News Archive
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May 1, 2023
Decades of failures leave L.A. County facing up to $3 billion in sex abuse claims, By Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, (May 1, 2023)
Abusive orphanages and forced adoption: delving into past child welfare practices that haunt the present, By Shurlee Swain, The Conversation [Waltham MA], (April 30, 2023)
Billboards and banner ads: Lawyers seek Maryland child sex abuse survivors for forthcoming flood of suits, By Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (May 1, 2023)
New bishop for Northern Ontario: Morris Fiddler consecrated after years-long delay, By Matthew Puddister, Anglican Journal [Toronto, Ontario, Canada], (May 1, 2023)
UK Supreme Court: Jehovah’s Witnesses Not Responsible for Rape Committed by a (then) Elder in a Non-Institutional Setting, By Massimo Introvigne, Bitter Winter - Center for Studies on New Religions [Torino, Italy], (May 1, 2023)
Big question to be asked about taxpayers and Catholic schools in the US, By Tom Deignan, IrishCentral [New York NY], (April 28, 2023)
May 2, 2023
Bolivia to investigate late Spanish priest accused of abuse, Associated Press [New York NY], (May 1, 2023)
Louisiana Supreme Court debates 3-year window for child sex abuse lawsuits, By John Simerman, Times-Picayune [New Orleans LA], (May 1, 2023)
Believe us: Survivors express anger, hope following release of attorney general’s report, By George P. Matysek Jr., Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (May 1, 2023)
Attorney: DA demands teen’s confidential records to prosecute sex abuse case, By Phaedra Haywood, Santa Fe New Mexican, (May 1, 2023)
Maurice Gardès case: the public prosecutor of Auch communicates | Affaire Maurice Gardès : le procureur de la République d’Auch communique, Le Journal du Gers [Auch, France], (April 27, 2023)
Au sujet de Mgr Maurice Gardès, By Archbishop Bertrand Lacombe, Archbishop Olivier de Germay, and Archbishop Guy de Kerimel, Archdiocese of Lyon [Lyon, France], (April 27, 2023)
Abandonment of the proceedings against the former archbishop of Auch, suspected of sexual assault and attempted rape | Abandon des poursuites contre l’ancien archevêque d’Auch, soupçonné d’agression sexuelle et de tentative de viol, Le Monde [Paris, France], (April 27, 2023)
The children of priests do exist, so why can’t they be properly recognised?, By Vincent Doyle, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (April 21, 2023)
Marriage prep ministries should trust engaged couples, By Madison Chastain, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (May 2, 2023)
High-ranking administrator leaves Buffalo Diocese post, tells colleagues she was fired, By Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News [Buffalo NY], (May 2, 2023)
Igreja colocou-se ao lado das vítimas? “Tenho as maiores dúvidas”, disse Pedro Strecht, By Ana Dias Cordeiro, Público [Lisbon, Portugal], (May 2, 2023)
Iglesia Católica: Casos de pedofilia en Bolivia y Sudamérica, By ROBERTO A. BARRIGA, La Razón Bolivia [La Paz, Bolivia], (May 2, 2023)
May 3, 2023
Let us have a proper discussion about child sexual abuse, By Sabah Kaiser, Al Jazeera, (May 3, 2023)
Former Oakville teacher faces numerous child sexual abuse charges, By Halton Regional Police Service, Oakville News [Ontario, CA], (May 2, 2023)
Probe against Indian Protestant ex-bishop widens, By UCA News reporter, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (May 2, 2023)
Opinion: Hillsong Copies Televangelists’ Defense Strategy, By Barry Bowen, Trinity Foundation [Dallas, TX], (May 2, 2023)
Former IFB Missionary Convicted of Sexually Abusing 4-Year-Old Who Got STD, By Julie Roys, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (May 1, 2023)
New Hillsong Exposé Reveals More Alleged Sex Abuse Cover-Up & Shameless Spending, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (May 1, 2023)
Judge must reconsider effort to block Catholic diocese libel suit, appellate court rules, By Scott Schwebke, Orange County Register [Anaheim, CA], (May 2, 2023)
Bolivian Jesuits apologize for alleged abuse by late priest, By Associated Press, Associated Press [New York NY], (May 2, 2023)
French Church names another retired bishop suspected of abuse, By Tom Heneghan, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (May 3, 2023)
Child sexual abuse survivor says $1.4m settlement gives him strength to fight for other victim-survivors, By Loretta Lohberger, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (May 2, 2023)
The great papal cover-up, By Rocco Loiacono, The Spectator [London, England], (May 3, 2023)
May 4, 2023
Errors including associating with paedophile led to bishop resignation – report, Jersey Evening Post [St. Helier, Jersey], (May 4, 2023)
Luis Torres’ naive faith inspired him to help fellow abuse survivors, By Teresa Pitt Green, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (May 3, 2023)
Catholic Bishops Committed to Church Transformation, The Voice [St. Lucia, Saint Lucia], (May 4, 2023)
Philadelphia Archdiocese accused of transferring known abuser to Catholic college, By Kathryn Post, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (May 2, 2023)
The Paschal Mystery and Vocations in the Church Today, By Fr. Nnamdi Moneme OMV, Catholic Exchange [Manchester NH], (May 4, 2023)
Pope’s abuse commission meets amid turmoil, facing calls for greater transparency, By Christopher White, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (May 4, 2023)
Mary McAleese and Marie Collins call on Pope Francis to save Vatican child safeguarding group, By Patsy McGarry, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (May 2, 2023)
May 5, 2023
Alleged victim takes stand as priest’s molestation trial opens in Toledo, By David Patch, Toledo Blade [Toledo OH], (May 4, 2023)
Bishop, other high-ranking Baltimore Catholic officials identified as those who helped cover up sexual abuse, By Lee O. Sanderlin and Cassidy Jensen, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (May 4, 2023)
Ex-Delaware bishop named as Catholic official who covered up clergy sex abuse in Baltimore: report, By Esteban Parra, Delaware News Journal/My Delaware Online [New Castle DE], (May 5, 2023)
WA’s bill to require clergy to report child abuse dies after Catholics refuse compromise on confessions, By Wilson Criscione, Seattle Times [Seattle WA], (May 4, 2023)
Diary of a Pedophile Priest, By Julio Núñez, El País [Madrid, Spain], (May 5, 2023)
Secret no more: 3 priests from sex abuse report identified, By Tim Prudente, Jessica Calefati, Dylan Segelbaum, and Liz Bowie, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (May 5, 2023)
How clues in the Catholic Church abuse report helped The Banner uncover hidden clergy names, By Tim Prudente, Jessica Calefati, Dylan Segelbaum, and Liz Bowie, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (May 5, 2023)
Pope Francis to conflict-ridden sex abuse commission: This is ‘the moment of reparation.’, By Gerard O'Connell, America [New York NY], (May 5, 2023)
May 6, 2023
Residential-school denialism doesn’t stand up to reality, By Raymond Frogner, The Globe and Mail [Toronto, Canada], (May 5, 2023)
Ex-governor candidate pleads guilty to child porn charges, By David Sh, Associated Press [New York NY], (May 4, 2023)
Abuse solution that includes the Church, By Lea Karen Kivi, The Catholic Register - Archdiocese of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, (May 5, 2023)
“The Sexual Abuse Crisis Is Particularly Serious For The Church”, By Exaudi staff, Exaudi [Miami, FL], (May 5, 2023)
Pope Francis invites child protection group to have ‘a spirituality of reparation’, By Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (May 5, 2023)
Pope seeks to encourage abuse prevention board amid turmoil, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (May 5, 2023)
After acrimonious resignation, Pope tells abuse commission to ‘move forward’, By Reporting by Philip Pullella; Editing by Hugh Lawson, Reuters [London, England], (May 5, 2023)
Matt Redman & Others Commend Survivors Speaking Out in UK Church Abuse Scandal, By Julie Roys, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (May 4, 2023)
Documents point to pastor’s alleged sex acts with children, By David Royer, Jordan James, WREG [Memphis, TN], (May 5, 2023)
‘The Church’s silence is shameful. They knew about the abuse for decades’, By Julio Nunez, El País [Madrid, Spain], (May 5, 2023)
May 7, 2023
ZdK demands establishment of structures to deal with abuses in Catholic church, By Britta Schultejans and Matthias Balk, Star Connect Media [Hamburg, Germany], (May 6, 2023)
Defense: Woman who accuses Gatlinburg priest of sexual battery plotted to commit fraud, By John North, WBIR-TV, Ch. 10-NBC [Knoxville TN], (May 6, 2023)
Former St. John Vianney school nurse charged with sex crimes against underage student, By Nassim Benchaabane, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, (May 5, 2023)
Former Vianney school nurse admits to sexual contact with student, charged with sex crimes, By Sam Clancy, KSDK Channel 5 [St. Louis, MO], (May 4, 2023)
Victim-Blaming is a Repetitive Defense Deployed by Perpetrators Accused of Abuse, By Mike Reck, Jeff Anderson and Associates, (May 4, 2023)
A “toxic nucleus” within the Church, By Michael W. Higgins, La Croix International [France], (May 6, 2023)
Surge in sex abuse cases drives Catholic Church insurer to seek bailout, By John Ferguson, The Australian [Surry Hills, Australia], (May 5, 2023)
Jesuit’s diary of sexual abuse prompts investigations in Bolivia, By Guy Hedgecoe, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (May 7, 2023)
May 8, 2023
Attorney Ben Crump to file lawsuit on behalf of Archdiocese sexual abuse survivors, By Sinéad Hawkins, WBFF - Fox 45 [Baltimore MD], (May 7, 2023)
Rwandan priest defrocked, but not for alleged genocide role, By Ngala Killian Chimtom, Crux [Denver CO], (May 7, 2023)
Pope tells safeguarding body not to be discouraged amid setbacks, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (May 5, 2023)
Concepción: un sacerdote acusado de abuso sexual fue inhabilitado por 10 años, La Gaceta [Tucumán, Argentina], (May 4, 2023)
Comunicado Situación Canónica del Pbro. Daniel Molina, Diocese of Concepción [Tucuman, Argentina], (May 4, 2023)
FEATURE: Ending child sexual abuse in Africa hamstrung by religion, poverty, By Melody Chikono, NewsDay [Harare, Zimbabwe], (April 28, 2023)
‘It’s an old-boy network’: Survivors feel disgust, vindication after Sun names church officials in abuse cover-ups, By Jean Marbella, Alex Mann and Lee O. Sanderlin, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (May 8, 2023)
Uno por uno los juicios por abusos cometidos por religioso/as en Argentina, By Martina Kaniuka, Perycia [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (May 8, 2023)
SNAP to hold Sidewalk Press Conference in Baltimore, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (May 8, 2023)
Protection Commission announces new strategies to safeguard against abuse, By Salvatore Cernuzio, Vatican News - Holy See [Vatican City], (May 8, 2023)
Oakland Diocese files bankruptcy over child sex abuse lawsuits, By Ryan Mense, KRON-TV [San Francisco CA], (May 8, 2023)
Vatican abuse commission now more ‘impact-focused,’ Boston’s Cardinal O’Malley says, By Joe Bukuras, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (May 8, 2023)
Diocese of Oakland Files for Bankruptcy in Wake of Hundreds of Sex Abuse Lawsuits, By Kiley Russell, KNTV - NBC Bay Area [San Jose CA], (May 8, 2023)
A Bay Area Catholic diocese filed for bankruptcy in wake of hundreds of sex abuse lawsuits, By Roland Li, San Francisco Chronicle [San Francisco CA], (May 8, 2023)
May 9, 2023
Oakland 2nd California diocese to seek bankruptcy over abuse, Associated Press [New York NY], (May 8, 2023)
Baltimore church sex abuse survivors call for resignation of archbishop, want redacted names disclosed, By Paul Gessler, CBS News [Baltimore, MD], (May 8, 2023)
PRESS EVENT TODAY: National organizations join Milwaukee priest in releasing Open Records Request on second anniversary of AG’s statewide clergy abuse probe, Nate's Mission [Milwaukee WI], (May 9, 2023)
Aumenta el estupor por el caso del padre Pica: otros dos jesuitas españoles, señalados por abusos, By Miguel Ángel Malavia, Revista Vida Nueva [Madrid, España], (May 8, 2023)
Los obispos españoles asumen el mandato del Papa de investigar a laicos acusados de abusos, By Ruben Cruz, Revista Vida Nueva [Madrid, España], (May 9, 2023)
Archdiocese of Toronto threatens sexual abuse accuser in legal defence, By Timothy Sawa, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (May 9, 2023)
California Catholic diocese files for bankruptcy amid 330 sex abuse lawsuits, By Louis Casiano, Fox News [New York NY], (May 8, 2023)
Attorney Ben Crump to represent child sex abuse survivors suing Archdiocese of Baltimore, CBS News [Baltimore, MD], (May 8, 2023)
Diocese of Oakland files for bankruptcy in the face of hundreds of sex abuse lawsuits, CBS News [New York NY], (May 8, 2023)
Diocese aids man accused of rape, By Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel [Knoxville TN], (May 9, 2023)
Bolivian bishops offer ‘solidarity’ after Pedrajas abuse report, The Pillar [Washington DC], (May 9, 2023)
Crump: Abuse victims set to sue Baltimore Archdiocese, By Lea Skene, Associated Press [New York NY], (May 9, 2023)
History of short tenures at South Florida schools follows teacher accused of sex abuse, WPLG-TV, ABC-10 [Miami FL], (May 9, 2023)
Father James Connell releases media statement regarding Open Records Request to Wisconsin DOJ, Nate's Mission [Milwaukee WI], (May 9, 2023)
A sexual assault case filed by a former altar boy against a former New Bedford priest has been settled., SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (May 9, 2023)
Former altar boy’s lawsuit against former New Bedford priest alleging sexual abuse settled, By Frank Mulligan, Standard-Times - SouthCoastToday [New Bedford MA], (May 9, 2023)
May 10, 2023
Ex-pol, others allege sex-abuse horrors by Baltimore priests before historic suit, By Jesse O'Neill, New York Post [New York, NY], (May 9, 2023)
High-profile attorneys announce new lawsuit as survivors share stories of sex abuse in Baltimore Catholic church, By CBS Baltimore staff, CBS News [Baltimore, MD], (May 9, 2023)
Attorneys to Archdiocese of Baltimore: Lawsuits planned over child sexual abuse, By David Collins, WBAL-TV, NBC-11 [Baltimore MD], (May 9, 2023)
‘They are all still at large’: Clergy abuse survivors call for suspensions, release of names after investigative articles, By Liz Bowie, Dylan Segelbaum, Jessica Calefati and Tim Prudente, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (May 8, 2023)
Vt. Catholic school removes name of bishop during priest abuse, By Wilson Ring, Associated Press [New York NY], (May 8, 2023)
Roman Catholic Church’s culture of child sexual abuse, By Michael Abrahams, The Gleaner [Kingston, Jamaica], (May 9, 2023)
Episcopal accountability and the ‘spirituality of reparation’, By Ed. Condon, The Pillar [Washington DC], (May 8, 2023)
Cardinal Sin: A Memoir of Abuse, Courage, & Institutional Failure, By Sara Scarlett Willson, Where Peter Is [Beltsville MD], (May 9, 2023)
Effective impact on abuse is focus of safeguarding body, cardinal says, By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service, Catholic Sun [Diocese of Phoenix AZ], (May 9, 2023)
Counselor for Maine diocese disciplined for ethics violations, By Emily Allen, The Portland Press Herald [Portland ME], (May 9, 2023)
Attorney seeks new rulings after judge’s recusal in Archdiocese of New Orleans bankruptcy, By Stephanie Riegel, Nola.com [New Orleans, LA], (May 9, 2023)
Newly published list shows Catholic entities ran 87 US Native American boarding schools, By Dan Stockman, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (May 9, 2023)
‘We can heal together’: Guelph man overcomes childhood sexual abuse by founding Recovery Speaking initiative, By Joy Struthers, Guelph Mercury Tribune [Guelph, ON, Canada], (May 9, 2023)
Child sex abuse lawsuits reveal alleged warnings about priest years earlier, By Kristy Nease , CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (May 10, 2023)
It took a change in law to hold Trump accountable in New York. Massachusetts should follow its lead., Boston Globe, (May 9, 2023)
May 11, 2023
Unveiling of list of Catholic-run Native boarding schools allows for ‘subsequent generations to achieve healing’, By Gina Christian, OSV News, The Dialog [Diocese of Wilmington DE], (May 10, 2023)
Maine Diocese’s Abuse Point Person is Disciplined by State Board for Ethical Violations, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (May 10, 2023)
Catholic priest denies guilt from witness stand during his federal sex-trafficking trial, By Zach Tuggle, Mansfield News Journal [Mansfield, OH], (May 10, 2023)
Buried memories of clerical sexual abuse revealed, 1, By Fr. Shay Cullen, Panay News [Iloilo, Phillipines], (May 11, 2023)
Pope Francis says abusive Catholic clergy ‘deserve punishment’, By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (May 10, 2023)
Sexual abusers are disgusting ‘enemies’ but still should be loved, pope says, By Philip Pullella, Reuters [London, England], (May 9, 2023)
Child sex abuse lawsuits reveal alleged warnings about priest years earlier, By Kristy Nease, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (May 10, 2023)
Poland’s Catholic church launches campaign on how to report sex abuse, By Agnieszka Wądołowska, Notes from Poland [Kraków, Poland], (May 10, 2023)
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland social worker censured, By Ariana St Pierre, WGME-TV, CBS affiliate [Portland ME], (May 11, 2023)
Jury awards $95M to man who accused Rochester-area priest of child abuse, By Gary Craig, Democrat and Chronicle [Rochester NY], (May 11, 2023)
Another girl comes forward after teacher’s arrest for alleged child sex abuse at 2 schools in Miami, By Andrea Torres, WPLG-TV, ABC-10 [Miami FL], (May 10, 2023)
Seminarian booted in Ind. before rape case, By Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel [Knoxville TN], (May 11, 2023)
Lingering Vatican investigation of Tennessee bishop leaves diocese demoralized, By Brian Fraga, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (May 11, 2023)
Bolivian Bishops Express Pain Over Serial Sexual Abuse by Jesuit Priest, By Julieta Villar, CNA, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (May 11, 2023)
US Catholic cleric backed out of $1m settlement with sexual abuse victim, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (May 11, 2023)
Catholic leaders named in cover-ups remain active in parish ministries, boards in Baltimore archdiocese, By Lee O. Sanderlin and Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (May 11, 2023)
Reinstatement of Fr. Kevin Christofferson, By Bishop Austin A. Vetter, Diocese of Helena MT, (May 8, 2023)
Letter: Re: Arizona court upholds clergy privilege in child abuse case, Arizona Daily Star [Tucson AZ], (May 10, 2023)
May 12, 2023
New Law In Maryland Expected To Help Child Sex Abuse Victims, By Kevin McManus, WFMD-AM 930 [Frederick MD], (May 11, 2023)
Bishop of Oxford admits errors in Church of England child sex abuse, By Miranda Norris, The Herald Series [Oxford, England], (May 12, 2023)
Why we’re seeing more sexual abuse survivors come forward, By Jack Molmud, WCSH - NBC News Center Maine [Portland ME], (May 12, 2023)
Sebastian Barry shines light on survivors of abuse in Ireland’s Catholic institutions, By Michael McGirr, Sydney Morning Herald [Sydney, New South Wales, Australia], (May 12, 2023)
Pope calls sex abusers ‘children of God’ deserving of ‘love’, By Snejana Farberov, New York Post [New York, NY], (May 11, 2023)
FFRF: Pope calling abusive priests ‘brothers’ insults abuse victims, FFRF (Freedom from Religion Foundation) [Madison WI], (May 12, 2023)
Two more alleged Catholic Church abusers revealed: ‘It still haunts me’, By Liz Bowie, Tim Prudente, Jessica Calefati and Dylan Segelbaum, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (May 12, 2023)
Catholic Church abuse scandal: Baltimore Sun readers share reactions, experiences | READER COMMENTARY, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (May 12, 2023)
Letters: Bay Area Catholic diocese protects itself with bankruptcy. Why didn’t it protect abuse victims?, San Francisco Chronicle [San Francisco CA], (May 12, 2023)
Catholic archbishop reverses Towson parish transfer of priest identified in AG’s investigation, By Lee O. Sanderlin , Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (May 12, 2023)
Catholic Church cover-up continues; Baltimore Archdiocese still protecting those accused of wrongdoing | COMMENTARY, By Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (May 12, 2023)
May 13, 2023
Lingering Vatican investigation of Tennessee bishop leaves diocese demoralized, By Brian Fraga, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (May 11, 2023)
Additional Criminal Charges Against Catholic and Private School Teacher, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (May 11, 2023)
7 Buddhist monks accused of embezzling more than $5.3 million donated to temple in Thailand, By Jintamas Saksornchai , Associated Press [New York NY], (May 11, 2023)
Reports: NW Ohio Priest convicted of sex trafficking, By WTVG staff, WTVG [Toledo OH], (May 12, 2023)
Jury Convicts Priest of Sex Trafficking Three Victims in Northern Ohio, By Office of Public Affairs, The U.S. Department of Justice, (May 12, 2023)
Chi Alpha Campus Ministries in Texas Platformed Convicted Sex Offender for Decades, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (May 10, 2023)
Archbishop Lori affirms support for transparency in addressing sexual abuse, By Christopher Gunty, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (May 12, 2023)
Archdiocese of Baltimore pushes back on reports claiming abusive priests still working, By UnknownThe Archdiocese of Baltimore is pushing back on reports that named child sexual abusers continue to work in the archdiocese. Video above: Attorneys to sue archdiocese over child sex abuse, WBAL-TV, NBC-11 [Baltimore MD], (May 12, 2023)
Tibetans and Buddhists say Dalai Lama controversy comes down to ‘unfortunate mistranslation’, By Sherlyn Assam , Broadview [Toronto, Ontario, Canada], (May 12, 2023)
Court documents reveal coach accused of raping former Melbourne player Daniel Hayes was a long-time AFL employee who coached Sydney Swans academy teams, By Russell Jackson and Bec Symons, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (May 12, 2023)
Effort to define safeguarding body has been ‘slow’, By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (May 13, 2023)
May 14, 2023
Vatican to ask Stika for resignation, The Pillar [Washington DC], (May 13, 2023)
Ohio Catholic priest convicted of sex trafficking, abusing churchgoing minors into adulthood, WHIO-TV [Dayton OH], (May 14, 2023)
French Catholic Church to provide clergy with scannable IDs to battle sexual abuse, By Aude Mazoue, France 24 [Paris, France], (May 13, 2023)
Priest convicted of sex trafficking for abusing 3 victims as minors, later adults, Associated Press [New York NY], (May 13, 2023)
Ohio priest convicted of sex trafficking minors, By Lauren Barry, WCCO [Minneapolis MN], (May 13, 2023)
‘We got hit all the time’: Human Rights Tribunal hears of abuse at Catholic day school, By Kate Partridge, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (May 12, 2023)
Assassins of the Soul, By Mike Lewis, Where Peter Is [Beltsville MD], (May 10, 2023)
May 15, 2023
Priest Removed From Assignments in 3 RI Communities — Now Giving Mass at Notorious Parish, GoLocalProv [Providence RI], (May 15, 2023)
Well-known Catholic school abuser died in prison over the weekend, By Bill Vanko, WBAL NewsRadio [Baltimore MD], (May 15, 2023)
I survived Baltimore’s Catholic Church sex ring – a nun was murdered after a fellow victim told her about priest’s abuse, By Rachel Dobkin, The U.S. Sun [New York NY], (May 14, 2023)
John Merzbacher, ex-Catholic schoolteacher who abused dozens of Baltimore children, has died, By John-John Williams IV and Kaitlin Newman, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (May 14, 2023)
French Catholic priests will be forced to wear scannable QR code so the public can identify if they are a sex offender, By James Reynolds, Daily Mail [London, United Kingdom], (May 14, 2023)
Hace seis años, descubrieron que dos curas fueguinos habían sido acusados de abuso sexual, By La Opinión Austral, La Opinión Austral [Santa Cruz, Argentina], (May 15, 2023)
May 16, 2023
Third alleged sex abuse victim from one priest’s time in Ohio Valley comes forward, By D.K. Wright, WTRF-TV [Wheeling WV], (May 15, 2023)
Catholic priest convicted on 5 counts of sex trafficking, By Justin Boggs, KSBY [San Luis Obispo CA], (May 15, 2023)
Mike Pride, Who Proved a Regional Newspaper Could Work, Dies at 76, By Sam Roberts, New York Times [New York NY], (May 12, 2023)
Pope Francis plans to ask embattled Knoxville, Tenn., bishop to resign, By Gina Christian, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (May 16, 2023)
Oakland diocese files for bankruptcy following sexual abuse lawsuits, By Joe Bukuras, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (May 15, 2023)
‘What did the pope know?’: Poles divided over John Paul II abuse cover-up claims, By Shaun Walker and Katarzyna Piasecka, The Guardian [London, England], (May 16, 2023)
Ohio priest convicted of sexual abuse of minors, By Peter Pinedo, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (May 15, 2023)
May 17, 2023
Baltimore Catholic Church priest Joseph Maskell who ‘abused boys & girls’ kept a gun on his desk, says survivor, By Rachel Dobkin, The U.S. Sun [New York NY], (May 16, 2023)
I survived Baltimore’s Catholic Church sex ring – a nun was murdered after a fellow victim told her about priest’s abuse, By Rachel Dobkin, The U.S. Sun [New York NY], (May 16, 2023)
Baltimore archbishop pushes back against Maryland sex abuse report, By John Lavenburg, Crux [Denver CO], (May 16, 2023)
Hold the Church to account for abuse – separate it from the state, By Megan Manson, National Secular Society [London, England], (May 16, 2023)
Editorial: Knoxville Catholics deserve an update on Vatican’s investigation of Bishop Stika, By NCR editorial staff, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (May 17, 2023)
Jury awards $95M to man who accused Rochester-area priest of child abuse, By Gary Craig, Democrat and Chronicle [Rochester NY], (May 11, 2023)
Carl Lentz Denies Sexual Misconduct with Church Member was Abuse in New Docuseries; Says He was Abused as Child, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (May 16, 2023)
Rome starts fresh probe into missing Vatican teen, By AFP, Rome, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (May 16, 2023)
List Of Native Boarding Schools ‘Powerful Step’ In Healing ‘Intergenerational’ Abuse Trauma, Say Compilers, By Gina Christian - OSV News, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (May 13, 2023)
Abuse victims meet pope after Munich to Rome bike trek, Deutsche Welle [Bonn, Germany], (May 17, 2023)
FROM A HESSTON COLLEGE SURVIVOR: TO PRESIDENT MANICKAM, IntoAccount [Lawrence KS], (May 11, 2023)
Will a Church-issued scannable ID help rid France of abusive priests?, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (May 15, 2023)
May 18, 2023
New accusations of sexual abuse against Jesuits in Bolivia, By Julieta Villar, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (May 17, 2023)
French Catholic priests forced to wear QR codes for sex offender status, By Natalie O'Neill, New York Post [New York, NY], (May 17, 2023)
Former Catholic Teacher Named in Sex Abuse Report Dies in Prison, By Megan VerHelst, Patch [New York City NY], (May 17, 2023)
Abuse victims share ‘wounded heart’ with Pope Francis after bike trek from Germany, By Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (May 17, 2023)
Ex-New Bedford priest who also served in Attleboro area settles sexual abuse lawsuit, By David Linton, The Sun Chronicle [Attleboro MA], (May 17, 2023)
Bill inspired by sexual abuse allegations at Kanakuk Kamps dies in Missouri legislature, By Clara Bates, Missouri Independent [Jefferson City MO], (May 18, 2023)
May 19, 2023
Illinois Catholic Dioceses Publish a Statement and Summary of their Processes for Handling Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors Against Clerics, Archdiocese of Chicago IL, (May 18, 2023)
Cardinal Cupich details streamlining process to handle sex abuse allegations in Catholic church, By Cate Cauguiran, WLS - ABC 7 [Chicago IL], (May 18, 2023)
Illinois Catholic Dioceses publish processes document on handling allegations of sexual abuse, By Nick Landi, WREX [Rockford IL], (May 18, 2023)
‘Reasonable doubt’ Catholic brother abused student, By Miklos Bolza, Australian Associated Press [Sydney, Australia], (May 18, 2023)
Thanks to a Calvert Hall teacher who stood up to child abuse, By Steve English, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (May 18, 2023)
Polish church under communism was plagued by clerical abuse, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (May 19, 2023)
Luis Pezzolo, un “domboscano” de corazón, Don Bosco Sur [Buenos Aires, Argentina], (May 19, 2023)
May 20, 2023
Bolivian Catholic priest accused of abusing seminary students, By Paola Flores, Associated Press [New York NY], (May 19, 2023)
Former Texas youth minister admits to sexual contact with children, By Diana Chandler, Baptist Press [Nashville TN], (May 18, 2023)
Carl Lentz calls abuse allegations ‘categorically false’ in new Hillsong documentary, By Roxanne Stone, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (May 19, 2023)
Christian School in Michigan Sued for Alleged Failure to Prevent Student’s Abuse, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (May 18, 2023)
Catholic dioceses of Illinois put in writing how it deals with sex abuse allegations, By Howard Packowitz, 25 News Now [Peoria, IL], (May 19, 2023)
Attorney: Illinois Diocese new sexual abuse procedures ‘50 years too late’, By Anthony Ferretti, WIFR-TV, Ch. 23 [Rockville IL], (May 18, 2023)
Church was “naive” over child sex abuse, says Polish bishop after report indicates 1,000 victims, By Daniel Tilles, Notes from Poland [Kraków, Poland], (May 19, 2023)
Carmelite nuns sue Fort Worth bishop over ‘grave misconduct’ in investigation of mother superior, By Tyler Arnold, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (May 19, 2023)
Nun sues Fort Worth Catholic diocese after bishop accuses her of violating chastity vow, By Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram [Fort Worth, TX], (May 19, 2023)
May 21, 2023
Utah man alleges sexual abuse by Boys Scouts, church staff, By Lucy Nelson, KSTU-TV, Fox-13 [Salt Lake City UT], (May 19, 2023)
Church Abuse Failures Put All Ages At Risk, By Kathy Kane, Catholics4Change [Philadelphia PA], (May 12, 2023)
Don’t label serious journalism as anti-Catholic, By Edward McCarey McDonnell, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (May 20, 2023)
Christian brothers accused of engaging in ‘slave trade’, By Shane Harrison, BBC [London, England], (May 21, 2023)
Morristown Catholic school sheds bishop’s name, By Tommy Gardner, VTDigger [Montpelier VT], (May 19, 2023)
May 22, 2023
Bolivia church abuse case sparks wave of complaints, investigation, By Monica Machicao, Reuters [London, England], (May 22, 2023)
Bolivia Jesuits ask victims of two priests implicated in scandal to make formal complaint, By Diego Lopez Marina for CNA, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (May 20, 2023)
José Antonio Villena: el cura de la clase alta granadina expulsado por el Vaticano de la Iglesia, By Jesús Bastante, Religión Digital [Spain], (May 19, 2023)
‘Pure evil’: Nuns file lawsuit against Catholic bishop, By Jason Allen, CBS News [New York NY], (May 19, 2023)
Ousted Caritas chief denounces Vatican ‘power grab’, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (May 9, 2023)
Fact check: What the Baltimore Catholic archdiocese is saying about the Maryland attorney general’s report, By Lee O. Sanderlin , Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (May 22, 2023)
Diocese of Sacramento once again quietly removes priest for ‘inappropriate conduct.’ SNAP Responds, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (May 22, 2023)
‘Pastor Johnny’ is the head of a family empire that feeds off the SBC, By Maina Mwaura, Jon Bullock and Mark Wingfield , Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (May 22, 2023)
Journalistic Investigation Shows Polish Church Under Communism Was Plagued By Clerical Sexual Abuse, By Paulina Guzik, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (May 20, 2023)
May 23, 2023
Tylko w “Rzeczpospolitej”: Lista księży podejrzanych i skazanych za przestępstwa seksualne w czasach PRL, By Tomasz Krzyżak and Piotr Litka, Rzeczpospolita [Warsaw, Poland], (May 18, 2023)
Pope sends Vatican official to Bolivia as abuse allegations escalate, By Carlos Valdez, Associated Press [New York NY], (May 22, 2023)
French abuse victims bitterly criticize new clergy identity cards, By Jonathan Luxmoore, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (May 19, 2023)
Catholic abuse survivors face long road, tough memories and constitutional challenges as they prepare to sue the Baltimore Archdiocese, By Scott Maucione, WYPR - National Public Radio [Baltimore MD], (May 22, 2023)
Carmelite priest, others arrested in Bolivia on sex abuse charges, By Abel Camasca, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (May 22, 2023)
3 people sue cardinal, bishops, over alleged sex abuse by Arlington Catholic High ex-principal, By Simón Rios and Lisa Creamer, WBUR [Boston MA], (May 22, 2023)
Archdiocese of Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley is sued by 3 alleged sexual abuse victims who claim Arlington Catholic’s former vice principal assaulted them, By Rick Sobey, Boston Herald [Boston MA], (May 22, 2023)
AG Kwame Raoul to give update on Catholic Church priest sex abuse investigation, By Jessica D'Onofrio, WLS - ABC 7 [Chicago IL], (May 23, 2023)
Illinois attorney general to discuss investigation of Catholic clergy sexual abuse, By Kathleen Foody, Associated Press [New York NY], (May 23, 2023)
Sex Abuse in Catholic Church: Over 1,900 Minors Abused in Illinois, State Says, By Ruth Graham, New York Times [New York NY], (May 23, 2023)
Illinois AG probe: Catholic clergy sexual abuse of kids was far more common than church acknowledged, By Kathleen Foody and Michael Tarm, Associated Press [New York NY], (May 23, 2023)
Child sex abuse by Illinois Catholic clergy spans state and decades, AG investigation finds, By Jessica D'Onofrio, Chuck Goudie, and Barb Markoff and Christine Tressel, WLS - ABC 7 [Chicago IL], (May 23, 2023)
Extensive report details decades-long child sexual abuse among Illinois’ Catholic clergy, By Charity Blanton, WPSD Local 6 [Paducah, KY], (May 23, 2023)
Report: Nearly 2,000 children abused by more than 450 Catholic leaders in Illinois, By Andy Carrigan, Rockford Register Star, (May 23, 2023)
Statement of Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, in Response to the Illinois Attorney General Report, Archdiocese of Chicago IL, (May 23, 2023)
Bishop McGovern’s Response to The Illinois Attorney General Report, Diocese of Belleville IL, (May 23, 2023)
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul Releases Clergy Investigation Report; SNAP Reacts, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (May 23, 2023)
Statement on IL AG Catholic abuse and cover-up report, By David Clohessy, DavidClohessy.com [St. Louis MO], (May 23, 2023)
Catholic church in Illinois vastly underreported clergy sex abuse, Kwame Raoul finds, By Robert Herguth, Chicago Sun-Times [Chicago IL], (May 23, 2023)
Catholic dioceses in Illinois under-reported number of abusive priests, state finds, By Teri Maddox, Belleville News-Democrat [Belleville IL], (May 23, 2023)
Despidieron con honores al polémico fundador del Verbo Encarnado, By Javier Jeremías Chacón, Diario de Mendoza [Mendoza, Argentina], (May 23, 2023)
May 24, 2023
Church Suspends Soul Survivor Founder Mike Pilavachi as Public Pressure Mounts, By Julie Roys, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (May 23, 2023)
Duggar documentary producers reveal they uncovered a ‘shocking pandemic of abuse’ while investigating former TLC stars’ ‘cult-like’ church – as Jill gets set to ‘expose secrets’ behind her family’s horrifying fall from grace, By Raven Saunt for Dailymail.com, Daily Mail [London, United Kingdom], (May 23, 2023)
Here’s how to force SBC entities to be accountable to people in the pew about their finances, By Mark Wingfield, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (May 23, 2023)
Illinois report details scale of Catholic clergy sex abuse, By Mike Wendling, BBC [London, England], (May 23, 2023)
More than 450 Catholic clergymen abused nearly 2,000 children in Illinois, state report says, By Virginia Langmaid, CNN [Atlanta GA], (May 23, 2023)
Catholic clergy in Illinois sexually abused more than 1,900 minors, state attorney general says in report, By Cara Tabachnick , CBS News [New York NY], (May 23, 2023)
Statement of Bishop Ronald A. Hicks on the Illinois Attorney General’s Report on Catholic Clergy Sexual Abuse of Minors, Diocese of Joliet IL, (May 23, 2023)
Survivors of sex abuse by Catholic priests in Joliet diocese react to Illinois AG’s report, By Sarah Schulte, WLS - ABC 7 [Chicago IL], (May 23, 2023)
Catholic Diocese of Peoria releases statement on IL AG’s sex abuse report, By Will Stevenson, 25 News Now [Peoria, IL], (May 23, 2023)
Mitchell Garabedian: The Lawyer Who Helped Expose the Boston Priest Scandal, By Ronald Claiborne, Ron's Newsletter [ronaldclaiborne.substack.com], (May 23, 2023)
Notice about allegation against Father Leo Riley, By Most Rev. Richard E. Pates, Apostolic Administrator, Archdiocese of Dubuque, Archdiocese of Dubuque IA, (May 23, 2023)
Former Dubuque priest accused of past sexual abuse of a minor, KCRG-TV [Cedar Rapids IA], (May 23, 2023)
Nearly 2,000 abused by Catholic clergy in Illinois, state AG’s probe finds, By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Washington Post, (May 23, 2023)
Cardinal O’Malley, other church leaders failed to prevent abuse of three former Arlington Catholic students, lawsuit claims, By John Hilliard, Boston Globe, (May 23, 2023)
St. Louis victims’ group says Illinois priest abuse report falls short, By Jesse Bogan, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, (May 23, 2023)
Catholic dioceses in Illinois under-reported number of abusive priests, state finds, By Teri Maddox, Belleville News-Democrat, St. Louis Public Radio [St. Louis MO], (May 23, 2023)
Scope of clerical sex abuse against children in Illinois widens with release of new report. Abusers able to ‘hide, often in plain sight.’, By Angie Leventis Lourgos, Jake Sheridan, Christy Gutowski and Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, (May 23, 2023)
May 25, 2023
SNAP to Paprocki: Make full assignment records of credibly accused priests public, By Steven Spearie, State Journal-Register [Springfield IL], (May 24, 2023)
Editorial: Attorney general’s report on Catholic clergy child sex abuse lays out a shameful chapter in Illinois history, By The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, (May 24, 2023)
Nearly 2,000 children were sexually abused in the Illinois Catholic Church, By Nicole Narea, Vox [Washington, DC], (May 24, 2023)
VIDEO: Hiding Behind Tombstones: The new legal tactics blocking justice for survivors, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (May 24, 2023)
Convicted Mount Cashel brother turns up in Illinois child abuse investigation, By Ryan Cooke, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (May 25, 2023)
Screening of Powerful Documentary ‘Procession’ coming to Kansas, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (May 25, 2023)
I-TEAM: Diocese of Buffalo attempts to keep child sex-abuse documents secret, loses appeal, By Sean Mickey, WKBW [Buffalo NY], (May 24, 2023)
Former Dubuque Priest Faces Second Allegation of Abuse, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (May 25, 2023)
May 26, 2023
Lawsuit alleges Boston’s Cardinal O’Malley failed to prevent abuse at Catholic high school, By Kevin J. Jones, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (May 25, 2023)
SF Priest Accused 2 Decades Ago Returned to Ministry, Faces New Abuse Allegations, By Michael Bott, Candice Nguyen and Jeremy Carroll, KNTV - NBC Bay Area [San Jose CA], (May 26, 2023)
Illinois Catholic clergy abuse report could draw lawsuits, reforms but new charges unlikely, By Kathleen Foody and Michael Tarm, Associated Press [New York NY], (May 24, 2023)
Pope taps successor as archbishop of Buenos Aires, again says he might finally return home to visit, Associated Press [New York NY], (May 25, 2023)
Chicago cardinal defends compensation plan, urges info on abusers after Illinois abuse report, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (May 25, 2023)
David Clohessy: Child sex abuse and cover-ups in the Illinois Catholic Church need legal remedies, By David G. Clohessy, Chicago Tribune, (May 26, 2023)
May 27, 2023
Diocese of Joliet outlines changes, victims have doubts, By Bob Okon, Shaw Local Network/Herald-News [Joliet IL], (May 26, 2023)
‘We Need to Fix It’: Bay Area Catholics Speak Out About Abuse Scandal , By Candice Nguyen, Michael Bott, Alex Bozovic and Michael Horn, KNTV - NBC Bay Area [San Jose CA], (May 26, 2023)
Another deceased Jesuit priest accused of sex abuse in Bolivia as pedophilia scandal grows, By Paola Flores, Associated Press [New York NY], (May 26, 2023)
Catholic Church in California grapples with more than 3,000 lawsuits, alleging child sex abuse, By Alejandra Molina, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (May 26, 2023)
Two Catholic priests with ties to Richmond Diocese named in Maryland abuse investigation, By Delaney Murray, WRIC - ABC 8 [Richmond VA], (May 26, 2023)
Predator priests assigned to Edwardsville parishes for years, By Penny Weaver, Edwardsville Intelligencer [Edwardsville IL], (May 26, 2023)
Illinois clergy sex abuse report: How bishops protected accused priests, By Tyler Arnold, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (May 26, 2023)
Kwame Raoul slams Blase Cupich comments on priest sex abuse report, By Robert Herguth, Chicago Sun-Times [Chicago IL], (May 26, 2023)
May 28, 2023
After Illinois: What does the AG report recommend, and can it work?, By Ed. Condon, The Pillar [Washington DC], (May 25, 2023)
Sex, money, and cloistered nuns? The strange case of Bishop Olson and the Fort Worth Carmelites, The Pillar [Washington DC], (May 26, 2023)
A survivor of abuse by a Catholic priest in Chicago shares his experience, By Scott Simon, National Public Radio - NPR [Washington DC], (May 27, 2023)
Five things Southern Baptists should do now to address clergy sex abuse, By Christa Brown and David Clohessy, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (May 24, 2023)
Report: Nearly 2,000 children abused by more than 450 Catholic leaders in Illinois, By Andy Carrigan, Rockford Register Star, (May 23, 2023)
Diocese of Rockford issues Statement on Report by Illinois Attorney General, Diocese of Rockford IL, (May 23, 2023)
Survivors network wants bishop to ‘come clean’; diocese says ‘pertinent details’ addressed, By Steven Spearie, State Journal-Register [Springfield IL], (May 25, 2023)
Baltimore Sun identifies 2 priests, one Catholic, one Episcopal, accused of abusing high school students, By Lee O. Sanderlin and Maya Lora, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (May 25, 2023)
Unmasked: Catholic high school teacher returned to classroom after abuse claim, By Jessica Calefati, Tim Prudente and Dylan Segelbaum, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (May 25, 2023)
Newport News man reportedly admits to being included in Maryland clergy sexual abuse report, WVEC-TV, ABC-13 [Hampton VA], (May 26, 2023)
In latest fallout from Catholic Church sex abuse report, Maryland State Boychoir director resigns after he is identified, By Jean Marbella and Lee O. Sanderlin, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (May 28, 2023)
Desde 2001, mais de cem padres católicos foram acusados de abuso sexual de menores no Brasil, By Fábio Gusmão and Giampaolo Morgado Braga, G1, Grupo Globo [Rio de Janeiro, Brazil], (May 28, 2023)
The Spanish priests accused of child abuse in the United States who fell off the radar, By ÍÑIGO DOMÍNGUEZ and ANDREA GARCÍA BAROJA, El País [Madrid, Spain], (May 28, 2023)
US priest’s sentence offer for molesting child too lenient, says accuser in case, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (May 27, 2023)
Bishop played role in reviews, By Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel [Knoxville TN], (May 26, 2023)
Priest says bishop threatened to quit, By Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel [Knoxville TN], (May 25, 2023)
How a religious order became a sanctuary for pedophile priests, By Larry Potash, Andrew Schroedter, Photojournalist Mike D'Angelo, WGN-TV [Chicago IL], (May 23, 2023)
Pedofilia w Kościele za czasów PRL. Ujawniona skala przestępstw szokuje: ponad 1000 ofiar, By KATARZYNA KOJZAR, OKO.press [Warsaw, Poland], (May 18, 2023)
Letters from Bishop Ronald A. Hicks, bishop of Joliet, on Father Mark Menezes, By Bishop Ronald A. Hicks, Diocese of Joliet IL, Diocese of Joliet IL, (April 29, 2023)
‘Priest who raped me was a police informer – so I fled to Scotland’, By Neil Mackay, The Herald [Glasgow, Scotland, UK], (May 28, 2023)
Area Catholic clerics on newly released state list, By Ron DeBrock, The Telegraph [Alton IL], (May 27, 2023)
Bolivia’s Catholic Church acknowledges being ‘deaf’ to sex abuse victims, By Carlos Valdez, Associated Press [New York NY], (May 27, 2023)
May 29, 2023
The extraordinary legal tactics institutions are using to fight compensation claims by abuse victims, By Louise Milligan, Mary Fallon, and Jessica Longbottom, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (May 28, 2023)
Davenport Diocese priest accused of inappropriate sexual behavior with a minor, By Nick Weig, KGAN - CBS 2 [Cedar Rapids IA], (May 28, 2023)
Survivor of former Townsville paedophile priest Neville Creen reveals toll the abuse took on her life, By Baz Ruddick, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (May 26, 2023)
May 30, 2023
Church accused of adding to trauma of survivor by trying to thwart case involving paedophile priest, By Christopher Knaus, The Guardian [London, England], (May 29, 2023)
‘It crucifies you every time’: the ‘crushing’ new tactic the church uses to block claims by abuse survivors, By Christopher Knaus, The Guardian [London, England], (May 21, 2023)
Survivors of Catholic Church abuse urge Catholic Diocese of Rockford to add names to ‘credibly accused’ list, By Elisa Reamer, WIFR-TV, Ch. 23 [Rockville IL], (May 29, 2023)
Maryland State Boychoir founder among redacted abusers in AG report on sex abuse in the Catholic Church, By Lee O. Sanderlin, Jean Marbella, and Maya Lora, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (May 26, 2023)
Survivors commend Illinois AG’s reporting, By Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (May 30, 2023)
El padre Buela, acusado por abusos y encubrimiento, fue velado con honores en una parroquia de San Rafael, By Verónica De Vita, Los Andes Diario [Mendoza, Argentina], (May 30, 2023)
May 31, 2023
Fact Sheet: Rockford Accused Clerics, By David Clohessy, DavidClohessy.com [St. Louis MO], (May 27, 2023)
SNAP accuses Rockford Diocese of hiding alleged child molesters’ names, By Jack Baudoin, WTVO - Fox 39 [Rockford IL], (May 27, 2023)
Maryville Apostolic Church did not tell police about girls’ sex abuse allegations, women say, By Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel [Knoxville TN], (May 30, 2023)
Catholic Church in California grapples with over 3,000 lawsuits alleging abuse, By Alejandro Molina, Religion News Service - Missouri School of Journalism [Columbia MO], (May 30, 2023)
New Sex Abuse Charges Roil the Catholic Church, By Robert Herguth and Mary Harris, Slate [New York NY], (May 31, 2023)
Lawsuit brought by man who said he was sexually abused by Roman Catholic bishop settled, By Mark Pratt, Associated Press [New York NY], (May 26, 2023)
‘They ignored my tears, my unhappiness’: former Irish nuns recount brainwashing and abuse, By Karen Hanrahan, Irish Examiner [Cork, Ireland], (May 30, 2023)