News Archive
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December 1, 2024
New York Archdiocese announces staff cuts, ministry restructuring due to abuse payouts, By Gina Christian, The Pilot - Archdiocese of Boston [Boston MA], (November 25, 2024)
NYC priest, relieved of parish duties, accuses Brooklyn Diocese of ‘witch hunt’, By Brian Fraga, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (November 20, 2024)
German ‘synodal path’ versus the Synod on Synodality: Who ‘won’?, By José Lorenzo, Crux [Denver CO], (November 30, 2024)
Diddy hit with new sex abuse lawsuit, denied bail for third time, By Nate Tinner-Williams, Black Catholic Messenger [San Francisco CA], (November 30, 2024)
Vatican approves liturgical adaptations for Indigenous cultures in Mexico, By Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux [Denver CO], (November 26, 2024)
Man targeted by Paul Dunleavy as a then P7 pupil in Newry waives his right to anonymity as he recalls his horrific experience, By John Breslin, The Irish News [Belfast, Northern Ireland], (November 30, 2024)
Was the abuse in the Catholic Church really systematic?, Blue Entertainment [Volketswil, Switzerland], (December 1, 2024)
Another Court Appearance for Retired Priest Accused of Historic Sexual Assault in Russell Area, By Doug Falconer, GX94 [Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada], (November 28, 2024)
Priest admits making indecent images of child, By Matthew Richards, BBC [London, England], (November 28, 2024)
Proposals to demolish parochial house of accused priest, BBC [London, England], (December 1, 2024)
Saskatoon priest accused of sexual assault says he meant to encourage young girl with hug and kiss, By Keenan Sorokan, CTV News [Toronto, Ontario, CA], (November 30, 2024)
December 2, 2024
El Defensor del Pueblo reclama en el Congreso que el Estado y la Iglesia “colaboren juntos” para indemnizar a las víctimas de pederastia, By Julio Núñez, El País [Madrid, Spain], (November 21, 2024)
News Briefing: Church in the World, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (December 1, 2024)
C of E bishops accused of ‘careerism’ over failure to condemn abuse cover-up, By Matthew Weaver, The Guardian [London, England], (December 1, 2024)
Australian ambassador: Clergy abuse an ‘existential threat’ for Catholic Church, By Christopher White, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (December 2, 2024)
Grade 8 teacher accused of sex crimes against students granted bail again, By Thomas Daigle and Michelle Song, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (November 28, 2024)
December 3, 2024
Christian Brother sentenced to further 10 years, The Irish Post [London, England], (December 1, 2024)
Bishop who called for Justin Welby to resign over Church of England’s worst child abuse scandal is ‘frozen out’, By Sam Merriman, Daily Mail [London, United Kingdom], (December 1, 2024)
Ex-members of women’s branch of Peru group seek compensation for fallout of abuse, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (December 2, 2024)
Court Holds State Accountable For Abducting Mixed Race Children In Belgian Congo, By Surya Gangadharan, Strat News Global [New Delhi, India], (December 1, 2024)
Belgium found guilty of crimes against humanity in colonial Congo, By Jennifer Rankin in Brussels, The Guardian [London, England], (December 2, 2024)
Pope Francis to criminalise ‘spiritual abuse’ in the Catholic Church, By Savio Rodrigues, Goa Chronicle [Goa, India], (December 3, 2024)
Press Release From the Hillcrest Survivors Steering Committee, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (December 1, 2024)
Michael Brown Faces Sexual Misconduct Allegations; Ministry Hires Third-Party Investigator, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (December 2, 2024)
December 4, 2024
Lawrence Hecker, former New Orleans priest accused of sexual abuse, pleads guilty, By Jillian Kramer, Nola.com [New Orleans, LA], (December 3, 2024)
New Orleans priest accused of rape, kidnapping enters guilty plea ahead of expected trial, By Erin Lowrey and Aubry Killion, WDSU [New Orleans LA], (December 3, 2024)
Retired Louisiana Priest Pleads Guilty to Rape and Kidnapping Charges, By Rachel Nostrant, New York Times [New York NY], (December 3, 2024)
As long as MAGA evangelicals are in power, sexual ethics will be in exile, but that’s not the end of the story, By Rodney Kennedy, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (December 2, 2024)
Student Sues Asbury University For Failing To Adequately Protect Her, By Kim Roberts, Religion Unplugged - The Media Project - Institute for Nonprofit News [Dallas TX], (December 3, 2024)
Ex-New Orleans priest pleads guilty to rape and kidnapping in sexual abuse case ahead of trial, Associated Press [New York NY], (December 3, 2024)
Shock after new revelations of sexual abuse by Piarist priest in Senegal, By Charles Senghor (In Dakar), La Croix International [France], (December 4, 2024)
Survivors of clergy sexual abuse to speak out before the funeral of Bishop Richard Sklba, Nate's Mission [Milwaukee WI], (December 4, 2024)
Plaintiff dismisses sex abuse claim believed to be against Kansas City deacon, By Nassim Benchaabane, St. Louis Post-Dispatch [St. Louis MO], (December 3, 2024)
December 5, 2024
Ex-head teacher charged with child sexual abuse, By Curtis Lancaster, BBC [London, England], (December 5, 2024)
Former head teacher at St. Anne’s Catholic School and Sixth Form charged with sexual abuse of student, By Sophie Lewis, The News [Portsmouth, UK], (December 5, 2024)
‘Longing for healing’: Survivors of clergy abuse and non-offending priests come together, By Mackenzie Krumme , Wisconsin Public Radio - WPR [Madison WI], (December 5, 2024)
Long Island Catholic diocese finalizes $323M settlement for child sex abuse victims, By Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, (December 4, 2024)
Diocese of Rockville Centre clergy sex abuse bankruptcy settlement officially approved by judge, By Bart Jones, Newsday [Melville NY], (December 4, 2024)
Two former priests with Archdiocese of Cincinnati mentioned as Ohio lawmakers consider child grooming bill, By Paula Christian, WCPO - ABC 9 [Cincinnati OH], (December 4, 2024)
December 6, 2024
John Cummins, Oakland’s longest serving bishop, dies at 96, By Jason Green, The Mercury News [San Jose CA], (December 4, 2024)
Nigerian Missionary School’s Alumni Force An Investigation into Past Abuse, By Bob Smietana, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (December 4, 2024)
Farewell, then, Justin Welby. Good to see that you have already forgiven yourself, By Marina Hyde, The Guardian [London, England], (December 6, 2024)
Tallahassee worship leader facing charges for allegedly sexually assaulting 16 year old, By Elena Barrera, Tallahassee Democrat [Tallahassee FL], (December 5, 2024)
Alleged clergy sex abuse victims discuss diocese settlement, By Krista McNally, News 12 Long Island [Woodbury NY], (December 4, 2024)
Zollner: Work, ‘change of attitude’ needed to make zero tolerance for abuse universal in church, By Gina Christian, OSV News, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (December 6, 2024)
Judge approves New York diocese’s $323 million bankruptcy settlement, By Gina Christian, OSV News, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (December 5, 2024)
Court approves New York diocese’s record $323 million abuse settlement, By Daniel Payne for CNA, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (December 5, 2024)
December 7, 2024
Court approves Catholic diocese’s $323M sexual abuse settlement, By Ryan Foley, Christian Post [Washington DC], (December 6, 2024)
One More San Diego Predator Priest to Disclose: Fr. Gregory Sheridan, By Horowitz Law, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (December 5, 2024)
B.C. man sues Scouts, United church alleging clergy child sex abuse, By Jeremy Hainsworth, Richmond News [Richmond, British Columbia, Canada], (December 6, 2024)
10 Years After GRACE Abuse Report, Survivors Fear Too Little Has Changed at Bob Jones, By Kathryn Post, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (December 5, 2024)
Kansas City deacon remains suspended from ministry after man withdraws sex abuse claim, By Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (December 5, 2024)
Lawsuit against Diocese of Jefferson City dismissed, By Steve Lambson, KOMU 8 News Content Manager, KOMU 8 [Columbus, MO], (December 6, 2024)
Former SC Youth Pastor Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges, By Kim Roberts, Ministry Watch [Matthews NC], (December 6, 2024)
Do Church laws on sexual abuse work for survivors?, By Jean D'Cunha, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (December 6, 2024)
North Texas minister charged with child pornography possession, police say, By Paul Wedding, WFAA-TV, ABC-8 [Dallas TX], (December 6, 2024)
Class-action lawsuit for children abused by military priest certified by Alberta court, By Wallis Snowdon, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (December 6, 2024)
Church abuse survivor wants archbishop to resign, By Abigail Jaiyeola and David Spereall, BBC [London, England], (December 6, 2024)
‘He Played With People’s Minds’: Fresno Priest Left a Trail of Sexual Abuse Allegations, By Alex Hall, KQED [San Francisco CA], (December 6, 2024)
December 8, 2024
Member of secretive Christian sect sentenced to 120 years in prison, By Lauren Lantry, ABC News [New York City NY], (December 6, 2024)
Church abuse victims ‘disgusted’ by Welby’s speech, By Ian Aikman and Aleem Maqbool, BBC [London, England], (December 5, 2024)
Archdiocese publishes list of 48 church associates accused of child sex abuse, By Joe Taitano II, Pacific Daily News [Hagåtña, Guam], (December 6, 2024)
Media coverage of sexual violence in the Church leads to rise in abuse reports, Brussels Times [Brussels, Belgium], (December 8, 2024)
‘They covered up child rape’: how the New Orleans archdiocese protected a priest who preyed on children, By Ramon Antonio Vargas , The Guardian [London, England], (December 8, 2024)
Bishop Sklba’s funeral draws protest from abuse survivors, Fox 6 [Milwaukee WI], (December 4, 2024)
Peru case imperils Vatican sovereignty, religious freedom, and anti-abuse efforts, By John L. Allen, Jr., Crux [Denver CO], (December 8, 2024)
‘NZ bishops have expected innocents to carry the burden of their church leaders’ crimes’, By Dr. Christopher Longhurst, La Croix International [France], (December 6, 2024)
December 9, 2024
Second scandal: Government-aligned Budapest priest suspended amid child abuse allegations, By Hetzmann Mercédesz, Daily News Hungary [Budapest, Hungary], (December 5, 2024)
Survivors of priest abuse tell their stories in support of bill to criminalize grooming in Ohio, By Susan Tebben, Ohio Capital Journal [Columbus OH], (December 9, 2024)
Letter: Closing the door on the Catholic Church because of betrayal, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (December 4, 2024)
Survivor relieved, resolute after sex-abuse settlement with Diocese of Rockville Centre, By Bart Jones, Newsday [Melville NY], (December 8, 2024)
It’s not just churches: why closed communities like sport and youth groups can harbour abuse, By Ian Mahoney and Kirsty Teague, The Conversation [Waltham MA], (December 9, 2024)
WDSU Investigates obtains previously sealed documents depicting horrific sex abuse by priest, By Aubry Killion, WDSU [New Orleans LA], (December 8, 2024)
WDSU Investigates uncovers new Lawrence Hecker court records, By Aubry Killion, WDSU [New Orleans LA], (December 4, 2024)
Sorry, archbishop, you need to do a bit more work on your ritual contrition skills, By Catherine Bennett, The Guardian [London, England], (December 8, 2024)
Archbishop of Canterbury waffles, bringing more pain for survivors, By Christa Brown, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (December 9, 2024)
Bishop Sklba’s funeral draws protest from abuse survivors, By Mariana La Roche, WISN 12 - ABC [Milwaukee WI], (December 5, 2024)
December 10, 2024
More than 50 children were raped or subjected to vile sex abuse by paedophile monks on UK holy island, damning report reveals, By Tom Bedford and Liz Hull, Daily Mail [London, United Kingdom], (December 9, 2024)
Monks cruel to child sexual abuse victims – review, By India Pollock and Sian Elin Dafydd, BBC [London, England], (December 9, 2024)
Catholic Priest Sentenced in Ventura County for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials, KVTA 1590 [Ventura CA], (December 9, 2024)
20 years after Catholic Church abuse cases, KY still enabling sexual predators, By William F. McMurry, Courier Journal [Louisville KY], (December 10, 2024)
Former priest gets Ventura County jail sentence for possession of child sexual abuse images, By Lance Orozco, KCLU - NPR - California Lutheran University [Thousand Oaks CA], (December 9, 2024)
Modest Mercy: Ex-Wicklow priest jailed for child sex abuse has most recent prison term halved, By Fiona Magennis, Sunday World [Dublin, Ireland], (December 10, 2024)
December 11, 2024
‘They’re deceiving the public’: He said Catholic masses for teens. No one told parents about his past., By Jonathan Walsh, WEWS - ABC News 5 [Cleveland OH], (December 10, 2024)
Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations, Michael Brown to Take Time Off From Public Ministry, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (December 7, 2024)
Private Sin: How a church protected child molesters, By Ken Kolker, WOOD-TV [Grand Rapids MI], (December 10, 2024)
Polygamous sect leader gets 50 years in prison in scheme to orchestrate sex involving children, By Jacques Billeaud and Anita Snow, Associated Press [New York NY], (December 9, 2024)
Investigation to Look at 82 Years of Missionary School Abuse, By Rebecca Hopkins, Christianity Today [Carol Stream IL], (December 10, 2024)
SoCal priest sentenced to year in jail, to register as sex offender after child porn plea, By Cameron Kiszla, KTLA-TV [Los Angeles CA], (December 9, 2024)
SC Supreme Court hears arguments in 1970s Charleston church sex abuse case, By Nick Reynolds, The Post and Courier [Charleston SC], (December 10, 2024)
Welsh Abbey apologises after review exposes historic child sexual abuse by monks, By Heather Preston, Premier Christian News [Crowborough, England], (December 10, 2024)
December 12, 2024
Losing Faith: Preying from the Pulpit, By David Hammer, WWL-TV [New Orleans LA], (December 11, 2024)
These priests molested kids in Wisconsin and elsewhere. Why aren’t they on the Archdiocese’s list of abusers?, By Laura Schulte and Robert Herguth, Journal Sentinel [Milwaukee WI], (December 12, 2024)
Pope removes clerical status of convicted priest, By Harriet Heywood, BBC [London, England], (December 11, 2024)
$950,000 settlement to be paid to latest person claiming abuse by Fr. Daniel McCormack in Chicago, By Adam Harrington, CBS News [New York NY], (December 11, 2024)
Maine youth theater founder faces 30 more years in prison after discovery of hidden child sex abuse files, By Christopher Burns, Bangor Daily News [Bangor ME], (December 11, 2024)
Saint Ann’s Protected Criminal Teacher at Students’ Expense, Report Says, By Katherine Rosman, New York Times [New York NY], (December 10, 2024)
An Elite School and the Criminal It Hired to Teach Math, By Katherine Rosman, New York Times [New York NY], (December 9, 2024)
Could the next pope come from Africa or Asia?, The Economist [London, UK], (December 5, 2024)
December 13, 2024
46 Paris Foreign Missions Society priests implicated in abuse investigation, By Matthieu Lasserre, La Croix International [Montrouge Cedex, France], (December 13, 2024)
‘Credibly accused’: Erie diocese updates abuse probe of late Cathedral Prep headmaster, By Ed Palattella, Erie Times-News/GoErie.com [Erie PA], (December 13, 2024)
Archbishop apologises for ‘heart-breaking’ abuse by Caldey Island monks, By Thomas Edwards, Catholic Herald [London, England], (December 13, 2024)
December 14, 2024
Priest who worked in Texas and Louisiana tentatively set to plead guilty to sexual assault, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (December 13, 2024)
Amanda Householder escaped abuse at a Missouri boarding school. She’s still waiting for justice., By Amanda Householder, St. Louis Public Radio [St. Louis MO], (December 13, 2024)
Finally, Some Encouraging News Regarding Sexual Abuse is on the Horizon, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (December 13, 2024)
‘A shell of my former self’: Catholic clergy abuse victims recall decades of abuse at hearing, call on Diocese of Oakland to ‘do the right thing’, By Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News [San Jose CA], (December 13, 2024)
Man Claims Priest Sexually Abused Him, In Lawsuit Against Wayne Church, By Michelle Rotuno-Johnson, Patch [New York City NY], (December 13, 2024)
SC Supreme Court weighs if Catholic diocese must pay damages in child sex abuse case, By Samantha Kamman, Christian Post [Washington DC], (December 13, 2024)
December 15, 2024
Sugarcane Uncovering and Overcoming Abuse, By Bob Hershon, Splash Magazines [Shelton WA], (December 14, 2024)
Catholic Diocese Plans To Sell Historic Hopland Church, By Mike Geniella, Anderson Valley Advertisers [Boonville CA], (December 14, 2024)
Sisters ordered to pay security for court costs in sexual assault suit involving Winnipeg church, By Arturo Chang, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (December 15, 2024)
Former OK Pastor Arrested for Sending Nude Photo to Minor
This was James McMillan’s second arrest in two weeks, By Daniel Ritchie, Ministry Watch [Matthews NC], (December 13, 2024)
This was James McMillan’s second arrest in two weeks, By Daniel Ritchie, Ministry Watch [Matthews NC], (December 13, 2024)
The Vatican needs to confront its drug problem, By Gabriele Di Donfrancesco , New Humanist [London UK], (December 15, 2024)
December 16, 2024
Sexual abuse victims testify against Oakland Diocese bankruptcy amid lawsuits, By Anser Hassan, KGO-TV, ABC-7 [San Francisco CA], (December 15, 2024)
Clergy abuse survivors hit out at moves to ban protests outside Australian places of worship, By Christopher Knaus and Mostafa Rachwani, The Guardian [London, England], (December 12, 2024)
Pope removes clerical status from paedophile Peterborough priest, By Stephen Briggs, Peterborough Telegraph [Peterborough, UK], (December 12, 2024)
December 17, 2024
Archbishop of York pushes back against calls to quit amid abuse scandal, By Paul Godfrey, United Press International - UPI [Washington DC], (December 16, 2024)
Anglican Church hit by new abuse row, By AFP, Daily Sentinel [Rome, NY], (December 16, 2024)
Church of England once again in turmoil over sexual abuse, By La Croix (with AFP), La Croix International [Montrouge Cedex, France], (December 17, 2024)
Archbishop of York must go, says Church grooming victim, BBC [London, England], (December 17, 2024)
Church of England statement on BBC File on Four programme – David Tudor, By Press Release, Anglican.ink - AnglicanTV Ministries [Webster FL], (December 16, 2024)
Archbishop ‘profoundly sorry’ for Caldey Abbey abuse, By Ruth Gledhill and Bess Twiston Davies, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (December 17, 2024)
New report shows 56 accused of sexual abuse, misconduct at Diocese of Lansing, Michigan AG says, By Veronica Ortega, CBS Detroit [Detroit, MI], (December 16, 2024)
Lansing Diocese had 56 accused of sex abuse, Michigan’s Attorney General says, By Todd Heywood and Zack Priehs, WLNS [Lansing MI], (December 16, 2024)
AG releases report on clergy abuse on Lansing diocese; allegations date back to 1950s, WKAR Public Media [East Lansing MI], (December 17, 2024)
AG Nessel releases report of alleged abuse at Diocese of Lansing, By Krystle Holleman and DeAnna Giles, WILX - NBC 10 [Lansing MI], (December 16, 2024)
Abuse outlined in AG’s report on Catholic Diocese of Lansing, By Trae Harris, WNEM [Saginaw, MI], (December 16, 2024)
Pope laicizes Argentine priest for multiple cases of child abuse, By Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux [Denver CO], (December 16, 2024)
US priest accused of sexual assault turns down 20-year plea deal, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (December 16, 2024)
SC court hears arguments over religious freedom in Fort Mill church sex abuse lawsuits, By Andrew Dys, Rock Hill Herald, AOL [New York, NY], (December 17, 2024)
A Quarter Century of Secrecy by Louisiana Bishops, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (December 17, 2024)
December 18, 2024
AG report details abuse allegations against 52 priests, deacons in Diocese of Lansing, By Kara Berg, Detroit News [Detroit MI], (December 16, 2024)
Michigan attorney general releases fourth report on alleged abuse in state dioceses, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (December 17, 2024)
Michigan releases report accusing 56 people of sexual abuse in Catholic diocese, By Marina Dunbar, The Guardian [London, England], (December 17, 2024)
Archdiocese of New Orleans sells three properties, raising cash for settlements. See details., By Stephanie Riegel, Nola.com [New Orleans, LA], (December 18, 2024)
Sexual abuse victims testify against Oakland Diocese bankruptcy amid lawsuits, By Anser Hassan, KTVZ [Bend, Oregon], (December 17, 2024)
Texas Catholic priest faces life in prison for sexual assault, child porn, By Zachary-Taylor Wright, MySA [San Antonio TX], (December 17, 2024)
Former archbishop of Canterbury George Carey quits as priest, By Ted Hennessey, PA, Shropshire Star [Shropshire, UK], (December 17, 2024)
Ex-Danbury priest convicted of sexual assault may return to Colombia on modified sentence, By Kendra Baker, News-Times [Norwalk CT], (December 17, 2024)
Episcopal Bishop Prince Singh Suspended for 3 Years Following Church Abuse Investigation, By Kathryn Post, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (December 16, 2024)
Messianic Ministry Becomes 2nd Programmer to Leave Embattled Daystar TV, By Julie Roys and Sheila Stogsdill, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (December 17, 2024)
December 19, 2024
Diocese of Orange to pay $3.5 million settlement over alleged child sex abuse involving former Mater Dei principal, By Sean Emery, Orange County Register [Anaheim, CA], (December 18, 2024)
O.C. diocese will pay $3.5 million to settle sexual abuse allegations against former school leader, By Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times [Los Angeles CA], (December 18, 2024)
Diocese of Orange reaches $3.5 Million settlement in sexual-abuse lawsuit, By City News Service (CNS), KABC-TV, ABC 7 [Los Angeles CA], (December 18, 2024)
Attorneys Call for More Transparency in OC Sex Abuse Cases, MyNewsLA.com [Los Angeles CA], (December 18, 2024)
The Post investigated cops accused of sexually abusing kids. Here’s what we learned., By Jessica Contrera, Jenn Abelson and John D. Harden, Washington Post, (December 19, 2024)
Clergy abuse survivors say there’s still ‘long ways to go’ after sentencing of New Orleans priest, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (December 19, 2024)
Lessons to be Learned from UK & French Assault Cases, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (December 18, 2024)
Former New Orleans priest, 93, is sentenced to life in prison for raping boy decades ago, By Jack Brook, Associated Press [New York NY], (December 18, 2024)
Retired New Orleans priest Lawrence Hecker sentenced to prison in emotional hearing, By Jillian Kramer, Nola.com [New Orleans, LA], (December 18, 2024)
December 20, 2024
New Orleans priest gets life in prison for 1970s rape of Catholic student, By Gina Christian, OSV News, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (December 20, 2024)
NH Supreme Court To Consider Appeal in Camp Fatima Sex Abuse Lawsuit, By Damien Fisher, InDepthNH.org - New Hampshire Center for Public Interest Journalism [Barrington NH], (December 19, 2024)
Survivors seek a reckoning as FBI investigates child sex abuse in little-known Christian sect, By Rebecca Boone, Associated Press [New York NY], (December 16, 2024)
Takeaways from AP’s reporting on a child sex abuse crisis inside a secretive Christian sect, By Rebecca Boone, Associated Press [New York NY], (December 16, 2024)
Theologian: New Zealand Catholic bishops bungle response to clergy abuse, By Christopher Longhurst, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (December 20, 2024)
More links surface between bankruptcy case under FBI investigation and church reorganization, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (December 20, 2024)
Ohio lawmakers crack down on sextortion, grooming of children, By Haley BeMiller, Columbus Dispatch [Columbus OH], (December 18, 2024)
Ohio Senate votes to criminalize child grooming for sex; advocates praise WCPO’s reports on former priests, By Paula Christian, WCPO - ABC 9 [Cincinnati OH], (December 18, 2024)
‘The smoke before the fire’: Child grooming for sexual abuse is now illegal in Ohio, By Katie Amrhein, WKRC-TV, CBS-12 [Cincinnati OH], (December 19, 2024)
Sextortion, grooming laws close to going on the books in Ohio, By Josh Croup, WTVG [Toledo OH], (December 19, 2024)
New clergy abuse report ups pressure on NJ to release long-delayed findings, By Deena Yellin, NorthJersey.com [Woodland Park NJ], (December 20, 2024)
December 21, 2024
Louisiana priest sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to rape of teenage boy, By Daniel Payne, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (December 19, 2024)
New Details Emerge After Tuscaloosa Pastor Charged With Solicitation Of A Child, By Ryan Phillips, Patch [Tuscaloosa, AL], (December 19, 2024)
MPs approve treaty with Vatican despite concerns regarding Seal of Confession, By Daniela Lazarová, Radio Prague [Prague, Czechia], (December 20, 2024)
Bishop says even his efforts to denounce abuse, cover-up fell on deaf ears, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (December 21, 2024)
Archdiocese of Dubuque seeks dismissal of lawsuit in connection with Charlotte County priest, By ABC7 Staff, ABC 7 [Sarasota, FL], (December 20, 2024)
Second Archbishop Resigns Amid Abuse Scandal in Church of England, By Douglas LeBlanc, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (December 20, 2024)
Birmingham Catholic bishop dismissed abuse allegation later found credible, Michigan AG says, By Hannah Denham, AL.com [Birmingham, AL], (December 21, 2024)
He knew of sex abuse allegations on campus. Now he’s university president., By Dustin Racioppi, Politico [Arlington VA], (December 21, 2024)
N.L. judge rules that 59 abuse victims, who had their claims rejected, should be compensated, By Terry Roberts, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (December 21, 2024)
December 22, 2024
Archbishop of York ‘regrets’ that abuse scandal priest had role renewed twice, By Steve Swann and Harry Farley, BBC [London, England], (December 22, 2024)
California’s Diocese of Orange Settles Sex Abuse Lawsuit for $3.5m, By Ryan J. Farrick, Legalreader.com [Los Angeles CA], (December 21, 2024)
Case of abuser priest could have been handled differently – Archbishop of York, By John Besley, Evening Standard [London, England], (December 22, 2024)
Scandals, schism and decay: is the Church of England doomed?, By Stephen Bleach, The Times/The Sunday Times [London, England], (December 22, 2024)
December 23, 2024
A Survivor’s Reflection on the Synod, By Natalie Pucillo and Paul Fahey, Where Peter Is [Beltsville MD], (December 23, 2024)
Archbishop of York twice reappointed priest in sexual abuse case, report says, By Harry Taylor, The Guardian [London, England], (December 22, 2024)
Katholischer Influencer-Priester wird verurteilt wegen… Kinderpornografie | Catholic Influencer priest is convicted of … Child pornography, By Johanna Goebel, MSN [Redmond WA ], (December 13, 2024)
New Orleans Archdiocese to Sell Historic Black Catholic School to Fund Abuse Settlements, By Nahlah Abdur-Rahman, Black Enterprise [New York NY], (December 22, 2024)
Archdiocese seeks to sell historic Black Catholic school in New Orleans, By Nate Tinner-Williams, Black Catholic Messenger [San Francisco CA], (December 18, 2024)
Alabama bishop dismissed clergy abuse claim later found credible in Michigan, report finds, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (December 23, 2024)
‘I Was Destroyed by It’: 4 Men on Abuse at Ireland’s Catholic Schools, By Megan Specia, New York Times [New York NY], (December 23, 2024)
December 24, 2024
Archdiocese Must Face Claims From Priest’s Alter Server Abuse, By Bernie Pazanowski, Bloomberg Law [New York NY], (December 23, 2024)
The investigation of sexual abuse in the Church and the seriousness of false accusations; the Kentenich Case, Exaudi [Miami, FL], (December 24, 2024)
Unveiling the Shadows: Understanding Childhood Sexual Abuse Within the Context of Conservative Anabaptist Theology, By Joyce Enzor Maust, More Than Poetry [Dover DE], (December 22, 2024)
December 25, 2024
Names to Know: Recently Outed Predator Priests Still Living in Michigan, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (December 23, 2024)
‘Predatory’ priest who sexually assaulted sleeping man on train jailed, By Nick Forbes, MSN [Redmond WA ], (December 19, 2024)
Ohio lawmakers pass child sex abuse reforms prompted by Father Drew rape case, By Jennifer Edwards Baker, WXIX - Fox19 [Cincinnati OH], (December 19, 2024)
Catholic schoolteacher made child porn from school yearbook photos, Kentucky cops say, By Lauren Liebhaber, Lexington Herald Leader [Lexington KY], (December 23, 2024)
Priest is charged after being accused of despicable act with teenager he met online, By Aidan Wondracz, Daily Mail [London, United Kingdom], (December 23, 2024)
Oakland Diocese accused of transferring $106 million just before bankruptcy, By Candice Nguyen, Michael Bott, Robbie Beasom, and Alex Bozovic, KNTV - NBC Bay Area [San Jose CA], (December 22, 2024)
Is it still 2018 in Newark?, By Ed. Condon, The Pillar [Washington DC], (December 23, 2024)
December 26, 2024
Church open to charge of elder abuse, By Fr Martin Delaney, Irish Catholic [Dublin, Ireland], (December 26, 2024)
Long Island Diocese Bankruptcy Exit Is Rare Success Amid Delays, By Randi Love, Bloomberg Law [New York NY], (December 26, 2024)
Archbishop says Church must ‘be changed’ over abuse, By Aleem Maqbool, BBC [London, England], (December 25, 2024)
Fall River launches initiative to prioritize the well-being of priests, By John Lavenburg, Crux [Denver CO], (December 21, 2024)
Australia bishop faces court after new charges filed, By Luke Coppen, The Pillar [Washington DC], (December 23, 2024)
December 27, 2024
Diocese of Oakland funneled millions into fund to avoid abuse payout, filing claims, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (December 26, 2024)
‘You’ll Go to Hell if You Tell Anyone’: Survivors Recount Childhood Sexual Abuse at Oakland Diocese, By Azul Dahlstrom-Eckman, KQED [San Francisco CA], (December 19, 2024)
The Church of England’s Christmas Looks Anything But Peaceful, By Catherine Pepinster, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (December 26, 2024)
Abuse victims address court in Oakland Diocese bankruptcy case, Bishop apologizes, By Candice Nguyen, Michael Bott, and Robbie Beasom, KNTV - NBC Bay Area [San Jose CA], (December 13, 2024)
NSW Police charge former priest with child sex offences over alleged grooming of teenage boy online, By Jesse Hyland, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (December 24, 2024)
African victims of clergy abuse deserve justice and accountability, too, By Petina Gappah, Aljazeera [Dohar, Qatar], (December 27, 2024)
December 28, 2024
Paris Hilton’s ‘Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act’ passes with bipartisan vote, By Mallory Challis, Baptist Press [Nashville TN], (December 26, 2024)
Update to preliminary canonical investigation, Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph [Kansas City MO], (December 26, 2024)
Former New Orleans priest convicted of raping teen boy dies while serving life sentence, By Jack Brook, Associated Press [New York NY], (December 27, 2024)
Admitted child rapist and retired priest Lawrence Hecker dies aged 93, By Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer of WWL Louisiana in New Orleans, The Guardian [London, England], (December 27, 2024)
Kansas City deacon returns to ministry after sex abuse investigation closed by KC Diocese, By Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (December 27, 2024)
Archdiocese of Dubuque files motion to dismiss abuse lawsuits involving former priest, By Terra Konieczny, KWWL-TV, NBC-7 [Waterloo IA], (December 27, 2024)
Retired New Orleans priest sentenced to life in prison for rape dies in jail, By Poet Wolfe, Times-Picayune [New Orleans LA], (December 27, 2024)
Enough with buck-passing, child abuse in the church is systemic, By Julie Bindel, Aljazeera [Dohar, Qatar], (December 24, 2024)
Diocese of Orange settles Mater Dei sex abuse case for $3.5 million, 2 more cases expected, By Gabriel San Román, Los Angeles Times [Los Angeles CA], (December 19, 2024)
56 clergy — including 48 priests — accused of sexual abuse dating back to the 1950s in Michigan Catholic diocese: AG, By Caitlin McCormack, New York Post [New York NY], (December 17, 2024)
Attorney General Report suggests 1970’s and 80’s peak decades for alleged instances of abuse in Diocese of Lansing, Diocese of Lansing MI, (December 16, 2024)
AG Nessel Releases Report of Alleged Abuse at Diocese of Lansing, By Danny Wimmer, Department of Attorney General - Michigan [Lansing MI], (December 16, 2024)
Hungarian abuse scandal extends to cardinal’s diocese, By Alexander Faludy, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (December 28, 2024)
December 29, 2024
Top Five Under-Covered Vatican Stories of 2024, By John L. Allen Jr., Crux [Denver CO], (December 29, 2024)
Former Catholic priest dies less than two weeks after being sentenced to life in prison for rape, By Jack Brook, The Independent [London, England], (December 28, 2024)
Bishop Mukasa condemns child sacrifice, exploitation at Diocesan Children’s Day, Independent Newspapers [Ogba, Ikeja, Nigeria], (December 29, 2024)
Anglican group claims ‘not everyone’ in Bible is ‘cisgender’: ‘Some clear queer characters’, By Katelyn Webb, Christian Post [Washington DC], (December 28, 2024)
December 30, 2024
My ‘Catholic Wish List’ for this past year shows signs of progress — Elizabeth Scalia, By Elizabeth Scalia, OSV News, The Dialog [Diocese of Wilmington DE], (December 29, 2024)
Memories of Mater Dei’s Father Michael Harris, By Vern Nelson, Orange Juice Blog [Orange CA], (December 28, 2024)
What I’ve learnt investigating the Mormon church – Murray Jones, By Murray Jones, NZ Herald [Auckland, New Zealand], (December 25, 2024)
The Church of England’s Christmas Looks Anything But Peaceful, By Catherine Pepinster, Religion News Service, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (December 29, 2024)
Archbishop’s Christmas sermon ’empty words’, Bishop says, By Jake Lapham, BBC [London, England], (December 25, 2024)
Abuse, silence and accountability: What Justin Welby’s resignation teaches us, By Dr Okumba Miruka, Nation [Nairobi, Kenya], (December 27, 2024)
New Church scandal sparks hope for reform in Hungary, By Martin Nemeth, Daily News Hungary [Budapest, Hungary], (December 28, 2024)
A look at the sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church in 2024, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (December 30, 2024)
December 31, 2024
Roman Catholic archdiocese of St. John’s loses fight to have insurance company help pay clergy abuse settlement, By Tara Bradbury, The Telegram [St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada], (December 31, 2024)
“Hecker the Pecker Checker”: The Life of the Priest-Rapist, By Leslie Griffin, Verdict - Legal Analysis and Commentary from Justia [Mountain View CA], (December 31, 2024)
Twelve religious events that marked 2024, By Louis Mathieu and Céline Hoyeau, La Croix International [Montrouge Cedex, France], (December 31, 2024)
UPDATE: Oakland Diocese Denies It Used Diocesan Fund to Hide Money From Abuse Victims, By Daniel Payne, CNA, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (December 30, 2024)
See something, say something. Is that gossip?, By Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture - Trinity Communications [San Diego CA], (December 31, 2024)
Sales of Catholic churches will likely help fund sex abuse settlements, decrees suggest, By Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News [Buffalo NY], (December 31, 2024)