Profiles in Catholicism
Jul 6, 201912 min
Updated: 6 days ago
Articles/Commentaries
Bolivian Bishops’ Conference criticizes 5-hour interrogation of fellow bishop in abuse case
by Julieta Villar Catholic News Agency
Former SWFL priest accused of sexual abuse in 1980s may have more victims
by Amy Galo and Justin Kase WINK-TV Ch. 11 CBS
Former Durham Franciscan friar barred from ministry after sexual misconduct investigation
by Josh Shaffer The News and Observer
“I buried these memories very deep,” – Florida man accuses former Dubuque Pastor Leo Riley of sexual abuse
by Abigail Kurten KCRG-TV
A pedophile priest got a Ph.D from UW. Should the university revoke his degree?
by Daniel Walters InvestigateWest/KUOW-FM
Port Charlotte priest arrested for sex abuse has history of similar allegations
by Fox 4
Former priest charged with sexually abusing children in Nunavut granted bail
by Natalie Pressman CBC
Dubuque Archbishop explains church’s role in priest sex abuse investigation in new letter
by Valeree Dunn CBS 2 News
Younger brother of Port Charlotte priest accused of sexual assault speaks with NBC 2
by NBC 2
‘My name is John Doe:’ Former St. Charles Borromeo School student accuses priest of sexual abuse
by Melissa Ratliff and Jordan Litwiller ABC 7
Advocacy Group Stands with Victims Outside Basilica Following Clergy Abuse Claims
by Fox RGV
Members of abuse commission in German diocese resign, citing lack of transparency
by Crux
Six Reasons Why Enablers Must Be Held Accountable For Sexual Abuse
by Adam Horowitz Law Adam Horowitz Law
Spanish government wants the church to pay compensation for abuse cases
by Rodrigo Moreno Quicios National Catholic Reporter
Coast Guard’s top chaplain fired for failing to act on knowledge of another’s sexual misconduct
by Rose L Thayer Stars and Stripes Forever
How a New York Court Pierced Dolan’s Bubble of Entitlement
by Gene Thomas Gomulk Complicit Clergy
Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations by SWFL priest
by WINK-TV Ch. 11 CBS
Archdiocese of Chicago sued over priest accused of sexually abusing altar boy at elementary school and parish on Lower West Side in ’90s
by Rebecca Johnson Chicago Tribune
US priest accused of raping teen in 1975 not fit to stand trial, psychiatrists say
by David Hammer WWL Louisiana and Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
Advocates call for change after sexual misconduct allegations made against two Valley priests
by Sarah Cervera KRGV
Catholic officials in Brooklyn agree to an independent oversight of clergy sex abuse allegations
by The Associated Press
LA’s Catholic child protection experts look back on 20 years of keeping kids safe
by Angelus
Experts: LA archdiocese abuse prevention efforts are about 'changing the culture'
by Mike Cisneros Angelus News
Letter: Solve Vatican’s dilemma by holding a garage sale
by Beth Kwiatek Buffalo News
Archdiocese of New Orleans bankruptcy among oldest, costliest in U.S., documents say
by Stephanie Riegel Nola
Louisiana State Police execute search warrant at New Orleans Archdiocese for records on abuse handling
by Gina Christian Our Sunday Visitor
Members of abuse commission in German diocese resign, citing lack of transparency
by Crux
Spain approves plan to compensate victims of Catholic Church sex abuse. Church will be asked to pay
by The Associated Press/ABC News
Archdiocese of New Orleans clergy abuse records sought by Louisiana State Police
by Stephanie Reigel and Gabriella Killett Nola
Unveiling the Dark Reality: Understanding Clergy Sexual Abuse
by Mark Scott BigNewsNetwork
'At 50, I had a flashback to a priest abusing me as a child. Then I decided to confront him
by Anna Moore The Guardian
Survivors speak about immigrant communities’ plight with church ab use
by Maria del Pilar Guzman Our Sunday Visitor/UCA News
Working Group demands Transparency from Diocese of Cleveland regarding priests and sex abuse allegations
by Sia Nyorkor WOIO 19 News
Review into alleged historic child sex abuse by monks on Welsh island announced
by George Thompson PAThu/Yahoo
‘I was raped by a paedophile monk when I was ten’
by Tom Bedford and John James Daily Mail
Man settles sexual abuse lawsuit against Maine’s Catholic church as dozens more await ruling
by Emily Allen The Portland Press Herald
Santa Fe Archdiocese back in court as abuse survivor claims violation of settlement
by Elizabeth Hardin-Burrola National Catholic Reporter
‘I came here to be their shepherd’: A call to remove Buffalo’s Bishop Michael Fisher
By Eileen Buckley and Sean Mickey WKBW
Portuguese Bishops Announce Financial Compensation Fund for Church Abuse Victims
by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency
Investigation continues into alleged cover-up of abuse by top bishop
by Michael Bruxo Portugal Resident
Statement in Response to the Investigation by the Office of the Attorney General
by Diocese of Brooklyn
NY Attorney General Reaches Agreement With Diocese of Brooklyn on Its Handling of Clergy Sex Abuse Claims
by The Tablet
Diocese updates policies to protect children and youth
by Vicki Cessna Diocese of Kalamazoo
The Historical Mythology Of Clergy Sexual Abuse
by Philip Jenkins Patheos
The Cleveland Catholic Diocese Has a List of Clergy Credibly Accused of Child Abuse. Advocates Want the Church to Finally Release It
by Mark Oprea Cleveland Scene
Statement in Response to the Investigation by the Office of the Attorney General
by Diocese of Brooklyn
Retiring journalist Mark Bowling reflects on a turbulent decade
by The Catholic Leader
Judge: Insurance Companies Must Pay Out $345 Million to Darlington Sex Abuse Victims
by John Bailey Walker County Messenger
Retiring journalist Mark Bowling reflects on a turbulent decade reporting for the Church
by Mark Bowling The Catholic Leader
Brooklyn Catholic Diocese Settles with New York AG for Mishandling Clergy Sex Abuse Cases
by Claims Journal
Santa Fe Archdiocese back in court as abuse survivor claims violation of settlement
by Elizabeth Hardin-Burrola National Catholic Reporter
West Virginia Diocese Welcomes LOUDfence Campaign Of Awareness, Support For Abuse Victims
by Colleen Rowan Our Sunday Visitor
Reports say star witness in ‘trial of the century’ confirmed in Vatican post
by Crux
Long Island diocese to end bankruptcy without sex abuse deal
by Dietrich Knauth Reuters
Society of St. Pius X priest admits to years of sexual misconduct with minors
by AC Wimmer Catholic News Agency
Pedophile priest to face more historical sex charges
by William Ton, Australian Associated Press/The Canberra Tim
Kenya Court Sentences Priest Convicted of Abuse To Preach on Sexual Crimes
by Fredrick Nzwili ChurchLeaders
Abuse survivors question bankruptcy move by Baltimore archdiocese
by John Lavenburg Crux
UK abuse survivors campaign seeks culture change in the Church
by Chris Altieri Crux
Survivors speak about immigrant communities’ plight with church abuse
by Maria del Pilar Guzman Our Sunday Visitor/UCA News
Man settles sexual abuse lawsuit against Maine’s Catholic church as dozens more await ruling
by Emily Allen The Portland Press Herald
UK abuse survivors campaign seeks culture change in the Church
by Chris Altieri Crux
In the courts, victim-survivors reveal heart-rending experiences
by Our Sunday Visitor
Soul murder’: Clergy abuse survivors testify about torment in Baltimore archdiocese bankruptcy case
by Alex Mann and Jonathan M. Pitts The Baltimore Sun
Clergy sex abuse victims seek rehearing from state Supreme Court
by Stephen Marcantel The Acadiana Advocate
The Cleveland Catholic Diocese Has a List of Clergy Credibly Accused of Child Abuse. Advocates Want the Church to Finally Release It
by Mark Operatic Cleveland Scene
‘Victims are suffering’: Advocates call on Cleveland diocese to release names of 145 clergy accused of child sexual abuse in 2002 report
by Cory Shaffer The Plain Dealer
Caldey Island historical child sex abuse review announced
by Gwyn Loader BBC
Watchdog group demands transparency from Diocese of Cleveland regarding priests and sex abuse allegations
by Sia Nyorkor WOIO - CBS 19
In Portugal, compensation will be paid to victims of sexual violence by the clergy
by Ukrinform
Pope lends support to Peru farmers claiming harassment by Catholic group
by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Experts Call for Vatican Judicial Reforms To Promote Transparency and a Fair Trial
by Claire Giangrave Religion News Service
Buffalo Diocese bishop responds to criticism from parishioners
by Brianne Roesser Spectrum News 1
Louisiana High Court: It’s Priests’ “Right” Not to Be Sued for Abuse
by Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling The New Republic
Sexual abuse allegations against deceased former Saint Ignatius chaplain deemed to be credible, school president says
by Tyler Carey WKYC-TV
Marmion Academy monk, charged with sex abuse, pleads guilty to battery: Kane County state’s attorney
by WLS ABC 7
Pedophile priest to face more historical sex charges
by William Ton Australian Associated Press/The Canberra Times
Doctor to say if New Orleans priest with rape charges is competent to stand trial
by David Hammer The Guardian
Suffering in silence’: Lawsuit accuses Diocese of El Paso of 1960s priest sexual abuse
by Aaron Martinez El Paso Times
New lawsuit filed against Catholic diocese over abuse allegations
by Curtis Segarra KRQE TV
NTI denounces Oblate investigation, calls for larger inquiry
by Jorge Antunes Nunatsiaq News
Duluth Catholic Priest Acquitted of Sexual Abuse Allegations, Restored as Pastor
by KQDS Fox 21
Abuse victims demonstrate against Catholic Church in Quebec
by AFP Quebec City/UCA News
Two men launch $5M lawsuits against local school board for alleged historical sexual abuse
by Kenneth Armstrong Elliot Lake Today
NTI denounces Oblate investigation, calls for larger inquiry
by Jorge Antunes Nunatsiaq News
Letter to the Editor: Louisiana Excommunication
by National Catholic Reporter
Editorial: Despite ruling, we should look back at Church abuse scandals
by Nola
Sacramento latest California diocese to file for bankruptcy
by John Lavenburg Crux
Catholic Charities hosting ‘A Call for Superheroes’ to begin Child Abuse Prevention Month
by KCBD 11
Lawyer appeals $400,000 fine for exposing identity of chaplain with history of sexual abuse
by David Hammer The Guardian
Lawsuit in New Mexico alleges abuse by a Catholic priest decades ago
by The Associated Press
The Judicial Railroading of Father Fleming
by Augusto Zimmermann and Gabriël Moens Quadrant
Excommunicated deacon says son was sexually abused by priest; WDSU obtains priest deposition
by Aubry Killion WDSU
Letter to the Editor: Louisiana Excommunication
by National Catholic Reporter
Mass for Victims of the Abuse April 5 at Cathedral
by Florida Catholic
Letter to the Editor – Correcting Misconceptions: A Defense of the Diocese of Arlington’s Integrity and Contributions
by Royal Examiner
Withdrawn English episcopal nomination triggered multiple investigations
by The Pillar
Joy Behar brings up Catholic abuse while Whoopi Goldberg gifts Pope Francis book to “The View” audience
by Joey Nolfi Entertainment Weekly
"Zero Tolerance” for Abuse Victims
by Gene Gomulka Complicit Clergy
After son’s abuse, deacon is excommunicated for joining Anglican church
by Gina Christian Our Sunday Visitor
Diocese of Manchester settles sexual abuse claim from 1970s
by Hannah Cotter WMUR-TV ABC-9
Polish state agency raids three houses run by religious congregation, arrests priest
by Paulina Guzik Our Sunday Visitor Detroit Catholic
Columbus diocese updates and tightens standards for sex abuse prevention and addressing allegations
by Catholic Vote
Ruling on abuse ‘lookback window’ has implications for Archdiocese of New Orleans bankruptcy
by Stephanie Riegel Nola
When will Catholic Church analyze root cause of abuse? | READER COMMENTARY
by The Baltimore Sun
Archdiocese of Chicago sat on or lost child sexual abuse accusation, didn’t question priest about allegation specifics, accused priest says
by Iain Carlos Noir News
Man’s false memory turns innocent priest into victim
by CathNews New Zealand
Long after pope’s abuse summit, victims still traumatized by the system meant to address their cases
by Nicole Winfield The Associated Press/Crux
Fr Sean Fortune – The predator priest who left a legacy of scars 25 years after his death
by David Looby New Ross Standard
Bolivian Bishops’ Conference Criticizes 5-Hour Interrogation of Fellow Bishop in Abuse Case
by Julieta Villar/ Catholic News Agency/ACI Prensa/National Catholic Reporter
Pope dismisses Polish bishop after abuse scandal
by Yahoo News
Cardinal John Dew faces church inquiry after New Zealand police close abuse case
by Catholic Weekly
Child Sex Abuse Victim Wins $5.4Mil Verdict Against Siena Catholic Academy
by WHAM1180 Radio
Catholic Church fighting back against claims it is vicariously liable for 1971 sexual abuse of five-year-old boy by Ballarat Catholic priest
by Amy Roulston Sky News Australia
Priest Sues Indiana Diocese After ‘No Evidence’ Found in Sex Abuse Investigation
by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency/National Catholic Reporter
Pope: Church must stop protecting abusers ‘who hide behind their position’
by Justin McLellan Catholic News/ Service/Detroit Catholic
Lawsuit alleges Louisville Catholic school ignored misconduct by teacher facing child porn charges
by WDRB
N.J. Catholic diocese’s $87.5M settlement with sexual assault victims OKed by judge
by Brianna Kudisch NJ.com
Maryland church teacher who assaulted girls was an illegal twice deported: report
by Michael Gryboski The Christian Post
Ex-Catholic teacher dies before child abuse sentencing
by Miklos Bolza The Examiner
Diocese of Camden, N.J., establishes $87.5 million trust for abuse victims in bankruptcy resolution
by National Catholic Reporter
Nearly 500 victims of church sex abuse in France have received financial compensation
by Barbara Surk The Associated Press
Catholic confessions to remain secret under Hong Kong security law: Diocese
by Channel News Asia
Diocese of St. Augustine Responds to Child Sexual Abuse by Catholic School Employees
by Catholic Vote
New Jersey diocese establishes $87.5 million trust for abuse victims
by Our Sunday Visitor
Diocese of Buffalo announces sale of headquarters to pay sex abuse victims
by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency/Angelus
Former Mississippi pastor charged with sex crimes against children gets 18 years
by Lakiya Scott Fox 13
79-Year-Old California Pastor Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting a Minor
by Liz Lykins The Roys Report
Vatican ‘007’ back in Peru to continue probe of scandal-plagued groups
by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Portuguese priest laicized 30 years after murder and abuse convictions
by Filipe d’Avillez The Pillar
Catholic Cardinal John Dew accused of sexual abuse, fails in court bid to prevent story
by Ethan Griffiths Radio New Zealand
New Zealand cardinal strongly denies accusation of abuse
by Charles Collins Crux
Pope Francis names retired judge to investigate sex abuse charges against Canadian cardinal
by Walter Sanchez Silva Catholic News Agency
The Dark Side of Faith: Analyzing Which of the Three Catholic Entities Acted the Worst
by Adam Horowitz Law
Portuguese priest laicized 30 years after murder and abuse convictions
by Filipe d’Avillez The Pillar
Pope dismisses Polish bishop after abuse scandal
by DPA /Yahoo
Former Jamestown priest convicted of sexual assault removed from the priesthood
by Jamestown Sun
He says Houston priest sexually abused him when he was 8. Three decades later, he’s suing the Archdiocese
by Stephen Goin KHOU-TV
Argentina court upholds priest’s sentence for abuse, but activists still wait for change
by Eduardo Campos Lima Crux
Philadelphia Pastor Convicted of Rape & Sexual Assault of 3 Minors
by Josh Shepherd The Roys Report
Former priest changes plea in 4-year-old case of sexually assaulting Fresno parishioners
by Robert Rodriguez The Fresno Bee
Abscoding Indonesian seminarian arrested for abusing boys
by UCA News
Italian Court Convicts Priest in Sexual Abuse Case Amid Church Scandals
by Franca Giansoldati Il Messaggero
Victims of Catholic nuns rely on each other after being overlooked in the clergy sex abuse crisis
by Tiffany Stanley The Associated Press
An Often Overlooked Factor in the Church Abuse Crisis
by Adam Horowitz Law
Church in Slovakia issues landmark abuse report
by Luke Coppen The Pillar
Vatican ‘007’ back in Peru to continue probe of scandal-plagued groups
by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Reckoning
by Candice Nguyen, Michael Bott and Alex Bozovic NBC News
Over one hundred new alleged victims of Catholic Church abuse
by Keystone-SDA
Vatican-commissioned abuse report will show work that lies ahead: Pope
by Antoine Mekary Aleteia
Pope praises “courageous vocation” of those who care for sex abuse survivors
by Loup Besmond de Senneville La Croix International
Understanding the Utter Dysfunction of the Vatican’s Response to Sex Abuse Scandals by Catholic Clergy
by Milwaukee Independent
Cardinal O’Malley: ‘We want children to be safe’
by Christopher Wells Vatican News
Louisiana bill doubles down on child sex abuse ‘lookback window’
by David Hammer WWLTV
This Chicago-based Catholic order is keeping secrets about child-molesting clergy around the United States
by Robert Herguth Chicago Sun-Times
Pope Francis to clergy abuse commission: ‘Our commitment must not wane’
by Matthew Santucci Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Expert says Church has strong anti-abuse protocols, but they're not being fully applied
by Loup Besmond de Senneville La Croix International
Strong Church anti-abuse protocols need improving
by CathNews New Zealand
Late Irish Jesuit subject of 93 separate abuse complaints, new report says
by Michael Kelly National Catholic Reporter
Vatican asks Belgian Church for new dossier on abuser bishop
by Tom Heneghan The Tablet
Church ‘promoted, rewarded’ pedophile priest
by Ethan James Australian Associated Press
Ex-Catholic priest given 22 years in prison for attempting to sexually abuse a boy in South Carolina
by Jeffrey Collins The Associated Press
Pressure on Vatican to decide former Bishop Saunders’ future after police raid Broome home again
by Erin Parke Australian Broadcasting Company
Vatican Investigates Santo Domingo Bishop Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations
by BNN
Late Irish Jesuit subject of 93 separate abuse complaints, new report says
by Michael Kelly National Catholic Reporter
Catholic Diocese of Brownsville removes priest over sexual misconduct with a minor accusation
by Francisco E. Jimenez MyRGV.com
‘A Church that seeks the truth’: The making of the 1st global report on child protection
by Luke Coppen The Pillar
B.C. Catholic Church settles lawsuit alleging priest, teacher sexually abused 6-year-old boy
by Todd Coyne CTV News
Tennessee Priest Indicted on Multiple Sexual-Abuse Charges
by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency
Grammy-Winning Florida Priest Placed On Leave For Alleged Misconduct With Minor
by Gina Christian Our Sunday Visitor
Petition demands investigation into sex abuse in Czech Catholic Church
by Expats.cz
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