News Archive
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June 1, 2021
Apostolic Constitution Pascite Gregem Dei (Feed the flock of God), By Pope Francis, Holy See Press Office [Vatican City], (June 1, 2021)
Vatican law criminalizes abuse of adults by priests, laity, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (June 1, 2021)
Bishop Arrieta: How Book VI of Canon Law has changed, By Bishop Juan Ignacio Arrieta Ochoa de Chinchetru, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (June 1, 2021)
Pope reforms penal sanctions in the Church: Mercy requires correction, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (June 1, 2021)
Stronger penal law after Church abuse scandal, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (June 1, 2021)
Pope revises Church law, updates rules on sexual abuse, By Philip Pullella, Reuters [London, England], (June 1, 2021)
In major rewrite of church law, Pope Francis aims for clearer penalties for sex abuse offenders, By Chico Harlan, Washington Post, (June 1, 2021)
Pope Extends Church Law to Target Sexual Abuse of Adults by Priests, By Jason Horowitz, New York Times, (June 1, 2021)
‘Tend the Flock of God’: Vatican Official Explains the Revised Norms on Church Sanctions, By Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (June 1, 2021)
June 2, 2021
Vatican tells bishops to get serious on crime and punishment, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (June 1, 2021)
Pope orders sweeping change of abuse law, By Christopher Lamb, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (June 1, 2021)
Pope Widens Church Law to Target Sexual Abuse of Adults by Priests and Laity, By Jason Horowitz, New York Times, (June 2, 2021)
Explainer: The Vatican’s criminal code, sex abuse explained, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (June 1, 2021)
Maura O’Donohue: A voice that resonates, By Doris Reisinger, Die Zeit [Hamburg, Germany], (May 21, 2021)
June 3, 2021
Springfield Diocese expands list of those ‘credibly accused’ of sexual abuse, By Dusty Christensen, Greenfield Recorder [Greenfield MA], (June 2, 2021)
Springfield Catholic diocese updated list of credibly accused clergy, laity includes sex abuse allegations dating back to 1940s, By Stephanie Barry, The Republican [Springfield MA], (June 2, 2021)
Diocese of Springfield expands list of credibly accused abusers to 61, By Danny Jin, The Berkshire Eagle [Pittsfield MA], (June 2, 2021)
Report of Findings of Credibility of Allegations of Sexual Abuse of a Minor, By Bishop William D. Byrne, Diocese of Springfield MA, (June 2, 2021)
Clergy Sexual Abuse Survivors Felt Intimidated by Letter Sent From the Archdiocese of New Orleans, By Helen Lewis, Big Easy Magazine [New Orleans LA], (June 2, 2021)
The Devil’s Advocates – Episode 4 of The Turning: The Sisters Who Left, By Erika Lantz and Erin Lantz Lesser, Rococo Punch [Boston MA], (June 1, 2021)
Episode 4 of The Turning: The Sisters Who Left – The Devil’s Advocates, By Erika Lantz and Erin Lantz Lesser, iHeart Radio [San Antonio TX], (June 1, 2021)
Amsterdam priest on leave for alleged sexual abuse, By Sarah Darmanjian, WTEN [Albany NY], (June 2, 2021)
Pope Francis issues long-awaited reform of Vatican penal law, By Claire Giangravé, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (June 1, 2021)
The Pope Is Toughening Church Laws on Sex Abuse, Fraud and the Ordination of Women, By Sylvia Poggioli, National Public Radio - NPR [Washington DC], (June 1, 2021)
Vatican laws changed to toughen sexual abuse punishment, BBC [London, England], (June 1, 2021)
Michigan attorney general, state police investigating sex abuse in Boy Scouts of America, By Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press [Detroit MI], (June 1, 2021)
The Church’s new penal canon law: The good, the bad, and the ugly, By Ed Condon and JD Flynn, The Pillar [Washington DC], (June 1, 2021)
Ex-priest in NSW court over abuse of boys, Australian Associated Press [Sydney, Australia], (June 3, 2021)
June 4, 2021
Twin Cities archdiocese says former official ‘failed’ in role to protect children from abuse, By Jean Hopfensperger, Star Tribune [Minneapolis MN], (June 3, 2021)
Accused Priest’s Likeness Replaced at Long Island Church, By Peggy Spellman Hoey, Microsoft News [Redmond WA], (June 3, 2021)
Former Australian Labor Party official and Catholic priest jailed for 17 years over child abuse tourism, By Jenny Noyes, Sydney Morning Herald [Sydney, New South Wales, Australia], (June 4, 2021)
“Reprehensible, a Disgrace,” Catholic Church Refuses to Release Documents on Residential Schools, By Evan Solomon, CFRA Radio 580 [Ottawa, Ontario, Canada], (June 3, 2021)
Church abuse scandal: The quiet conscience, By Doris Reisinger, Die Zeit [Hamburg, Germany], (May 28, 2021)
Australian media fined $840,000 for gag order breach in Pell sex assault case, By Sonali Paul, Reuters [London, England], (June 4, 2021)
More untold stories of the Catholic Church to be revealed, By Chris Ramirez, KOB-TV [Albuquerque NM], (June 3, 2021)
Sydney priest, police officer charged with possessing child abuse material, By Natassia Chrysanthos and Sarah McPhee, Sydney Morning Herald [Sydney, New South Wales, Australia], (June 4, 2021)
Cardinal Marx submits resignation to Francis, citing church’s ‘systemic failure’ on abuse, By Joshua J. McElwee, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (June 4, 2021)
‘Dead end’: German cardinal offers to quit over church abuse, By Kirsten Grieshaber and Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (June 4, 2021)
Munich Cardinal Reinhard Marx offers resignation to pope, Deutsche Welle [Bonn, Germany], (June 4, 2021)
Personal declaration regarding the letter dated May 21, 2021, By Cardinal Reinhard Marx, Archdiocese of Munich and Freising [Munich, Germany], (June 4, 2021)
Letter to Pope Francis, By Cardinal Reinhard Marx, Archdiocese of Munich and Freising [Munich, Germany], (June 4, 2021)
June 5, 2021
Milwaukee Archdiocese Challenges the State’s Investigation into Clergy Sex Abuse Citing ‘Anti-Catholic Bigotry’, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (June 4, 2021)
Priest ‘failed’ to protect kids from abuse, archdiocese investigation finds, By Melissa Turtinen, Bring Me the News [Edina MN], (June 4, 2021)
Prominent German Cardinal Offers to Resign Over Church Sexual Abuse, By Melissa Eddy, New York Times, (June 4, 2021)
Tennessee pastor confesses he kept silent about Catholic priest accused of child abuse, By Corky Siemaszko, NBC News [New York NY], (June 4, 2021)
June 6, 2021
Trudeau blasts Vatican for church-run school abuses, Reuters [London, England], (June 4, 2021)
Through healing and poetry, Kamloops survivor denied residential school ‘the satisfaction that it killed me’, By Dennis Saddleman and Matt Galloway, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (June 4, 2021)
He saw Kamloops residential school as a monster. With poetry, he denied it ‘the satisfaction’ of killing him, By Padraig Moran, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (June 4, 2021)
‘There’s another Kamloops coming’: Here are some Canadian sites believed to hold more unmarked graves of Indigenous children, By Alex Boyd, Omar Mosleh, and Alex McKeen, Toronto Star [Toronto, Canada], (June 1, 2021)
Ontario survivors share their stories after recent discovery of children’s remains at former Kamloops residential school, By Beth Macdonell, CTV Television Network [Toronto, Canada], (June 1, 2021)
UN human rights experts call on Canada to investigate residential school burial sites, Canadian Press [Toronto, Canada], (June 4, 2021)
Trudeau wants Vatican apology for church-run school abuses, By Rob Gillies, Associated Press [New York NY], (June 4, 2021)
‘Living in fear’: Survivor says he suffered sexual abuse for years at Sask. residential school, By Brooklyn Neustaeter, CTV Television Network [Toronto, Canada], (May 31, 2021)
Wisconsin priest digs in to refuse bishop’s demand to resign, By Todd Richmond and David Crary, Associated Press [New York NY], (June 5, 2021)
Buffalo bishop puts three priests on leave after discovery of abuse allegations, By Maki Becker and Lou Michel, Buffalo News [Buffalo NY], (June 5, 2021)
Clergy abuse survivors advocate protests outside Springfield prayer Mass, calls on church for full disclosure, By Stephanie Barry, The Republican [Springfield MA], (June 3, 2021)
June 7, 2021
Smith Knew of Allegations Against Professor Named in Church Report, By Colleen Flaherty, Inside Higher Ed, (June 7, 2021)
Smith College: Faculty member accused of sexual abuse should have been investigated, By Dusty Christensen, Daily Hampshire Gazette [Hampshire MA], (June 3, 2021)
Pope Francis stops short of apology over deaths in ex-Catholic school in Canada, The Guardian, (June 6, 2021)
OPINION: Abuse laws come 40 years too late for Catholic Church, By Hayley DeSilva, The DePaulia, (June 6, 2021)
Hefty fines for Aussie media over Pell trial reporting, By Mark Bowling, The Catholic Leader [Archdiocese of Brisbane, Australia], (June 7, 2021)
‘It’s good to be home’: The Rev. Pfleger returns to St. Sabina pulpit, By Maggie Prosser, Chicago Tribune, (June 6, 2021)
Cleared Chicago priest holds first Mass since reinstatement, By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press [New York NY], (June 6, 2021)
Former Olean priest among 3 accused in lawsuit, By Associated Press, Olean Times Herald [Olean NY], (June 6, 2021)
Polish bishop sanctioned in new abuse scandal, By Jonathan Luxmoore, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (June 7, 2021)
The disgraced priest, the children’s shelter and a fight for justice in East Timor, By Chris Barrett, The Age [Melbourne, Australia], (June 7, 2021)
Q&A with a traumatologist on how to prevent clergy abuse and burnout, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global, (June 7, 2021)
‘Shame, hopelessness’: Holyoke’s Fran O’Connell recalls alleged abuse by former Holyoke Catholic teacher, By Stephanie Barry, The Republican [Springfield MA], (June 6, 2021)
Demands for investigations at residential schools across Canada, By Evan Solomon, "Question Period" podcast, CTV Television Network [Toronto, Canada], (June 6, 2021)
Big Trouble in Little Knoxville: Misconduct cases bring systemic, cultural weaknesses into sharp focus, By Christopher Altieri, Catholic Herald [London, England], (June 7, 2021)
The Catholic Archbishop of Milwaukee Attempts to Justify His Refusal to Cooperate with the WI AG’s Probe, SNAP Responds, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [St. Louis MO], (June 7, 2021)
Response to the Attorney General, By Most Reverend Jerome E. Listecki, Archbishop of Milwaukee, Archdiocese of Milwaukee WI, (June 1, 2021)
Archdiocese of Milwaukee says it won’t participate in AG investigation of clergy sex abuse, By Laura Schulte and Patrick Marley, Journal Sentinel [Milwaukee WI], (June 3, 2021)
Activists in Canada topple statue, demand apology from pope amid reckoning over death of Indigenous children at residential schools, By Miriam Berger and Amanda Coletta, Washington Post, (June 7, 2021)
June 8, 2021
The Scandal Rocking the Evangelical World, By Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, (June 6, 2021)
Father Michael Pfleger opens up about depression, suicidal thoughts during abuse investigation, By Leah Hope, WLS-AM [Chicago IL], (June 7, 2021)
Sen. Ward: Stop protecting Pennsylvania’s hidden sexual predators | Opinion, By Marci Hamilton, PennLive.com, (June 7, 2021)
Pope leads prayers for Indigenous children who died in Canadian schools, By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (June 7, 2021)
Taking responsibility or abandoning a sinking ship?, By Robert Mickens, La Croix International [France], (June 8, 2021)
Church still incapable of saying there is no excuse for a priest abusing a child, By Fergus Finlay, Irish Examiner [Cork, Ireland], (June 8, 2021)
Citing ‘systemic failures’ in handling abuse, German cardinal offers resignation, By Catholic News Service, NZ Catholic [New Zealand], (June 8, 2021)
Federal lawsuit in Milwaukee charges racial disparities in treatment of Black clergy abuse survivors, Nate's Mission [Milwaukee WI], (June 8, 2021)
Vatican: Accusations Against Polish Catholic Bishops’ Leader Groundless, By Catholic News Agency, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (June 8, 2021)
Apostolic Nunciature: Accusations Against the President of the Polish Episcopate Are Unfounded, Konferencja Episkopatu Polski (Polish Bishops' Conference), (June 8, 2021)
B.C. Catholic archdiocese sued in Gambier Island camp sexual allegations, By Jeremy Hainsworth, Vancouver Is Awesome [Vancouver BC, Canada], (June 8, 2021)
Abuse survivors in Rochester Diocese bankruptcy case ask judge to go to trial, By Jane Flasch, WHAM-TV, Ch. 13 [Rochester NY], (June 8, 2021)
Las Cruces Diocese Says Abuse Records Were Disclosed Voluntarily, Despite New Mexico Attorney General’s Claims, By Kevin J. Jones, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (June 8, 2021)
Tennessee Catholic priest shares he was a target of sexual advances as a seminarian, SNAP commends him for speaking up, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [St. Louis MO], (June 8, 2021)
German Catholic abuse victims meet papal investigators, Reuters [London, England], (June 8, 2021)
June 9, 2021
Two lawsuits to be filed against Craig Harrison by sexual abuse law firm, KBAK/KBFX/Bakersfield Now [Bakersfield CA], (June 8, 2021)
Attorneys & advocates beg Bishop of Fresno to join the majority of California dioceses and release names of credibly accused predatory clerics to public, Jeff Anderson and Associates, (June 8, 2021)
Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Abuse by Former Diocese of San Diego Priest, By City News Service, Times of San Diego, (June 8, 2021)
Catholic priest’s evidence in abuse trial, By Greta Stonehouse, Australian Associated Press, 7News [Sydney, Australia], (June 9, 2021)
Why the Pope’s lack of apology over church’s role in residential schools was no surprise to Vatican observers, By Megan Williams, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (June 8, 2021)
Catholic community leaders call on Pope Francis to apologize for residential schools, By Tom Yun, CTV Television Network [Toronto, Canada], (June 8, 2021)
Canadian cardinal downplays need for papal apology over residential schools, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (June 6, 2021)
Renewed calls for Pope to visit Sask. to apologize for residential schools after 2017 effort failed, By Jason Warick, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (June 8, 2021)
Raymond J. de Souza: Historically inaccurate to suggest Catholic Church hasn’t apologized for residential schools, By Father Raymond J. de Souza, National Post [Toronto ON, Canada], (June 4, 2021)
National Indigenous leaders plan Vatican visit to call for long-awaited papal apology, By Olivia Stefanovich, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (June 8, 2021)
After 40 years of waiting, Garden Point abuse survivors get justice, By Jane Bardon, Australian Broadcasting Corporation [Australia], (June 9, 2021)
Crime of abuse is personal failure, not institutional, cardinal says, By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service, Crux [Denver CO], (June 8, 2021)
Poland’s embattled bishops to meet with Pope Francis, By Jonathan Luxmoore, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (June 9, 2021)
Priests testify at Vatican trial on abuse in minor seminary, By Junno Arocho Esteves, Religion News Service, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (June 8, 2021)
Southern Baptist pastors demand inquiry into handling of sex abuse cases, By Yonat Shimron, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (June 7, 2021)
“Window” laws have arrived to revive the statute of limitations, Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale FL], (June 9, 2021)
Cardinal Pell: in prison I forgave my accusers, faith kept me alive, By Fabio Colagrande, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (June 8, 2021)
One priest’s message to the church: ‘Shut your mouth and just listen’, Maclean's [Toronto ON, Canada], (June 8, 2021)
June 10, 2021
Colorado lawmakers approve effort to give past child sex assault victims a chance to sue their abusers, institutions, By Jesse Paul, Colorado Sun [Denver CO], (June 8, 2021)
First-Of-Its-Kind Law Allows Child Sex Assault Survivors To Sue Institutions That Covered Up Abuse, By Shaun Boyd, CBS Denver [KCNC-TV, Denver CO], (June 8, 2021)
Father Pfleger: Abuse Allegations Flipped Life ‘Upside Down in a Moment’, By Christian Farr, WMAQ - NBC 5 [Chicago IL], (June 7, 2021)
Lawsuit alleges sexual abuse by former Diocese of San Diego priest, KUSI-TV, Ch. 51 [San Diego CA], (June 9, 2021)
The bubbas-that-be in the SBC, By Mark Silk, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (June 9, 2021)
Pope orders visitation of Vatican’s Congregation for Clergy, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (June 8, 2021)
Citing institutional failures on sex abuse, Munich archbishop submits resignation, By Inés San Martín, Crux [Denver CO], (June 4, 2021)
Georgia Evacuates Orphans from Church-run School Accused of Abuse, By Aidan Yusif, OCCRP (Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project), (June 8, 2021)
Two lawsuits to be filed against former California priest Craig Harrison, attorneys say, KSEE24 and CBS47/yourcentralvalley.com [Fresno CA], (June 9, 2021)
UPDATE: Attorney says ‘predator’ Craig Harrison sexually assaulted 2 minors, one at Bakersfield church, KGET-TV, Ch. 17 [Bakersfield CA], (June 9, 2021)
Franciscans face federal lawsuit in the case of former Brother Paul West, SNAP calls this an important step forward in the fight for survivor justice, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [St. Louis MO], (June 8, 2021)
Lawsuit claims racial discrimination in treatment of clergy abuse survivors, WDJT-TV, Ch. 58 [Milwaukee WI], (June 8, 2021)
Diocese of Fresno vows to soon release report on priests accused of sexual misconduct, By Robert Rodriguez, Fresno Bee [Fresno CA], (June 9, 2021)
Pope Declines German Cardinal’s Offer to Resign Over Sex-Abuse Crisis, By Francis X. Rocca, Wall Street Journal [New York NY], (June 10, 2021)
Sask. Catholic churches delay, reject calls to release internal files on abuser priest, By Jason Warick, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (June 9, 2021)
Pope Rejects German Cardinal’s Offer to Resign, By Jason Horowitz, New York Times, (June 10, 2021)
Pope Francis rejects Cardinal Marx’ resignation: ‘Continue as Archbishop of Munich’, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (June 10, 2021)
The theological reason why the Catholic Church is reticent to apologize for residential schools, By Jeremy M. Bergen, The Globe and Mail [Toronto, Canada], (June 8, 2021)
Even after Kamloops, the Catholic Church opts for obfuscation, By Konrad Yakabuski, The Globe and Mail [Toronto, Canada], (June 9, 2021)
Pope rejects German cardinal’s resignation, urges reform, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (June 10, 2021)
June 11, 2021
In Pushback Against AG Inquiry, Wisconsin Catholics Cite Decades of Church Vigilance Against Abuse, By Kevin J. Jones, Catholic News Agency, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (June 11, 2021)
Analysis: A canon lawyer reviews the first major changes to church law since 1983, By Helen Costigane, S.H.C.J., America [New York NY], (June 10, 2021)
Rochester Diocese seeks approval of settlement with insurers, By Mike Latona, Catholic Courier [Diocese of Rochester NY], (June 10, 2021)
SNAP applauds the Colorado Legislature for passing a bill to allow some victims who have been time-barred from justice to have their day in court, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [St. Louis MO], (June 10, 2021)
Louisiana Legislature allows for more child sex abuse lawsuits — including against the Catholic Church, By Julie O'Donoghue, Louisiana Illuminator [Baton Rouge LA], (June 10, 2021)
Baptising babies into the Catholic Church is suppressing their freedoms for life, says former President Mary McAleese, By Sarah MacDonald, Independent [Dublin, Ireland], (June 10, 2021)
Ex-football star alleges sex abuse by Delbarton School monks more than 150 times in 1970s, By Abbott Koloff, NorthJersey.com [Woodland Park NJ], (June 10, 2021)
Pope Francis and Cardinal Marx Do a Dance, By Christopher Altieri, Catholic Herald [London, England], (June 10, 2021)
A bit of clarity about spectacular ‘resignation’ of German cardinal, By John Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (June 6, 2021)
Pope Francis refuses resignation of German cardinal, commends his courage, By Inés San Martín, Crux [Denver CO], (June 10, 2021)
The abuse crisis and the elusive horizon of a repenting church, By Massimo Faggioli, La Croix International, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (June 11, 2021)
Canadian bishops: Indigenous delegation to meet with pope by end of 2021, By Catholic News Service, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (June 11, 2021)
Buffalo bishop lists some bad Jesuits but ignores others, Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale FL], (June 10, 2021)
Vatican tightens grip on lay movements after recent scandals, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (June 11, 2021)
‘Preserve the base’: Leaked audio of SBC leaders shows reluctance on dealing with sex abuse, By Bob Smietana, Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (June 10, 2021)
Francis rejects Cardinal Marx’s resignation but admits ‘catastrophe’ of abuse crisis, By Joshua J. McElwee, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (June 10, 2021)
Victims rights group calls on state court to hear cases of alleged Diocese of Rochester sex abuse victims, News10NBC (WHEC-TV) [Rochester NY], (June 11, 2021)
‘People of Praise leaders failed me’: Christian group tied to Justice Amy Coney Barrett faces reckoning over sexual misconduct, By Beth Reinhard and Alice Crites, Washington Post, (June 11, 2021)
June 12, 2021
As Child Victims Act nears end, details of abuse still elusive, By Edward McKinley, Times Union [Albany NY], (June 12, 2021)
Sexual abuse claims at Bronx Catholic school spanning 3 decades come to life, News 12 New Jersey/ newjersey.news12.com, (June 11, 2021)
Survivor shares stories from church-run residential ‘school’ St. Eugene’s in B.C., By Athena Bonneau, Toronto Star [Toronto, Canada], (June 11, 2021)
Pope Francis endorses Cardinal Marx and his “manifesto” for Church reform, By Robert Mickens, La Croix International [France], (June 11, 2021)
Letter: How is the Erie diocese funding costs associated with clergy abuse scandal?, Erie Times-News [Erie PA], (June 10, 2021)
Rochester diocese seeks approval for $35M settlement with insurers for sex abuse victi, By Sean Lahman, Democrat and Chronicle [Rochester NY], (June 11, 2021)
June 13, 2021
Cardinal Marx surprised by pope’s decision to not accept his resignation, By Catholic News Service, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (June 12, 2021)
A Cardinal’s ordeal: George Pell’s Prison Journal, By Philippa Ingram, TheArticle [London, England], (June 13, 2021)
What can we offer to the world?, By Mike Lewis, Catholic Outlook [Diocese of Parramatta NSW, Australia], (June 13, 2021)
B.C. woman says her mother put her up for adoption to avoid Kamloops residential school, By Jonathan Hayward, The Canadian Press, The Globe and Mail [Toronto, Canada], (June 9, 2021)
FSIN calls on Catholics to boycott church services in the wake of the Kamloops 215, By Gerry Lampow, MyLloydminsterNow [Lloydminster AB, Canada], (June 11, 2021)
Defamation or protected religious speech? Disgraced Catholic deacon asks Supreme Court to decide, By Mark A. Kellner, Washington Times [Washington, D.C.], (June 12, 2021)
Texas Supreme Court rejects deacon’s lawsuit demanding diocese remove name from alleged sex abusers list, By Michael Gryboski, The Christian Post, (June 12, 2021)
The discovery of the unmarked graves brings us face to face with our suppressed history, By Erna Paris, The Globe and Mail [Toronto, Canada], (June 11, 2021)
Georgetown revokes honorary degree of former provost, priest after misconduct allegation, By Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, (June 11, 2021)
Full extent of abuse allegedly carried out by Fr Malachy Finegan to come under judicial scrutiny for first time, The Irish News [Belfast, Northern Ireland], (June 11, 2021)
Priest accused of abusing kids sent to trial, ANSA - Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata [Rome, Italy], (June 11, 2021)
Late Georgetown provost accused of nonconsensual contact with student, By Dennis Romero, NBC News [New York NY], (June 11, 2021)
Southern Baptists meet amid controversy over leaked letters, By Travis Loller and Peter Smith, Associated Press [New York NY], (June 12, 2021)
Secret recordings, leaked letters: Explosive secrets rocking the Southern Baptist Convention, By Sarah Pulliam Bailey, Washington Post, (June 12, 2021)
Priest who fought extradition from Australia admits at High Court in Edinburgh to sexually abusing two former pupils at the Fort Augustus Abbey school in the Highlands, By Aly Morrison, Inverness Courier [Inverness, Scotland], (June 11, 2021)
June 14, 2021
Can the US bishops grasp Pope Francis’ ecclesial vision?, By Michael Sean Winters , National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (June 14, 2021)
Announcement regarding former Georgetown Provost, the late J. Donald Freeze, S.J., By John J. DeGioia, Georgetown University [Washington DC], (June 11, 2021)
Pope and Canadian Indigenous: ‘Sorry’ must fit the level of suffering, By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service - USCCB [Washington DC], (June 13, 2021)
Advocates call on Rochester Diocese to stop delaying sexual abuse settlements, Spectrum News [Syracuse NY], (June 12, 2021)
Advocates for sexual abuse survivors call on Diocese of Rochester to stop prolonging hearings, By Ally Peters, WROC [Rochester NY], (June 14, 2021)
Obituary of Robert Francis Costello (September 15, 1961 ~ June 11, 2021 age 59), Kfoury Keefe Funeral Home [West Roxbury MA], (June 11, 2021)
June 15, 2021
Church named in latest Child Victims Act suit, By Eric Tichy, The Observer [Dunkirk NY], (June 15, 2021)
Gibb slams Catholic RSE resources in rape culture clampdown, By Tom Belger, Schools Week [Thirsk, North Yorkshire UK], (June 14, 2021)
Catholic churches publicly report a fraction of sexual abuse allegations, By Renée Cooper, WCIA [Champaign IL], (June 14, 2021)
Chicago priest reinstated following child sex abuse allegation, WGN-TV [Chicago IL], (June 14, 2021)
Priest Reinstated at St. Elizabeth of the Trinity After Abuse Investigation, WMAQ - NBC 5 [Chicago IL], (June 14, 2021)
Kentucky’s feud with agency over LGBTQ foster parents may be decided by US Supreme Court, By Deborah Yetter, Courier Journal [Louisville KY], (June 15, 2021)
Northwest Side pastor reinstated following sexual abuse investigation by Archdiocese of Chicago, By Elvia Malagón, Chicago Sun-Times, (June 14, 2021)
Retired priest seeks to stop child sex abuse trial going ahead, By Aodhan O'Faolain, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (June 14, 2021)
Kids in secret rooms: Why purveyors of online child sex abuse are difficult to catch, By Neil Jayson Servallos, Rappler [Pasig, Manila, Philippines], (June 15, 2021)
Louisiana Poised to Create Window for Sex Abuse Lawsuits, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (June 14, 2021)
Catholic order that staffed Kamloops residential school refuses to share records families seek, By Angela Sterritt and Jennifer Wilson, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (June 14, 2021)
June 16, 2021
N.J. man sues Delbarton School alleging monks sexually abused him repeatedly in the 1970s, By Anthony G. Attrino, nj.com [New Jersey], (June 16, 2021)
Famous German boys’ choir to add separate choir for girls, Associated Press [New York NY], (June 15, 2021)
Ireland: The Organization Has Helped 7,000 Victims of Abuse over the Past 25 Years, By Scout Mitchell, Swords Today [Swords, County Dublin, Ireland], (June 15, 2021)
Criminally Charge Canada and the Catholic Church For Residential Schools: Experts, By Anya Zoledziowski, Vice [Brooklyn NY], (June 15, 2021)
Enrollment at Local Catholic Schools Has Surged, By Jennifer McEntee, Voice of San Diego [San Diego CA], (June 15, 2021)
Tollner seeks info from Diocese on abuse he says he suffered, Altamont Enterprise [Altamont NY], (June 15, 2021)
Priest returned to Norwood Park parish by archdiocese after ‘insufficient reason to suspect’ sex abuse allegations were true, By Maggie Prosser, Chicago Tribune, (June 15, 2021)
Letter from Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, on the reinstatement of Father Dan McCarthy as Pastor Emeritus of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, By Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archdiocese of Chicago IL, (June 14, 2021)
Buffalo Diocese to monitor 18 priests accused of abuse with home visits, restrictions, By Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News [Buffalo NY], (June 15, 2021)
Louisiana’s new child sexual abuse law surprises advocates, legislators, By David Hammer, WWL-TV [New Orleans LA], (June 15, 2021)
June 17, 2021
‘I was disgusted by it’: Former Belvedere College pupils claim priest assaulted them, By Órla Ryan, TheJournal.ie [Dublin, Ireland], (June 16, 2021)
Rome tribunal backs Vatican in case against Italian broker, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (June 17, 2021)
Pastors expected to push for expanded Southern Baptist sex abuse investigation before full convention, By Holly Meyer, Tennessean [Nashville TN], (June 14, 2021)
Motion spurs task force to oversee EC review, By Erin Roach, Baptist Press [Nashville TN], (June 16, 2021)
Southern Baptists vote to probe leaders’ sex abuse response, By Travis Loller and Peter Smith, Associated Press [New York NY], (June 16, 2021)
Annual Meeting Shows Low Trust in the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, By Dominic Pino, National Review [New York NY], (June 15, 2021)
Southern Baptist Convention takes stronger stand on sexual abuse and who can serve as a pastor, By Katherine Burgess, Tennessean [Nashville TN], (June 16, 2021)
Why Southern Baptists’ runoff election represents a ‘watershed moment’ for Evangelicals, By Judy Woodruff Interviewing Ed Stetzer,, PBS NewsHour [Arlington VA], (June 16, 2021)
New Vatican laws on clergy abuse not enough, says former papal commissioner, By Joshua J. McElwee, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (June 17, 2021)