Articles and Commentaries
Former St Virgil’s College student suing Christian Brothers for alleged historical sexual and physical abuse by Loretta Lohberger Australian Broadcasting Corporation
‘I just want him held accountable’: Alleged sexual assault victim of former Warsaw Pastor speaks by Briana Vannozzi NJ Spotlight News
Bankruptcy Court Listens to Survivors of Abuse by Leslie C Griffin Verdict
Man to receive £115k in damages in priest sex abuse case by BBC News
Diocese of Galloway to pay compensation for Irvine abuse by Irvine Times
‘I’m going to change these laws’: Priest sex abuse survivor seeks legal reform in Ohio by Danae King Columbus Dispatch
Clergy abuse survivor battles time and deadlocked Pa. lawmakers as he seeks justice by Katie Meyer Spotlight PA
Abuse survivors plead with Church Synod to vote for independent safeguarding by Aine Fox The Independent
Survivor-led ‘National Healing Garden’ seeks to acknowledge wounds of abuse by Laura Loker The Pillar
What survivors, advocates know about Mass. AG's inquiry into child sexual abuse at Catholic dioceses by Nancy Eve Cohn New England Public Media
Survivors rejoice as Maryland Supreme Court upholds Child Victims Act by Scott Maucione WYPR - National Public Radio
‘The house is still burning’: Young clergy abuse survivor says crisis isn’t over by Candice Nguyen, Michael Bott and Alex Bozovic NBC Bay Ares
Abuse survivors hope Justice will be served in Bolivia by Eduardo Campos Lima Crux
Abuse survivors hope Justice will be served in Bolivia by Eduardo Campos Lima Crux
British victim advocates demand courage, not fear of being labelled racist
by Jonathan Luxmoore The Catholic Weekly
Filipino Church sex abuse victims ‘need protection in search for justice’
by Inday Espina-Varona UCA News
Sexual abuse survivors grill NFL amid New Orleans Saints church scandal
by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
Survivor-led ‘National Healing Garden’ seeks to acknowledge wounds of abuse by Laura LokerThe Pillar
Survivors Give Powerful Testimony in Diocese of Oakland Bankruptcy Case by Jennifer Stein Jeff Anderson and Associates
Clergy abuse survivors react to New York diocese’s bankruptcy settlement by Sean Piccoli National Catholic Reporter
A brief but friendly first meeting between Milwaukee’s new archbishop and clergy abuse survivors ‘ by Chuck Quirmbach WUWM – NPR
James Dean Told Elizabeth Taylor His Childhood Priest Sexually Abused Him, ‘Shared His Deepest Pain’ with Her by Jeremy Helligar People Magazine
Archdiocese of San Francisco abuse survivors’ attorney argues over list of credibly accused priests by OSV News/The Dialog
Abuse survivors’ group backs man’s call to reject King’s Service Medal by Megan Wilson Newstalk ZB
‘You’ll Go to Hell if You Tell Anyone’: Survivors Recount Childhood Sexual Abuse at Oakland Diocese by Azul Dahlstrom-Eckman KQED
Clergy abuse survivors say there’s still ‘long ways to go’ after sentencing of New Orleans priest by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
Clergy abuse survivors hit out at moves to ban protests outside Australian places of worship by Christopher Knaus and Mostafa Rachwani The Guardian
Survivors of priest abuse tell their stories in support of bill to criminalize grooming in Ohio by Susan Tebben Ohio Capital Journal
Man Claims Priest Sexually Abused Him, In Lawsuit Against Wayne Church by Michelle Rotuno-Johnson Patch
‘I have to heal from this,’ says woman who accuses Manitoba priest of sexually abusing her in 1970s by Santiago Arias Orozco CBC
Man targeted by Paul Dunleavy as a then P7 pupil in Newry waives his right to anonymity as he recalls his horrific experience by John Breslin MSN
‘They covered up child rape’: how the New Orleans archdiocese protected a priest who preyed on children by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
Clergy abuse survivors hit out at moves to ban protests outside Australian places of worship by Christopher Knaus and Mostafa Rachwani The Guardian
Sexual abuse victims testify against Oakland Diocese bankruptcy amid lawsuits by Anser Hassan ABC News
Sexual abuse survivors urge Czech government to reject Vatican agreement by Radio Prague International
Brave victim of ‘singing priest’ paedo Tony Walsh says sicko ‘will always be a danger to young boys’ by Nicola Donnelly Irish Daily Mirror
‘What happened to me was horrible’: Survivor of alleged sex abuse wants Catholic Diocese held accountable by Lia Lando WKBW
Pete Gallivan shares his story of surviving clergy sex abuse by Charlie Specht and, Sean Mickey WGRZ
Victims of abuse call meeting with Polish bishops ‘historic’ by Paulina Guzik OSV News/Catholic Review
Survivors of priest abuse tell their stories in support of bill to criminalize grooming in Ohio by Susan Tebben Ohio Capital Journal
Sugarcane Uncovering and Overcoming Abuse by Bob Hershon Splash Magazines
‘Dangerous crunch point’: abuse survivors risk being denied justice due to delays in Australia’s redress scheme by Christopher Knaus The Guardian
Clergy Sex Abuse Survivor Reflects on His Reform Work by Bill Tammeus SNAP
Survivors blast papal meeting with duo linked to scandal-plagued Peru group by Elise Ann Allen Crux
‘Dangerus crunch point’: abuse survivors risk being denied justice due to delays in Australia’s redress scheme by Christopher Knaus The Guardian
‘Longing for healing’: Survivors of clergy abuse and non-offending priests come together by Mackenzie Krumme Wisconsin Public Radio
Five abuse claimants to represent creditors in Vermont Catholic bankruptcy case by Kevin O'Connor VTDigger
‘Dangerous crunch point’: abuse survivors risk being denied justice due to delays in Australia’s redress scheme by Christopher Knaus The Guardian
‘I hope you burn in hell’ by Tyler Searle Winnipeg Free Press
California abuse survivors find support and healing in a changed archdiocese by Rachel Quackenbush Catholic Vote
Clergy Sex Abuse Survivor Reflects on His Reform Work by Bill Tammeus Flatland/Kansas City PBS
Survivors blast papal meeting with duo linked to scandal-plagued Peru group by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Brave victim of 'singing priest' paedo Tony Walsh says sicko 'will always be a danger to young boys' by Nicola Donnelly The Irish Mirror
Clergy Sex Abuse Survivor Reflects on His Reform Work by Bill Tammeus Flatland/Kansas City PBS
Abuse survivors urge the Vatican to globalize the zero-tolerance policy it approved in the US by Nicole Winfield The Associated Press/Religion News Service
An Unlikely Alliance: Survivors and Clergy Call for a Universal ‘One Strike and You’re Out’ Church Mandate on Abuse and Cover-Ups by Ending Clergy Abuse
Man sexually abused by priest in Windsor, Ont., says documentary helped him share his story by CBC
Survivor says delays, lack of transparency on abuse cases is ‘retraumatizing’ by Elise Ann Allen Crux
He was abused by a Philadelphia priest in the 1980s. Now, he’s taking his story around the world. by Rita Giordano Philadelphia Inquirer
Abuse survivor after giving his testimony at synod’s penitential liturgy: ‘it helped me to be able to find compassion’ by Paulina Guzik Our Sunday Visitor
Doe accuser in Oregon pushes to hold churches liable for priest’s abuse By Monique Merrill Courthouse News
Victims react to judge’s ruling denying Wisconsin’s AG ability to investigate claims of clergy abuse by Ryan Jenkins WTMJ-TV
‘It’s been a long time’: Some Catholic parishes and schools no longer under bankruptcy protection by Eileen Buckley WKBW
At historic Belgian Catholic university, pope hears pleas for women's ordination, LGBTQ acceptance by Christopher White National Catholic Reporter
A sex abuse story told at Saint Peter’s Basilica by Laurence Gien and Paterno R. Esmaquel II Rappler
Abuse survivor after giving his testimony at synod’s penitential liturgy: ‘it helped me to be able to find compassion’ by Paulina Guzik OSV News
Survivor group claims Catholic Church stand-down policy preached but not practised by George Heagney The Post
Catholic abuse survivors ask Catholics to hold clergy to account by CathNews New Zealand
Abuse victims hope to build on a heartening visit with Pope Francis and rebuild their lives by Higher Ground Times
Victims sue Jefferson City Catholic Diocese after allegedly facing abuse in churches by Grace Gilles KRCG-TV, Ch. 13
Fijian abuse survivor calls for apology to Pacific victims by Ellen O'Dwyer Radio New Zealand
11 plaintiffs file lawsuit against Catholic Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, claiming sexual abuse by Jackie Rehwald Springfield Daily Citizen
Victims sue Jefferson City Catholic Diocese after allegedly facing abuse in churches by Grace Gilles KRCG-TV Ch. 13
11 suing diocese over alleged abuse by priests by Jeff Lehr Joplin Globe
11 plaintiffs file lawsuit against Catholic Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, claiming sexual abuse by Jackie Rehwald Springfield Daily Citizen
Sex abuse victims say Norwich Diocese changed their compensation agreement by Kent Pierce WTNH-TV, ABC-8
Vermont’s Roman Catholic Diocese faces another wave of lawsuits for past abuse by Kevin O'Connor VTDigger
Cardinal Prevost never investigated abuse claims, alleged victims say by Filipe d’Avillez The Pillar
‘Culture of denial’ about child sexual abuse addressed in sermon by Archbishop of Dublin by Patsy McGarry The Irish Times
Louisiana Catholic church turns to federal court to attack law aiding abuse victims by Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer The Guardian
Another Catholic institution tries to block child sex-abuse lawsuits by David Hammer WWL-TV
The Detail: Paedophile priests dumped in the Pacific by Radio New Zealand
Sexual Abuse: ‘Lies, silence, and contempt for victims are unworthy of the church’ by La Croix International
Victims sue Jefferson City Diocese for ‘shameless cover-up’ of sexual abuse by Lucas Geisler KMIZ-TV ABC 17
Plaque is ‘solemn acknowledgement’ of abuse survivors, says Santa Fe Archdiocese by Our Sunday Visitor
In front of SF Archbishop, church abuse survivors get first chance to share stories in bankruptcy case by Candice Nguyen, Michael Bott, Michael Horn and Jeremy Carroll NBC News
Victims say childhood ‘stopped the day abuse started’ in Irish Catholic schools by Jonathan Luxmoore Our Sunday Visitor/UCA News
2,395 allegations of sexual abuse at religious schools – inquiry finds by Ailbhe Conneely RTÉ - Raidió Teilifís Éireann
Clergy abuse survivor to help renew the church by Gina Christian Our Sunday Visitor/UCA News
Darren’s abuse by the priest ended when he was 11. His story remains one of the worst I’ve heard by Patsy McGarry The Irish Times
Alleged sex abuse victim suing St. Mary’s Seminary by Jeff Hager WMAR - ABC 2
New Zealand Uncovers Historic Abuse in Church-Run Institutions by Isabel Ong Christianity Today
Abuse survivor rebukes New Zealand churches for failed apologies: must ‘acknowledge evil done in God’s name by Chris Eyte Christian Daily
Abuse survivor rebukes New Zealand churches for failed apologies: must ‘acknowledge evil done in God’s name’ by Chris Eyte Christian Daily
Abuse survivors navigate ‘complicated’ relationship with the church amid revival by Brian Fraga National Catholic Reporter
Catholic priest sexual abuse accuser hopes for conviction: ‘Where’s his suffering for it?’ by David Hammer The Guardian
Healing from Adult Clergy Sexual Abuse by Sharon Clements The Roys Report
Portuguese abuse survivors tell bishops to stop ‘revictimization’ by Eduardo Campos Lima Crux
Clergy sex abuse survivors ask Vatican to investigate Seattle Archdiocese over withholding documents by Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez KUOW-FM
Survivors and Advocates to Deliver Church Whistleblower Documents to AG Ferguson’s Office by Catholic Accountability Project
Archdiocese of Baltimore, survivors pledge cooperation through bankruptcy process by David Collins WBAL-TV NBC-11
Sexual assault victim felt silenced and shamed in sect: 'I had only ever known fear' by Katie Kenny RNZ
Survivor of abuse calls for 'meaningful' Catholic Church apology by Eleisha Foon NZR
As a child, I was relentlessly abused by a Catholic priest. As an adult, it almost killed me twice by Rory Carroll The Guardian
B.C. sexual abuse victim makes history with church promise to publish all details of civil case by Joseph Ruttle Vancouver Sun
Former student alleges historical sexual abuse at St Cecilia’s Catholic Primary School in Port Hedland, WA by Rosemary Murphy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Clergy sex abuse survivors recount torment through gut-wrenching testimony by David Collins WBAL TV
These Clergy Abuse Survivors Had a Chance to Find Justice. Then Their Diocese Filed for Bankruptcy by Sophe Hannsen Mother Jones
Polish abuse victims demand suspension of bishops’ conference president by Bess Twiston Davies The Tablet
Alleged victims share stories of clergy sex abuse by Jeff Hager WMAR -ABC 2
Clergy abuse survivors testify in Catholic church bankruptcy case: ‘Do you see me now?’ by Alex Mann and Jonathan M. Pitts Baltimore Sun
Eight clergy abuse survivors testify in Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy case by Robert Lang WBAL-TV, NBC-11 and David Collins WBAL-TV 11
‘Close to the wounds of Jesus’ — Survivor, advocate aims for Church’s healing by The Pillar
In Joint Letter, Victims Of Sex Abuse Urge Polish Bishops’ Conference To Act As Its President Is Accused Of Alleged Negligence by Pauline Guzik OSV News
Chicago man sexually abused by priest receives settlement from archdiocese by WFLD
‘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
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
Mass for Victims of the Abuse April 5 at Cathedral by Florida Catholic
"Zero Tolerance” for Abuse Victims by Gene Gomulka Complicit Clergy
Victims of Catholic nuns rely on each other after being overlooked in the clergy sex abuse crisis by Tiffany Stanley The Associated Press
Child Sex Abuse Victim Wins $5.4Mil Verdict Against Siena Catholic Academy by WHAM1180 Radio
Survivors network wants answers on appointment of priest in Lenexa previously accused of abuse by KMBC - ABC 9
New abuse survivors’ group in Bolivia files lawsuit against the Jesuit order by Eduardo Campos Lima Crux
Survivors recount beatings and abuse at Church-run Gozo orphanage by Times of Malta
Abuse survivor responds to Cardinal Fernandez’s “The Mystical Passion” by Faith Hakesley Anglican .ink
Two alleged abuse survivors win first challenge against Australian Catholic church’s legal tactics by Christopher Knaus The Guardian
$3.75M judgment for Gary Greenberg in Child Victims Act case by Brendan J. Lyons Times Union
Yakima Diocese monument in Calvary Cemetery criticized by clergy sex abuse victim advocates by Joel Donofrio Yakima Herald-Republic\
Accept responsibility’: Survivor behind lawsuit against Washington Archdiocese wants closure by Tracee Wilkins, Katie Leslie and Jeff Piper NBC
Chubb Insurance Probe Sought by New York Catholic Abuse Victims by James Nani and Alex Wolf Bloomberg Law
Former Teacher and Sex Abuse Survivor Motivates Archdiocesan “Garden of Healing” by Maria Luisa Torres San Fernando Valley Sun
Child abuse victims call on Catholic church to do more to out predators by WFLD
English priest sentenced after conviction for sexual abuse of a child by Charles Collins Crux
Mass. priest gets probation after $100k theft charges by The Pillar
Father David Lancini to appear in court on child sex abuse charges by Duncan Evans News Corp Australia
Milwaukee priest placed on leave as conduct investigated by Michelle La Rosa and JD Flynn The Pillar
Chubb Insurance Probe Sought by New York Catholic Abuse Victims by James Nani and Alex Wolf Bloomberg Law
Former Teacher and Sex Abuse Survivor Motivates Archdiocesan “Garden of Healing” by Maria Luisa Torres San Fernando Valley Sun
Child abuse victims call on Catholic church to do more to out predators by WFLD
Man sues Denver Archdiocese, former priests after he says he recovered repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse by Elizabeth Hernandez The Denver Post
Clergy sex abuse survivor Irene Deschenes co-founds new group to help victims by CBC
Maine’s Catholic church, victims of child sex abuse take constitutionality question to state supreme court by Emily Allen The Portland Press Herald
Victim of paedophile priest Vincent Kiss vindicated by potential record payout from Catholic Church by Conor Burke Australian Broadcasting Corporation
NSW to consider action over Catholic church abuse legal tactics by Christopher Knaus The Guardian
Abuse survivor group names patron saints to guide healing, reform by Gina Christian National Catholic Reporter
Clergy abuse victims ask Baltimore bankruptcy judge to reconsider ban on lawsuits against Catholic parishes, schools by Lee O. Sanderlin Baltimore Sun/Frederick News-Post
Overshadowed by Mount Cashel: This school abuse survivor says Grade 7 was a nightmare by Terry Roberts CBC
As synod on Catholic Church’s future begins, abuse survivors demand equal time by Claire Giangravé Religion News Service
‘What if I’m not the only person?’ Survivor names priests who abused him decades ago by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
Sexual abuse survivors and advocates: Here’s what we want to say to Maryland’s Catholic parishioners by Betsy Schindler, David Lorenz, Anonymous, David Schapelle, Teresa Lancaster, Frank Schindler, and Jean Hargadon Wehner Baltimore Sun
Clergy Abuse Survivors Propose New ‘Zero Tolerance’ Law Following Outcry Over Vatican Appointment by Nicole Winfield The Associated Press
An adult survivor’s search for justice and healing by Sara Scarlett Willson Where Peter IS
Man who says he survived James Porter’s abuse speaks out by Cal Dymowski WJAR-TV NBC-10
Twenty victims of pedophilia denounce the Society of Jesus of Bolivia for covering up rapes by Julio Nunez El País
As synod on Catholic Church’s future begins, abuse survivors demand equal time by Claire Giangravé Religion News Service
‘What if I’m not the only person?’ Survivor names priests who abused him decades ago by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
Sexual abuse survivors and advocates: Here’s what we want to say to Maryland’s Catholic parishioners by Betsy Schindler, David Lorenz, Anonymous, David Schapelle, Teresa Lancaster, Frank Schindler, and Jean Hargadon Wehner Baltimore Sun
Abuse survivors demand resignation of “totally inappropriate” Fernández by Elise Ann Allen Crux/Catholic Herald
Abuse survivor continues his ‘quest for justice’ by Tim Scott Otago Daily Times
Japanese pastors, newspapers sued for defaming abuse victim by UCA News
Deadline looming for abuse survivors to apply for compensation from N.L. archdiocese by Terry Roberts CBC
Victim-centered approach helps build trust by Moira Cullings The Leaven
Victims’ group slams decision to invite US cardinal to Armagh Cathedral by Belfast Telegraph
Former pupils at Jesuit schools speak of ‘panic, disgust’ at priest’s abuse by Patsy McGarry The Irish Times
Pope meets with clerical abuse survivors, urges Church to hear victims’ ‘anguished cry’ by Courtney Mares Catholic News Agency
More than just financial compensation says survivor by CathNews New Zealand
Utterly ridiculous’: Clergy abuse survivor blasts lawyers by David Hammer WWLTV
Man files lawsuit, claiming he was sexually abused at Lourdes High School in 1970s by Mike Bunge KIMT3 News
Abuse survivors speak out at bishop’s installation by Patrick Hudson The Tablet
'Evil snake’: Mike Foreman’s quest for justice after sexual assault by Kansas Catholic priest by Rachel Mipro Kansas Reflector
‘I hope they all burn in hell’: Survivors speak out on rape by Catholic priests in Baltimore by CNN
Abuse survivor shares her story after Catholic priests with Richmond ties were named in abuse investigation by Rolynn Wilson WRIC ABC 8
Survivors group points to cracks in visa system for foreign priests after 8-year-old First Nations girl abused by Rachel Bergen CBC
Survivor of former Townsville paedophile priest Neville Creen reveals toll the abuse took on her life by Baz Ruddick Australian Broadcasting Corporation – ABC
I survived Baltimore’s Catholic Church sex ring – a nun was murdered after a fellow victim told her about priest’s abuse by Rachel Dobkinn The U.S. Sun
Abuse victims share ‘wounded heart’ with Pope Francis after bike trek from Germany by Hannah Brockhaus The Catholic World Report
Abuse victims meet pope after Munich to Rome bike trek by Deutsche Welle
‘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
‘We can heal together’: Guelph man overcomes childhood sexual abuse by founding Recovery Speaking initiative by Joy Struthers Guelph Mercury Tribune
‘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
Wisconsin clergy abuse survivors want AG Kaul to release all communications between church officials and DOJ by Nate's Mission
We can heal together’: Guelph man overcomes childhood sexual abuse by founding Recovery Speaking initiative by Joy Struthers Guelph Mercury Tribune
Alleged victim takes stand as priest’s molestation trial opens in Toledo by David Patch Toledo Blade
Child sexual abuse survivor says $1.4m settlement gives him strength to fight for other victim-survivors by Loretta Lohberger Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Survivors want accountability and transparency. They’ve waited long enough by Katie M Shipp Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Survivors call for criminal investigation into Catholic church sex abuse by Maxine Streicher WBFF Fox 45
Caught between the mob and a predatory priest, a survivor finds his voice by Kevin Cullen Boston Globe
Child sexual abuse survivors demand more transparency amid release of AG’s report by Lisa Robinson WBAL-TV NBC-11
Legal ramifications for survivors of childhood sex abuse upon release of Baltimore Archdiocese investigation by Mark Roper WMAR - ABC
Clergy abuse activists interviewed on FFRF Sunday TV show by FFRF
Clergy Abuse Survivor Calls for Release of Names of Priest Convicted of Sexual Abuse by VOCM
Clergy sex abuse victims feel ‘vindicated’ after Vatican talks by Reuters/ Premier Christian News
Survivors condemn Archbishop Listecki’s retaliation against priest whistleblower by Peter Isely Nate's Mission
Survivors applaud move by the Jesuits to publish names of abusers by Tavia Grant The Globe and Mail/Bishop Accountability
Survivor calls on Archdiocese of St. John’s to release names of accused priests by Ryan Cooke CBC
I’m an abuse survivor. Pope Francis met with me and changed my life. by Juan Carlos Cruz Chellew National Catholic Reporter
Survivors' Voices: Victim Assistance Coordinators by In Truth and Spirit
Survivors of childhood sexual abuse advocating for Maryland legislation empower others | GUEST COMMENTARY by Betsy Schindler Baltimore Sun
New Series – SURVIVORS STORIES – Launches Ahead Of Hearings On “Long Overdue” Maryland Child Abuse Victims Act Reforms by Identity Advisors, LLC Ein Presswire
One step at a time: Mount Cashel abuse victim who ran away from orphanage at 16 made a life for himself and his family in the U.S. by Glen Whiffen Saltwire Network
2 men sue Catholic Diocese of Dallas over sexual abuse as children at orphanage by Isabella Volmert Dallas Morning News
Aroostook man sues Catholic diocese over alleged sexual abuse by Judy Harrison Bangor Daily News
Does ‘He Gets Us’ Get It? And Reflecting On YouVersion’s Record Day by Warren Cole Smith Religion Unplugged
‘I’m a survivor’: Parishioner finds strength in faith even after abuse by George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review
Abuse survivor calls Catholic Diocese plan to potentially file for bankruptcy a ‘slap in the face’ by Austin Grabish KGTV ABC San Diego
Victim of Burton paedophile priest says it took years to speak about the horrific abuse he suffered by Helen Kreft Burton Mail
NJ Catholic abuse survivors: Church did not disclose hundreds of cases by Deena Yellin and Abbott Koloff NorthJersey.com
Denver man sues Catholic church, paroled ex-priest over alleged sexual abuse By Shelly Bradbury The Denver Post
Survivors of sexual abuse plead for changes in Kansas law that protects pedophiles by Sherman Smith Louisiana Illuminator
Catholic clergy abuse victims ask Kansas attorney general to release full report of 4-year inquiry by Tim Carpenter Kansas Reflector
Liz and Linda’s wait for justice: A 50-year fight against a child rapist and the nun they say enabled him by Julie Scharper The Baltimore Banner
Survivors share stories in light of report on clergy abuse in Kansas by Alex Jirgens and KWCH Staff KWCH
Abuse victim speaks out by Will Broaddus The Eagle-Tribune
He says a Bay Area priest abused him. He finally found him 55 years later by Joshua Sharpe San Francisco Chronicle
Maltese victim of clerical sex abuse: ‘Benedict’s apology restored our faith’ by Giulia Magri Times of Malta
Press conference by Road to Recovery by Road to Recovery
‘Enough of this silence’ — woman goes public about clergy sexual abuse by Marina Riker and Josie Norris San Antonio Express-News/MSN
Survivors of priest abuse OK settlement from Archdiocese by Colleen Heild Albuquerque Journal
Nazareth House survivor of sexual and physical abuse awarded £75,000 in legal claim by Solicitors Journal
‘No place was safe’; Advocates demand names of abusive priests from the Diocese of Oakland by Betty Yu CBS News
Abuse “whistleblower” says “forgiveness” is often a pretext to silence victims by Xavier Léger La Croix International
Camden Diocese, clergy sex abuse survivors nearing settlement by Antionette Lee KYW News Radio
Clergy abuse survivors disappointed in court ruling preventing public release of archdiocese investigation by Mark Roper WMAR ABC 2
Abused siblings told they can sue Sisters of Nazareth Catholic order by Kevin Scott STV
‘Keepers’ survivors file court motion to seek full release of Maryland AG report on Catholic Church abuse by Jonathan M. Pitts and Lee O. Sanderlin The Baltimore Sun/Star Beacon
Woman plans to sue Portland’s Catholic Diocese for failing to stop known abuser in 1960s by Emily Allen The Portland Press Herald
Siblings allegedly abused at Scots children’s home told they can sue Catholic order by Ruth Suter Daily Record
Victims call Italy Church’s abuse report ‘shamefully’ limited by Philip Pullella Reuters
Sexual abuse survivors launch national day to encourage others to speak up by Lucy MacDonald Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Survivors of sexual abuse by priests applaud Frosh court filing seeking to release report on coverup by Bruce DePuyt Maryland Matters
Abuse survivors rally in Baltimore to demand action by newly elected US Catholic bishops president by Jonathan M. Pitts Baltimore Sun
‘They roamed freely at night. We were easy prey,’ says Willow Park abuse survivor by Patsy McGarry and Ronan McGreevy Irish Times
Harrowing story of a boy whose childhood was stolen by a paedophile teacher and turned to cross dressing as a 10-year-old to cope with the torment – as he sues the Christian Brothers for $2.5million by Stephen Gibbs Daily Mail Australia
Spotlighting the Truth by UMass Magazine
Survivor helps inaugurate LA’s first ‘Garden of Healing’ for abuse victims by Tom Hoffarth Angelus News
Survivor seeks clarity about abusive priest’s future by Kirsti Marohn MPR News
Child sex abuse survivors beg Ohio lawmakers to eliminate statute of limitations by Morgan Trau Ohio Capital Journal
Retired NYPD Detective Hired To Help Sexual Abuse Survivors by Paula Katinas The Tablet
‘Slap in the face.’ Sex abuse victims outraged over priest’s return to Kansas City by Judy L. Thomas Kansas City Star
Survivor Story: Deborah Rodriguez by Awake Milwaukee
Bishop Hart accuser discusses abuse with clergy at Wyoming film screenings by Seth Klamann Casper Star-Tribune
Most clergy sex abuse claimants turn in ballots for church’s settlement offer by Haidee Eugenio Gilbert Pacific Daily News
New Zealand Child Abuse Survivors Call For Intervention From Pope Francis by Praveen Menon International Business Times
B.C. victim sues estate of priest sex offender and Catholic church officials by Keith Fraser Vancouver Sun
Man who claims he was sexually abused by a Catholic priest settles High Court damages action for €350,000 by Aodhan O'Faolain Independent.ie
‘Watershed moment’: Australian child abuse survivors finally have real access to justice by Christopher Knaus The Guardian
Comboni: Sexual abuse victims welcome apology from missionaries by BBC
Catholic church sex abuse victims deserve justice. Don’t let the election interfere by Paul Muschick The Morning Call
Abuse survivors say, Providence Diocese hasn’t done enough by Amanda Mikovits Boston Globe
Abuse victims from Parmadale nuns start to see restitution by Jonathan Walsh ABCNews7Cleveland
The long-forgotten Inuit survivors of Catholic abuses by Brandi Morin Aljazeera
‘Deserves no honor or praise’: Survivors, advocates for clergy abuse survivors protest funeral of former Milwaukee archbishop by Emerson Lehmann WDJT
Arlington Catholic grad sues sues 3 former archdiocese priests by Your Arlington
A Cheshire woman's long wait to see her abuser named by the Springfield Diocese is over by Larry Parnass The Berkshire Eagle
Former students of Saskatoon school allege sexual abuse in $25M legal claim by Chandra Philip CTV Television Network
‘I was a wreck’: Former Cincinnati priest’s rape victim shares his story of pain, recovery and hope by Craig Cheatham WCPO ABC 9
Victim of Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta of Oran, Argentina: ‘Don't turn your back on us’ by Walter Sanchez Silva ACI Prensa/Catholic News Agency
Survivors release video with new recordings of AG Kaul and staff by Nate's Mission
‘We will die first’ – religious abuse survivors speak up after exclusion from government payouts by Steve Kilgallon Stuff
Abuse victim’s long journey continues Sunday with a walk alongside the bishop by Andrew Waite The Daily Gazette
Albany bishop meets with sexual abuse survivor outside Corpus Christi Catholic Church by Spectrum News
ECA Indigenous Survivor meets with Pope Francis and draws attention to a current clergy abuse case and cover up in the Congo by ECA Staff Ending Clergy Abuse
Maryland’s clergy sex abuse investigation lacks results, survivors say by Bruce DePuyt Maryland Matters
Manitoba residential school survivor plans to be in court ‘every step of the way’ in sexual abuse case against retired priest by Josh Crabb CTV Television Network
Gabriel Byrne has ‘not completely healed’ from growing up in Dublin by Alison O' Reilly SNAP
Choirboy’s father sues cardinal, Melbourne Archdiocese in alleged abuse case by Catholic News Service/Crux
Craig Harrison settles lawsuit against Roman Catholic Bishop of Fresno by Bakersfield Californian
Survivors' Voices: What I Want to Say to Catholics, 2022 by Sara Larson In Spirit and Truth
Victims of sexual assault by Quebec clergy want Pope to apologize during visit by Émilie Warren CBC
I am an abuse survivor. I believe the synod will teach the church how to listen. by Mark Joseph Williams America
Abuse survivors raise concerns about true legacy of Kogawa House by Denise Ryan Vancouver Sun
Argentine abuse victim still waiting for justice from the Church by Inés San Martín Crux
Another Path for Survivors by Most Rev. Edward B. Scharfenberger The Evangelist
Ex-priest awarded damages against Church over childhood abuse by BBC News
Survivor of priest sex abuse speaks out as new CA law leads to many lawsuits by Dan Noyes KGO-TV ABC-7
Victims of sexual abuse upset convicted clerics cared for in Catholic retirement home by Julie Ireton CBC News
Priest: Church needs to emphasize pastoral work with sex abuse survivors by Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service/Crux
Abuse victims start Loud Fences campaign in Townsville Diocese by Derek Barry Northwest Star
Survivors praised for 20 years of exposing Catholic abuse scandals by Brian Fraga National Catholic Reporter
Survivor Story: Kathryn Walczyk by Awake Milwaukee
I Am Sexual Abuse Evidence. Former Ward at St. Dominic’s Children’s Home Recalls Ordeal of Being Raped at 9 Years Old by Anna Ramdass Daily Express
Survivors, advocates push Italian bishops for national abuse inquiry by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Survivors blast limited effort by Italian bishops to document abuse cases by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Bobby Brown Says Being Molested by a Priest Changed the Course of His Life: ‘It Was the Reason I Abused Myself’ by Falen Hardge and Janine Rubenstein People Magazine
Day of Prayer for victims and survivors of abuse by Independent Catholic News
Victim wants abuser removed from priest’s circle at Yakima Catholic cemetery by Joel Donofrio Yakima Herald-Republic
Letter: Church offers callous response to a reasonable request by David G. Clohessy Yakima Herald-Republic
Survivors' Voices: Going Public, Part 2 by In Spirit and Truth
Survivors network urge DA to keep sex offender ex-priest behind bars by Alex Baker KRON-TV’
Survivors Advisory Council promotes healing, reconciliation by Jacqueline Tetrault The Pilot
On the power of the Resurrection and healing from abuse by Meredith McKay National Catholic Reporter
Portugal: Commission gets 290 victims’ statements of sexual abuse in catholic church since January by Lusa News Agency
‘I want justice:’ Clergy sex abuse survivor calls on Fall River Diocese to provide ‘substantial settlement’ by Kiernan Dunlop MassLive.com/The Republican
Sexual assault survivor shares story, what he is doing to help victims by Samue Bigham The Penn
Man sues Catholic Diocese of Cleveland over rape allegations against former priest McWilliams by John Caniglia The Plain Dealer
Teen sues Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, claims it failed to protect him from abuse by Jessie Schultz WEWS-TV ABC - 5
Irish abuse survivor criticizes Vatican’s Curia reform by Chai Brady CatholicPhilly
Abuse survivor takes Archdiocese of Melbourne to trial over historical sexual abuse by Lucy MacDonald Australian Broadcasting Corporation
When we got a new bishop, he didn’t know about our archdiocese’s history of abuse. Then he listened to me and other victims. by Pamela Walsh America
Sexual abuse survivor/activist advises churches by Terry Mattingly Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Victims’ group seeks investigation into St. Louis archbishop by Robert Patrick St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Deal will see Mount Cashel abuse survivors and St. John’s parish get share of Chase the Ace cash by Terry Roberts and Rob Antl CBC
More than surviving: A life after abuse by Charlie Camosy The Pillar
Alleged victims of abuse at Parmadale orphanage have discussed counseling, restitution with Catholic leaders by Jonathan Walsh WEWS-TV, ABC 5
More than surviving: A life after abuse by Charlie Camosy The Pillar
Brave survivor comes forward about the abuse suffered at the hands of Franciscan priest by SNAP
Time’s up for Catholic Church in Italy to reckon with clerical abuse, survivor group says by Claire Giangravé Religion News Service
Survivor has her story to tell Pope Francis by Michael Swan The Catholic Register
‘Dirty, disgusted, afraid’: Former Wis. police chief speaks about clergy abuse he faced as a child by Shaun Gallagher WTMJ-TV
German abuse victims, others critical of retired pope’s response to report by Catholic News Service
Why is an abuser still working as a priest? by Mark Lowen BBC
ItalyChurchToo: Abuse survivors demand Italy church inquiry by Nicole Winfield The Associated Press National Catholic Reporter
Victims demand independent national abuse inquiry in Italy by Elise Ann Allen Crux
‘I didn’t know’ should no longer be an excuse, Chilean survivor says by Elise Ann Allen Crux
SNAP NZ wants Benedict prosecuted if evidence found by CathNews New Zealand
Abuse survivors say Benedict apology falls short by Elise Ann Allen Crux
NZ royal commission hears from survivors abused by Bernard McGrath ahead of Australian transfer by Giselle Wakatama Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Boy abused in New Zealand Catholic Church care ‘shown corpse’ to keep him quiet by Praveen Menon Reuters
I Was Sexually Abused By A Priest. Then I Became A Priest. Here’s What I Know Now. by Robert D. Karpinski HuffPost
He endured a bishop’s sexual abuse and sued. The state’s top court now wants in on the case by Larry Parnass The Berkshire Eagle
‘I was sexually abused by monks living on Caldey Island’ by Laura Clements WalesOnline
After 10 years of sex abuse claims, Fall River accuser speaks about priest’s ouster by Kelly O'Neill WJAR-TV
Judge rules against Priest sex abuse survivor in Lowcountry civil suit by Andrew Davix WSAV
Pope cautions over 'interpretation' of French clergy abuse report by AFP/CA News
Pope approves updates to norms for dealing with 'grave crimes' by Carol Glatz Catholic News Service/National Catholic Reporter
Swiss bishops establish independent commission on abuse by Lisa Zengarini Vatican News
Pope Francis is asking the US bishops to listen to the people. Will they? by Phyllis Zagano National Catholic Reporter
Report: Hundreds of sex abuse lawsuits filed against New Jersey Catholic priests during 2-year window by Joe Bukuras Catholic News Agency
Law firm seeks class action for alleged sexual assaults by priests in Diocese of Amos, Que by CTV Television Network
Swiss bishops order study on past sexual abuse by Junno Arocho Esteves National Catholic Reporter
Remembering a survivor of abuse who saved lives in his community by Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend and Alex Cheng Minnesota Public Radio
Adult survivors of Catholic clergy abuse in Sacramento call for justice by Giacomo Luca KXTV
Clergy abuse survivor Saviano lauded at funeral for courage by Mark Pratt The Associated Press/Crux
Judge rules against Priest sex abuse survivor in Lowcountry civil suit by Andrew Davix WSAV
Brendan Higgins, former TV anchor, among 9 Jesuit Prep alumni suing their alma mater by Renee Umsted Preston Hollow Advocate
Abused altar boys win justice in Indonesia by UCA News
Accuser demands settlement with Diocese of Fall River over claim against retired priest by Tyler Dumont WJAR-TV
‘I’m tired of waiting for justice’: Alleged clergy abuse victim wants action from diocese by Audrey Cooney Herald News
Abuse survivor shocked to see paedophile priest on display at Mission Estate by Steve Kilgallon Stuff
Abuse survivors demand Wellington school removes portrait of alleged paedophile by Stuff
Bishops, other faith leaders join sunrise walk with sex abuse survivors by Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service/National Catholic Reporter
Sex abuse survivors urge bishops to denounce Church Militant’s agenda by Rhina Guidos National Catholic Reporter
Catholic priest abuse victims and their supporters rally at Norwich cathedral by Joe Wojtas The Day
Global clergy abuse survivors and allies to urge USCCB to condemn Bannon’s anti-gay rally in Baltimore. by Ending Clergy Abuse
Beyond Sandusky: the survivors’ movement by Jason Berry Patriot-News
Survivors' Voices: Meeting with the Bishop by In Spirit and Truth
‘They never broke my spirit’: Survivors of Indian schools on Menominee by Frank Vaisvilas Green Bay Press Gazette
Survivor of priest abuse calls for more transparency after Providence priest arrest by Parker Gavigan WJAR-TV
Chilean abuse survivor laments staff appointment to Catholic high school by Elise Ann Allen Crux
De La Salle order apologises for sex abuse by Catherine Pepinster The Tablet
‘Need to be heard’: alleged abuse survivors say Kenja must be forced to join Australia’s redress scheme by Tory Shepherd The Guardian
‘Like it was yesterday.’ Sheri Biasin recalls priest’s abuse, in her own words by Larry Parnass The Berkshire Eagle
Abuse survivors of now-deceased priest line up to seek compensation by Matt Neal Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Survivor wins record $2m compensation by CathNews
Brave witness shares underwhelming experience with the Catholic church by Sela Jane Hopgood Radio New Zealand
Some Abuse Victims Dissatisfied by Rochester Diocese’s Bankruptcy Plan by National Catholic Register/EWTN/Catholic News Agency
Victim of priest abuse says Miller Report is a step forward by Tim Lennon and Woody Gottburg KSCJ
English and Welsh Bishops step up protection for victims of abuse by Lisa Zengarini Vatican News
NRB chair urges bishops to continue focus on healing for abuse survivors by Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service
Man abused by priest receives ‘six-figure sum’ in damages by Alan Erwin Irish Times
Ex-student claims NJ private school monks abused him more than 150 times by Mark Lungariello New York Post
Tollner seeks info from Diocese on abuse he says he suffered by Altamont Enterprise
N.J. man sues Delbarton School alleging monks sexually abused him repeatedly in the 1970s by Anthony G. Attrino nj.com
Creating a Pathway toward Renewal: the Healing Garden by Mike Hoffman Tutela Minorum
10 Things Never to Say to Survivors of Clergy Sexual Abuse by Jerri von den Bosch Awake
Lawsuit claims racial discrimination in treatment of clergy abuse survivors by WDJT-TV Ch. 58
German Catholic abuse victims meet papal investigators by Reuters
Tennessee Catholic priest shares he was a target of sexual advances as a seminarian, SNAP commends him for speaking up by SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
‘Living in fear’: Survivor says he suffered sexual abuse for years at Sask. residential school by Brooklyn Neustaeter CTV Television Network
Clergy Sexual Abuse Survivors Felt Intimidated by Letter Sent From the Archdiocese of New Orleans by Helen Lewis Big Easy Magazine
Almost 7,000 abuse survivors avail of church funded counselling service by Ailbhe Conneely KNOCK
Advocates, survivors want Illinois attorney general to prevent release of ex-priest convicted of molesting children by Manny Ramos Chicago Sun-Times
Erie Catholic Diocese completes Independent Survivors Reparation Program, survivor speaks out by Yoselin Person WJET
Ex-prosecutor Nazir Afzal who brought down the Rochdale grooming gangs will head the Catholic Church’s drive to stamp out child abuse scandals by Simon Caldwell Daily Mail
Vatican abuse trial: Witness testimony gives conflicting view of victim, pre-seminary by Catholic News Agency /The Catholic World Report
Former students testify at Vatican sex abuse trial by Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service/UCA News
Man abused in state care alleges children from Wellington boys’ home were prostituted out to Catholic Church officials by Sophie Cornish Stuff
Abuse survivor ‘shocked’ by dismissal of priest at same church by Ken Kolker WOOD-TV
Gretna Councilman allegedly abused by priest as a kid by Chris Welty WGNO
Woman’s life ruined by disgraced Preston priest who embedded himself into victim’s families by Amy Fenton LancsLive
Why I Left the Catholic Church…and What Made Me Come Home by Brandy M. Miller Profiles in Catholicism
New York man shares story of his alleged sexual abuse by a Florida priest in the 1970s by Kylie McGivern WFTS-TV
Alleged Massachusetts Abuse Victim Requests Outside Judge in Suit, Citing Diocese’s Influence by National Catholic Register
‘You think you’re the only one’: NJ abuse survivor featured in Discovery+ documentary by Deena Yelli NorthJersey.com
Abuse survivor believes now is a great evangelical moment for Church by Jay Nies Catholic Standard
The Anniversary of Nate Lindstrom’s Suicide Strengthened My Resolve to Aid Survivors by Awake Milwaukee
Surviving Mount Cashel: Finding the strength to overcome abuse horror by Wendy-Ann Clarke The Catholic Register
Former Vermonter files sexual abuse lawsuit against Weston Priory by Kevin O’Connor VTDigger
Survivors group calls on new Belleville bishop to add 4 names to clergy sex abuse list by Lexi Cortes Belleville News-Democrat
For true healing, abuse survivors urge church to hear their stories by Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service/Crux
Surviving Mount Cashel: Finding the strength to overcome abuse horror by Wendy-Ann Clarke The Catholic Register
Plaintiffs in second Próvolo sex abuse trial demand ‘end to delays’ by Maximiliano Ríos & Liliana Samuel Agence France Presse
Man Speaks Out Following Resignation Of Bishop Michael Hoeppner Of The Crookston Diocese by Valley News Live
Catholic Confessions Part 2: An abuse survivor’s story by Hayley Boland KFYR
Priest sex abuse survivor sues NMAG for allegedly withholding public records by Nicole Maxwell Alamogordo Daily News/ New Hampshire Union Leader
Survivors of church abuse laud Missouri Supreme Court ruling on evidence in lawsuits by Katie Moore The Kansas City Star
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