The Accused
- Profiles in Catholicism
- Dec 14, 2020
- 25 min read
Updated: Oct 27
Articles and Commentaries
A Spokane Catholic priest accused of sexual misconduct is removed and reported to police; parishioners criticize allegations by Alexandra Duggan The Spokesman-Review
Saskatoon priest receives 8-month prison sentence after sexual assault conviction by Payton Zillich Global News
Paedophile priest who used position to abuse children handed extended sentence by Cait Findlay Cambridge News
Charges: Catholic priest in central Minnesota sexually abused woman he was advising by Kirsti Marohn Minnesota Public Radio (NPR)
Former New Orleans priest held without bond after allegations of sex abuse by Erin Lowrey and Aubrey Killion WDSU News
Paedophile priest who used position to abuse children handed extended sentence by Cait Findlay Cambridge News
Allegations of sex abuse, misused church dollars against WA priest divide parish by Kelsey Turner and Daniel Walters InvestigateWest
Letter from Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, on Father Ernest Tovar-Trejo, a priest of the Diocese of Tampico, by Office of the Archbishop Archdiocese of Chicago IL
Ex-Catholic priest who served in 2 Louisiana governors’ admins accused of raping physically disabled, autistic child by Caitlin McCormack New York Post
Pope meets Peru cardinal who’s defied restrictions due to abuse allegation by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Former Catholic priest Dennis Finbow child abuse sentencing by Ben Jolley The Huns Post
Saskatoon priest receives 8-month prison sentence after sexual assault conviction by Payton Zillich Global News
Diocese of Lincoln limits priest’s duties after accusation of sexual assault by NOW KOLN-KGIN
Pope meets Peru cardinal who’s defied restrictions due to abuse allegation by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Ex-priest accused of abusing 30 boys finally detained in Uruguay after 18 years by Eduardo Campos Lima Crux
French Judges Ask for Morocco’s Help in Probe of Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse by Safaa Kasraoui Morocco World News
Ex-Catholic priest who served in 2 Louisiana governors’ admins accused of raping physically disabled, autistic child by Caitlin McCormack New York Post
Worcester Diocese priest accused of indecent assault pleads to lesser charge by Brad Petrishen Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Indictment request for priest over abuse of 11-year-old by ANSA - Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata
Ex-priest tells jury sex acts were ‘consensual’ by Chloe Aslett BBC News
Canadian court OKs priest’s abuse suit against prominent priest, religious order by Gina Christian OSV News
Retired P.E.I. priest pleads guilty to sexually assaulting 12-year-old boy in 1980s by CBC
Former Dallas pastor breaks silence after being fired for relationship with younger woman by Eric Killelea Chron
Legionaries of Christ priest accused of abusing 5 schoolgirls in Spain by Catholic News Agency/ChristianPure
Two Catalan Jesuits imprisoned for covering up child abuse cases in Bolivia. by ARA
Lawsuits Say Priest, Teacher Sexually Abused Lacey Girls by Veronica Flesher Patch
Connecticut priest sexually assaulted 8-year-old boy at gunpoint, lawsuit says
by Alex Wood Connecticut Post
Madison priest restricted from ministry, charged with child sex crimes by Sophie Carso Journal Sentinel
Former P.E.I. priest pleads guilty to sexually abusing altar boy by Terrence McEachern Saltwire Network
Ticino priest admits abuse and receives lenient sentence by blue News
Alabama priest accused of having a sexual relationship with teen stripper, paying her thousands in hush money by Patrick Reilly New York Post
“The truth will set you free”: Catholic Bishop in CAR Denies Complicity in Anonymous Abuse Case, Urges Reconciliation by Jude Atemanke ACIAFRICA
Lake Zurich pries again placed on leave amid child abuse allegations by Daily Herald
NC priest resigns after spiritual direction abuse allegations by The Pillar
Roanoke priest accused in Florida lawsuit of sexual abuse by Colby Johnson WDBJ-TV CBS-7
The curious case of Father Freddy, a former South Side pastor accused of child sex abuse by Robert Herguth Chicago Sun-Times
Opus Dei Bishop stands down over abuse allegations by Anthony Klan The Klaxon
Jesuit who worked in Los Gatos charged with child sex crimes by Drew Penner Los Gatan
Queens priest defrocked over sexual abuse allegations dating to 1980s by Leonard Greene New York Daily News
NYC priest defrocked over 1980s child sex-abuse allegations by Chris Harris New York Post
Bishop Brennan Accepts Recommendation of Diocesan Review Board; Parochial Vicar Removed from Ministry by Diocese of Brooklyn
Nalgonda Bishop Karnam Dhaman Kumar barred from German diocese over sexual abuse allegation by Jahnavi edited by Vidya Sigamany The News Minute
California Catholic priest arrested on charges of child sex abuse dating to 1990s by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency
Jesuit priest with South Bay ties accused of sex abuse of minors by Grant Stringer The Mercury News
Priest in Kerala, India, accused of molesting 16-year-old boy by Nirmala Carvalho Crux
Catholic Priest Theodore Gabrielli arrested in connection with the sexual abuse of three minors by Andrew Gillie KEYT-TV
Legion of Christ priest arrested at the Mexico City airport by Rodolfo Soriano-Núñez Los Ángeles Press
Slidell priest convicted of molestation denied parole by Aubrey Killion WDSU News
Report: Documents reveal more sexual complaints against former Baton Rouge priest by WBRZ staff WBRZ-TV ABC-2
Priest guilty of eight counts of historical indecent assaults by Elaine Mitchell BBC
Three disgraced Kansas priests named in new abuse reports by Matthew Self KSNT-TV
Priest jailed for historic child sex abuse by Gemma Daubeney BBC News
Seven priests face discipline over church sex abuse scandal by Kaya Burgess The Times/The Sunday Times
Charlotte bishop assessing future of priest accused of boundary violations, sexual abuse by Michelle La Rosa The Pillar
Vatican confirms removal of Charlotte priest over misconduct with children by Nathaniel Puente WCNC - NBC 36
Timor-Leste rejects clemency plea for sex abuse convict ex-priest by UCA News
Chicago-area priest accused of sexual misconduct kicked out of Augustinian order by Robert Herguth Chicago Sun-Times
Priest accused of sex abuse dismissed from Augustinians over ‘disagreement’ with superior by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Jimenez: Court filings do not change Apuron verdict by Jojo Santo Tomas Pacific Daily News
Arrest of Italian priest for abuse may renew calls for national reckoning by Crux
Palatka pastor facing child sex charges in connection with extended relationship with teen, police say by News4Jax
Former Triad worship director charged with child sex crime by Brayden Stamps Fox6
Chicago priest reinstated to church after sexual abuse allegations, Archdiocese says by WLS ABC 7
Survivor of notorious rapist priest speaks out for first time by David Hammer and Ramon Antonio Vargas WWLTV
Abuse survivor speaks out in hopes of encouraging others to come forward by Stuff
Diocese of Derry launches internal investigation after Fr Edward Gallagher charged with alleged sex offences by Highland Radio
Priest accused of sex abuse of girl may have other victims: LASD by Cameron Kiszla KTLA-TV
Former Jersey priest convicted of child abuse by Lydia Davies Premier Christian News
Accused Catholic priests in Alaska; SNAP worries about the safety of parishioners by SNAP
Jury deadlocks, judge declares mistrial in case of former Marblehead priest by Leigh Blander Marblehead Current
Priest accused of sex abuse of girl may have other victims: LASD by Cameron Kiszla KTLA-TV
Catholic priest denies abusing child but admits he has ‘issue with feet’ by Megan Davies Jersey Evening Post
Catholic priest jailed for ‘persistent and premeditated’ sexual abuse of school boys by Alecia Rousseau, Manawatu Standard The Post
Former Jersey Catholic Priest with ‘foot fetish’ faces ten child sex abuse allegations by ITV News
Downy priest assaulted girl between February and March, District Attorney alleges by Helen Jeong NBC 4
Former priest charged with child abuse, multiple sex offenses, Baltimore County police say by Greg Ng and Kate Amara WBAL-TV, NBC-11
Ex-priest who helped report notorious abuser now charged with sex abuse from 1990s/ by Justin Fenton and Darreonna Davis The Baltimore Banner
Former priest who pleaded guilty to rape will register as sex offender once released by Matthew Dietz WLWT - NBC 5
Former Christian brother (88) jailed for four years for sexual abuse of eight boys in 1970s by Sonya McLean The Irish Times
A Polish Bishop Paid “Mercy” Money To Sex Abuse Victim, But Kept Priest In Place by Małgorzata Czajowska World Crunch
Legionaries of Christ priest accused of abusing 5 schoolgirls in Spain by Catholic News Agency/ChristianPure
Former Christian brother (88) jailed for four years for sexual abuse of eight boys in 1970s by Sonya McLean Irish Times
Ex-pupils of ‘monster’ priest at centre of church apology over sex abuse allegations recall reign of terror at Co Antrim school by Paul Ainsworth Irish Times
Archdiocese of St. Boniface faces another lawsuit alleging sexual assault by former priest by Vera-Lynn Kubinec CBC
Well, Holy God, My Life as an Irish, Catholic, Agnostic Correspondent’ by Patsy McGarry: A moving, blow-by-blow account of Irish Catholic Church abuse scandals by Alf McCreary NewsLetter
Police investigate claims of sexual misconduct as Diocese of Lincoln suspends Pius X priest by Jake Lawson Now KOLN-KGIN
Paedophile ex-priest told man how to abuse kids by BBC News
Police investigate claims of sexual misconduct as Diocese of Lincoln suspends Pius X priest by Jake Lawson Now KOLN-KGIN
Former priest and convicted child molester sentenced for passport fraud, stripped of citizenship, and ordered deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
DOJ: Former Catholic priest convicted of child sex abuse will be deported after sentence by Tyler Arnold
Saskatoon priest defibrillated in courtroom after he’s found guilty of sexually assaulting teen girl: lawyer by Jeremy Warren CBC
Ex-Marist Brother Charles Afeaki faces fourth sentencing for student abuse in Auckland, Invercargill by Craig Kapitan NZ Herald
Retired Chicago-area priest accused of sexually abusing a minor by WMAQ-NBC 5
CNA explains: The sexual abuse accusation case against Cardinal Cipriani by Eduardo Berdejo Catholic News Agency
Exorcist priest pleads not guilty to battery charge over alleged incident during relics tour by Simone Orendain America
Allegations of abuse: Paris public prosecutor’s office will not investigate Abbé Pierre
by CNA Deutsche
Dennis Finbow in court over 16 historic sex abuse charges
by Louise Hepburn The Hunts Post
Fr. Carlos Martins pleads not guilty to charges of battery after relic tour incident
by Grace Porto Catholic Vote
Sexual abuse survivors grill NFL amid New Orleans Saints church scandal
by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
Abuse in the Church: Behind the dismissal of Verbum Spei
by Gonzague de Pontac La Croix International
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
by David Haldane Manila Times
New Orleans archbishop fires food bank leaders for refusing to fund abuse settlement
by David Hammer WWL Louisiana/The Guardian
Washington State Bill Would Force Catholic Priests to Violate Church Law
by Jaryn Crouson TIPP Insights
Four sexual abuse lawsuits filed against Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn
by Lauren Rapp Brooklyn Paper
by Sophie Lewis The News
Cardinal Cipriani denies abuse, confirms disciplinary measures by Luke Coppen The Pillar
The true legacy of the rapist George Pell by Louise Milligan The Monthly
‘Disgusting’: New Orleans archbishop condemned over food bank firings by David Hammer WWL
Former Broome bishop faces 6 new charges by The Pillar
Former Catholic priest who abused children in Nunavut sentenced to 6 years in prison by Emma Tranter CBC
Lawyer Vatican confirms disciplinary measures against Cardinal Cipriani by Salvatore Cernuzio Vatican News
s propose 6-year sentence for former Nunavut priest who sexually abused children by Emma Tranter CBC
Two Chicago priests under investigation for alleged sexual abuse of minors: archdiocese by Cody King WFLD - Fox 32
Former Racine pastor convicted of child enticement sentenced to prison time by Amy Fleury WISN
Former Louisville priest pleads not guilty to new child sex abuse charges by WDRBby Kathleen Martens APTN News
French bishops seek Abbé Pierre cover-up probe by Luke Coppen The Pillar
Catholic priest who crusaded against church abuse faces his own sex accusations: lawsuit by Peter Senzamici New York Post
Judge Ends Lawsuit by Woman Who Said Priests Sexually Abused Her in Bucksport and Bar Harbor by Carrie Jones Books Bar Harbor Story
Former Macomb County priest resentenced for sexual abuse by WDIV-TV, NBC4
SF Archdiocese Quietly Removed 2 Priests Accused of Abuse From Public List, Attorneys Say by Alex Hall KQED
SF Archdiocese removes priest from ministry, survivors file complaints against Archbishop by Bigad Shaban, Michael Bott, and Jeremy Carroll KNTV NBC Bay Area
Polish Church told to act on abuse after claims against John Paul II’s secretary by Jonathan Luxmoore The Tablet
Former Michigan priest resentenced for criminal sexual conduct by DeJanay Booth-Singleton CBS Detroit
Former Louisville priest faces new child abuse charges decades after removal from ministry by Marina Johnson Courier Journal
“Hecker the Pecker Checker”: The Life of the Priest-Rapist by Leslie Griffin Verdict
ABC7 Year-in-Review: Sexual abuse allegations made against Charlotte County priest by WWSB -ABC 7
NSW Police charge former priest with child sex offences over alleged grooming of teenage boy online by Jesse Hyland Australian Broadcasting Corporation – ABC
Names to Know: Recently Outed Predator Priests Still Living in Michigan by Adam Horowitz Law
WDSU Investigates obtains previously sealed documents depicting horrific sex abuse by priest by Aubry Killion WDSU
Catholic Priest Sentenced in Ventura County for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials by KVTA
Class-action lawsuit for children abused by military priest certified by Alberta court by Wallis Snowdon CBC News
Second scandal: Government-aligned Budapest priest suspended amid child abuse allegations by Hetzmann Mercédesz Daily News Hungary
Texas Catholic priest faces life in prison for sexual assault, child porn by Zachary-Taylor Wright MYSA
Louisiana priest sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to rape of teenage boy by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency
SoCal priest sentenced to year in jail, to register as sex offender after child porn plea by Cameron Kiszla KTLA-TV
Second scandal: Government-aligned Budapest priest suspended amid child abuse allegations by Hetzmann Mercédesz Daily News Hungary
French priest guilty of abusing minors sentenced to lifetime ban from ministry by La Croix International
Shock after new revelations of sexual abuse by Piarist priest in Senegal by Charles Senghor La Croix International
Pope laicizes Argentine priest for multiple cases of child abuse by Eduardo Campos Lima Crux
US priest accused of sexual assault turns down 20-year plea deal by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
Man Claims Priest Sexually Abused Him, In Lawsuit Against Wayne Church by Michelle Rotuno-Johnson Patch
Second scandal: Government-aligned Budapest priest suspended amid child abuse allegations by Hetzmann Mercédesz Daily News Hungary
Priest who worked in Texas and Louisiana tentatively set to plead guilty to sexual assault by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
46 Paris Foreign Missions Society priests implicated in abuse investigation by Matthieu Lasserre La Croix International
Archdiocese publishes list of 48 church associates accused of child sex abuse by Joe Taitano II Pacific Daily News
South Bend pastor accused of sexual crimes against minor by Joshua Short WNDU-TV
Former East Anglia priest has clerical status removed by Keith Morris Diocese of East Anglia
These priests molested kids in Wisconsin and elsewhere. Why aren’t they on the Archdiocese’s list of abusers? by Laura Schulte and Robert Herguth Journal Sentinel
SoCal priest sentenced to year in jail, to register as sex offender after child porn plea by Cameron Kiszla KTLA-TV
Catholic priest accused of sexual assault fathered children of victims, court hears by Charlie Scudder and Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
One More San Diego Predator Priest to Disclose: Fr. Gregory Sheridan by Horowitz Law
Another Court Appearance for Retired Priest Accused of Historic Sexual Assault in Russell Area by Doug Falconer GX94
Disgraced ex-Catholic priest shares child with victim in sexual assault case: detective by Jasmine Lotts KWTX-10
Springfield diocese adds late Rev. Ronald Lussier to list of credibly accused priests by The Berkshire Eagle
NYC priest, relieved of parish duties, accuses Brooklyn Diocese of ‘witch hunt’ by Brian Fraga National Catholic Reporter
Chicago associate pastor steps aside amid DCFS investigation into sexual abuse allegations by Cody King WFLD - Fox 32
Toledo priest credibly accused of sexual abuse; diocese removes his name from building by Sarah Readdean Toledo Blade
Fr. Edward Paquette Wins the Title of One of Vermont’s Worst Predator Priests by Adam Horowitz Adam Horowitz Law
‘Dangerous crunch point’: abuse survivors risk being denied justice due to delays in Australia’s redress scheme by Christopher Knaus The Guardian
Taylorville priest resigns following misconduct allegations by Jane Cochran WTAX Newsradio/Capitol City Now
New Orleans priest accused of child abuse competent to proceed with trial by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
Ont. law firm seeks information on convicted Catholic priest amid active abuse lawsuit by Sanjay Maru CTV News
South Bend pastor accused of sexual crimes against minor by WNDU-TV
Taylorville priest resigns following misconduct allegations by Jane Cochran WTAX Newsradio/Capitol City Now
Former Queens priest fired from St. Francis prep after credible abuse allegations by Noah Powelson Queens Daily Eagle
Revered French national icon falls from grace by Samantha David The Connection France
Former Queens priest fired from St. Francis prep after credible abuse allegations by Noah Powelson Queens Daily Eagle
Priest faces life imprisonment over third child sex offences conviction by Shropshire Star
NZ Catholic bishops lament sexual abuse by CathNews New Zealand
Former Queens priest fired from St. Francis prep after credible abuse allegations by Noah Powelson Queens Daily Eagle
Allegations of Sexual Abuse of a Minor Against a Former Brooklyn Priest Found Credible by Diocese of Brooklyn
Young Chicago priest under probe for alleged child abuse by Simone Orendain Our Sunday Visitor
Catholic priest John Patrick Casey stands trial accused of historical child sex offences by Hannah Ross Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Diocese of Toledo announces ‘credible allegation’ of child sex abuse against Monsignor Doyle by WTOL11
Toledo priest credibly accused of sexual abuse; diocese removes his name from building by Sarah Readdean Toledo Blade
Archdiocese of Dubuque, former priest sued in trio of civil suits by Telegraph Herald
Massachusetts bishop: Priest placed on leave admitted to ‘serious sexual misconduct’ by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency
Long Island pastor arrested, accused of sexual abuse: NCPD by NBC News
Catholic priest John Patrick Casey stands trial accused of historical child sex offences by Hannah Ross Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Peruvian priest ousted from order accused of sex abuse, coverup by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Priest accused of abuse had ties to Chattanooga youth long ago by Andrew Schwartz Chattanooga Times Free Press
Public prosecutor closes case against Swiss abbot by Luke Coppen The Pillar
Pennsylvania priest laicized after investigation finds he sexually assaulted two minors by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency
Former priest permanently dismissed from Diocese of Scranton by Joe Kohut WNEP - ABC 16
Former Catholic Priest Facing Additional Charges as Several Women Come Forward by Darla Medina
Australian bishop pleads ‘not guilty’ to abuse charges by The Pillar
Indonesian court jails ex-seminarian for abusing minors by UCA News
Quebec Catholic monks face class actions over decades of alleged sexual abuse by Agence France Presse
Lawsuits name two disgraced Baton Rouge ex-priests with long list of sex abuse accusations by Matt Bruce The Advocate
Priest removed from ministry while investigation takes place by Diocese of Rockford IL
Co Tyrone priest facing historic sex offences: charges linked to three more complainants added by Tanya Fowles The Irish News
Investigation reveals ‘disturbing’ behavior against minors from former St. Patrick church pastor by Zach Mosca and Chris Cerenelli WFMJ-NBC/CW-21
Texas grand jury indicts Catholic priest on three felony sexual assault charges by Ramon Antonio Varga The Guardian
Quebec Catholic monks face class actions over decades of alleged sexual abuse by France 24
Former Boylan priest under investigation, Rockford Diocese says by WIFR-TV, Ch. 23
Two lawsuits draw attention Missouri clergymen accused of sexual misconduct by Hannah Falcon KFVS
Letter from Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, on Father Martin Nyberg by Archdiocese of Chicago IL
Aspiring priest sentenced for images, videos of children. ‘This is abuse. This is rape’ by Cincinnati Enquirer
Texas grand jury indicts Catholic priest on three felony sexual assault charges by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
Six decades later, victim of notorious predatory priest gets some justice — and peace by Kenneth Armstrong Village Report
More allegations of sexual abuse made against French priest Abbé Pierre by Kim Willsher The Guardian
Chicago priest removed from parish amid child molestation claims by Todd Feurer, Adam Harrington, Irika Sargent and, Megan Hickey CBS Chicago
Catholic priest denies sexual abuse charges by Stephen Blease Jersey Evening Post
Diocese of Scranton removes priest on child sex abuse allegations by Times Leader
At least 17 more people allege sexual violence by French charity icon Abbe Pierre by France 24
Sexual assault trial begins for Saskatoon Ukrainian Catholic priest by Bre McAdam Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Vatican removes Pakistani archbishop over corruption, sexual abuse charges by A.S. John Christian Daily
Senior Jesuit at prestigious Sydney school jailed for historical child sex abuse by Clare Sibthorpe Sydney Morning Herald
Canadian priest Thomas Rosica accused of sexual assault in lawsuit by Crux
Sexual assault trial begins for Saskatoon Ukrainian Catholic priest by Bre McAdam Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Priest In Puchong Arrested For Alleged Sexual Assault On Minor by Natalie Haschinta The Rakyat Post Malasia
Sexual misconduct allegations case against Mobile Catholic priest dismissed by Jeremy Jones WKRG-TV, CBS-42
Kansas City Deacon suspended as suit claims sexual abuse of teenage boy by Sarah Motter KCTV CBS 5
Notorious paedophile Marist Brother Gerard 'The Rat' McNamara to be released by Bec Symons Australian Broadcast News –ABC
Notorious pedophile priest admits more child sex abuse by Northern Daily Leader
Abuse survivor rebukes New Zealand churches for failed apologies: must ‘acknowledge evil done in God’s name’ by Chris Eyte Christian Daily
Former Seminarian Pleads Guilty in Ohio Child Porn Case by Daniel Payne/ Catholic News Agency//National Catholic Register
Disgraced former Catholic priest extradited to McLennan County to face sex assault charges by Tommy Witherspoon KWTX-10
Polish president strips former priest of state order after sex abuse conviction by Alicja Ptak Notes from Poland
Ex-priest pleads guilty to sex abuse during time at Catholic church in Burnaby by Cornelia Naylor Burnaby Now
Ex-priest arrested for historical sexual assault, RCMP call on survivors by Swift Curren Discover Moose Jaw
Kansas City Deacon suspended as suit claims sexual abuse of teenage boy by Sarah Motter KCTV CBS 5
Diocese of Scranton finds Msgr. Kelly guilty of child sexual abuse under canon law by Vivian Muniz PA Homepage
2 priests arrested for sexual abuse of men, ‘Pope’s judge’ under probe by Agence France-Presse
Diocese of Scranton finds Msgr. Kelly guilty of child sexual abuse under canon law by Vivian Muniz PA Homepage
Former Catholic brother, Frank Keating, sentenced to six years jail for abusing students on school grounds by Liz Gwynn Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Police report released following Mason priest’s resignation by Jennifer Edwards Baker and Courtney King WXIX - Fox19
Omaha archbishop accused of abuse in St. Louis lawsuit by Michelle La Rosa The Pillar
Priest in Collier County Jail awaits extradition to Texas for sex crimes by Samantha Serbin WBBH NBC 2
Texas police say former Luling priest accused of sex crimes could have more victims by Erin Lowrey WDSU
Diocese: 'Time and space' needed to consider Casey interment by RTE
Another Dangerous Fresno Priest: Father Ramon Salvador Gomez by Adam Horowitz Law
New sex abuse allegations surface against ex-KCK priest who did prison time years ago by Judy L. Thomas Kansas City Star
Sex scandal involving an academic pastor. Former World Youth Days director arrested by Polskie Radio
Roman Catholic priest jailed for child abuse images charged with sexual assault by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
Ohio priest apologizes for destroying hard drive containing possible child porn by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency
Affidavit: Priest arrested in Waco sexual assault cases in possession of child porn, victim likely under the age of 10 by Danika Young KWTX-10
Further historical sexual abuse complaints against Monaghan priest by Northern Sound
Competency in question: Former New Orleans Catholic priest shows signs of dementia by Zach Labbé WGNO
An Interview with An Accused Priest: A scorched hard drive, texts with a boy and a missing report by Paula Christian WCPO ABC 9
Defrocked Montreal priest denied parole by Anna Farrow The Catholic Register
Catholic Diocese of Youngstown announces temporary replacement for priest under investigation by Alex Kamczyc WFMJ-NBC/CW-21
Attorney speaks on alleged sexual abuse case involving Fall River priest by Kaitlin Gehlhaus WLNE-TV, ABC-6
Former Limerick-based teacher-turned-priest faces historic sex abuse allegations by Donal O'Regan Limerick Leader
Priest Charged with Abuse by Andrew Sibcy Jersey Evening Post
Former Limerick-based teacher-turned-priest faces historic seabuse allegations by Donal O'Regan Limerick Leader/Ireland Live
Tennessee priest removed from public ministry as sexual misconduct claim investigated by OSV News/National Catholic Reporter
Civil suit alleges child sexual abuse by former Diocese of Alexandria priest in 1970s by Jonathan Kinder KALB
Nashville-area Catholic priest faces 10 child sex charges after June indictment by Gabrielle Chenault Tenessean
Jury reaches verdict on two charges against former Cape Cod priest, mistrial on third by Walker Armstrong, Cape Cod Times/Yahoo News
Former Limerick-based teacher-turned-priest faces historic sex abuse allegations by Donal O'Regan Limerick Leader/Ireland Live
Lithuanian Catholics demand explanation for convicted priest’s appointment by Ruta Tumenaite The Tablet
Former Franklin priest facing additional sexual battery charges by Colleen Guerry WKRN - ABC 2
Nashville-area Catholic priest faces 10 child sex charges after June indictment by Gabrielle Chenault Nashville Tennessean
Another SSPX Priest Arrested for Child Sex Crimes by SSPX Media
New Orleans priest accused of rape won’t have results of mental evaluation until July by Aubrey Killion WDSU
Former Franklin priest jailed on sex abuse charges faces new indictment by Daniel Smithson WSMV
Trial date set for former Dubuque priest accused of sexual abuse by KERG
Priest, former Boston College High School theology teacher indicted on child rape charge by Phil Tenser WCVB ABC 5
Clergy abuse victim group says 5 credibly accused priests are missing from Twin Cities archdiocese public list by Mara H. Gottfried Twin City Pioneer Press
Mental competency hearing for 92-year-old retired priest accused of sex abuse by Chris Miller Audacy
Former Ilion priest put on list of accused abuser by Tom Coyne WUTR
A Very Troubling Case: Fr. Swearingen of Fresno by Adam Horowitz Law
A former BC High teacher and priest is indicted on a child rape charge by Beth Treffeisen Boston.com
A Very Troubling Case: Fr. Swearingen of Fresno by Adam Horowitz Law Adam Horowitz Law
Bridgeport diocese settles sexual abuse lawsuit involving priest who served in Bethel, Westport by Daniel Tepfer Connecticut Post
Former Cape Cod priest Mark Hession trial date set. Here’s what to know. by Zane Razzaq Cape Cod Times
Another SSPX Priest Arrested for Child Sex Crimes by SSPX Media
Dallas priest arrested on allegations of inappropriate contact with two minors by KXAS
Former priest ends his life ahead of abuse hearing in New Mexico by Gina Christian Our Sunday Visitor
Local Catholic pastor forced to resign following News 5 Investigation into sex offender volunteer by Jonathan Walsh WEWS-TV ABC 5
$500K bond set for ex-Dubuque priest charged with sexual abuse by Maia Bond Telegraph Herald
Suncoast priest bonds out of Iowa jail, must remain in state by Jordan Litwiller ABC 7
Report on Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo names 19 former priests accused of abuse by Zac Harmon and Max Goldwasser WXMI - Fox 17
Frustration as trial of New Orleans priest accused of rape further delayed by Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer The Guardian
French former Catholic priest convicted of raping and sexually abusing four boys by RFI - Radio France International
Former Santa Fe priest accused of child sex abuse found dead by Jonathan Field KOB-TV
Dallas priest arrested on allegations of inappropriate contact with two minors by KXAS
Local Catholic pastor forced to resign following News 5 Investigation into sex offender volunteer by Jonathan Walsh WEWS-TV, ABC – 5
Benedictine monk pleads guilty to battery, still lands on Illinois monastery’s sex abuser list by Robert Herguth Chicago Sun-Times
Priest arrested in 2015 returns to Guam by John O'Connor Guam Daily Post
Priest arrested in Florida appears in Iowa court by Kevin Accettulla WFLA
Texas priest indicted, faces child sex abuse charges by Steven Masso KXAN-TV NBC-21
Former Dubuque Priest charged with sex abuse to make first court appearance in Iowa by Austin Ellis KWWL-TV
Cleveland priest at center of Vatican II altar damage previously accused of abuse by Dennis Sadowski National Catholic Reporter
6 more lawsuits filed against North Vancouver Roman Catholic priest over alleged sexual abuse by Renee Bernard CityNews Vancouver
Cork-based priest returned to London for second child abuse trial jailed again by Joe O'Shea Cork Beo
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 priest from Ireland jailed for historical abuse of young boys in London by Gerard Donaghy The Irish Post
Hesperia pastor is arrested, accused of sexually abusing foster children by Jireh Deng Los Angeles Times
Paedophile Catholic priest, 77, who sexually abused five boys in string of horrific attacks dating back to the 1970s is jailed by Milo Pope Daily Mail
Man opens up on alleged sex abuse from former Chicago priest known as ‘Father Happy Hands’ by Andy Koval WGN TV
It wasn’t a big deal’: secret deposition reveals how a child molester priest was shielded by his church by The Guardian
‘There’s been so many’ – Pedophile priest’s eye-opening testimony in church sex abuse case by David Hammer and Ramon Antonio Vargas WLTV
Lawsuit against Catholic priest delves into legal gray area by Adam Horowitz Law
Cleveland priest at center of Vatican II altar damage previously accused of abuse by Dennis Sadowski National Catholic Reporter
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
'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
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
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
The Controversy Unfolds: Twice-Accused Priest Back in Action, Sparks Outrage and Criticism by Adam Horowitz Law
Belgian bishop laicised 14 years after abuse exposed by Tom Heneghan The Tablet
Man who suffered sexual abuse by former Canberra priest has settlement agreement set aside, partly because he didn’t understand it by Elizabeth Byrne Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Michael Hobbs Conviction by Archdiocese of Westminster
Victims of Catholic nuns rely on each other after being overlooked in the clergy sex abuse crisis by Tiffany Stanley The Associated Press
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
Accused Priest Exonerated But Issues Remain – OpEd by William Donohue Eurasia Review
Ex-priest charged with sexual abuse while working at Catholic church in Burnaby by Cornelia Naylor Burnaby Now
‘He preyed on the vulnerable’: priest accused of sexually abusing minors in Jerusalem monastery by Liran Tamari ynetnews
Here’s what the defrocking of Vangheluwe suggests about the Rupnik scandal by Christopher R. Altieri The Catholic World Report
Man Abused by Priest Confronts New Orleans, Louisiana Archbishop Outside Church by KTDY
Sheffield priest in court to face 34 sexual abuse charges by PA News Agency/Bracknell News
Pope Francis laicizes Toledo priest after life sentence for sexual abuse of minors by Daniel Payne Catholic News Agency
Retired Quebec judge says he believes sexual abuse allegations against former Nunavut priest by Emma Tranter and Tessa Vikander CBC
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
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
Expert says Church has strong anti-abuse protocols, but they're not being fully applied by Loup Besmond de Senneville La Croix International
Australian bishop charged with abuse allegations by Charles Collins Crux
Two of three priests named in Michigan abuse report barred from public Masses by John Lavenburg Crux
Jacksonville, FL - Dark Secrets Unveiled: Late Priest William Malone's Decades-Long Sexual Abuse Scandal in the Diocese of St. Augustine by The Legal Herald
Accused & Suspended, But Put Back On The Job by Adam Horowitz Law
Valley bishop addresses criminal charges against local priest by Christian Von Preysing KRGV
Late Irish Jesuit subject of 93 separate abuse complaints, new report says by Michael Kelly National Catholic Reporter
Lawsuit alleging B.C. priest and teacher sexually abused 6-year-old boy goes to trial by Todd Coyne CTV News
Former South Carolina Priest Sentenced to Federal Prison for Sexual Abuse of a Child by US Attorney's Office, District of South Carolina
Ex-Catholic priest given 22 years in prison for attempting to sexually abuse a boy in South Carolina by Jeffrey Collins The Associated Press
Punta Gorda Catholic priest accused of child sexual abuse by Bridgette Seale NBC 2
Ex-Catholic priest given 22 years in prison for attempting to sexually abuse a boy in South Carolina by Jeffrey Collins The Associated Press
Letter Regarding Allegation of Child Abuse by Fr. Jerome Kaywell by Bishop Frank J. Dewane Diocese of Venic
Two of three priests named in Michigan abuse report barred from public Masses by John Lavenburg Crux
Two of three priests named in Michigan abuse report barred from public Masses by John Lavenburg Crux
Santa Rosa, Sacramento Catholic Dioceses go public about priest accused in 2015 and later convicted by Mary Callahan Press Democrat
How US archdiocese helped priest accused of abusing deaf children by Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer The Guardian
Oblates mum on status of accused priest by The Pillar
How US archdiocese helped priest accused of abusing deaf children by Ramon Antonio Vargas and David Hammer The Guardian
Another former Shenango Valley priest under investigation for alleged abuse by Zach Mosca WFMJ-NBC/CW-21
Montreal pastor sentenced 8 months for sexual abuse of 13-year-old girl by Stephane Giroux CTV News
Former priest sentenced for sex crime in SE Minnesota by Mike Bunge KIMT3 News
Two nuns and care worker jailed for abusing children at notorious Smyllum Park orphanage by David Meikle Glasgow Live
New Orleans priest in hospital after being jailed on child rape charges by David Hammer The Guardian
Australian police raid former home of ‘sexual predator’ bishop by The Pillar
Case of priest accused of historic sexual abuse to transfer to crown court for trial by The Irish News
Tennessee priest removed from public ministry as sexual misconduct claim investigated by OSV News/National Catholic Reporter
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry subject of clergy misconduct complaint over handling of allegations by Kathryn Post Religion News Service
Tennessee priest removed from public ministry as sexual misconduct claim investigated by OSV News/National Catholic Reporter
Former Leeds Catholic priest, 80, to stand trial over abuse claims dating back to the 1970s by Nick Frame The Yorkshire Evening Pos
Former Marblehead priest, teacher, Scout leader indicted for allegedly assaulting boy in ’70s by Leigh Blander Marblehead Current
Former Priest Anastácio Sentenced to Six and a Half Years in Prison for Sexual Abuse of a Minor by Tobi Hughes Madeira Island News
Former priest, 72, pleads guilty to raft of sex abuse charges against young boy as he appears in court by Stephen Maguire Irish Sun
Smyllum Park: Nuns and carer guilty of abusing orphanage children by BBC
Trial date set for Lawrence Hecker, ex-New Orleans priest accused of raping teenager by Jillian Kramer Nola
Victim helps police catch abusive Camden priest 30 years after assault by Robert Dex The Evening Standard
Former priest found guilty of child sexual abuse in Madeira by Natasha Donnt Portugal Resident
English priest sentenced after conviction for sexual abuse of a child by Charles Collins Crux
