News Archive
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August 1, 2024
What’s going on in Cardinal Prevost’s former diocese?, By Filipe d’Avillez, The Pillar [Washington DC], (July 31, 2024)
Sicilian court says bishop backed by Pope hid abuser’s crimes, By Bess Twiston Davies, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (July 31, 2024)
SNAP discusses abuse claims against Omaha Archbishop George Lucas, Omaha World-Herald [Omaha NE], (July 31, 2024)
‘It never happened’: Omaha Archbishop again denies abuse allegations, says resignation submitted in June, By Gina Dvorak, WOWT - NBC 6 [Omaha NE], (July 31, 2024)
Former Holy Rosary Priest Resigns Position After Controversy, Mercer County Outlook [Mercer Cty OH], (July 30, 2024)
What else are they hiding?, By Mike Lewis, Where Peter Is [Beltsville MD], (July 31, 2024)
Police report released following Mason priest’s resignation, By Jennifer Edwards Baker and Courtney King, WXIX - Fox19 [Cincinnati OH], (August 1, 2024)
REPORT: Pastor Resigns After Almost 500 People Sign Petition To Give Him The Boot, By Jeff Charles, The Stream/Daily Caller Foundation [Washington D.C.], (July 30, 2024)
Ohio Priest Steps Down After Calls for Resignation Over Child Porn Hard Drive Controversy, By Daniel Payne, CNA, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (July 30, 2024)
Status of suit against Manchester bishop uncertain after accuser dies, By Dave Pierce, Union Leader [Manchester NH], (July 31, 2024)
Cardinal announces Msgr. Mellone and Deacon Bell may return to ministry after review of abuse allegations found no evidence of misconduct, Catholic Standard [Archdiocese of Washington DC], (July 22, 2024)
Former Archbishop of Dublin never had any idea Bishop Casey was a child abuser, Extra.ie [Dublin, Ireland], (July 29, 2024)
Omaha Archbishop denies sexual abuse of a child allegations detailed in lawsuit, By Hannah McIlree, KMTV/3 News Now [Omaha NE], (July 31, 2024)
Protesters call for Omaha archbishop to be suspended., By Luna Stephens, Omaha World-Herald [Omaha NE], (July 31, 2024)
August 2, 2024
Judge sends Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy to critical mediation phase, By Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (July 31, 2024)
Retired FBI agent appointed head of U.S. bishops’ National Review Board, By John Lavenburg, Crux [Denver CO], (August 2, 2024)
Diocese issues full apology to victims of serial sex abusing priest more than two decades after alarm raised, By John Breslin, The Irish News [Belfast, Northern Ireland], (August 1, 2024)
Rupnik’s Former Studio: His Art Is Being Subjected to ‘Cancel Culture’, By Kristina Millare/CNAWorld, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (August 1, 2024)
Art center founded by Father Rupnik pushes back on removal of artwork, By OSV News, Detroit Catholic [Archdiocese of Detroit MI], (August 1, 2024)
Two officials at the Vatican’s doctrinal office will be ordained bishops, By Carol Glatz, CNS, Detroit Catholic [Archdiocese of Detroit MI], (July 29, 2024)
Letters to the Editor: Culture of secrecy over school abuse must end, Irish Examiner [Cork, Ireland], (August 1, 2024)
Retired FBI Agent, Clergy Abuse Survivor and Social Workers Appointed to Bishops’ National Review Board, By Gina Christian, OSV News, The Tablet [Diocese of Brooklyn NY], (August 2, 2024)
Catholic Church apologises to survivor of sex abuse, By Lyndsey Telford, BBC [London, England], (August 2, 2024)
Ex-priest pleads guilty to sex abuse during time at Catholic church in Burnaby, By Cornelia Naylor, Burnaby Now [Vancouver, BC, Canada], (August 1, 2024)
Belgian bishop quits post, said work ‘is destroying him’, Irish Catholic [Dublin, Ireland], (August 1, 2024)
SNAP of New Zealand: No ‘Zero Appetite’ For Culture Of Abuse In New Zealand Catholic Church, Scoop [Wellington, New Zealand], (August 2, 2024)
Bishop apologises to victim of paedophile priest James Donaghy for failures of Church after he reported ‘violent acts of depravity’, By Brett Campbell, Belfast Telegraph [Belfast, Northern Ireland], (August 1, 2024)
Bishop in Northern Ireland apologizes to priest abused as a young adult, By Charles Collins, Crux [Denver CO], (August 2, 2024)
Ousted Catholic leaders investigated for abuse take legal action, By Sinead Gill, The Press [Christchurch, NZ], (August 2, 2024)
N4T Investigators: Teacher who reported sexual misconduct allegations at Oro Valley christian school claims retaliation, By Chorus Nylander, KVOA-TV [Tucson AZ], (August 2, 2024)
Ex-Catholic brother Frank Keating jailed again in Brisbane for child sex abuse, By Cheryl Goodenough • AAP, 9News/Nine News [North Sydney, NSW, Australia], (August 2, 2024)
2 priests arrested for sexual abuse of men, ‘Pope’s judge’ under probe, By Agence France-Presse , Daily Tribune [Manila, PH], (August 2, 2024)
Boyd County pastor charged with sexual abuse of juvenile, By Kisha Jones, Z 93 [Saginaw, MI], (August 1, 2024)
August 3, 2024
Former priest charged with sex assault of young girl in Manitoba in 1970s, By Canadian Press, Toronto Sun [Toronto ON, Canada], (August 1, 2024)
Middletown pastor charged with child exploitation, By Douglas Walker, Muncie Star Press [Muncie, IN], (August 2, 2024)
Former Manitoba priest charged in decades-old child sexual assault, By Malak Abas, Winnipeg Free Press [Winnipeg MB, Canada], (August 1, 2024)
Wichita Falls pastor accused of child sex crimes again seeks lower bonds, By Joshua Hoggard, Texomas [Witchita Falls, TX], (August 2, 2024)
Anderson teacher, pastor accused of possessing and distributing child pornography, By Chase Houle, WTHR 13 [Indianapolis, IN], (August 2, 2024)
Former IHOPKC Leader Launches, Raises Funds for New Kid Ministry, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 1, 2024)
Prominent Detroit Pastor Charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct but Pleads Innocent, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 1, 2024)
Former Catholic brother, Frank Keating, sentenced to six years jail for abusing students on school grounds, By Liz Gwynn, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (August 2, 2024)
‘Reminds me of the Catholic Church sex abuse’: PA juvenile centers facing sex abuse claims, By Elise Person, CBS Local 21 [Harrisburg, PA], (August 2, 2024)
Catholic Church issues apology to West Belfast priest over abuse, By Conor McParland, belfastmedia.com [Belfast, UK], (August 2, 2024)
Trial in diocese bankruptcy case concludes, By Will Astor, Rochester Beacon [Rochester NY], (August 1, 2024)
Court docs: Police find child porn on Anderson pastor/teacher’s phone, By Matt Christy, WXIN-TV - Fox 59 [Indianapolis IN], (August 1, 2024)
Founding elder exits Gateway Church as attendance falls in wake of Robert Morris scandal, By Leonardo Blair, Christian Post [Washington DC], (August 1, 2024)
Prosecutors Characterize SBC Youth Pastor as Serial Sexual Abuser Who Moved From Church to Church, By Dale Chamberlain, ChurchLeaders.com [Wheaton, IL], (August 1, 2024)
SNAP letter to KC bishop re: SSPX and accused deacon, By David G. Clohessy, DavidClohessy.com [St. Louis MO], (August 1, 2024)
August 4, 2024
Former Boyd County pastor charged with sexual abuse of minor, By Dustin Massengill, Fox 56 WOLF-TV [Hazelton, PA], (August 1, 2024)
Un tribunal siciliano afirma que un obispo respaldado por el Papa encubrió a un cura abusador, By José Lorenzo, Religión Digital [Spain], (August 2, 2024)
Ohio pastor resigns over destruction of evidence in abuse case, By Gina Christian, OSV News, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (August 3, 2024)
Catholic Church welcomes final report of New Zealand Royal Commission on Abuse in Care, Archdiocese of Wellington [Wellington, New Zealand], (August 1, 2024)
The curious case of a felonious Father, a defrocked Cardinal, and missing money, By Dr. Robert Warren, Dr. Timothy Fogarty, and Dr. Dan Nugent, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (August 3, 2024)
Center founded by accused abuser rejects calls to remove his artwork, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (August 3, 2024)
Is KC church deacon the same man accused of sex abuse in St. Louis? Officials won’t say, By Kendrick Calfee , Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (August 3, 2024)
Catholic priest sexual abuse accuser hopes for conviction: ‘Where’s his suffering for it?’, By David Hammer of WWL Louisiana, The Guardian [London, England], (August 4, 2024)
Cardinal Sean O’Malley retiring as Archbishop of Boston, sources tell WCVB, By Veronica Haynes, WCVB - ABC 5 [Boston MA], (August 4, 2024)
Bishop of Providence to be named successor to Boston’s Cardinal O’Malley, By Christopher Huffaker and Erin Douglas, Boston Globe, (August 4, 2024)
Sources: Cardinal O’Malley retiring as archbishop of Boston, WHDH-TV, Ch. 7 [Boston MA], (August 4, 2024)
Providence bishop set to succeed O’Malley in Boston, By Ted Nesi, WPRI-TV, CBS-12 [Providence RI], (August 4, 2024)
Providence Bishop Richard Henning to succeed Seán O’Malley as archbishop of Boston: Report, By JOHN PERIK, WJAR-TV, NBC-10 [Providence RI], (August 4, 2024)
August 5, 2024
Pope Francis Names New Leader for Boston Archdiocese, By Elizabeth Dias, New York Times [New York NY], (August 5, 2024)
Polish president strips former priest of state order after sex abuse conviction, By Alicja Ptak, Notes from Poland [Kraków, Poland], (August 5, 2024)
Italian priest, Catholic schools leader arrested for sexual abuse of a minor, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (August 5, 2024)
Abuse survivors navigate ‘complicated’ relationship with the church amid revival, By Brian Fraga, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (August 5, 2024)
Pope Francis Names New Leader for Boston Archdiocese, By Elizabeth Dias and Maya Shwayder, New York Times [New York NY], (August 5, 2024)
Little known Henning to replace O’Malley as Boston archbishop, By Joshua J. McElwee, Reuters [London, England], (August 5, 2024)
Pope Francis’ main adviser on clergy abuse, Cardinal Seán O’Malley, retires as archbishop of Boston, By Nick Perry, Patrick Whittle, and Holly Ramer, Associated Press [New York NY], (August 5, 2024)
August 6, 2024
Victims of clergy sex abuse in San Francisco rebuke Kamala Harris for not fighting for them, By Kerry Picket, Washington Times [Washington, D.C.], (August 5, 2024)
New research shows sharp fall in clergy abuse, but Catholics bear largest share, By Marilyn Rodrigues, The Catholic Weekly [Archdiocese of Sydney NSW, Australia], (August 6, 2024)
Boston clergy abuse victims frustrated by new archbishop choice in Bishop Richard Henning, By Emily Maher, WCVB - ABC 5 [Boston MA], (August 5, 2024)
Ohio pastor resigns over destruction of evidence vital to investigating possible child abuse images, By Gina Christian, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (August 5, 2024)
‘I’m not that exciting’: Boston’s future archbishop evokes humility, By Danny McDonald, John R. Ellement, and Shelley Murphy, Boston Globe, (August 5, 2024)
Survivors outraged as convicted sex-offender Bishop found living at a church in Los Angeles, By Gina Silva, KTTV, Fox 11 [Los Angeles CA], (August 6, 2024)
August 7, 2024
Ex-priest arrested for historical sexual assault, RCMP call on survivors, By Swift Current Online Staff, Discover Moose Jaw [Moose Jaw, Sk, Canada], (August 6, 2024)
Pastor Josiah Anthony engaged in sexual messaging with women, Cross Timbers Church reveals, By Leonardo Blair, Christian Post [Washington DC], (August 5, 2024)
Catholic Sexual Abuse in New Jersey: Part II, By Leslie C. Griffin, Verdict [Mountain View, CA], (August 7, 2024)
Catholic Sexual Abuse in New Jersey: Part I, By Leslie C Griffin, Verdict [Mountain View, CA], (August 6, 2024)
Former Vineyard Anaheim Volunteer Sentenced to 125 Years for Molesting Children, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 6, 2024)
SBC leader offers little hope for change on addressing clergy sex abuse, By Christa Brown, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (August 5, 2024)
Abuse survivor rebukes New Zealand churches for failed apologies: must ‘acknowledge evil done in God’s name’, By Chris Eyte, Christian Daily [New York, NY], (August 7, 2024)
EDITORIAL: Reckoning with only one seminarian for the whole of Dublin, By Catholic Herald, Catholic Herald [Diocese of Madison WI], (August 6, 2024)
Seattle Archdiocese faces new sex abuse lawsuits naming known offenders, By Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez, KUOW-FM [Seattle WA], (August 6, 2024)
Disgraced former Catholic priest extradited to McLennan County to face sex assault charges, By Tommy Witherspoon, KWTX-10 [Waco, TX], (August 6, 2024)
How a Supreme Court ruling on bankruptcy could affect Catholic abuse lawsuits, By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (August 7, 2024)
August 8, 2024
Minnesota Catholic Conference’s efforts help tighten child protection law, By Joe Ruff, The Catholic Spirit [Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis MN], (August 5, 2024)
Kerry priest rips up ordination pics with Bishop Casey – ‘I am horrified at what he did’, By Sinead Kelleher, Sunday World [Dublin, Ireland], (August 8, 2024)
Making the Catholic Church a safe place for everyone, By Karen Larkman, The Catholic Weekly [Archdiocese of Sydney NSW, Australia], (August 8, 2024)
Notice of preliminary canonical investigation, Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph [Kansas City MO], (August 7, 2024)
Retired FBI agent, clergy abuse survivor and social workers appointed to bishops’ National Review Board, Diocese of Scranton [Scranton, PA], (August 8, 2024)
Church needs to challenge media message on abuse, Irish Catholic [Dublin, Ireland], (August 8, 2024)
Volunteer with key role in New Orleans church bankruptcy admits to stunning lack of qualifications, By Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer, The Guardian [London, England], (August 7, 2024)
August 9, 2024
Catholic school safe environment coordinator fired after arrest for possessing child porn, By Peter Pinedo, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (August 8, 2024)
Clifton Park man self-publishes memoir of sexual abuse by N.J. priest, By Jack Rightmyer, Times Union [Albany NY], (August 8, 2024)
Father Michael Scanlan Has Been Accused of Sexual Abuse, By Mary Pezzulo, Patheos [Englewood CO], (August 8, 2024)
New book looks at life inside Nigerian seminary, By Terri Schlichenmeyer, Washington Blade [Washington DC], (August 9, 2024)
August 10, 2024
Priest arrested for child porn held on $2.5 million bond amid fears he may flee the U.S., By Daniel Payne, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (August 8, 2024)
Syracuse Catholic diocese bankruptcy case further delayed as lawyers rework key documents, By Jon Moss, Post-Standard - Syracuse.com [Syracuse NY], (August 8, 2024)
Trial date set for retired New Orleans priest Lawrence Hecker accused of rape, By Jillian Kramer, Nola.com [New Orleans, LA], (August 8, 2024)
Trial date set for former New Orleans priest Lawrence Hecker, By Bella Dardano, Jordan Lippincott, WGNO [New Orleans LA], (August 9, 2024)
Faith & Fallout: Despite bankruptcy, Buffalo Diocese spends millions on executive pay, legal fees, By Charlie Specht, Sean Mickey, WGRZ-TV [Buffalo NY], (August 7, 2024)
Former Seminarian Pleads Guilty in Ohio Child Porn Case, By Daniel Payne/CNA, National Catholic Register - EWTN [Irondale AL], (August 9, 2024)
Ex-seminarian pleads guilty, avoids trial in child porn case, By Fox19 Digital staff, WXIX - Fox19 [Cincinnati OH], (August 8, 2024)
‘Designed to tear families apart’: a shocking film exposes abuse and infanticide, By Veronica Esposito, The Guardian [London, England], (August 9, 2024)
Luxembourg church reels from massive embezzlement at Caritas charity, By Jonathan Luxmoore, Our Sunday Visitor [Huntington IN], (August 10, 2024)
Texas Church Names Interim Pastor After Founder’s Arrest on Assault Charges, By Stephanie Martin, ChurchLeaders.com [Wheaton, IL], (August 8, 2024)
Kansas City Deacon suspended as suit claims sexual abuse of teenage boy, By Sarah Motter, KCTV CBS 5 [Kansas City, MO], (August 8, 2024)
August 11, 2024
Ex-seminarian in Cincinnati pleads guilty to having child sex abuse material, By Matthew Dietz, WLWT - NBC 5 [Cincinnati OH], (August 8, 2024)
Pascua Yaqui Tribe wasn’t notified of deadline for priest sex abuse claims, By Natalie Robbins, Tucson Sentinel [Tucson AZ], (August 10, 2024)
St. Louis Archdiocese lawsuits bring new abuse allegations but also raise questions, By Nassim Benchaabane and Jesse Bogan, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, (August 10, 2024)
A Must-See Film About a Terribly Difficult Subject, By Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times [New York NY], (August 9, 2024)
New review board chair: ‘We can’t be satisfied’ until there is zero abuse in church, By Gina Christian, The Dialog [Diocese of Wilmington DE], (August 9, 2024)
Spiritual Abuse Workshop – Fall 2024 – I Myself Will Shepherd My Sheep, By Paul Fahey, Where Peter Is [Beltsville MD], (August 11, 2024)
Survivors question why dead priest is on alleged abuser lists in two cities but not on MKE Archdiocese’s list, By Ben Jordan, WTMJ-TV [Milwaukee WI], (August 9, 2024)
August 12, 2024
Victims of Clergy Sex Abuse Call Out Kamala, By Nick Koutsobinas, Newsmax [New York NY], (August 5, 2024)
Doctor says accused rapist priest has dementia, trial date set, By David Hammer, WWL-TV [New Orleans LA], (August 8, 2024)
Outside trustee formally sought for New Orleans church bankruptcy as costs soar, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (August 9, 2024)
Four thousand miles away, the O’Malley effect on fighting abuse is felt, By John L. Alen, Jr., Crux, Angelus - Archdiocese of Los Angeles [Los Angeles CA], (August 12, 2024)
Clergy sexual abuse probe in Bolivia. Earthquake or business as usual?, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (August 12, 2024)
Woman recalls alleged sexual abuse at age 3 in Michigan church, lawsuit says, By Erik Ortiz, NBC News [New York NY], (August 12, 2024)
Former Bridgeport church volunteer sent to prison for abuse case, By Ryan Jeltema, WJRT-TV, ABC-12 [Flint MI], (August 12, 2024)
Boston Archbishop-elect Henning: ‘My mission is going to be the people in front of me’, By Kate Quiñones, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (August 10, 2024)
Faith & Fallout: Has the Buffalo Diocese changed how it handles sexual abuse cases?, By Charlie Specht, Sean Mickey, WGRZ-TV [Buffalo NY], (August 11, 2024)
Death notice of disgraced Bishop Casey taken down as remains controversy rumbles on, By Anne Sheridan, Extra.ie [Dublin, Ireland], (August 12, 2024)
In Scandal’s Wake, ACNA Adopts New Rules on Reporting Misconduct, By Kathryn Post, ChurchLeaders.com [Wheaton, IL], (August 12, 2024)
August 13, 2024
Lawmaker: Catholic Church lobbied against Mass. bill that would end cap on nonprofit liability, By Nancy Eve Cohen, New England Public Media [Springfield MA], (August 13, 2024)
Our View: Bishop O’Malley: Listening and healing, The Sun Chronicle [Attleboro MA], (August 13, 2024)
Former Bridgeport church volunteer sent to prison for abuse case, By Ryan Jeltema, WJRT-TV, ABC-12 [Flint MI], (August 12, 2024)
Woman recalls alleged sexual abuse at age 3 in Michigan church, lawsuit says, By Erik Ortiz, NBC [Washington, DC], (August 12, 2024)
Deciphering ‘child abuse’, By Michael Lim Tan , Philippine Daily Inquirer [Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines], (August 13, 2024)
Blackburn canon payout: Church sorry for letting down abuse survivors, By Melanie Disley, Lancashire Telegraph [Newport, Wales], (August 13, 2024)
Argentina faces complex vocational decline, By Edgar Beltrán, The Pillar [Washington DC], (August 13, 2024)
Professor David K. Pooler, Ph.D., LCSW-S on Consent and Power, By Scott Douglas Jacobsen, The Good Men Project [Pasadena CA], (August 13, 2024)
Former St. Brigid of Kildare employee indicted on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material, WBNS - CBS 10 [Columbus OH], (August 12, 2024)
The diocese expects the civil process to clarify abuse cases, By Anne Legman, Aussiedlerbote [Berlin DE], (August 13, 2024)
Church of England apologises after priest accused of sexual assault receives secret payout, The Times of India [Mumbai, India], (August 13, 2024)
Priest thought to pose risk to children is paid off, By Aleem Maqbool and Steve Swann, BBC [London, England], (August 13, 2024)
Still conducting mass instead of suspending him, Dražen Kutleša placed the priest accused of pedophilia in the priest’s home, By Orhidea Gaura Hodak and Berislav Jelinić, Nacional News [Zagreb, Croatia], (August 12, 2024)
Influential Philadelphia Megachurch Pastor Sentenced Up to 12 Years for Sexually Assaulting Children, By Sheila Stogsdill, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 12, 2024)
August 14, 2024
Accused of inaction over abuse, the Anglican Church apologizes, By La Croix (with AFP), La Croix International [France], (August 14, 2024)
Abuse victims praise inquiry on Jesuit provincials in Bolivia, By Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux [Denver CO], (August 13, 2024)
Catholic bishops want Church to have say in commission on boarding schools for Native Americans, By John Lavenburg, Crux [Denver CO], (August 14, 2024)
August 15, 2024
Notorious pedophile priest admits more child sex abuse, By William Ton, Northern Daily Leader [Tamworth, NSW, Australia], (August 13, 2024)
Vatican expels founder of Peru’s Sodalitium religious movement after probe into abuses, corruption, By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (August 14, 2024)
Priest remanded 4 days for allegedly sexually assaulting teenage boy, By Austin Camoens , New Straits Times [Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia], (August 14, 2024)
Vatican expels Sodality of Christian Life founder, By Eduardo Berdejo, ACI Prensa staff, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (August 14, 2024)
Second Pastor Resigns from Cross Timbers Church Amid Scandal, By Julie Roys, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 14, 2024)
Tribes to gather in Fort Shaw for boarding school day of remembrance, By Nora Mabie, Ravalli Republic [Hamilton, MT], (August 13, 2024)
Identities of abusers should be listed on church websites, WA child sexual abuse inquiry finds, By Daryna Zadvirna and Nicolas Perpitch, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (August 15, 2024)
August 16, 2024
Why does the Church of England struggle to deal with child abuse allegations?, By Aleem Maqbool, Religion editor, and Steve Swann, BBC News, BBC [London, England], (August 15, 2024)
Catholics are debating whether to remove paintings by a priest accused of abusing women − but let’s not confuse the artist and the art, writes an art historian, By Virginia Raguin, The Conversation [Waltham MA], (August 15, 2024)
Powerful community leaders and advocates for sexual abuse survivors gather this weekend at SNAP Conference 2024 Houston, Texas, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (August 15, 2024)
Faith & Fallout: Secret files of Buffalo Diocese could soon be released, By Charlie Specht and Sean Mickey, WGRZ-TV [Buffalo NY], (August 14, 2024)
Vatican replaces allegations-tainted Pakistani archbishop, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (August 16, 2024)
‘The priest called me a tramp, looked up my skirt to check if I had knickers on, then banished me’, By Alison O'Reilly, Irish Examiner [Cork, Ireland], (August 16, 2024)
August 17, 2024
Gateway Church Cancels Popular Conference Amid Sex Abuse Scandal Involving Robert Morris, By Julie Roys, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 16, 2024)
New report in Western Australia says Catholic Church must do more to help abuse victims, By Crux staff, Crux [Denver CO], (August 16, 2024)
Assessment of Catholic safeguarding offers blueprint for improvement, New Zealand bishop says, By Charles Collins, Crux [Denver CO], (August 16, 2024)
Religious organisations feature in abuse study, By Muriel Porter, Church Times [London, England], (August 16, 2024)
New Zealand Church’s safeguarding efforts praised, but report highlights need for action, By AC Wimmer, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (August 16, 2024)
Former Pastor Charged With 7 Felonies in Child Sex Abuse Case, By Dale Chamberlain, ChurchLeaders.com [Wheaton, IL], (August 16, 2024)
Evangelical pastor charged with sexually assaulting boy, 13, in Puchong church, By Malay Mial, Malay Mail [Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia], (August 16, 2024)
New Zealand Uncovers Historic Abuse in Church-Run Institutions, By Isabel Ong, Christianity Today [Carol Stream IL], (August 16, 2024)
Cardinal Newman student sexually assaulted by football team, called racial slurs, lawsuit claims, By Hannah Wade, The Post and Courier [Columbia, SC], (August 16, 2024)
Rupnik art appears on Vatican website again — and in Pope Francis’ apartment, By Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (August 16, 2024)
August 18, 2024
Pakistan archbishop on ‘sabbatical’ after allegations of abuse, fraud, By Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (August 17, 2024)
North Carolina pastor arrested for not reporting crimes against children, By JD Franklin III and WCNC, WXII NBC 12 [Winston-Salem, NC], (August 14, 2024)
Vatican suspends Archbishop of Lahore, Katholisch.de [Bonn, Germany], (August 17, 2024)
Church Leaders Called Upon To Name Sexual Abusers, By Poiema Books, Scoop [Wellington, New Zealand], (August 18, 2024)
August 19, 2024
Vatican removes Pakistani archbishop over corruption, sexual abuse charges, By A.S. John, Christian Daily [New York, NY], (August 18, 2024)
A documentary investigates deaths of indigenous children at Canadian boarding schools, By David Folkenflik, National Public Radio - NPR [Washington DC], (August 18, 2024)
She accused a New Orleans priest of sexual assault. The church quietly moved him out of state, By Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian [London, England], (August 19, 2024)
Phil Donahue, Talk Host Who Made Audiences Part of the Show, Dies at 88, By Clyde Haberman, New York Times [New York NY], (August 19, 2024)
August 20, 2024
Justice delayed is justice denied: Peruvian whistleblower reported abuse 14 years ago, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (August 20, 2024)
PSA Concerning David Haas’s attendance at Church of St. Thomas Aquinas, IntoAccount [Lawrence KS], (August 14, 2024)
Survivors of Doomsday Starvation Cult Testify Against Pastor and 93 Associates, By Abdi Latif Dahir, New York Times [New York NY], (August 19, 2024)
Phil Donahue, Talk Host Who Made Audiences Part of the Show, Dies at 88, By Clyde Haberman, New York Times [New York NY], (August 19, 2024)
August 21, 2024
P10 million reward for Quiboloy’s arrest legal — DOJ, By Victoria Tulad, ABS-CBN News, ABS-CBN [Quezon City, Philippines], (August 20, 2024)
Legendary talk show host Phil Donahue highlighted clergy abuse crisis, By Mark Pattison, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (August 20, 2024)
Robert Morris’s Son-in-Law Announces New Name for Gateway Church Houston, By Sylvia St. Cyr, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 20, 2024)
Retrial Date Set For Former Cape Cod Priest, WXTK [West Yarmouth, MA], (August 20, 2024)
Sickening story behind ‘incredibly distressing’ Netflix true crime documentary which left viewers ‘disgusted to the core’, By Rhiannon Ingle, Tyla [Manchester, UK], (August 19, 2024)
Excommunicated archbishop, former U.S. envoy says he fears for his life, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (August 21, 2024)
August 22, 2024
Pakistan archbishop removed after allegations of abuse and fraud, By Donna Birrell, Premier Christian News [Crowborough, England], (August 21, 2024)
Brazilian priest abused young girls, forced one to have abortion, By Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux [Denver CO], (August 22, 2024)
Judge appoints outside expert to review $40m New Orleans church bankruptcy, By David Hammer, The Guardian [London, England], (August 22, 2024)
IHOPKC says outside firm to examine handling of abuse claims. Is it truly independent?, By Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (August 22, 2024)
Bishop of Blackburn calls for clergy appointment review after Hindley BBC scandal, By Anna Rees, Premier Christian News [Crowborough, England], (August 19, 2024)
With Child Victims Act on the line, Baltimore man alleges sex abuse by St. Mary’s seminarian: ‘He was like, untouchable’, By Darcy Costello and Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun [Baltimore MD], (August 21, 2024)
‘The forgotten boys’: Three men file lawsuits claiming sex abuse at former Catholic boarding school in Edmonton, By Jonny Wakefield, Edmonton Journal [Edmonton AB, Canada], (August 21, 2024)
August 23, 2024
Abuse crisis in the Catholic Church shows no signs of abating, By Charles Collins, Crux [Denver CO], (August 23, 2024)
Catholic Diocese of Rochester bankruptcy case leaves survivors of childhood sexual abuse waiting for justice, By Antonina Tortorello, WHEC - NBC News10 [Rochester NY], (August 22, 2024)
Baltimore man accuses St. Mary’s Seminary of allowing abuse, By Ian Round, The Daily Record [Baltimore MD], (August 22, 2024)
Baltimore man sues nation’s oldest seminary over negligence of sexual abuse, By Dennis Valera, CBS News [Baltimore, MD], (August 22, 2024)
Resolution of diocese bankruptcy faces another delay, By Will Astor, Rochester Beacon [Rochester NY], (August 21, 2024)
Outside expert to weigh whether Archdiocese of New Orleans bankruptcy can come to settlement, By Stephanie Riegel, Times-Picayune [New Orleans LA], (August 20, 2024)
Archdiocese’s survivor support coordinator: ‘There are people sitting next to us who have experienced sexual abuse’, By Josh McGovern, The Catholic Spirit [Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis MN], (August 23, 2024)
Alleged sex abuse victim suing St. Mary’s Seminary, By Jeff Hager, WMAR - ABC 2 [Baltimore MD], (August 22, 2024)
New York Catholic bishops could tap into billions for ‘global’ sex abuse settlement, By Sean Mickey, WGRZ-TV [Buffalo NY], (August 23, 2024)
August 24, 2024
‘Sugarcane’ delves into horrific past at Indigenous boarding school, By Moira Macdonald, Seattle Times [Seattle WA], (August 20, 2024)
Christian School Teacher in South Carolina Charged with Sexual Battery with Student, By Sheila Stogsdill, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 22, 2024)
4 New Charges Brought Against Former Michigan Pastor in Child Sex Abuse Case, By Dale Chamberlain, ChurchLeaders.com [Wheaton, IL], (August 23, 2024)
C of E Leaders Grieved by Payout to ‘Teflon Priest’, By Mark Michael, The Living Church [Milwaukee WI], (August 22, 2024)
Hillsong Founders Brian & Bobbie Houston Launch ‘Online Church’ & Ask for Money, By Josh Shepherd, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 22, 2024)
Paedophile William Allen taught at Marist Brothers school despite prior conviction for child abuse, By Russell Jackson, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (August 23, 2024)
Notorious paedophile Marist Brother Gerard ‘The Rat’ McNamara to be released, By Bec Symons, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - ABC [Sydney, Australia], (August 15, 2024)
Federal judge appoints expert to speed up $40 million Catholic clergy abuse settlement process, By Rob Masson, WVUE [New Orleans LA], (August 23, 2024)
Hundreds of police raid a religious compound in search of Filipino preacher wanted for child abuse, By Jim Gomez, Associated Press [New York NY], (August 24, 2024)
August 25, 2024
Episcopal bishop accused of not enforcing ‘safe church’ measures against pastor, By Michael Gryboski, Christian Post [Washington DC], (August 22, 2024)
Clergy abuse survivor to help renew the church, By Gina Christian, OSV News, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (August 24, 2024)
Opus Dei prelate responds to those who consider group ‘conservative, powerful and secretive’, By Walter Sánchez Silva, Catholic News Agency - EWTN [Denver CO], (August 24, 2024)
Darren’s abuse by the priest ended when he was 11. His story remains one of the worst I’ve heard, By Patsy McGarry, Irish Times [Dublin, Ireland], (August 25, 2024)
Lake Catholic teacher fired amid allegations of inappropriate relationships with students, diocese says, The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com [Cleveland OH], (August 21, 2024)
August 26, 2024
Timeline of Gateway Church exodus, allegations following claims against Robert Morris, By Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today [McLean VA], (August 24, 2024)
Questions on abuse claims remain after bankruptcy judge rules against survivor, By Elizabeth Hardin-Burrola, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (August 26, 2024)
Prosecution rests in church trial over child’s death, By Rex Martinich, Maitland Mercury [Maitland, NSW, Australia], (August 23, 2024)
‘Catholic bishops in New Zealand need to reconsider their positions’, By Dr. Christopher Longhurst, La Croix International [Montrouge Cedex, France], (August 16, 2024)
Govt to ‘reflect’ on Shine public inquiry call – Taoiseach, By Fiachra Ó Cionnaith, RTE [Dublin, Ireland], (August 19, 2024)
My long farewell to the evangelical church, By Martin Thielen, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (August 25, 2024)
Seven stories of clergy sexual abuse, By Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez, Los Ángeles Press [Ciudad de México, Mexico], (August 26, 2024)
For Countless Clergy Abuse Victims, Justice Remains Elusive, By Gary Gately, The Catholic Observer [United States], (August 21, 2024)
Phil Donahue gave support to clergy sex abuse survivors like us, By David Clohessy, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (August 26, 2024)
‘We called her mastodon’: infamous New Orleans orphanage’s abusive history ran deeper than ever known, By Jason Berry, The Guardian [London, England], (August 25, 2024)
August 27, 2024
Report: Croatia’s leading prelate violated Vos Estis, By Catholic World News, Catholic Culture - Trinity Communications [San Diego CA], (August 14, 2024)
Texas court makes public 10,000 pages of sealed documents in sexual abuse case, By David Bumgardner and Mark Wingfield , Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (August 26, 2024)
Church Leaders Outraged By Payouts to Anglican Priest Accused of Sexual Impropriety, By Mark Michael, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 26, 2024)
Fact Check: Kamala Harris Covered Up Sexual Abuse Allegations as a Prosecutor Before Claiming to Fight for Victims at DNC, By Olivia Rondeau, Breitbart News [Los Angeles CA], (August 22, 2024)
Gateway Church hit with new lawsuit alleging child sex abuse of youth group member, By S.E. Jenkins and Andrea Lucia, CBS News [New York NY], (August 19, 2024)
Move Bishop Eamonn Casey’s remains out of crypt at cathedral, say elderly, By Anne Sheridan, Extra.ie [Dublin, Ireland], (August 26, 2024)
Pope meets ousted Peruvian archbishop, member of scandal-plagued group, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (August 23, 2024)
August 28, 2024
Preacher wanted by FBI on sex crime charges evades Philippine police as followers resist in standoff, By Kathleen Magram, WLS - ABC 7 [Chicago IL], (August 27, 2024)
2,000 Police Raid Religious Compound of Filipino Televangelist, By Liz Lykins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 26, 2024)
Sexual misconduct allegations case against Mobile Catholic priest dismissed, By Jeremy Jones, WKRG-TV, CBS-42 [Mobile AL], (August 27, 2024)
Sexual assault trial begins for Saskatoon Ukrainian Catholic priest, By Bre McAdam , Saskatoon Star Phoenix [Saskatoon SK, Canada], (August 26, 2024)
‘Vatican Girl’ brother voices no confidence in Vatican probe of her fate, By Crux staff, Crux [Denver CO], (August 27, 2024)
Takeaways from AP’s report on clergy abuse scandal in East Timor ahead of Pope Francis’ visit, By Niniek Karmini and David Rising, Associated Press [New York NY], (August 28, 2024)
Church sex abuse scandals in East Timor met by silence, but Pope Francis’ visit brings new attention, By Niniek Karmini, David Rising and Nicole Winfield, Associated Press [New York NY], (August 28, 2024)
August 29, 2024
Rosica faces sexual assault lawsuit, The Pillar [Washington DC], (August 28, 2024)
Catholics in Southern Italian diocese protest abuse cover up, By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (August 28, 2024)
Canadian priest Thomas Rosica accused of sexual assault in lawsuit, Crux [Denver CO], (August 29, 2024)
Catholic Church in Hong Kong introduces major initiatives to combat child abuse, Herald Malaysia [Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia], (August 29, 2024)
August 30, 2024
Cleric behind Toronto WYD accused of abusing young priest, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (August 30, 2024)
Abuse and Internal Politics in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, By Jamie Allman, KLJY - NewsTalk STL [St. Louis MO], (August 27, 2024)
Questions on abuse claims remain after bankruptcy judge rules against survivor, By Elizabeth Hardin Burrola, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (August 29, 2024)
Sexual abuse of children in Enna, demonstration against the diocese and Giuseppe Rugolo, priest convicted of raping minors, Decripto.org [Naples, Italy], (August 23, 2024)
Sister Theresa Kane, 87, Dies; Challenged Pope on Ordaining Women, By Clay Risen, New York Times [New York NY], (August 28, 2024)
August 31, 2024
North Carolina Supreme Court could seal fate of hundreds of child sex abuse lawsuits, By Virginia Bridges, Charlotte Observer [Charlotte NC], (August 30, 2024)
Alleged victims of former volunteer at Juneau’s Echo Ranch Bible Camp are suing, By Yvonne Krumrey - KTOO, Chilkat Valley News [Haines, AK], (August 29, 2024)
Former youth pastor sentenced on child pornography charge, US Attorney's Office [Western District of NY], (August 29, 2024)
New Brunswick pastor charged with sexually assaulting child, prosecutor says, By Suzanne Russell, MyCentralJersey.com, (August 30, 2024)
‘Wall of Silence,’ a Podcast About Abuse in ACNA, Was Silenced. Now, It’s Back., By Kathryn Post, Word and Way [Jefferson City, MO], (August 30, 2024)
Priest In Puchong Arrested For Alleged Sexual Assault On Minor, By Natalie Haschinta, The Rakyat Post [Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia], (August 14, 2024)
President of MorningStar Resigns, Then Admits Sexual Misconduct, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (August 29, 2024)
Youth pastor assaulted teens, charged with 30 counts of sexual battery, NC cops say, By Natalie Demaree, Charlotte Observer [Charlotte NC], (August 30, 2024)