen L. Bartlett Becomes Assisting Bishop Pro Tempore, by Mary Frances Schjonberg, Episcopal Life (March 3, 2008)
- Settlement in Priest Sex Abuse Case, on 6 ABC (March 3, 2008)
March 4
- 'Betrayal' - Our Letter to the Irish Bishops' Conference, in VOTF-I (March 4, 2008)
- Tom Doyle Affidavit in Jane Doe Vs. Omi of Texas, by Tom Doyle, Voice from the Desert (March 3, 2008)
- No Appeals Forecast: Engelmann, by Trevor Pritchard, Standard Freeholder (March 3, 2008)
- At the School and at Her Family's Home: Woman Alleges Sexual Abuse by Priest at Salesian High School in Richmond More Than 40 Years Ago, in California Catholic Daily (March 4, 2008)
- Controversy and the Catholic Church, by Jessica Novak, Examiner (March 4, 2008)
- Church Must Protect Children: Qld Govt, in The Age (March 4, 2008)
- Clerical Collateral Damage, by Pete Vere, Washington Times (March 4, 2008)
- Child Abuse for Fr. Ben, by Nilda Gallo, Cebu Daily News (March 4, 2008)
- Bankrupt Diocese Hopes to Continue Operations, by Mary Beth Smetzer, News-Miner (March 4, 2008)
- Sioux Falls Diocese Responds to Abuse Allegations in Federal Court, by Brian Allen, KSFY (March 3, 2008)
- Pa. Pastor Guilty to Molesting Boy, 15, in Counseling, Associated Press (March 4, 2008)
- Cornwall under 'Cloud' As Abuse Probe Goes on: Ex-Officer at Centre of Inquiry Faces Sentence, by Gregory Bonnell, Toronto Star (March 4, 2008)
- Harrison Priest Reveals Money Details, by Tom Yerace, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (March 4, 2008)
- Priest's Hearing Will Resume: Alleged Sexual Assaults in '80s, by Gary V. Murray, Telegram & Gazette (March 4, 2008)
- Judge Rules Accused Priest Can Stand Trial, by Dave Wedge, Boston Herald (March 4, 2008)
- Advocates for Abuse Victims: Their Loss Is Church's Gain, by Carolyn Peirce, Examiner (March 4, 2008)
- Valley Tuesday Takes, in Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (March 4, 2008)
- Final Church Restructuring Plan Won't Result in Sudden Changes, by Jim Day, Guardian (March 4, 2008)
- Abuse Lawsuit against Priest Settled for $1.3 Million, on WOAI (March 4, 2008)
- Don't Feast on Charge Vs. Priest, in Sun.Star (March 4, 2008)
- Letters to U.S. Bishops from Mary Gail Frawley-O’Dea, in Voice from the Desert (March 4, 2008)
- Call for Bishop Conduct Tribunal, on BBC News (March 4, 2008)
- Gates Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse Dies, by Amy Cavalier, MPNnow (March 4, 2008)
- Imagining the Perfect Papal Visit, by Richard R. Gaillardetz, National Catholic Reporter (March 7, 2008)
- Police Say There Is 'Person of Interest' in Kunz Murder, by Steven Elbow, Capital Times (March 3, 2008)
- Priest Accused of Sex Abuse Dies, on WHEC (March 5, 2008)
- Priest Sentenced over Sex Crimes: Convicted Priest Free Next Year, by Kim Smee, Village Voice (March 4, 2008)
- Prosser Steps Aside in Priest Case, by Marie Rohde, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (March 4, 2008)
- Priest to Return from Canada after Breakdown: Msgr. John Urell Is No Longer Undergoing Treatment at a Canadian Psychiatric Facility, the Diocese Says, by Rachanee Srisavasdi, Orange County Register (March 4, 2008)
- Family Wants Reverend Thrown out of Church: Church Says Church Trial Expected to Start Soon, on NBC 5 (March 4, 2008)
March 5
- Priest on Leave Dies; Accused of Sexual Abuse, on WHAM (March 5, 2008)
- Priest Removed Due to 'Conflict': The Rev. John Broderick's Suspension Wasn't Tied to Alleged Abuse, Official Says, by Renee K. Gadoua, Post-Standard (March 5, 2008)
- Vidal: Hands off on Fr. Ben's Case, by Jhunnex Napallacan, Nilda Gallo and Doris Bongcac, Cebu Daily News (March 5, 2008)
- Former St. Hubert's Educator Faces Charges of Sexual Contact with Student, by Christine Olley, Philadelphia Daily News (March 5, 2008)
- Cardinal Stritch Looks into Cousins Center: Archdiocese Facility up for Sale Might Meet School's Needs, by Tom Heinen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (March 4, 2008)
- Fairbanks Catholic Diocese Files Reorganization Petition, Associated Press (March 4, 2008)
- Elmwood Park Pastor Accused of Sex Abuse, by Azam Ahmed, Chicago Tribune (March 5, 2008)
- VOTF Ireland Letter to Bishops Triggers Me, As I Was Raped in Church Named after St. Peter Damian, 11th Century Priest Sex Crime Victim Advocate. . ., by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (March 4, 2008)
- A Fair Hearing, in Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (March 5, 2008)
- Judge Suppresses Priest's Statement: Man Accused of Jogging Naked Thought He Was in Custody When Talking to Officer, by Victoria A.F. Camron, Longmont Times-Call (March 4, 2008)
- Deposition to Be Videotaped: Priest Accused of Abuse in Civil Trial, by Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant (March 5, 2008)
- Priest 'Abused Boy before Morning Prayers', in Rye & Battle Observer (March 5, 2008)
- Secrets from the Confessional, by Fr John Salvano, Herald Sun (March 6, 2008)
- Ward Violated Bail, Lied to Feds: Facing Child Porn Charges, Radio Host Breached Court Monitoring Rules, in Smoking Gun (March 5, 2008)
- Delaware: Ex-Nfl Player Urges Child Abuse Victims to Speak out, Associated Press (March 5, 2008)
- Archdiocese Agrees to Pay Former Altar Boy, by Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant (March 5, 2008)
- Court Allows Sex Abuse Charges, by Jessica M. Smith, Wicked Local (March 5, 2008)
- St. Stan Pastor Refuses to Meet with Burke, by Tim O'Neil, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (March 5, 2008)
- In St. Louis, Father Marek Bozek Refuses to Meet with Archbishop Raymond Burke, in Voice from the Desert (March 5, 2008)
- Archbishop Burke Seeks Disciplinary Action against Rebel Priest, in Catholic World News (March 5, 2008)
- Burke Begins Process to Remove St. Stanislaus Priest from Clergy, by Matt Sepic, KWMU (March 5, 2008)
- Group Says Bishop Should Speak up in Court Case to Keep Victim Anonymous, on WEEK (March 5, 2008)
- Polish Priest Wants to Stay at Church, Report to New Bishop, on MyFox St. Louis (March 5, 2008)
- Archbishop of St. Louis Has Started Process of Stipping Father Marek Bozek of His Priestly Duties, on KSDK (March 5, 2008)
- The Bishop, His Marriage Break-Up and Claims of a 'Close Relationship' with His Married Press Officer, by Luke Salkeld, Daily Mail (March 6, 2008)
- Separated Bishop Faces Scandal Inquiry, by Simon de Bruxelles, Times (March 6, 2008)
- Group Wants Movement from Diocese on Former Providence Priest, by Tom Mooney, Providence Journal (March 6, 2008)
- Supreme Court: Catholic Church Did Nothing Wrong, by Maria Medina, KIMA (March 5, 2008)
- Bishop Forbids Group from Spreading Material It Claims Is Divine, by Terence Hegarty, Catholic Online (March 5, 2008)
March 6
- Weather Forces Cancellation of Inquiry Sessions, in Standard Freeholder (March 6, 2008)
- Former City Cop Could Be Jailed until September, or Longer, for Failing to Testify at Inquiry; Dunlop's Disobedience 'Open, Continuous and Flagrant': Judge, by Trevor Pritchard, Standard Freeholder (March 5, 2008)
- Perry Dunlop Being Persecuted As a Whistleblower; Former Officer's Actions Have Taken Courage, by Roger Roy, Standard Freeholder (March 6, 2008)
- Hartford Archdiocese Settles Sexual Abuse Lawsuit, in Waterbury Republican-American (March 6, 2008)
- Abuse Lawsuit Settled: Archdiocese Agrees to Pay Former Altar Boy, by Dave Altimari and Elizabeth Hamilton, Hartford Courant (March 6, 2008)
- Bishop Nikolai Fires Critic from Teaching Position: Russian Orthodox: Pastor Challenged Boss's Authority in Daily News Interview, by Elizabeth Bluemink, Anchorage Daily News (March 6, 2008)
- Ex-Eagle Lends His Voice, Story: Chesley Says He Was Sexually Abused As a Teen, by Beth Miller, News Journal (March 6, 2008)
- John Smallwood: Former Eagle Chesley Opens up about Sexual Abuse, by John Smallwood, Philadelphia Daily News (March 6, 2008)
- Harsher Penalties Sought for Teachers, Clerics in Minor Sex, by Daniel Scarpinato, Arizona Daily Star (March 6, 2008)
- 16 Parishes Balk at Abuse Prevention Classes: Some at Churches Call Curriculum Age-Inappropriate, by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (March 6, 2008)
- Cheers from Public Gallery As Priest Is Cleared, in This is Lancashire (March 6, 2008)
- Judge Questions Davenport Diocese's $37 Million Settlement, Associated Press (March 5, 2008)
- Former Linebacker Encourages Child Sexual Abuse Victims to Speak out, Associated Press (March 5, 2008)
- Former Oregon Pastor Sued in Sex Abuse Case, Associated Press (March 6, 2008)
- Extension of Sex-Abuse Victims' Claims Falters, in Denver Post (March 6, 2008)
- Jehovah's Witnesses Elders Refusing to Testify in Murrieta Molestation Case, by Tammy McCoy, Press-Enterprise (March 5, 2008)
- Help Children; Don't Hide Crimes, editorial in Examiner (March 6, 2008)
- St. Cecilia Principal Fired: Accused of Financial Misconduct, by William Croyle and Amanda Van Benschoten, Cincinnati Enquirer (March 6, 2008)
- State Court Dismisses Firing Appeal, by Ross Courtney, Yakima Herald-Republic (March 6, 2008)
- Special Terms If Girls Testify, by Doris C. Bongcac, Bernadette Parco, Cebu Daily News (March 6, 2008)
- Cleared Priest Says Scars of His Ordeal Will Never Go Away, in This is Lancashire (March 6, 2008)
- Priest Got into Bed with Me, Boy Claims, by Anna Cox, IOL (March 6, 2008)
- Priest Takes Last Stand against Archbishop, by Tim O'Neil, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (March 6, 2008)
- Purported Visionary Bows to Diocese, by Stephanie Barry, Republican (March 5, 2008)
- Chaplain Denies Bishop 'Rumours', on BBC News (March 6, 2008)
- Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuit Involving Yakima Diocese: General Questions or Comments, on KAPP (March 5, 2008)
- Audit Reveals No Wrongdoing at Sts. Peter, Paul, by Travis Gettys, WLWT (March 6, 2008)
- Church Combats Child Sex Abuse, by Mark Davis, WTNH (March 6, 2008)
March 7
- 'Two Sides to Every Story': Aikman, by Trevor Pritchard, Standard Freeholder (March 7, 2008)
- Superior of Ex-Priest Claims He Lied to Pope, by Bill Dries, Daily News (March 7, 2008)
- NH AGs, Staffs Recognized by Victim Advocacy Groups, by Tom Fahey, New Hampshire Union Leader (March 7, 2008)
- Lawsuit Accuses Priest of Sexual Abuse in 1952, by Joe Lambe, Kansas City Star (March 6, 2008)
- Parishes Disagree over Abuse Prevention Program for Children, by Nancy Reardon, MetroWest Daily News (March 6, 2008)
- Dunlop Saga Trumps Inquiry, in Standard Freeholder (March 7, 2008)
- Man Sues for Alleged Abuse by Mormon Youth Minister in the 1970s, by Aimee Green, Oregonian (March 6, 2008)
- Church Not the Only Culprit in Abuse Saga, by David Quinn, Irish Independent (March 7, 2008)
- Canadians Split on Apology to Aboriginals, in Angus Reid Global Monitor (March 7, 2008)
- Lawyers Seek to Have Charges against Former Priest Dismissed: Robert Ascolese Accused of Embezzling Nearly $1 Million from a New Jersey Church, by Jay Richards, Morning Call (March 7, 2008)
- Disgraced Vicar Is Still in the Parish Magazine, by Claire Fry, Worcester News (March 7, 2008)
- Bishop's Chaplain Says She Is to Split from Husband, by Martin Shipton, icWales (March 7, 2008)
- Alleged Raffle Scheme Defended: Attorney Says 'Father Bob' Was Only Trying to Help His Charities, by Mike Frassinelli, Star-Ledger (March 7, 2008)
- Officials Commended for Sex Abuse Investigation, by Kevin Landrigan, Nashua Telegraph (March 7, 2008)
- Priest Underwent Therapy for Attraction to Young Boys, by Clare Kennedy, Daily Echo (March 6, 2008)
- Audit: Rockville Centre Diocese Falls Short in Volunteer Checks, by Bart Jones, Newsday (March 7, 2008)
- Urell Back; W. F. B Fondly Remembered: What Ever Happened to …, by Frank Mickadeit, Orange County Register (March 7, 2008)
- Diocese Shouldn't Close Church in Pottsville, by Robert L. Antonini, Morning Call (March 7, 2008)
- St. Paul Parish Suit Dismissed: Judge Says Court Lacks Jurisdiction, by Jean Prescott, Sun Herald (March 7, 2008)
- NH Officials Honored for Work on State's Clergy Sex Abuse Allegations, on NECN (March 7, 2008)
- Diocese Denies Having Role in Identification of Plaintiff, in Peoria Journal Star (March 7, 2008)
- Clergy Sex Abuse Payouts Nearly Double, by Rachel Zoll, San Francisco Chronicle (March 7, 2008)
- Boston Child Protection Audit Figures Released, by Antonio M. Enrique, Pilot (March 7, 2008)
- Dioceses Compliant with Charter; Outreach Extensive, in EarthTimes (March 7, 2008)
- Voice of the Faithful to Meet Tomorrow: Group to Discuss Scandal in the Catholic Church, in Greenwich Post (March 3, 2008)
- Annual Abuse Audit and Survey Find Soaring Costs, Fewer Allegations, by Patricia Zapor, Catholic Courier (March 7, 2008)
- Report on the Implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, in United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (March 7, 2008)
- Oblates Knew for Years about Priest's Sexual Escapades, by John MacCormack, Express-News (March 7, 2008)
- More Allegations of Priest Abuse Surface, on WOOD (March 7, 2008)
- US Catholic Church Paid 615 Mln Dlrs for Abuse Cases in 2007: Report, in AFP (March 7, 2008)
- USCCB Report Hails Compliance with Dallas Charter, Says Resistance " Scandalizes the Faithful", in Catholic World News (March 7, 2008)
- Parents of Boy Slain in '72 Seek Answers, Associated Press (March 7, 2008)
- St. Stanislaus Priest Found Guilty of Church Crimes, on KTVI (March 7, 2008)
- Priest Failed to Account for Parish Money, Investigators Say, Associated Press (March 7, 2008)
- Clergy Sex Abuse Payouts Nearly Double, Associated Press (March 7, 2008)
- Burke Recommends Bozek Be Removed As Priest, by Tim O'Neil, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (March 7, 2008)
- Vicar to Hear of Fate at Appeal, in Whitby Gazette (March 7, 2008)
- Recalcitrant Priest Faces Church Sanctions, by Joseph Kenny, St. Louis Review (March 7, 2008)
- Pilot Parishes Key to Campaign's $16.7 Million Start, by Brian T. Olszewski, Catholic Herald (March 7, 2008)
March 8
- D.M. Diocese Passes Audit Related to Abuse Charges, by Todd Erzen, Des Moines Register (March 8, 2008)
- Priest Faces Jail for Sex Assaults, by John Hoskins, This is Hampshire (March 8, 2008)
- Church's Sex Abuse Payouts Hit Record, in Hartford Courant (March 8, 2008)
- Abuse Prevention Program Requires Commitment, by Charles Honey, Grand Rapids Press (March 8, 2008)
- Former Area Priest Faces New Abuse Allegation, in Muskegon Chronicle (March 7, 2008)
- Catholic Church Pays $655m in Abuse Cases, in NEWS.com.au (March 8, 2008)
- Survivor Finds Sincerity, Churches Call for Action in Vancouver, by Ali Symons, Anglican Church of Canada (March 7, 2008)
- Burke Formally Seeks Bozek's Removal, by Tim O'Neil, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (March 3, 2008)
- Church Likely to Investigation Private Life of Bishop, in icWales (March 8, 2008)
- Mixed Reviews on Rockville Centre Diocese Audit, by Bart Jones, Newsday (March 7, 2008)
- Former Biloxi Bishop Accused of " Inappropriate Behavior" with an Adult Man, on WLOX (March 7, 2008)
- "Truth and Justice" Awards, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (March 8, 2008)
March 9
- Lawyer Known to Stir the Pot: Aretakis' Tactics Criticized; Attorney Defends His Aims, by Jill Bryce, Daily Gazette (March 9, 2008)
- Bishops Issue Tally on Sex-Abuse Cases, by Julia Duin, Washington Times (March 8, 2008)
- Former Student to Lead St. Meinrad Seminary: Former Student Will Become Top Teacher, by Peter Smith, Courier-Journal (March 9, 2008)
- Tumult over a Resting Place: Land Deal Riles Cardinal's Kin, by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (March 9, 2008)
- Lawyer in Sex Abuse Suit Deems Case Typical, by Jessica Keller, Argus Observer (March 9, 2008)
- Former Church Camp Leader Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse Charge, in Herald-Dispatch (March 9, 2008)
- Protesters Go inside Toronto Church to Raise Awareness about Residential Schools, in Canadian Press (March 9, 2008)
- Pope Could Face Protests in Ireland over Abuse Cases, by Henry MacDonald, Guardian (March 10, 2008)
- Ex-Dupage Priest Faces Trial over Release from Custody: Sentenced for Sex Abuse, Parolee Still Incarcerated, by Art Barnum, Chicago Tribune (March 9, 2008)
- Report: U.S. Church's Abuse Costs in 2007 Nearly Half a Billion Dollars, in Catholic News Agency (March 9, 2008)
March 10
- Group Wants Church to Reveal Burial Sites at Residential Schools, in North Bay Nugget (March 10, 2008)
- Natives March on Church, by Jenny Yuen, London Free Press (March 10, 2008)
- Leaders Seek Apology: First Nations Want Gov't to Address Legacy of Residential Schools, by Betty Ann Adam, StarPhoenix (March 10, 2008)
- Principal's Pal Was Big Man on Campus, by Dan Mangan, New York Post (March 10, 2008)
- West End Catholic Backers' Meeting Set, in Tribune-Democrat (March 9, 2008)
- Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh to Close 2 Schools, by Chris Togneri, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (March 10, 2008)
- Father Marek Bozek Press Conference Transcript, 3.5.2008, in Voice from the Desert (March 10, 2008)
- Decree of Extra-Judicial Adjudication: In the Matter of the Reverend Marek Bogus³aw Bozek, in Voice from the Desert (March 10, 2008)
- List of Mortal Sins Gets Longer under Vatican Overhaul, in Age (March 10, 2008)
- Vatican Adds Seven New Deadly Sins Including Abortion, Contraception and Drug-Dealing, by Richard Owen, Fox News (March 10, 2008)
- Vatican Updates Its Thou-Shalt-Not List, in USA Today (March 10, 2008)
- Anglicans to Rule on Pedophile after Easter, by Alison Sandy, NEWS.com.au (March 10, 2008)
- Bishops Urged to Comment on Child Protection Delays, by Patsy McGarry, One in Four (March 10, 2008)
- 13 Years On, Polish Priest Is to Be Investigated over Sex Claims, in EarthTimes (March 10, 2008)
- Pedofilia, Prete Condannato LA Curia Di Bolzano Accusa Lo Stato Non Rispettato IL Concordato, in Il Messaggero (March 4, 2008)
- Married Priest Loses Appeal over Affair Scandal, in Northern Echo (March 10, 2008)
- Vicar David King Barred from Work after Affair, by Ruth Gledhill, Times (March 11, 2008)
- Delaware County Pastor Charged with Rape, by Dana Wilson, Columbus Dispatch (March 10, 2008)
- Pastor Accused of Raping Teenage Girl, on WBNS (March 10, 2008)
- Moynihan Investigation Reveals Priest Stole Church Money, by Ken Borsuk, Greenwich Post (March 10, 2008)
- Macon Pastor Found Guilty of Fraud, in Today's MGT (March 10, 2008)
- Mo. Ex-Mayor Faces Trial in Internet Child Sex Sting, on KHQA (March 10, 2008)
- Molestation Suit Names Priest, by Rod Thompson, Honolulu Star-Bulletin (March 10, 2008)
March 11
- Big Isle Man Sues Catholic Church, by Kevin Dayton, Honolulu Advertiser (March 11, 2008)
- Ex-Priest Is Guilty of Sexual Assaults, by Linda Fort, Reading Evening Post (March 11, 2008)
- Law on Sexually Violent Could Get Its First Priest, by Christy Gutowski, Daily Herald (March 11, 2008)
- Lawsuit Names Former Bishop: Howze Retired from Diocese in 2001, by Robin Fitzgerald, Sun Herald (March 11, 2008)
- Archbishop Gives Warning of 'New Sins', by Julia Duin, Washington Times (March 11, 2008)
- Cathedral Cleaner Jailed for Child Abuse, by Jane Stinson, ABC News (March 11, 2008)
- Shapiro Found Guilty, by Phil Jacobs, Baltimore Jewish Times (March 10, 2008)
- SNAP Press Statement, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (March 7, 2008)
- Listing Sins Is Not Characteristic of Orthodoxy - the Moscow Patriarchate, in Interfax (March 11, 2008)
- Polish Priests Accused of Covering up Sexual Harassment, in News (March 11, 2008)
- Pastor 'Groomed' Teen for Sex, Suit Claims: Woman Says Seeds of Relationship with Lansford Church Leader Were Planted Years Ago, by Andrew C. Martel, Morning Call (March 11, 2008)
- Bishop's Replacement Won't Take Job., by Terry Carr, Anchorage Daily News (March 11, 2008)
- Alaska Orthodox Bishop Defies Order to Leave the State, by Ralph Gibbs, Kodiak Daily Mirror (March 10, 2008)
- Sex Abuse Charges against Former Minister to Go to Grand Jury, by Tyrone Tony Reed Jr., Jackson Sun (March 11, 2008)
- Russian Orthodox Church Places Top Bishop on Leave, by Alan Suderman, Juneau Empire (March 9, 2008)
- Church Leaders Order Alaska Bishop to Leave: Russian Orthodox Officials Want Time to Investigate Complaints, by Elizabeth Bluemink, Anchorage Daily News (March 8, 2008)
- Bar Mitzvah Lessons Teacher Sentenced in Abuse Case, in Baltimore Sun (March 11, 2008)
- Padre Fedele: ''Mi Vogliono Vendere Come Hanno Fatto Con Gesu'', in L'Unione Sarda (March 11, 2008)
- Polish Paper Charges Bishops in Abuse Cover-Up, in Catholic World News (March 11, 2008)
- Priest Told to Refund Sh10m, by Chris Ahimbisibwe, New Vision (March 11, 2008)
March 12
- Abuse Suspect Worked As Pastor, Police Say, by Alison Knezevich, Charleston Gazette (March 12, 2008)
- Tears, Anger, Forgiveness Mark End of Residential School Tour, on CBC News (March 11, 2008)
- Married Bishop Quits over Claims of Affair with Female Vicar, by Gwyneth Rees, Daily Mail (March 12, 2008)
- Advocates Upset over Rabbi's Plea Deal, in Examiner (March 12, 2008)
- Sin Comes of (new) Age, in Scoop (March 12, 2008)
- Orthodox Church Names Fill-In for Alaska Bishop, by Ralph Gibbs, Kodiak Daily Mirror (March 11, 2008)
- Season of Lent Marred by Orthodox Infighting: Standoff Bishop under Investigation Refuses to Step Aside, by Elizabeth Bluemink, Anchorage Daily News (March 12, 2008)
- Bishop Responds to Church Leadership, by Maria Downey, KTUU (March 11, 2008)
- An Open Letter to the Clergy and Faithful of the God-Protected Diocese of Alaska, in Diocese of Alaska (March 10, 2008)
- Pedophile Protector Apologist of the Day..., by Gustavo Arellano, Orange County Weekly (March 12, 2008)
- Like Waves on the Ocean, Priest Rape Survivor Memories Ebb and Flow, and Sometimes It Takes 50 Years to File Charges and a Lawsuit., by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (March 12, 2008)
- Uniondale Priest Accused of Molesting Man, by Luis Perez and Bart Jones, Newsday (March 12, 2008)
- Cairns Link to Priest Pedophile, in Cairns.com.au (March 13, 2008)
- March 12: Getting a New High off the O.C. Water Supply? Letters to the Editor, in OCRegister (March 12, 2008)
March 13
- Bishop Sees 'Mortal Threat' to Orthodoxy in America, in Artic Sounder (March 12, 2008)
- Arraignment in Central Islip for Suspended Priest, in Empire State News (March 13, 2008)
- Long Island Priest Is Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges, by Frank Eltman, amNew York (March 12, 2008)
- Orthodox Bishop Refuses to Yield, by Alex Demarban, Cordova Times (March 12, 2008)
- Bishop Orders Alaska Clergy Not to Obey National Leader, by Ralph Gibbs, Kodiak Daily Mirror (March 12, 2008)
- Priest Fails in Bid to Halt Abuse Case: Robinson Suit Will Proceed, by David Yonke, Toledo Blade (March 13, 2008)
- Suspended Priest Faces New Sex Abuse Rap, by Brian Harmon, New York Daily News (March 13, 2008)
- SF Archdiocese Cited for Noncompliance of Anti-Abuse Measures, on KCBS (March 12, 2008)
- Windsor Meetings for Male Sex Abuse Victims, in Windsor Star (March 12, 2008)
- Carrigart Priest to Appeal Rape Sentence, in Highland Radio (March 13, 2008)
- Fr. Ejares Asks Doj to Junk Sellon's Ruling, by Nilda Gallo, Cebu Daily News (March 13, 2008)
- Donegal Priest Mounts Appeal against Rape Conviction, in Belfast Telegraph (March 13, 2008)
- From the Bishop, in Catholic Explorer (March 3, 2008)
- Alaska Land Grab Cited in Bishop's Fight with Church: Orthodox: National Organization Sold off Property, Aide Claims, by Megan Holland, Anchorage Daily News (March 13, 2008)
- Priest Guilty of Abusing Altar Boy Receives Three-Year Sentence, in Deutche Welle (March 13, 2008)
- Peter Kramer: A Case Study of Sexual Abuse, by Leon J. Podles, Leon J. Podles (February 19, 2008)
- German Priest Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Sexual Abuse, on TV 3 (March 14, 2008)
- Court Allows Sex Abuse Lawsuit to Proceed Despite the Statute of Limitations, by George Pawlaczyk, Belleville News-Democrat (March 13, 2008)
- Church Leaders Lack Courage, Polish Lawmaker Charges, in Catholic World News (March 13, 2008)
- Judge Sets Schedule in Deciding Church Documents' Fate, by Ashbel S. Green, The Oregonian (March 13, 2008)
- Convicted Darien Priest Asks to Postpone Surrender Date, by Zach Lowe, The Advocate (March 13, 2008)
- Paedophile Priest Jailed for Three Years in Germany, in EarthTimes (March 13, 2008)
- Father Fay Wants to Postpone Jail Check-In Date, by Susan Shultz, Darien Times (March 13, 2008)
- April 18 Vigil in New York, Anyone Want to Do Same in LA and Other Cities to Send Message to Visiting Pope Re What Predator Priests Did to Us?, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (March 13, 2008)
March 14
- In the Vineyard, by Peggie Thorp, Voice of the Faithful (March 14, 2008)
- Court Rules Sex Abuse Lawsuit against Priest Can Go Forward, by George Pawlaczyk, Delleville News-Democrat (March 14, 2008)
- School Governor Guilty of Sex Attack on Boy, by Alison Cridland, Argus (March 14, 2008)
- Release of Files in Abuse Cases up to Judge, Associated Press (March 13, 2008)
- Joliet Diocese Releases Report on Priest Abuse: Bishop Details Cost of Lawsuits, Efforts to Protect Children, by Russell Working and Art Barnum, Chicago Tribune (March 14, 2008)
- Supreme Court Justice Recuses Himself in Church Sex Abuse, by Pat Schneider, Capital Times (March 13, 2008)
- German Priest Convicted of 22 Cases of Sexually Abusing Minors; Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison, in PR-Inside (March 13, 2008)
- Ex-School Governor Spared Jail for Sex Assault on Boy, in Observer (March 14, 2008)
- Priest Seeks to Postpone Prison Surrender Date, in Newsday (March 14, 2008)
- Priests Discuss Asking Braxton to Resign, by George Pawlaczyk, Belleville News-Democrat (March 14, 2008)
- Bishop, OCA in Open Battle over Alaska Diocese, by Ralph Gibbs, Kodiak Daily Mirror (March 13, 2008)
- Kentucky Bar Association Investigates Two Presidents-Elect: One Resigns Post; Other Stands Firm, by Andrew Wolfson, The Courier-Journal (March 14, 2008)
- Belleville Priest Call for Braxton's Resignation, in My Fox St. Louis (March 14, 2008)
- School Acting on Claims, Says Lawyer, by Beck Eleven, Age (March 15, 2008)
- Clarksburg Man Says Priest Abused Him, by Cara Bailey, Record (March 14, 2008)
- Truth and Justice Award to NH Attorneys General and Their Staffs, in Voice of the Faithful (March 14, 2008)
- Jewish School 'Devastated', by Beck Eleven, Age (March 14, 2008)
- Allegations Send Principal Packing, on JTA (March 13, 2008)
- School Principal Flees after Claims She Molested Students, on Livenews (March 14, 2008)
- Claims Female Jewish School Principal Molested Students, Fled, in Herald Sun (March 14, 2008)
- Isolated from the Rest of the World, and Proud to Be So, in Age (March 14, 2008)
- Principal 'Molested Schoolgirls', by Barney Zwartz and Bridie Smith, Age (March 14, 2008)
- Adass Principal Flees Australia in Disgrace, by Naomi Levin and Ashley Browne, Australian Jewish News (March 13, 2008)
- 'Misbehaving' Teacher Leaves for Israel, by Larissa Ham, Age (March 13, 2008)
- Church Offers Abuse Victims Counseling, Support Groups, by Patricia Zapor, Tidings (March 14, 2008)
- Catholic Church Denies Cash-In Claims, by Jane Metlikovec, Herald Sun (March 15, 2008)
- Judge Takes on Clergy Abuse Records Dispute, by Bill Bishop, Register-Guard (March 14, 2008)
- Are the Bishops a Bunch of Nuts? Do They Really Think Predator Pedophile Priest Rape Survivors Want to Go on a Retreat with a Bunch of Priests?, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (March 14, 2008)
- Priest Pleads Guilty to Charges from Sex Sting, by Josh Boatwright, Citizen-Times (March 14, 2008)
- Historic Moment: Priests of Belleville, Il, Diocese Call on Their Bishop to Resign, in Voice from the Desert (March 12, 2008)
- Catholic Diocese Reinstates Priest Accused of Sex Abuse, on Modesto Bee (March 14, 2008)
- Lockeford Priest Reinstated after Abuse Allegations, in Record (March 14, 2008)
- Archdiocese Outlines Financial Recovery Strategy, by Ellie Hidalgo, Tidings (March 14, 2008)
- Doctor: Priest Is in Denial: Extensive History of Abuse Detailed in Court, by Christy Gutowski, Chicago Daily Herald (March 14, 2008)
- Hearing to Commit Priest Convicted of Sexual Assault Begins: Lawyers, Mental Health Experts Debate Risk of Repeat Abuse, by Art Barnum, Chicago Tribune (March 14, 2008)
- Bringing Clergy Abuse out of the Darkness, by Christine Chagaris, Greenwich Citizen (March 14, 2008)
- Auditors Document Moynihan Stole $529k from Parish, by Patricia McCormack, Greenwich Citizen (March 14, 2008)
- 45 Priests Call for Braxton to Resign, by George Pawlaczyk, Bellville News-Democrat (March 14, 2008)
- Majority of Belleville Priests Ask Braxton to Resign, by Tim Townsend, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (March 14, 2008)
- Abuse Audit and Survey Find Soaring Costs, Fewer Allegations, by Patricia Zapor, Tidings (March 14, 2008)
- Accused Lutheran Official Fancied Fine Cars: Cops Say Local Synod Treasurer Swindled over $1m., by Chad Umble, Lancaster Online (March 14, 2008)
- Police: Exec Stole $1M from Churches, by P.J. Reilly, Lancaster Online (March 14, 2008)
- ELCA Synod Bishop Issues Statement after Arrest of Former Treasurer, on Worldwide Faith News (March 14, 2008)
- Former Synod Officer Accused of Funds Theft, by Matthew Kemeny, Patriot-News (March 14, 2008)
- Former Treasurer of Lutheran Group Charged with $1M Embezzlement, by Mark Scolforo, Times-Leader (March 15, 2008)
- Hoover Man Charged in Maryland Child Abuse Case Resigns As Music Minister at Shades Crest Baptist, in Birmingham News (March 14, 2008)
- Forsyth Pastor Arrested on Molestation Charges, by Jason Wright, NorthFulton (March 13, 2008)
- Church Clears, Reinstates Lockeford Priest after Abuse Allegation, by C. Johnson, News 10 (March 14, 2008)
- Prosecutors Want Proof before Priest Can Postpone Prison Date, on Waterbury Republican-American (March 14, 2008)
- Polish Archbishop Questions Sex-Abuse Whistle-Blower, by Phil Lawler, Catholic World News (March 14, 2008)
- Fugitive Sacramento Priest Arrested in Mexico on Child Molestation Charges, by Jason Kobely, News 10 (March 14, 2008)
- Fugitive Sacramento Priest Arrested in Mexico, by Jennifer Garza, Sacramento Bee (March 14, 2008)
- Former North Sac Priest Arrested in Mexico, on KCRA (March 14, 2008)
- New Sex Abuse Allegations against Defrocked Priest: Father Fred Lenczycki Is on Trial in Wheaton, by Mike Puccinelli, CBS 2 (March 14, 2008)
- Sex Abuse Victims Blast Catholic Officials for Not Releasing Secret Records, by Tim King, Salem-News (March 14, 2008)
- Former Sacramento Priest Gerardo Beltran Arrested, on CBS 13 (March 14, 2008)
- Sacramento Priest Arrested in Mexico to Face Molestation Charges, in Mercury News (March 14, 2008)
March 15
- San Joaquin County Priest Reinstated after Investigation into Allegation, by Daniel Thigpen, Record (March 15, 2008)
- Investigation Exonerates Former Sonora Priest, by Teresa Chebuhar, Union Democrat (March 14, 2008)
- Diocese Announces New School in Cranston; Will Close St. Leo's, by Richard C. Dujardin, Providence Journal (March 15, 2008)
- Prosecutors: Priest Should Remain Jailed, on NBC 5 (March 14, 2008)
- Sexual Assault Case May Involve Multiple Victims, by Kate Ward, Northwest Arkansas Times (March 14, 2008)
- Fugitive Sacramento Priest Accused in Sex Case Arrested in Mexico, by Jennifer Garza, Sacramento Bee (March 15, 2008)
- Lawsuit Settled in Sex-Abuse Case, by Andrew Wolfe, Nashua Telegraph (March 15, 2008)
- Youth Ministries Director Gets 1 Year in Prison, on Longmont Times-Call (March 14, 2008)
- 45 Priests Call for Braxton's Resignation, by George Pawlaczyk, Belleville News-Democrat (March 15, 2008)
- Hearing to Commit Priest Convicted of Sexual Assault Begins: Lawyers, Mental Health Experts Debate Risk of Repeat Abuse, by Art Barnum, Chicago Tribune (March 15, 2008)
- Stockton Diocese Says No Base for Abuse Allegation, Reinstates Priest: Diocese's Investigation of '84 Sexual Abuse Allegation Clears Lockeford Pastor, by Ken Carlson, Modesto Bee (March 15, 2008)
- Prosecutors: Priest Doesn't Deserve Prison Delay, by Donna Porstner, Advocate (March 15, 2008)
- Stockton Diocese Reinstates Priest to Duties in Lockeford, on Lodi News-Sentinel (March 15, 2008)
- Breaking: Lawyers against Kolko Seek Additional Victims; Trial Set for March 31, by Hella Winston, Jewish Week (March 12, 2008)
- Prete Pedofilo Condannato in Germania a Tre Anni Di Carcere, on RaiNews (March 13, 2008)
- Baker Could Be Paroled Aug 2011, Another Early Release, One of Many Patterns We See over and over in Sex Crimes in the Catholic Church, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (March 15, 2008)
- Female Principal at Jewish School Stood down over Claims of Inappropriate Conduct, by Conor Duffy, ABC News (March 15, 2008)
- Prosser Recuses Himself from 2 Cases Involving Catholic Church, on WBAY (March 15, 2008)
March 16
- For Closed Parish, a Prayer Answered, by Tania deLuzuriaga, Boston Globe (March 16, 2008)
- Ex-Music Minister in Alabama Charged with Maryland Sex Crime, on al.com (March 15, 2008)
- Rod Dreher: a Change in Belief, by Rod Dreher, Dallas Morning News (March 16, 2008)
- Former Boca Church Youth Director Pleads No Contest to Sex Charge, by Dwayne Robinson, Palm Beach Post (March 16, 2008)
- Executing Child Molesters Shouldn't Be Our Top Priority, by Barbara Dorris, Sun Herald (March 15, 2008)
- Man Pleads Not Guilty to Sex Charges, by Bryan Marshall, Richmond Register (March 15, 2008)
- Priest-Abuse Suit Can Be Heard, Illinois Appeals Court Rules, by Michael Higgins, Chicago Tribune (March 17, 2008)
March 17
- Approaching Abuse Cases, in Capital Times (March 17, 2008)
- " Painful and Difficult Process" Stockton Bishop Reinstates Priest after Diocesan Review Board Finds No Evidence to Support Claim of Sexual Abuse, in California Catholic Daily (March 17, 2008)
- Wisconsin: Justice Bows out of Clergy-Abuse Cases: As a DA in '79, He Reportedly Refused to Prosecute Priest Who Was Convicted 25 Years Later, Associated Press (March 16, 2008)
- Former FBI Agent Helping Catholic Church Protect Kids, by Kayla Gahagan, Rapid City Journal (March 17, 2008)
- Protest over Native School Victims Disrupts Worship, by Ashante Infantry, Toronto Star (March 17, 2008)
- Healing from Crushing Native Wounds, by Andrew Hanon, Edmonton Sun (March 17, 2008)
- Tolle: 'I Think the Church Loses Its Great Value to Society by Getting Entangled in Laws', by Rachel Uranga, LA Daily News (March 16, 2008)
- Retired City Priest Removed from Ministry Following Abuse Allegation, in Sun Chronicle (March 17, 2008)
- Child Abuse: Sins of the Fathers? The Catholic Church in Poland Is Facing Another Child-Abuse Scandal, by John Young, Warsaw Business Journal (March 17, 2008)
- Priests Who Asked Braxton to Resign Are Identified, by George Pawlaczyk, Belleville News-Democrat (March 17, 2008)
- Former Somerset Priest Removed after Abuse Alleged, by Will Richmond, Wicked Local (March 17, 2008)
- Lawyers Argue Imprisoned Toledo Priest Needs New Trial, on WTOL (March 17, 2008)
- Priest Abuse Allegations, on WPRI (March 17, 2008)
- Retired Priest Is Removed from Ministry, in Providence Journal (March 18, 2008)
- Priest Qualifies for Confinement, Jury Told, in Chicago Tribune (March 17, 2008)
- Father Robinson Appeal, on WTVG (March 17, 2008)
March 18
- Former New Bedford Pastor Removed from Ministry Amid Sex Probe, by Karen Jeffrey, SouthCoast Today (March 18, 2008)
- Retired City Priest Accused of Abuse, in Taunton Daily Gazette (March 17, 2008)
- Retired Priest Removed from Ministry after 'Credible' Allegation, Associated Press (March 18, 2008)
- Priest's Appeal in Nun's Death Heard by Panel, by David Yonke, Toledo Blade (March 18, 2008)
- Ex-Priest Charged with Child Sex Abuse in Landmark Case: Change in Sex-Abuse Law Allows Prosecution of Case 40 Years after Alleged Incidents, by Ed Palattella, Erie Times-News (March 18, 2008)
- Former P'Town Priest Removed from Ministry, by Karen Jeffrey, Cape Cod Times (March 17, 2008)
- In Appeal, Attorney Blasts 24-Year Delay in Priest's Case, Associated Press (March 18, 2008)
- Group Backs Priests' Stand on Braxton; Names of Those Calling for Resignation Are Released, by George Pawlaczyk, Belleville News-Democrat (March 18, 2008)
- Several Area Priests Call for Bishop's Resignation, by Adam Testa, Southern (March 18, 2008)
- Ex-Priest Charged in Old Molestation Case in Crawford County, Associated Press (March 18, 2008)
- Retired City Priest Faces Sexual Misconduct Claims, by Jim Hand and George W. Rhodes, Sun Chronicle (March 18, 2008)
- Psychologist Says Priest Is Unable to Control Urges, by Christy Gutowski, Daily Herald (March 18, 2008)
- Burke Declares Two More St. Stan's Board Members Excommunicated, by Tim Townsend, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (March 18, 2008)
- Maryknoll Has a New Leader, by Dan Nakaso, Honolulu Advertiser (March 18, 2008)
- Polish Priest Gives Evidence on Sex-Abuse Charges, in Catholic World News (March 18, 2008)
- Appeals Court Revives Man's Sexual-Abuse Lawsuit, Associated Press (March 18, 2008)
- SNAP Continues Local Efforts, in Zanesville Times Recorder (March 18, 2008)
- Charges Withdrawn against Ex-Priest, by Ed Palattella, Erie Times-News (March 18, 2008)
- Crawford County DA Drops Old Charges against Ex-Priest, Associated Press (March 18, 2008)
- Charges against Ex-Priest Dropped, in Meadville Tribune (March 18, 2008)
- If Salesians Lose April 14 Jury Trial in La, Cardinal Mahony Will Probably Want His $21.5 Million Back. Will He Send Someone to Break Their Legs?, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (March 18, 2008)
- Our Sincerest Apologies to Catholic Readers..., by Gustavo Arellano, Orange County Weekly (March 18, 2008)
- Chrism Mass, by Fr. Chris Heath, Catholic in Orange (March 18, 2008)
March 19
- Charges against Ex-Priest Dropped, by Ryan Smith, Meadville Tribune (March 19, 2008)
- A Sudden Switch: Prosecutor Says He Erred in Interpreting New Child Sex-Abuse Law, by Ed Palattella, Erie Times-News (March 19, 2008)
- Groups, Churches Remain Vigilant: Background Checks, Other Policies Aim to Keep Kids Safe, by Dennis Romboy, Desert Morning News (March 19, 2008)
- Group Wants Names of Accused Clergy Published, by Terry Lee Goodrich, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (March 19, 2008)
- Sex Attacker Escapes Jail, in Eastbourne Today (March 19, 2008)
- Deacon Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse, by Neal Augenstein, WTOP (March 18, 2008)
- Former Choir Director Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault, Associated Press (March 18, 2008)
- SNAP Looking to Use Billboard, Encourage Victims to Come Forward, in Zanesville Times Recorder (March 19, 2008)
- Sex-Abuse Case Naming Former Priest Is Too Old, by Kate Giammarise, Toledo Blade (March 19, 2008)
- To Archbishop Burke, Women Priests a Greater Crime Than Men Who Are Criminals, by Barbara Dorris, Voice from the Desert (March 18, 2008)
- St. Louis Archbishop Excommunicates Catholic Women Priests, by Angela Bonavoglia, Huffington Post (March 18, 2008)
- What Is Priest's Punishment for Embezzlement?, by Quinton Mtyala, IOL (March 19, 2008)
- Expert: Pedophile Priest Feels True Remorse for His Crimes, by Christy Gutowski, Daily Herald (March 19, 2008)
- Retired Priest Accused of Sexual Misconduct, by Sally Rose, Provincetown Banner (March 20, 2008)
- Polish Bishop Speaks on Abuse Accusations, in Catholic World News (March 19, 2008)
- Teacher Is Jailed over Pupil Affair, by Jane Tyler, Birmingham Mail (March 19, 2008)
- Diocesan Sex Abuse Charter, by Jaclyn Youhana, Daily Journal (March 18, 2008)
- Child Porn Vicar's Suspended Sentence, by Sally Henfield, Blackbourne Citizen (March 19, 2008)
- Vicar Turned in by Wife after Stepson Discovers Horrific Child Porn on Vicarage Computer, in Daily Mail (March 19, 2008)
- Jury Decides Sex Offender Too Great a Threat to Society, by Christy Gutowski, Daily Herald (March 19, 2008)
- Oregon Court Says Archdiocese's Responsibility Is Limited, by William McCall, OregonLive (March 19, 2008)
- Archbishop Talks Holy Week, Politics, Fundraising Among Scandals, by Jay Sorgi, WTMJ (March 19, 2008)
- Bishop's Supporters Stand by Him, by Terry Carr, Anchorage Daily News (March 19, 2008)
- Bishop Nikolai Supporters Respond to Criticism, by Ralph Gibbs, Kodiak Daily Mirror (March 18, 2008)
- Priest Waives Evidence Hearing in $880k Theft Case, by Maryclaire Dale, Philadelphia Inquirer (March 19, 2008)
- Priestin' Ain't Easy: For a Couple of Delray Padres, the High Life Allegedly Got in the Way of Their Priestly Duties, by Amy Guthrie, New Times (March 20, 2008)
- Jewish School's Sex Scandal Rocks Australia, by Dan Goldberg, Forward (March 19, 2008)
- Judge Drops 2 of 10 Arizona Charges against Warren Jeffs, in Salt Lake Tribune (March 19, 2008)
- The Pitfalls of Shrouded Finances, by Bill Frogameni, National Catholic Reporter (March 21, 2008)
- Roundtable Recommends Fiscal Standards for Church, by Bill Frogameni, National Catholic Reporter (March 21, 2008)
- DuPage Priest Who Molested 3 Boys to Remain Locked up: Jurors Declare Cleric a Sexually Violent Person, by Art Barnum, Chicago Tribune (March 19, 2008)
- Prominent Music Minister Faces Molestation Charges, by Robert Marus, Associated Baptist Press (March 17, 2008)
March 20
- 'Sexually Violent' Priest Won't Go Free, by Dan Rozek, Chicago Sun-Times (March 20, 2008)
- Appeals Court Dismisses Sex Abuse Suit: Mount Angel - the Ruling Says in One Claim a Priest's Authority Was Not Invoked, by Ashbel S. Green, Oregonian (March 20, 2008)
- DuPage Priest Who Molested 3 Boys to Remain Locked up: Jurors Declare Cleric a Sexually Violent Person, by Art Barnum, Chicago Tribune (March 20, 2008)
- Suffer the Little Children: In One of the Darkest Chapters of Sexual Abuse in the Roman Catholic Church, a Generation of Children in Western Alaska Breaks the Silence,by Tony Hopfinger, Anchorage Press (March 19, 2008)
- Priest Declared Sexually Violent Person, to Stay in Ill. Custody, on WQAD (March 19, 2008)
- Legacy of Residential Schools Remembered, by Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Canadian Christianity (March 20, 2008)
- Reverend Waives Hearing on Theft, Forgery Charges, by Julie Shaw, Philadelphia Daily News (March 20, 2008)
- Exhibit: Salesian President Warned US Consul about Titian Miani in 1950. Scanned Here, Click to Enlarge. . ., by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (March 19, 2008)
- Salesians Hold World Record for Pedophile Priests -- Guest Writer Joey Piscitelli Lists Their Names and Connections to William Levada, by Joey Piscitelli, City of Angels (March 19, 2008)
- Judge's Removal Sought from Priest's Suit, by David Yonke, Toledo Blade (March 20, 2008)
- Priest Pays ˆ213,000 in Settlement of Property Rents Scam, by Ralph Riegel, Irish Independent (March 20, 2008)
- Parishioners in Shock As 'Respected' Curate Found Guilty and Fined ˆ6,000, by Ralph Riegel, Irish Independent (March 20, 2008)
- Pedophile Priest Appeals, in Courier Mail (March 20, 2008)
- Most Clergy Can't Hold a Candle to Fr O'Donovan, by John Cooney, Irish Independent (March 20, 2008)
- Buddhist Sect, Woman Reach Settlement over Priest's 'Purification' Sex Assault, in Mainichi Daily News (March 20, 2008)
- The Church's Sinful Secret, by Roman Daszczynski, Gazeta Wyborcza (March 10, 2008)
- Archdiocese Document Dispute to Enter Hearings and Mediation, by Ed Langlois, Catholic Sentinel (March 21, 2008)
- Editorial: Sorting through the Fraga Case, in Sun Chronicle (March 21, 2008)
March 21
- Former Sioux City Diocese Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse, on KPTM (March 20, 2008)
- Retired Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse in 1979, by Rebecca Hyman, Wicked Local (March 20, 2008)
- Putnam Pastor, Wife on Witness Lists in Sexual Abuse Civil Case, by Lawrence Smith, West Virginia Record (March 21, 2008)
- Teen's Suit Claims Church Failed to Stop Sexual Abuse, by Aimee Green, Oregonian (March 21, 2008)
- The Case of the Kidnapped Cardinal, by Raymond Schroth, NJ.com (March 20, 2008)
- Former Internet Evangelist Re-Sentenced for Abuse: Charles Michael Balfe Must Serve 9 1/2 Years in Prison, a Year on Probation and Be Listed As a Sexual Predator., by Ludmilla Lelis, Orlando Sentinel (March 21, 2008)
- Charges against Former LDS General Authority Dismissed, by Stephen Hunt, Salt Lake Tribune (March 21, 2008)
- Sentence Cut for Preacher Who Abused Girl, by Patricio G. Balona, News-Journal (March 21, 2008)
- Child Porn Vicar Is Sacked, by Suzanne Harvey, Burnley Express (March 21, 2008)
- Belleville Bishop Says He Won't Resign, Despite Demands of Priests, on KFVS (March 21, 2008)
- One Down, Two to Go: Sacramento Priest Accused of Child Molesting Captured in Mexico, but Two Others Still on the Lam, in California Catholic Daily (March 21, 2008)
- Lawsuit Accuses Priest, Music Teacher of Molestation, by Rummana Hussain, Chicago Sun-Times (March 21, 2008)
- Axe Hangs over 14 Catholic Churches, by Jacqueline Morley, Blackpool Gazette (March 21, 2008)
- Head Flees over School Scandal, by Dan Goldberg, Jewish Chronicle (March 21, 2008)
- Belleville Bishop Won't Step Down; Says Local Priests Threatened Him in 2005, by George Pawlaczyk, Belleville News-Democrat (March 21, 2008)
- Braxton's Letters to Belleville Diocese Priests, Parishoners, in Belleville News-Democrat (March 21, 2008)
- Braxton Says He Won't Resign, by Tim Townsend, Belleville News-Democrat (March 21, 2008)
- Sioux City Diocese Hit with Sex Abuse Lawsuit, on KCAU (March 21, 2008)
- Legal Teams Clash Again in Case of 'Father Bob', by Sara K. Satullo, Express-Times (March 21, 2008)
- Former FD Man Files against Church: Steinke Says Assistant Pastor Abused Him, by Bill Shea, Messenger (March 21, 2008)
- Two Priests, Sioux City Diocese Named in Abuse Lawsuit, on KTIV (March 22, 2008)
- Alaska Diocese Official Visits Kodiak As Worshippers Continue to Commemorate Bishop Put on Leave, by Ralph Gibbs, Kodiak Daily Mirror (March 20, 2008)
- Yonkers Franciscan Monk Pleads Guilty in Abuse of 4 Boys, by Shawn Cohen and Rebecca Baker, Journal News (March 21, 2008)
- Marianists' Investigators Contact Plaintiffs' Family, Associates, by Patrick Malone, Pueblo Chieftain (March 21, 2008)
March 22
- Catholic Priest Sex Abuse Network Calls Secrecy and Pedophilia Rampant: Group Describes Problems As Large and out of Control and Faults Church Politics for Dealing with Sex Abuse of Children behind Closed Doors., by Tim King, Salem-News (March 21, 2008)
- Rev. Bento Fraga Timeline, by Rebecca Hyman, Wicked Local (March 20, 2008)
- Sex Abuse Victims Sue City Church, by Leslie Boyd, Citizen-Times (March 22, 2008)
- Children Deserve Better, by Nicholas Vakkur, Media Monitors Network (March 21, 2008)
- Priest from Stl Area Is Ruled As Sexually Violent Offender, in St. Louis Post-Dispatch (March 20, 2008)
- Abuse Bill Stalls in Senate, by Peter Smith, Courier-Journal (March 21, 2008)
- La Explotación De La Fe, by Rodrigo Vera, Proceso (March 16, 2008)
- Updating the Priest Abuse Scandal, by Bill Tammeus, Bill's 'Faith Matters' Weblog (March 12, 2008)
- Bishop of Ferns Focuses on Child Abuse, on RTE News (March 23, 2008)
March 23
- In Cambria City, Challenges Can Lead to Opportunities, by Chip Minemyer, Tribune-Democrat (March 21, 2008)
- Pius Ncube - Silenced, by Fred Bridgland, Sunday Herald (March 23, 2008)
- Are More Teachers Crossing the Line?, by Karen Branch-Brioso, Tampa Tribune (March 22, 2008)
- Oregon Educator Picked to Lead Maryknoll High, by Alexandre Da Silva, Honolulu Star-Bulletin (March 22, 2008)
- Tax-Cheat Curate Pulls out of Ceremonies, in Irish Independent (March 22, 2008)
- Churches to Merge in Mass Shake-Up, by Jenny Simpson, Lancashire Evening Post (March 22, 2008)
- Bloomington Minister's Case Delayed; Accused of Sedating, Molesting Boys, Associated Press (March 22, 2008)
- One in Four Calls for Publications of Ferns Abuse Audit, in Belfast Telegraph (March 23, 2008)
- Child Abuse Scandal 'Our Calvary' - Bishop of Ferns, in Irish Times (March 22, 2008)
- Pius Ncube Admits Sex Scandal on Video, in Zimbabwe Guardian (March 23, 2008)
- Priest Will Return to Court April 28, by Michel Thibault, Le Soleil (March 23, 2008)
- Bishop of Ferns Focuses on Child Abuse, on RTE News (March 23, 2008)
- Bishop Pius Ncube Confesses Adultery on Easter Sunday, in ZimDaily (March 23, 2008)
March 24
- Beatings, Deadly Exorcisms, Con Artists: Several Scandals behind Church Doors Have Surfaced in the Last Few Years, by Randy Richmond and Jennifer O'Brien, London Free Press (March 24, 2008)
- The Heavens Openfor Pope's Mass, by John Cooney, Irish Independent (March 24, 2008)
- Sex Case against Local Priest Settled, in 6 ABC (March 24, 2008)
- Defiant Parish Welcomes Bishop's Presence, Chafes at Message, by David Abel, Boston Globe (March 24, 2008)
- First Nations Protesters Demand to Know Location of Residential School Graves, in Canadian Press (March 23, 2008)
- Former Baptist Pastor in Court for Alleged Rape, in Salt Lake Tribune (March 21, 2008)
- Closed Church Welcomes Bishop, by Shannon Mullen, WBUR (March 24, 2008)
- Man Sues Former St. Rita Priest, by Rummana Hussain, Southtown Star (March 21, 2008)
- Adass Denies Paying for Principal to Flee, by Naomi Levin, Australian Jewish News (March 24, 2008)
- Predator Priest Crime Victims Have to Read between the Lines, and Often Those Lines Are Redacted. It Takes a Kind of Fiction to Tell the True Story, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (March 24, 2008)
- Two Parishioners Kicked out of Church for Protesting to the Priest, by Kate Webb, Canada.com (March 23, 2008)
March 25
- 'He Has Truly Got What He Deserves', by Art Barnum, Chicago Tribune (March 24, 2008)
- Salesian Press Release Contradicts Current Salesian Court Arguments and Apologizes on Behalf of Worldwide Congregation for Sexual Abuse, However. . ., by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (March 24, 2008)
- Del. Man Agrees to Settlement in Childhood Sexual Abuse Case, Associated Press (March 24, 2008)
- Ex-Residential School Students May Sue Ottawa, by Rod Nickel, Leader-Post (March 25, 2008)
- Future of Journalism Series: Jaroslaw Kurski - Gazeta Wyborcza, by Jean Yves Chainon, Editors Weblog (March 25, 2008)
- Sex-Abuse Case against Religious Order Settled, by Esteban Parra, News Journal (March 25, 2008)
- Victim's Statement in Lenczycki Trial, in Chicago Daily Herald (March 24, 2008)
- Pedophile Priest's Victim: 'You Can't Have 30 Victims and Have Remorse', by Christy Gutowski, Chicago Daily Herald (March 25, 2008)
- Archbishop Ncube Admits to Breaking Vow of Celibacy, in Catholic News Agency (March 24, 2008)
- Zimbabwe: I Committed Adultery -- Pius Ncube, in allAfrica (March 25, 2008)
- Church Chancellor Collects Testimony from Clergy in Kodiak, by Ralph Gibbs, Kodiak Daily Mirror (March 24, 2008)
- Abuse Cases to Be Mediated: St. Francis Hospital, Plaintiffs Agree to Try to Resolve Lawsuits, by Daniel P. Jones, Hartford Courant (March 25, 2008)
- Ex-Pastor Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Pa. Flock, Associated Press (March 25, 2008)
- Florida Minister Charged with Soliciting Teen, on WOFL (March 25, 2008)
- School Helps in Pastor Rape Case: Suspect Worked at Huntingdon High School As Custodian, by Tonya Smith-King, Jackson Sun (March 25, 2008)
- Scituate Parishioners See Another Easter Mass without a Priest, by Kaitlin Keane, Patriot Ledger (March 25, 2008)
- Survey: Most Americans Have Positive View of Catholic Church, Pope, in The Earthtimes (March 25, 2008)
- Salesian Attorneys Toasted Their Victory before the Verdict in a Bar near the Courthouse, but Their Million Dollar Defense Did Not Persuade the Jury, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (March 25, 2008)
- Counselor Sentenced for Sexual Misconduct, on KXLY (March 25, 2008)
- Some Defendants Removed from Lawsuit Involving Catholic Diocese, by Josh Verges, Times Argus (March 25, 2008)
- Mercer Co. Pastor Sentenced in Church Theft, on 6 ABC (March 25, 2008)
- Former Minister Charged with Sex Abuse, by Meg Jollett, ABC 2 (March 25, 2008)
- Mother of 12 Suspected of Abusing Kids, by Etgar Lefkovits, Jerusalem Post (March 25, 2008)
March 26
- Breaking the Silence about Abuse; Collection of Poems to Be Released April 10, by Erica Bajer, Chatham Daily News (March 26, 2008)
- Some Defendants out in Sexual Abuse Lawsuit, in Argus Leader (March 26, 2008)
- Jehovah's Witnesses Elders Must Testify in Murrieta Molestation Case, Judge Rules, by Tammy McCoy, Press-Enterprise (March 25, 2008)
- Minister Arrested, Charged with Sex Offense, by Sonia Boin, News-Post (March 26, 2008)
- Ex-Volunteer Minister's Molestation Trial Begins, by David Biscobing, East Valley Tribune (March 25, 2008)
- Youth Minister's Molestation Confession Upheld, by Tessa Darling, Allison Douglas, East Valley Tribune (March 25, 2008)
- St. Joseph's Abuse Follow-Up, on News Channel 34 (March 25, 2008)
- Catholics Fear Possible Church Closures in S.J., by Jim Walsh, Courier-Post (March 26, 2008)
- Priests Were Told by Church Leaders: Meet with Bishop: Priests Say They'd Talked with George and Papal Nuncio, by George Pawlaczyk, Belleville News-Democrat (March 26, 2008)
- Beleaguered Church Leader to Meet with National Officials, by Angela Blanchard, KTUU (March 25, 2008)
- Church Worker Charged with Stealing $250,000: Flossmoor | 'She Likes to Gamble, and She's Not Real Good at It', by Eric Herman, Chicago Sun-Times (March 26, 2008)
- Prosecutors Want Priest in the Dock, in IOL (March 26, 2008)
- In Video Interview, Zimbabwean Archbishop Admits He Had Affair, by Bronwen Dachs, Catholic News Service (March 26, 2008)
- Videos at City of Angels Blog, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (March 26, 2008)
- Alpharetta Pastor Accused of Molestation Released, by Marcus K. Garner, Atlanta Journal-Constitution (March 26, 2008)
- Former Flossmoor Church Worker Charged with Stealing, by Matt Walberg, Chicago Tribune (March 26, 2008)
- Kansas Pastor Charged with Forging $100g Check, in Fox News (March 26, 2008)
- Church Worker Charged with Stealing Q