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Abuse Tracker 2007 |
MAY 2007
May 1
- Father Gerry Was 'A Drunken Moron': Kluk Trial Hears of Diary, by Gordon Mcilwraith, Glasgow Daily Record, Scotland (May 1, 2007)
- Abuse Victim Suing Church Testifies He Is Still in Pain, by Bruce Lambert, New York Times (May 1, 2007)
- Priest Accused of Sex Abuse Is Sued, by Stanley Ziemba, Chicago Tribune, Olympia Fields IL (May 1, 2007)
- See, We're Not the Only Ones Writing about Sherman Allen, by Julie Lyons, Dallas Observer, Fort Worth TX (April 30, 2007)
- Rabbi Menachem Goldberger of Baltimore - Speaks on Child Sexual Abuse, in Jewish Survivors of Sexual Violence Speak Out, Baltimore MD (April 30, 2007)
- National Center for Victims of Crime Launched VictimLaw Web Site, in Jewish Survivors of Sexual Violence Speak Out, United States (April 30, 2007)
- Trial Hears of Priest's 'Anxiety', on BBC News, Scotland (May 1, 2007)
- Priest Gets 30-Day Jail Term for Fondling Teen, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press (May 1, 2007)
- Jesuit Backs Principal Amid Gossip over E-Mail, by Dorothy Korber, Sacramento Bee, Carmichael CA (May 1, 2007)
- Number of Priests under Suspicion Rises, on RTE News, Ireland (May 1, 2007)
- Expert to Examine Diocese's 'Byzantine' Accounting Books, by Sandi Dolbee, The Union-Tribune (May 1, 2007)
- Dallas Pastor Faces New Allegations, on WFAA, Dallas (May 1, 2007)
- Second Ex-Altar Boy Alleges Abuse by Katinas, by Craig Civale, WFAA, Dallas (May 1, 2007)
- Rabbi Moshe Eisemann Is Still Tutoring Students at Ner Israel, in Jewish Survivors of Sexual Violence Speak Out, Baltimore (May 1, 2007)
- Penn's Field Center Hosts Documentary Film Festival on Child Abuse, Part of National Child-Welfare Conference, by Jill DiSanto-Haines, University of Pennsylvania (May 1, 2007)
- Craig Civale: Second Ex-Altar Boy Alleges Abuse by Katinas, in Orthodox Reform, Dallas (May 1, 2007)
- Priest Accused of Molesting Boys Appears in Court: Source Said in March That Rev. Daniel McCormack Might Consider Guilty Plea, on CBS 2 (May 1, 2007)
- New Dallas Catholic Bishop Takes over Today: Farrell Installation Ceremony at 2 P.M., on CBS 11 (May 1, 2007)
- Accused Chicago Priest in Court, Trial Continued, on WBBM (May 1, 2007)
- Plea Deal for McCormack Opposed: Priest Faces Charges of Molesting Boys, on NBC 5 (May 1, 2007)
- Archdiocese of Dublin Child Sex Abuse Update, in Clerical Whispers, Ireland (May 2, 2007)
- 'Our Priests': an Appreciation, by Tom Roberts, National Catholic Reporter, United States (May 4, 2007)
- Angelika Trial Told Priest Knew Where Student's Body Was Hidden, in The Herald, Scotland (May 2, 2007)
- Call to Action: Locating Rabbi Mordechai Gafni and His Return to Israel, by Vicki Polin, Awareness Center, United States (May 1, 2007)
- Pastor Charged in Prostitution Sting, in The Chattanoogan (May 1, 2007)
- Pastor Busted in Prostitution Sting, by Amy Morrow, WRCB, Chattanooga (May 2, 2007)
- Catoosa Pastor Arrested in Prostitution Sting, by Taylor Leonard, Catoosa County News, Chattanooga (May 1, 2007)
May 2
- Dublin Diocese Pays out 7.8 Million Euros for Sex-Abuse Claims, in Monsters and Critics, Ireland (May 2, 2007)
- Judge Allows Psychologist's Testimony in Sex-Abuse Case: Civil Trial Begins against Priest Accused of Molesting Former Youth at Facility, by Alan Gustafson, Statesman Journal (May 2, 2007)
- Catholics Detail Irish Sex Abuses, by Robert Pigott, BBC News, Ireland (May 2, 2007)
- Dubliner Installed As Leading US Prelate, on RTE News, Ireland (May 1, 2007)
- Launching $14m Drive, Archdiocese Raises Bar, by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (May 2, 2007)
- Cardinal's Award for His Immigration Stance Protested by Survivors' Group, by Rich Heffern, Catholic Online (May 1, 2007)
- More Complaints in Brethren Sex Probe, in Marlborough Express, Australia (May 2, 2007)
- Bishop's First Five Years Not without Turbulence: Clergy Sex-Abuse Scandal, School Firings Draw Criticism, by Michael Miller, Journal Star, Peoria (April 29, 2007)
- I Asked Father Gerry Whether Angelika Was an Escort Girl: Murder Jury Hear of Church Aide's Suspicions, by Gordon Mcilwraith, Daily Record (May 2, 2007)
- Comiskey to Give Evidence, in Irish Independent (May 2, 2007)
- Fr. Rodis Pleads Not Guilty of Embezzlement, by Jose Katigbak, Manila Mail, United States (May 2, 2007)
- Missing Church Money Probed: Former Pastor of Joliet Parish Is under Scrutiny, by Hal Dardick, Matthew Walberg and Tom Rybarczyk, Chicago Tribune, Joliet (May 2, 2007)
- "Our Consensual Plan of Reorganization Has Been Approved", by Bishop William S. Skylstad, Catholic Diocese of Spokane (May 3, 2007)
- Arrest over Sexual Assault, in The Gazette, United Kingdom (May 2, 2007)
- Priest Chooses Jury Trial on Sex Charges, on CBC News, Canada (May 2, 2007)
- Degree of Suffering Is Questioned in Abuse Suit, by Bruce Lambert, New York Times (May 3, 2007)
May 3
- Lawyer: Priest Is Victim of Scam: Opponent Says Sex-Abuse Pattern Will Be Revealed, by Alan Gustafson, Statesman Journal (May 3, 2007)
- Keeping the Faith, by Susan Ryan-Vollmar, South End News, Boston MA (May 3, 2007)
- P.I. on Ex-Priest's Case: Wheelchair 'Absolute Farce,' Accuser Says, by Dave Wedge, Boston Herald, Worcester MA (May 3, 2007)
- Alleged Victim: 'I'm Crying Inside', by Dave Wedge, Boston Herald, Worcester MA (May 3, 2007)
- Hot on the Trail, in Boston Herald, Worcester MA (May 3, 2007)
- Discreet Investigative Services, Inc., in Worcester Voice (May 3, 2007)
- Accused Priest's Lawyer Argues Mistaken Identity, by Ashbel S. Green, The Oregonian (May 3, 2007)
- Never Again, by Andrew Greaves, The Citizen, United Kingdom (May 3, 2007)
- Angelika Jury Told 'Priest Was Involved', in Glasgow Evening Times, Scotland (May 3, 2007)
- Jury out in Vicar Child Sex Trial, on BBC News, United Kingdom (May 3, 2007)
- Molestation Lawsuit Will Cost Diocese: Norwich Church Officials Agree to Pay Coventry Man $300,000, by Joe Wojtas, The Day, Norwich CT (May 3, 2007)
- Altar Boy 'Abused by Priest for Five Years', by Ann O'Loughlin, Irish Independent (May 3, 2007)
- 74 Dublin Priests Accused of Sex Abuse: Archbishop Martin Reveals Claims Cost Church € 7.8m, by Pat Flanagan, Irish Daily Mirror (May 2, 2007)
- Industrial School Abuse Claim, in Irish Examiner (May 2, 2007)
- Victims' Group: Archdicocese Hid Sex Crimes, by Jim Salter, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (May 3, 2007)
- Vicar Guilty of Child Sex Abuse, in Lancashire Evening Post, United Kingdom (May 4, 2007)
- Parish Priest Jailed for Child Sex Abuse: Key Witness Was Abused in Malta While on Holiday, in di-ve news (May 3, 2007)
- Priest Jailed for Sexually Abusing Boys, Reuters, United Kingdom (May 3, 2007)
- Vicar Guilty of Sexually Abusing Boy in Malta, in MaltaMedia News (May 3, 2007)
- Vicar Jailed for Child Sex Abuse, on BBC News, United Kingdom (May 3, 2007)
- Priest Abused Boys over 30yrs, by Vince Soodin, The Sun, United Kingdom (May 3, 2007)
- Ahern Appoints O'Gorman to Seanad, in Irish Times (May 3, 2007)
- Church Hit by Second Child Abuse Conviction, in Monsters and Critics, United Kingdom (May 3, 2007)
- Deliver Us from Evil, by Jim Schembri, The Age, Australia (May 3, 2007)
- Longtime Prison Chaplain Target of Oregon Sex Abuse Lawsuit, Associated Press (May 3, 2007)
- Catholic Church Anti-Sex-Abuse Ed Programs a Success, U.S. Bishops' Report Says, by Jerry Filteau, Catholic Online (May 3, 2007)
- Rabbi Also Molested Girls, by Phil Jacobs, Baltimore Jewish Times (May 4, 2007)
- Defence QC Links Both Priest and Witness to Murder of Angelika, by John Robertson, Scotsman (May 4, 2007)
- Vicar Jailed for Decades of Sex Abuse after Church Failed to Take Action: Victim Who Complained Was Reassured, Court Told Young Boys Put under Emotional Pressure, by Alexandra Topping, The Guardian, United Kingdom (May 4, 2007)
- 150 Clergymen 'Linked to Abuse', by Tom Peterkin, Telegraph, Ireland (May 3, 2007)
May 4
- Man Testifies to Relations with Priest, by Alan Gustafson, Statesman Journal (May 4, 2007)
- Bath and Wells "Shocked" over Child Abuse Priest, by Maria Mackay, Christian Today, United Kingdom (May 4, 2007)
- Group: Church Hid Abuse for 30 Years: Despite Confession, Officials Did Not Act, Associated Press (May 4, 2007)
- Vicar Gets 5 1/2 Years for Molesting Boys, by Jo Willey, Daily Express, United Kingdom (May 4, 2007)
- Bishops Knew of Priest's Abuse, by Tim Townsend, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (May 4, 2007)
- Prelate Sees Need for Church in Lives: He Talks of 'A Fear of Jesus' That Is Caused by a Fear of Change, by Margaret Ramirez, Chicago Tribune (May 3, 2007)
- Bishop Gives Unequivocal Apology As Priest Is Jailed for Sex Offences, in Ekklesia, United Kingdom (May 4, 2007)
- Campaigners Criticise Church for Failing to Inform Police of Abuse, by Rachel Harden, Church Times, United Kingdom (May 4, 2007)
- Giving Hope — and Cash — to Clergy Abuse Victims: Unique Nonprofit Group Relies on Private Donations, by Jeff Diamant, Star-Ledger, Newark NJ (May 4, 2007)
- The Scandal: VOTF’s Last Gasps, in The Bettnet.com, Newton (May 4, 2007)
- Former Malvern Vicar Jailed for Sex Crimes, in Malvern Gazette, United Kingdom (May 4, 2007)
- Priest Abused Boys at Parents’ Seaside Home, by Andy Davey, Dorset Echo, United Kingdom (May 4, 2007)
- Audit of N.H. Diocese Released, Associated Press (May 4, 2007)
- Appeals Court Tosses Lawsuit against Diocese, by Jane Gargas, Yakima Herald-Republic (May 4, 2007)
- AG: Gaps Remain in Church Abuse Programs: State Says Church Leaders Lack 'Acceptance or Commitment', Associated Press (May 4, 2007)
- Key Dates in Investigation of Diocese, on WMUR, New Hampshire (May 4, 2007)
- Whose Moral Authority?, in Voice from the Desert, United States (May 3, 2007)
- When Holiness Fails, by Neil Rubin, Baltimore Jewish Times (May 4, 2007)
- The National Herald Reports "devastating" Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit, in Orthodox Reform, Dallas (May 4, 2007)
- Article II: Education, in Orthodox Reform, United States (May 4, 2007)
- 4 Hearings May 16 As Plaintiffs Get Aggressive Arguing Motions to Compel Answers in Depositions and Interrogatories. LA Jury Trials Begin in June, in City of Angels, Los Angeles (May 3, 2007)
- Church Apologises over Priest in Kluk Murder, by Auslan Cramb, Telegraph, Scotland (May 5, 2007)
- Deal Allows Secrets to Remain, by John Stucke, Spokesman Review, Washington (May 4, 2007)
- Judge Sentences Student's Killer to Life for 'Inhuman' and 'Evil' Attack, by Esther Addley, Guardian, Scotland (May 5, 2007)
- A Christian ... But No Saint, by Calum Macdonald and Martyn McLaughlin, The Herald, Scotland (May 5, 2007)
- Full Disclosure Required, in Voice from the Desert, United States (May 4, 2007)
- Tom Doyle on Sol Reform in Delaware, in Voice from the Desert, Delaware (May 4, 2007)
May 5
- Doctor Says Priest's Victims Will Need Therapy: Psychologist Hired by Accusers' Lawyer Says the Men Will 'Never Be the Same', by Alan Gustafson, Statesman Journal, Portland (May 5, 2007)
- Area Priest under Fire in Latest Lawsuit: St. Mary's Parish, by Stewart Warren, Herald News (May 5, 2007)
- Audit Says Diocese Flouts Abuse Guides, Associated Press (May 5, 2007)
- Full Disclosure Unlikely, by John Stucke, Spokesman Review, Washington (May 5, 2007)
- Sex Abuse Shadows Church: Catholic Leaders Make Gains, but Toll Mounts, Report Shows, by William Moyer, Press & Sun-Bulletin, New York (May 5, 2007)
- Catholic Church Abuse Policies Need Work, by Albert McKeon, Nashua Telegraph (May 5, 2007)
- Audit Chides Diocese, by Kathryn Marchocki, New Hampshire Union Leader (May 5, 2007)
- 'It's Very Wearying': Pilgrim Church Debates Admitting Sex Offender, by Sandi Dolbee, The Union-Tribune, California (May 5, 2007)
- Alleged Priest Misconduct, by Cindy Pena, WUSA (May 4, 2007)
- Woman Returns to Deal with Memories of Priest Abuse, by Denise Nix, Daily Breeze, California (May 5, 2007)
- Statement from SNAP Director David Clohessy, on WMUR, New Hampshire (May 4, 2007)
- Speaking out in Delaware for Sol Reform, in Voice from the Desert, Delaware (April 12, 2007)
- Archbishop of Glasgow Apologises over Angelika Kluk Case, by Maria Mackay, Christian Today, Scotland (May 5, 2007)
- Morning Star Told to Release Boys' Records, by Benjamin Shors, Spokesman Review, Washington (May 5, 2007)
- Jail Threat for Dodging Questions: Priest Claims Student Was Besotted and Treated Him As Family, by Gordon Mcilwraith, Glasgow Daily Record, Scotland (May 5, 2007)
- Cardinal Winning Knew All about My Women, by Janice Burns, Glasgow Daily Record, Scotland (May 5, 2007)
- My Sex in Chapel House with Pair of Vice Girls: Exclusive: Angelika Priest Cruised Red-Light Area for Hookers Father Gerry Confesses, by Janice Burns, Glasgow Daily Record, Scotland (May 5, 2007)
- Woman Tells of Predator in Pews, by Mark Mcgivern, Glasgow Daily Record, Scotland (May 5, 2007)
- Kerala: Criminal Charges against Divine RC Director, Nine Others, in The Daijiworld, India (May 5, 2007)
- Priest's Case to Be Settled: Abuse Trial That Ended in Toss-Up to Go into Private Binding Arbitration, by Chris Collins, Fresno Bee (May 5, 2007)
- Catholic Priest Accused of Smuggling Drugs into Prison, by Christopher Rizo, AHN, Oregon (May 5, 2007)
- Church Audit Cites 'Tone at the Top': State: Diocese Made 'Significant Progress', by Eric Moskowitz, Concord Monitor, New Hampshire (May 5, 2007)
- Church Cover-Ups, by Rosa Davis, The Guardian (May 5, 2007)
- Church Moves to Reassure after Sex Scandals, by Nick Mackenzie, Religious Intelligence, United Kingdom (May 5, 2007)
May 6
- Privacy of Claims against Priests Challenged: Newspaper Asks to View Court Records of Sex-Abuse Claims and Payouts in Spokane Diocese, Associated Press (May 6, 2007)
- 'Evil' Delivers a Scalding Indictment, in Boston Globe, United States (May 6, 2007)
- Question of Candor: Diocese Falls Short Again, in Union Leader, New Hampshire (May 6, 2007)
- Demand for Church Inquiry As Priest Admits Using Prostitutes, by Richard Elias, Scotsman (May 6, 2007)
- Minister Charged with Sexual Abuse, by Laura Michels, WHOI, Bloomington IL (May 5, 2007)
- Minister Accused of Molestation out on Bond, by Edith Brady-Lunny, Pantagraph (May 5, 2007)
- Valley Priest Accused of Molestation to Settle, on ABC 30, Fresno CA (May 5, 2007)
- Church 'Acts to Protect Children', on BBC News, United Kingdom (May 5, 2007)
- Priest's Confessions Add to Shock Felt by Parishioners, by Judith Duffy, Sunday Herald, Scotland (May 6, 2007)
- Judge McMahon Appointed Chairman of Redress Board, by Ronan McGreevy, Irish Times (May 4, 2007)
May 7
- Southern Baptists Face Sexual Abuse Crisis, by Adele M. Banks, Christian Century, United States (May 15, 2007)
- Diocese Should Agree to Two More Audits, in Nashua Telegraph, New Hampshire (May 7, 2007)
- Bishop Defended over CofE Abuse Cover-Up, in Eastbourne Today, United Kingdom (May 6, 2007)
- Pie Thrower Targets Pastor, Associated Press (May 7, 2007)
- Priest: I Didn't Touch up Kids, by Janice Burns, Glasgow Daily Record, Scotland (May 7, 2007)
- New Claim in Banko Case: Alleged Victim Says He Was Molested. Former Milford Cleric to Be Tried in Separate Abuse Case, by Andrea Eilenberger, The Express-Times, Pennsylvania (May 7, 2007)
- Word for Today - Can You Say Accountability?, in Jewish Survivors of Sexual Violence Speak Out, United States (May 6, 2007)
- Priest Faces Rape Charges, in The Advertiser, Australia (May 8, 2007)
- Rape Victims' Lawyer Confronts Priest in Court, by Carl Macgowan, The Newsday, New York (May 7, 2007)
- True Man of God ... Haunted by His Own Demons, by Chris Musson, Glasgow Evening Times, Scotland (Ìàó 4, 2007)
- Catholic Church Sex Abuse Lawsuit Goes to Jury, Associated Press (May 7, 2007)
- Priest Placed on Leave, in Catholic Diocese of Arlington (May 4, 2007)
May 8
- Priest Takes Stand at Trial: Testimony Marks Sprauer's First Public Comments on Accusations of Sex Abuse, by Alan Gustafson, Statesman Journal (May 8, 2007)
- In the Fear of the Father, by Mason Kerns and Margaret Poe, Daily Iowan (May 8, 2007)
- Accused Ore. Priest Defends Self at Civil Trial, Associated Press (May 8, 2007)
- Ulster Pair Go on Trial over Sex Assaults, by Deborah McAleese, Belfast Telegraph, United Kingdom (May 8, 2007)
- CBS13 Continues to Track Fugitive Priests, by Sam Shane, CBS 13 (May 7, 2007)
- Essex Reverend Gets 5 Years for Child Sex Abuse, by Derek Valcourt, WJZ (May 7, 2007)
- Accused Minister Faces More Sex Charges, by Edith Brady-Lunny, The Pantagraph (May 8, 2007)
- Angelika Priest Spared Jail, Associated Press, Scotland (May 8, 2007)
- Latest: Angelika Priest Spared Jail, in The Herald, Scotland (May 8, 2007)
- Priest in Angelika Case Spared Jail for Contempt, in Guardian Unlimited, Scotland (May 8, 2007)
- Ex-Priest Charged with 1970s Rape, on ABC, Australia (May 8, 2007)
- Vic Catholic Priest Facing Rape Charges, in The Age, Australia (May 8, 2007)
- N. Plainfield Priest Leaves Amid Sex Allegations, by Chad Hemenway, Courier News (May 8, 2007)
- Former Local Priest under Investigation: Former Priest at St. Mary Accused of Misconduct with Minor, by Amy Flowers Umble, Free Lance-Star, Fredericksburg (May 8, 2007)
- Ex-Priest Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assaults, in Winnipeg Sun, Canada (May 8, 2007)
- Restitution Ordered in Church Theft: Ex-Office Manager Admits Larceny from St. Christopher, by Matt Gryta, Buffalo News, Tonawanda (May 8, 2007)
- Article I: Zero Tolerance, in Orthodox Reform, United States (May 8, 2007)
- "Sex, Priests, and Secret Codes" a Semi-Finalist in the 2007 Independent Publisher Book Awards, in Sex Priests and Secret Codes, United States (May 7, 2007)
- Local Catholics Asked to Pay by Credit Card, on KREM, Spokane Valley WA (May 8, 2007)
- Update > Pastor Refuses to Leave Cell; Could Be Forced into Court, by Lee Stoll, KREM (May 7, 2007)
- Jury Won't Visit Church for Sex Abuse Trial, by Carl MacGowan, Newsday, New York (May 8, 2007)
- Arlington Diocese Priest Placed on Leave, in Richmond Times-Dispatch (May 8, 2007)
- Effective Use of Internet Key to Church Communications, Says Osman, by Julie Asher, Catholic News Service (May 8, 2007)
- Judge in LA Priest-Abuse Cases Asked to Step down, Associated Press (May 8, 2007)
- Church Expresses Support for Accused Minister, by Edith Brady-Lunny, Pantagraph (May 8, 2007)
- Victim's Rights Group Calls for Action by Church, on WREG (May 8, 2007)
- Parents Sue Youth Pastor for Sexually Abusing Daughter, by Cara Bailey, The Record (May 8, 2007)
- Gig Harbor Pastor Charged with Sexually Assaulting a Young Relative, by Stacey Mulick, News Tribune, Gig Harbor WA (May 8, 2007)
May 9
- Former Priest Defends His Friend at Trial: Man Says He Drove Inmate to Funeral; Sprauer Did Not Go, by Alan Gustafson, Statesman Journal (May 9, 2007)
- Speaking out against the Diocese: Mason Kerns and Margaret Poe - the Daily Iowan, in Daily Iowan (May 9, 2007)
- The Other Side of Paradise: Margaret Poe and Mason Kerns - the Daily Iowan, by Margaret Poe and Mason Kerns, Daily Iowan, Iowa (May 9, 2007)
- Advocate for Sex Abuse Victims to Address Catholic Laity, by Gary Stern, Journal News (May 9, 2007)
- Bill on Sex Predators Clears Hurdle but Diocese Criticized, by James Dowd, Commercial Appeal, Tennessee (May 9, 2007)
- Pastor Gets 5 Years for Molesting 10-Year-Old, by Scott Daugherty, Capital, Odenton MD (May 9, 2007)
- Bishop Defends Staff Member, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press, Vermont (May 9, 2007)
- Manchester Diocese Falls Short, Says Atty Gen'l, in Bettnet, New Hampshire (May 7, 2007)
- Sex Abuse and the Diocese of Manchester, in Utter Muttering, New Hampshire (May 8, 2007)
- Catholic Church in New Hampshire Confirms Sustainable Child Safety Efforts, in Diocese of Manchester, New Hampshire (May 4, 2007)
- The Final Shame: Drink and Vice Girls..now Angelika Priest Just Dodges Jail, by Gordon Mcilwraith, Glasgow Daily Record, Scotland (May 9, 2007)
- Boy, 15, Told How 'Affair' Went on for Three Months, in The Gazette, United Kingdom (May 9, 2007)
- Shock over Priest's'grievous Betrayal', by Louisa Felton, The Gazette, United Kingdom (May 9, 2007)
- Group Calls for Burlington Diocese Firing, Associated Press (May 9, 2007)
- Trial of Roslea Priest Postponed until Today, in Fermanagh Herald, Northern Ireland (May 9, 2007)
- Deliberations in Long Island Catholic Church Sex Abuse Lawsuit, Associated Press (May 9, 2007)
May 10
- Diocese Fighting to Keep Court Records Closed, by Bill Morlin, Spokesman Review, Spokane (May 10, 2007)
- Former Bishop to Be Deposed in Diocese Suit, by Michael McAuliffe, The Republican (May 9, 2007)
- Church Members Conflicted over Pastor's Child Rape Charge, on KOMO, Gig Harbor (May 9, 2007)
- A Scalding Indictment, by Ty Burr, Waterloo Record, Canada (May 10, 2007)
- Op-Ed on New Hamsphire Audit Report, in Voice from the Desert, New Hampshire (May 10, 2007)
- Lawyers Clash in Dispute over Fees, by Andrew Wolfson, The Courier-Journal (May 10, 2007)
- Priest Admits Touching Boy, by Marcus Dysch, Edgware Times, United Kingdom (May 10, 2007)
- Father Gerry Exposes Churches' Moral Mess, by Stephen Jardine, The Scotsman, Scotland (May 10, 2007)
- Former Staffers Doubt Abuse Claims: They Testify As Priest on Trial for 1970s Sex Abuse, by Alan Gustafson, Statesman Journal (May 10, 2007)
- Glaude to Decide on Blocking Documents, by Terri Saunders, Standard Freeholder, Canada (May 10, 2007)
May 11
- Ex-Priest's Victims to Get $2M, by Steve Lord, Courier News, Rockford IL (May 11, 2007)
- $2.2M Deal OK'd in Church Sex-Abuse Suit: Mark Campobello, Jailed in 2004, Was Ministering in Geneva and Aurora at the Time of the Incidents, by Geri Nikolai, Rockford Register Star (May 11, 2007)
- Vatican Removes 2 Accused of Sexual Abuse from Priesthood: 7 Defrocked from Archdiocese for Sexual Misconduct, on WLWT (May 11, 2007)
- Bishop Defends Diocesan Safe Environment Program, in Indian Catholic, Vermont (May 11, 2007)
- $2.2 Million Settlement in Former Geneva Priest Abuse Case, by Tona Kunz, Daily Herald, Rockford IL (May 11, 2007)
- Spokane Diocese Lawyers, Newspaper Spar over Bankruptcy Info, by John K. Wiley, The Olympian, Spokane WA (May 10, 2007)
- Catholic Abuse Victim Says Church Is Evading Responsibility, by Tim King, Salem-News (May 10, 2007)
- Rockford Diocese Will Pay out $2 Million to 2, by Kate Thayer, Northwest Herald (May 11, 2007)
- Priest Admits Sexual Activity with Boy, in Watford Observer, United Kingdom (May 11, 2007)
- Settlement Leaves Questions Unanswered, by Harry Hitzeman and Tona Kunz, Daily Herald, Illinois (May 11, 2007)
- Bankruptcy Judge Lets Catholic Churches Continue Construction, by Scott Marshall, North County Times (May 10, 2007)
- Fundraising for Abuse Claims — Diocese's Parishes Start to Raise $10 Million, in Catholic Online (May 10, 2007)
- Bar: Probe Attorneys' Conduct, by Paul A. Long, Cincinnati Post, Kentucky (May 10, 2007)
- Authorities Investigating Former Pastor Charged with Abuse, in The Southern (May 11, 2007)
- Sherman Allen Gets Spanked, by Julie Lyons, Dallas Observer (May 10, 2007)
- Pastor Removed Amid Abuse Charges: Allegations Include Molesting Boy and Recording with a Camera, on WHOI (May 10, 2007)
- Pastor Removed over Accusations: Larry Reinke Suspected of Child Molestation in Wayne County, by Matt Buedel, Peoria Journal Star (May 10, 2007)
- Trial Will Determine Who Owns Parishes, by Mark Sauer and Greg Moran, Union-Tribune, San Diego CA (May 11, 2007)
- Priest Denies Involvement in Sex Case: Michael Sprauer Rebuts Accusers' Accounts of Events, by Alan Gustafson, Statesman Journal (May 11, 2007)
- Archdiocese Say Priest Defrocked by Vatican, by Neil Relyea, WCPO, Cincinnati OH (May 10, 2007)
- Group Chastises Religion for Abuse Silence: Group Says Lawsuit Settlements 'Bittersweet', by Cynthia Williams, WSMV (May 10, 2007)
- House of Affirmation, in BishopAccountability.org, United States (May 11, 2007)
- Parishes, Schools, and Facilities in the Rockville Centre Diocese Where Priests and Brothers Accused of Sex Crimes Have Worked, in BishopAccountability.org, Rockville Centre (May 11, 2007)
- Victim of priest Abuse Pressing Suit against Church Officials, Associated Press (May 11, 2007)
- Voice of the Faithful Meets in Cincinnati, by Eileen Connellyin, Catholic Telegraph, Cincinnati (May 11, 2007)
- Del. Priest Says lifting Time Limits on Sex Abuse Suits Could Hurt Parishes, by Beth Miller, Daily Times (May 11, 2007)
- Diocese Defense Criticized as too Aggressive; Vernon Man's Integrity Impugned, His Lawyer Says, by Alex Wood, Journal Inquirer, Norwich (May 11, 2007)
May 12
- Abusive Priest Leaves Connecticut, by Elizabeth Hamilton, Hartford Courant, Connecticut (May 12, 2007)
- Judge Bars Fee for Attorney in Lawsuit against Diocese, by Paul A. Long, Kentucky Post (May 12, 2007)
- New Charges for Pastor in Spanking Incidents, by Gene Haschak, Daily Herald, Elgin (May 12, 2007)
- Signs Honoring Priest Stir Criticism: Schmit Interfered with 1980 Probe of Nun's Murder, Group Claims, by David Yonke, Toledo Blade (May 12, 2007)
- Covington Lawyer Loses Fee Dispute Case, by Andrew Wolfson, The Courier-Journal, Kentucky (May 12, 2007)
- Vatican Ousts 2 from Priesthood, in Cincinnati Post, Ohio (May 12, 2007)
- Two Area Priests Defrocked over Sex Abuse Allegations: Schoettmer Was Registered Sex Offender Who Pastored in Cincinnati; Unwin Was Pastor in Tipp City, by Tom Beyerlein, Dayton Daily News, Ohio (May 12, 2007)
- "Sexual Abuse of Children in Southern Baptists Targeted by Watchdog Group", on WKRN, Tennessee (May 11, 2007)
- YC Pastor Faces Charge of Lewd Act with Child, by Rob Young, The Appeal-Democrat, Yuba City (May 11, 2007)
- Pastor Facing Assault Charges: He Is Accused of Raping a Teen Girl He Was Supposed to Help, by David Hunt, The Times-Union, Green Cove Springs (May 12, 2007)
- Spokane-Area Parishes Raising $10 Million for Sex Abuse Victims, Associated Press (May 12, 2007)
- A Guided Tour of the Boston Archive, BishopAccountability.org, Boston MA (May 13, 2007)
- The Manchester Archives, BishopAccountability.org, New Hampshire (May 13, 2007)
- Bishops' Archives and Survivors' Accounts, BishopAccountability.org, Davenport IA (May 13, 2007)
- Deceased Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse in the Diocese of Portland, Maine, BishopAccountability.org, Portland ME (May 13, 2007)
- Documents from the Secret Archive of the Fort Worth Diocese, BishopAccountability.org, Fort Worth TX (May 13, 2007)
May 13
- Lessons Have Been Learned: Poor Decisions Ruined Lives and Tainted the Catholic Church, but Progress Has Been Made, in The Day, Norwich CT (May 13, 2007)
- A Bishop in Denial Left a Legacy of Pain: Diocese and Victims Still Pay Heavy Price for Reilly's Sheltering of Abusive Priests, in The Day (May 13, 2007)
- Giuliani Spins Name into Gold: Uses New York Connections, 9/11 Cachet to Ease Way for Clients, by John Solomon and Matthew Mosk, Journal Gazette (May 13, 2007)
- A New Pastor Is Leading the Way, by Stephen P. Clark, The Advocate (May 13, 2007)
- Priest's Honors Anger Accusers: Celebrated Cleric Faced Sex Abuse Claims, by Kim Vo, Mercury News (May 13, 2007)
- Ex-Altar Boy Sues over Abuse, in Irish Independent (May 13, 2007)
- FW Pastor Suspended after Rape Accusations: Woman's Lawsuit Brought out 8 Others' Stories, Her Lawyers Say, by Michael Grabell, Dallas Morning News (May 12, 2007)
- The Cruelty of Celibacy Can Turn Good Men Bad, by Ruaridh Nicoll, Guardian, Scotland (May 13, 2007)
- Listowel Native Is Appointed Judge of the High Court, by Aidan O’Connor, The Kerryman, Ireland (May 10, 2007)
- Reilly's Inaction Drives the 'Faithful' to Call for Change: Priest's Confession Pushes Lay Activists to Voice Outrage, by Joe Wojtas, The Day (May 13, 2007)
- For Court Adversaries, the Cases Get Personal: Two Attorneys Repeatedly Meet in Abuse Charges against Diocese, by Joe Wojtas, The Day, Connecticut (May 13, 2007)
May 14
- Shields Scheduled for Sentencing Today, by Peter E. Bortner, Republican & Herald, Pennsylvania (May 14, 2007)
- Meetings on the Shore, in Daily Times, Maryland (May 14, 2007)
- The Church Can Do without These Scandals, in Daily Times, Malawi (May 14, 2007)
- Catholic Priest Caught in Love Triangle, by Caroline Somanje, Daily Times, Malawi (May 14, 2007)
- Deliberations Continue in Church Suit, by John Valenti, Newsday, Mineola NY (May 14, 2007)
- New Law on Child Abuse to Take Effect, by Robert P. Lockwood, Pittsburgh Catholic, Pennsylvania (May 11, 2007)
May 15
- Closing Arguments in Sprauer Trial Begin Today: Sexual Abuse Lawsuit against Salem Priest Likely Heads to Jury, by Alan Gustafson, Statesman Journal (May 15, 2007)
- Case Highlights Sex Abuse at Church, beyond Priests, by Bruce Lambert, New York Times, United States (May 15, 2007)
- Full Disclosure Still Needed in Priest Scandal, by Michael King, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (May 14, 2007)
- Longtime Pottsville High School Coach, 62, Gets Jail in Sex Case: Tearful, Apologetic, He Gets 4 Years for Molesting Girl, Taping Locker Room, by Michael Rubinkam, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (May 15, 2007)
- Talk to Focus on Church Abuse Audit, in Union Leader, Nashua NY (May 15, 2007)
- Ex-Nativity Coach Sentenced to up to Four Years in Prison, by Peter E. Bortner, Standard Speaker, Pennsylvania (May 15, 2007)
- Church Suspends Accused Pastor, by Melody McDonald, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (May 15, 2007)
- More Charges for Pastor Accused of Spanking Girl, 12: Bujak's Attorney: Clergyman Plans to Plead Not Guilty on Two New Counts, by David Gialanella, Courier News (May 15, 2007)
- Boston Minister under Investigation for Alleged Sexual Abuse, in Boston Globe (May 15, 2007)
- Teen Reveals Shocking Tale of Minister's Sex Abuse: Church Allegedly Knew of Charges for Two Years, by Michele McPhee, Boston Herald (May 15, 2007)
- Experts: Allegations Often Untold in Black Churches, by Jessica Heslam, Boston Herald (May 15, 2007)
- Man Sentenced up to 45 Years for Sex Abuse, in WOOD (May 14, 2007)
- Shredding Allegations Fly in Episcopal Split, by Erin Emery, Denver Post (May 15, 2007)
- Priest 'Paid for Girl's Grooming', on BBC News, United Kingdom (May 15, 2007)
- Priest's Bond May Be Revoked: Hearing to Be Held Monday to Consider Revoking Bond of Rodney Rodis, by Bill Freehling, Free Lance-Star, Louisa VA (May 15, 2007)
- Another Black Eye for Mater Dei, by Gustavo Arellano, Orange County Weekly, California (May 15, 2007)
- Accused Priest Ordered to Appear for Deposition, by Beth Miller, News Journal (May 15, 2007)
- Priest 'Funded Girl's Grooming for Sex', on IOL, United Kingdom (May 15, 2007)
- Fermanagh Priest to Stand Trial in Liverpool for Funding Paedophile, in The Unison, Ireland (May 15, 2007)
- Testimony Ends in Oregon Priest Abuse Civil Suit, Associated Press, Portland (May 15, 2007)
- Exposure Charges Dropped against Preacher, in News Sentinel, Tennessee (May 15, 2007)
May 16
- John Paul II Pedophile Monsignor Alan Placa in New York, in John Paul II Pedophile Priests Army, New York (May 15, 2007)
- LA Archdiocese to Sell HQ to Fund Suits, Associated Press, Los Angeles (May 15, 2007)
- Marist Priest Gets Just One Year Ferguson Sentence Shock - Ferguson Sentence Shock, by Chris Pippos, The Advocate, Australia (May 16, 2007)
- Code Used to Discuss Problem Priests, Mexican Cardinal Says, by Kevin G. Hall, McClatchy Newspapers, United States, Mexico (May 16, 2007)
- Archdiocese Begins Process to Fund Future Settlements in Civil Cases, by Cardinal Roger M. Mahony, Archdiocese of Los Angeles (May 15, 2007)
- Priest Accused of Molesting Girl, in Fermanagh Herald, Northern Ireland (May 16, 2007)
- Jury Reconvenes Today in Sprauer Trial: Deliberations on Tuesday Ended without a Verdict, by Alan Gustafson, Statesman Journal (May 16, 2007)
- Church Liability Ruling Hailed As 'New Ground', by Robert Patrick, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (May 16, 2007)
- Three Claim Clergy Sexual Abuse in Suit: Dallas: Catholic Diocese Barred Monsignor Last Summer after Complaint, by Sam Hodges, Dallas Morning News (May 16, 2007)
- Church to Sell Headquarters to Pay Sex Claims: Mahony Says the L.A. Archdiocese Could Use Funds from the Sale of Its Headquarters and Other Sites for Settlements, by Paul Pringle, Los Angeles Times (May 16, 2007)
- DA Investigates Teen's Assault Allegation against Pastor, by Raja Mishra, Boston Globe (May 16, 2007)
- LA Roman Catholic Church Selling Buildings to Settle Sex Suits, in The Shortnews, Los Angeles (May 16, 2007)
- Baptist's Sex Acts Sentence Reserved, by Jane Sims, London Free Press, Canada (May 16, 2007)
- More Humble, More Faithful, Less Propertied: Los Angeles Archdiocese to Sell Its Chief Administrative Building and Other " Non-Essential" Properties to Settle Sex Abuse Claims, in California Catholic Daily, Los Angeles (May 16, 2007)
- LA Church Sale to Fund Sex Claims, on BBC News, Los Angeles (May 16, 2007)
- No Touching Allowed: We're Losing a Vital Connection with Other People, by Jim Pfiffer, The Star-Gazette, New York (May 16, 2007)
- DSS Delay under Investigation: Records: Agency Waited to Act on Abuse Claim Vs. Rev, by Michele McPhee, Boston Herald (May 16, 2007)
- Lawsuit Settled in Newberg Christian School Sex Abuse Case, by Eric Mortenson, The Oregonian (May 15, 2007)
- Catholic Church Should Give Laypeople Bigger Role, by Tom O'Brien, The News-Press, United States (May 16, 2007)
- Would-Be Nun 'Abused by Priest', on BBC News, United Kingdom (May 16, 2007)
- 'Priest Funded Paedo Rapist', by Guy Patrick, The Sun, United Kingdom (May 16, 2007)
- St. Joseph Bookkeeper Admits Stealing over $500,000, by Jim Nichols, Plain Dealer, Cleveland (May 16, 2007)
- Los Angeles Chancery on Sale to Fund Abuse Payments, in Catholic World News (May 16, 2007)
- Jury Awards Two Men $1.4 Million in Priest Sex Abuse Case, by Ashbel S. Green, The Oregonian, Portland (May 16, 2007)
- Pedophile May Get Parole after One Year's Prison, in Catholic News, Australia (May 17, 2007)
May 17
- Jury Rules Priest Sexually Abused 2 Boys: Jury Clears Michael Sprauer of a Third Accusation, by Alan Gustafson, Statesman Journal (May 17, 2007)
- Oregon Bishop to Institute Alternate Child Protection Program, by Matt C. Abbott, Renew America, Oregon (May 17, 2007)
- Priest Goes on Trial for Indecent Assault, in Derry Journal, Northern Ireland (May 16, 2007)
- DSS Inaction on Abuse Report Probed, by Brian R. Ballou, Boston Globe (May 17, 2007)
- Police, Fire and Courts, in Peoria Journal Star (May 17, 2007)
- Legal Arguments Delay Verdict in Church Sex Case, in London Free Press, Canada (May 17, 2007)
- DSS Scrutinizes Mount Calvary in Abuse, by Michele McPhee, Boston Herald (May 17, 2007)
- Another Screw-Up on Spence's Watch, in Boston Herald (May 17, 2007)
- Fourth Victim Accuses Love of Molestation, by Edith Brady-Lunny, The Pantagraph (May 16, 2007)
- SR Bishop Strengthens Diocese's Sex Abuse Policy: Walsh Credits Counseling Program with Opening His Eyes to Scope of Problem, by Martin Espinoza, Press Democrat, Santa Rosa (May 17, 2007)
- Santa Rosa Bishop Changes the Diocese Sex Abuse Reporting Policy, Associated Press, Santa Rosa (May 16, 2007)
- Jury Decides Priest Abused Two Teenagers: 1970s Incidents - Jurors Award $1.385 Million against a Former Maclaren Worker, by Ashbel S. Green, The Oregonian, Portland (May 17, 2007)
- All Clergy Face Child Abuse Checks, by Brian Lashley, Manchester Evening News, United Kingdom (May 17, 2007)
- Former Priest Faces Rape Sentencing, on WLKY (May 17, 2007)
- Priest 'More Interested in Betting Than Child', by Will Batchelor, Independent, United Kingdom (May 17, 2007)
- Woman Can Sue Bishop and Diocese, Court Rules, in One in Four, Ireland (May 17, 2007)
- Diocesan Sex Trial Hears of 'Improper Behaviour', by Dearbhail McDonald, One in Four, Ireland (May 17, 2007)
- Mother Claims 'Abuse' by Priest, on UTV, Ireland (May 16, 2007)
- Would a Priest or Bishop Lie under Oath? Mental Reservation Debated in Court Wednesday Re Church Witnesses Refusing to Answer in Depositions, in City of Angels (May 17, 2007)
- Tentative Deal Reached on Abuse Claims against Late Jesuit Priest, by Gillian Flaccus, Fresno Bee, California (May 17, 2007)
- Woman Claims Fitzmaurice Fathered Her Child in 1979: Four More Men Join Lawsuit against Former Phillips Priest, by Patti Wenzel, -Bee, Phillips WI (May 17, 2007)
- Priest Convicted of Rape Avoids Prison, by Elizabeth Donatelli, WAVE (May 18, 2007)
- Priest Target of Harassment Suit, by Rachel Barnhart, WHAM, Brockport NY (May 17, 2007)
May 18
- Jurors Say They Found Accusers More Credible: Some Describe Priest As Cold and Emotionless during the Civil Trial, by Alan Gustafson, Statesman Journal, Portland OR (May 18, 2007)
- Jesuits Agree to Sex Case Payout: Nine People Who Say They Were Molested by Father Mark Falvey between 1959 and 1975 Will Divide $16 Million from the Order, by John Spano, Los Angeles Times (May 18, 2007)
- Clergy Sex Abuse Victims - Prisoners in a Legal Web of Deceit & Freedom of Religion Abuse! by Debby Bodkin, OpEd News, United States (May 17, 2007)
- Still No Verdict in Diocese Sex Abuse Suit, by Ann Givens, Newsday, Mineola NY (May 17, 2007)
- Chesapeake Youth Pastor Accused of Molesting Girl, in Charleston Gazette, West Virginia (May 18, 2007)
- Rev Rips DSS for Inaction, by Michele McPhee, Boston Herald (May 18, 2007)
- Struggle Ends at Abuse Verdict: Priest - the Pain of the Victims and Documents Sway Most of the Jury to Side with the Ex-Maclaren Residents, by Ashbel S. Green and Lynne Terry, The Oregonian, Portland OR (May 18, 2007)
- The Raving of Church Attorneys Reminds One of a Psych Ward As Civil Cases Re Sex Criminal Priests in LA Head for Jury Trials, in City of Angels, Los Angeles (May 18, 2007)
- Poll Finds Many Catholics Unaware of Church Steps to Prevent Abuse, by Jerry Filteau, Catholic News Service (May 18, 2007)
- L.I. Diocese Loses Sex Abuse Lawsuit, Associated Press (May 18, 2007)
- Diocese Loses Sex Abuse Lawsuit, by Denise M. Bonilla, The Newsday, Mineola (May 18, 2007)
- Victim Speaks after Winning LI Church Abuse Lawsuit, Associated Press (May 18, 2007)
- Love Pleads Innocent to Sex Assault Charges, by Edith Brady-Lunny, The Pantagraph (May 18, 2007)
- $11.45 Million Awarded in N.Y. Church Abuse Case, by Bruce Lambert and Maria Newman, New York Times, Mineola (May 18, 2007)
- Minister Pleads Not Guilty to Sex Abuse Allegations, by Jan Dennis, JG-TC.com (May 18, 2007)
- Diocese Liable for Sexual Abuse, by Mo Ibrahim, Long Island Press, Mineola (May 18, 2007)
May 19
- Should Bishop's Home Be Sold? Mansion's Opulence Criticized in a Time of Diocesan Downsizing, by Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News (May 19, 2007)
- Diocese Is Ordered to Pay $11.4 Million in Abuse Case: The New York Jury Verdict Is the Largest against the Catholic Church since a 1998 Trial in California, by John Spano, Los Angeles Times, Long Island (May 19, 2007)
- Diocese Loses Sex Abuse Lawsuit, by Denise M. Bonilla, The Newsday, Mineola (May 18, 2007)
- Advocates Celebrate Verdict, by Katie Thomas, The Newsday, Mineola (May 18, 2007)
- N.Y. Diocese Loses Sex Abuse Lawsuit: Jury Finds Long Island Diocese Negligent in Sex Abuse Case, Orders It to Pay $11.4m in Damages, Associated Press, Mineola (May 19, 2007)
- N.Y. Diocese Negligent in Abuse, Associated Press (May 19, 2007)
- 2 Raped by Minister Are Awarded $11.45 Million, by Bruce Lambert, New York Times (May 19, 2007)
- Jury Wanted to Send a Message, by Keith Herbert, The Newsday, Mineola (May 18, 2007)
- Case Report for Jane Doe, Et Al. V. Diocese of Rockville Centre, Et Al., on MoreLaw.com, Mineola (May 18, 2007)
- Not Guilty Plea in Sex Abuse Case: Bloomington Teacher Is Accused; Minister Expresses Support for Him, by Fitzgerald M. Doubet, Peoria Journal Star (May 19, 2007)
- Voice of the Faithful Facing Financial, Membership Crisis, by Father Bill Pomerleau and Lynne Sullivan, The Iobserve (May 19, 2007)
- Catholics Say Blog Spreads BBC " Slander" to Italy, Reuters (May 19, 2007)
- Area Rabbis Condemn Sexual Molestation, by Phil Jacobs, Baltimore Jewish Times (May 18, 2007)
- Diocese to Sell Farm to Settle Bankruptcy, Associated Press (May 19, 2007)
- Priest Told Police of Clerical Sex Abuse Allegations, in Derry Journal, Northern Ireland (May 18, 2007)
- Greek Orthodox Synod: Send Katinas to Spiritual Court, in Orthodox Reform, Dallas (May 19, 2007)
- Greek Archdiocese Pays $1M to Settle Old Sex Abuse Case, in Orthodox Reform, Houston (May 18, 2007)
May 20
- Rockville Centre Diocese Won't Appeal Verdict, by Susana Enriquez, The Newsday, Rockville Centre (May 19, 2007)
- For Diocese, a Wonderful First Step and Another Opportunity, in Daily News, Winona (May 20, 2007)
- Diocese Says It Will Not Appeal Sex Abuse Lawsuit, Associated Press, New York (May 19, 2007)
- Charges Dropped, to Be Refiled against Johnston, by John Ford, Neosho Daily News, Pineville (May 20, 2007)
- Jehovah's Witnesses Settle Sex Abuse Cases: Change Is Urged in Reporting Policy, Associated Press, United States (May 20, 2007)
- 'This Is a Slap in the Face': Father Demands DA Answer Why Minister Still Free in Sex Abuse Case, by Michele McPhee, Boston Herald (May 19, 2007)
- Parishioners Seek Closure on Controversy, by Hoa Nguyen, Greenwich Times (May 20, 2007)
- Probe into Priest Sex Abuse Claims, by Sean O’Riordan, One in Four, Ireland (May 20, 2007)
- Italian TV Urged to Scrap BBC Film Accusing Pope of Abuse Cover-Up, by John Hooper, The Guardian, Rome (May 21, 2007)
May 21
- Row in Italy over BBC Sex Abuse Documentary, on RTE News, Italy (May 21, 2007)
- Diocese to Sell Farm to Settle Bankruptcy, Associated Press (May 21, 2007)
- Churchgoers in Nassau Seek Life after Scandal, by Emerson Clarridge, The Newsday, Long Island (May 21, 2007)
- Wempe's Civil Jury Trial Set for October 9: Baker's January 7, Plus One More Attempt to Get Mahony to Talk Some Blessed Sacrament [falvey] Background, in City of Angels, Los Angeles (May 20, 2007)
- St. Thomas Rector Is Cleared of Allegations of Impropriety, by Joseph Goldstein, New York Sun (May 21, 2007)
- Jailed Priest Says Church Has Abandoned Him, Associated Press (May 20, 2007)
- Audit: Attorney General Finds Catholic Officials Play Word Games, by Carolyn Disco, Cabinet Press, New Hampshire (May 18, 2007)
- Judge Revokes Bond for Rodis, on WCAV, Louisa VA (May 21, 2007)
- Judge Revokes Priest's Bond, on NBC 4, Louisa VA (May 21, 2007)
- Bond Revoked for Catholic Priest: Rodney Lee Rodis Is Accused of Embezzling Money from Two Rural Churches, in Free Lance-Star, Louisa VA (May 21, 2007)
- Bond Revoked for Virginia Priest, in Richmond Times-Dispatch (May 21, 2007)
- Italian Catholics Fume at Bloggers, in Inquirer, Italy (May 21, 2007)
- Abuse in Our Community, in Baltimore Jewish Times (May 21, 2007)
- Sex-Abuse Sentencing of Ex-Pastor Postponed, in Star-Gazette, New York (May 21, 2007)
- Priest 'Unaware' of Child Abuse, on BBC News, United Kingdom (May 21, 2007)
- Father Chaanine Says He Is Innocent, on KTNV, Las Vegas NV (May 22, 2007)
- Jailed Priest Says Accuser in Las Vegas Wanted His Money, in Las Vegas Sun (May 21, 2007)
- Dead Priest Denies Paternity, in IOL, France (May 21, 2007)
- S.N.A.P. To Hold Press Conference Regarding Convicted Priests, on WCPO, Cincinnati OH (May 21, 2007)
- Jailhouse Interview: Accuser Greedy, Priest Says: Chaanine: Woman Made up Attack Allegations for Money, by David Kihara, Review-Journal, Las Vegas NV (May 21, 2007)
- Italian Bishops See Calumny in Bbc Report on Abuse, in Catholic World News, Rome (May 21, 2007)
- Italy Row over Church Abuse Film, on BBC News, Italy (May 21, 2007)
- Looking at St. John Parish: One Year Later, by Susan Shultz, Darien Times, Darien CT (May 18, 2007)
- 'Clergy Alert' Angers Advocates, by Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer (May 21, 2007)
May 22
- Former Nativity Bvm Athletic Coach Reports to County Prison, by Peter E. Bortner, Republican & Herald, Pennsylvania (May 22, 2007)
- Web Alert on Priest Called Not Sufficient: Group Criticizes Catholic Officials, by George Pawlaczyk, Belleville News-Democrat (May 22, 2007)
- Self-Proclaimed Visionary Faces Prison Time, by Mandi Johnston, WOAI, Texas (May 22, 2007)
- Accused Priest Loses Freedom, by Calvin R. Trice, Richmond Times-Dispatch (May 22, 2007)
- Bail Revoked for Priest in Embezzlement Case, in Washington Times (May 22, 2007)
- Diocese Might Have to Pay Entire Bill, by Ann Givens, Newsday, Rockville Centre NY (May 21, 2007)
- Video: SCOBA's Discussion on Sexual Misconduct in the Church, in Orthodox Reform, United States (May 21, 2007)
- Official for Italian Bishops' Group Says Church Can't Be Blamed for Priests' Wrongdoing in Sex Abuse Cases, Associated Press (May 22, 2007)
- Italy Sets Conditions for Airing Sex Abuse Film, by Philip Pullella, TV Guide (May 22, 2007)
- Jury Selection Opens in Pastor's Sex Abuse Case: Trial Is Second for Balto. County Man Charged with Sexual Abuse of Minor, by Melissa Harris, Baltimore Sun (May 22, 2007)
- Italian Sparring Continues on BBC Sex-Abuse Program, in Catholic World News (May 22, 2007)
- Appeals Court Refuses to Dismiss Abuse Case, Associated Press (May 22, 2007)
- "Sex, Priests, and Secret Codes" Takes Ippy Gold, by Thomas P. Doyle and Patrick J. Wall, Bonus Books (May 22, 2007)
- Pastor Remanded for Defiling 8 Teenagers, in Myjoyonline, Ghana (May 22, 2007)
- Former Rabbi Arrested, by Chris Silveri, Fox 23, New York (May 22, 2007)
- Case of Rabbi Alan Jay "Shneur" Horowitz, Md: (aka: Shneor Altar, Mike Sonkin, Alan Horowitz, Alan J. Horowitz, Shneur Horowitz, the Nambla Rabbi), in Awareness Center, United States (May 22, 2007)
- One of NY's Most Wanted Caught, on Capital News 9, NY (May 22, 2007)
May 23
- Pope Benedict XVI Often Criticizes Television for Showing Anti-Social, Violent and Sexual Programming Aimed at Children, but Rai, the Italian Public Broadcaster, Will Televise a British TV Documentary That Says the Pope As a Cardinal Maintained Church Secrecy in Child Sexual Abuse Cases, And, Again, the Church Is Not Pleased, by Philip M. Stone, followthemedia.com, Rome (May 23, 2007)
- McGrath 'Lied' to Victim's Family, in Fermanagh Herald, United Kingdom (May 23, 2007)
- Teenage Girl Recalls Abuse, in Fermanagh Herald, United Kingdom (May 23, 2007)
- 'I Would Have Loved Him' - McGrath, in Fermanagh Herald, United Kingdom (May 23, 2007)
- Sex-Abuse Accusers Can Sue Priest Trainers, by Nicholas K. Geranios, Associated Press (May 23, 2007)
- Doing What Jesus Would Do, by Leslie Hittner, Daily News, Winona MN (May 23, 2007)
- Archdiocese Considers Move to Suburbs, Irking Boston, on WHDH (May 23, 2007)
- Mayor Urges Archdiocese to Stay in City: Church May Put Chancery in Braintree, by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (May 23, 2007)
- Controversy Plagued Six-Year Stint, by O'Ryan Johnson, Boston Herald (May 23, 2007)
- Sex Abuse in Churches Preventable, Say Experts Who Counsel Victims, by Erik Tryggestad, Christian Chronicle, United States (June 1, 2007)
- Global Manhunt Ends Child Molester's Flight: Alan Horowitz, 60, Arrested in India after Jumping Parole Last June, by Jordan Carleo-Evangelist, Albany Times Union, New York (May 23, 2007)
- Priest Admits to Having Homosexual Relationship, in Fermanagh Herald, United Kingdom (May 23, 2007)
- Priest Describes As 'A True Gent', in Fermanagh Herald, United Kingdom (May 23, 2007)
- Clare Priest to Make Statement about Newspaper Articles, in Belfast Telegraph, Ireland (May 23, 2007)
- Priest: I Was Shocked by Abuse Allegations, by George Jackson, Belfast Telegraph, Ireland (May 23, 2007)
- Clare Priest Requests Time off Following Tabloid Photo Scandal, in Belfast Telegraph, Ireland (May 23, 2007)
- Italian Bishops Insist on Air Time to Rebut BBC Program on Sex Abuse, by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service (May 23, 2007)
- Clerk in Child Abuse Remembers Complaint against Priest, in The IOL, Ireland (May 23, 2007)
- Priest Makes Apology over Tabloid Claim, in Irish Times, Ireland (May 23, 2007)
- Padeo Priest Packs and Leaves, in Dublin People, Ireland (May 23, 2007)
- Priest Found to Be Low-Level Sex Offender, by Michael Zeigler, Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester (May 23, 2007)
- Former Youth Pastor Accused of Sexual Assault, on KDKA, Pittsburgh (May 19, 2007)
- Court Orders " Financial Discovery" on LA Archdiocese As in Two Cases " Plaintiffs Likely to Prevail " Kreutzer Changes Story to Contradict Evidence, in City of Angels, Los Angeles (May 23, 2007)
May 24
- Attorney Receives Emotional Compensation: Sex-Abuse Verdict for Priest Brought a Different Payoff, by Alan Gustafson, Statesman Journal, Portland OR (May 21, 2007)
- Judge Opens Church up to Huge Payout: Four People Who Allege Sex Abuse by a Priest Can Seek Punitive Damages from L.A. Archdiocese, Which Could Face More Pressure to Settle Cases, by John Spano, Los Angeles Times (May 24, 2007)
- Priest with Tucson Ties Indicted Again, by A.J. Flick, Tucson Citizen (May 24, 2007)
- Bennison's Sex Abuse Scandal Edited out of Wikipedia by Order of Schori, by David W. Virtue, Virtue Online, United States (May 23, 2007)
- Jeffs' Lawyers to Ask Judge to Disallow Some Evidence, by Ben Winslow, Deseret Morning News, Utah (May 24, 2007)
- Priest 'Abuse' Jury Due to Retire, on BBC News, United Kingdom (May 23, 2007)
- US Rabbi Convicted of Child Sex Abuse Arrested in Southern India, in Newsday, India (May 23, 2007)
- Former Church Employee Sues Catholic Diocese, by Linda Maule, Forecaster, Maine (May 17, 2007)
- Priest Denies Aiding Child Rapist, by Sarah Chapman, ic Seftonandwestlancs, United Kingdom (May 24, 2007)
- Irish American Attorney Wins Huge Case, by Cahir O'Doherty, Irish Voice, Long Island NY (May 24, 2007)
- Jury Set to Retire in Case of Fermanagh-Born Priest, in Belfast Telegraph, United Kingdom (May 24, 2007)
- Priest Accused of Indecent Assault: Verdict Expected, by George Jackson, Belfast Telegraph, Northern Ireland (May 24, 2007)
- Priest's Self-Confessed Lover Drops Rape Charge, by Florence F. Hibionada, News Today, Philippines (May 24, 2007)
- Darien's St. John Church: Former Pastor Asks for Money, by Susan Shultz, Darien Times (May 24, 2007)
- Court Overturns Sex Conviction of Priest, by Roger Alford, Associated Press (May 24, 2007)
- NI Priest Acquitted of Charges, on U.TV, Northern Ireland (May 24, 2007)
- Priest Cleared of Child Abuse Charges: A Priest Has Been Acquitted of Charges of Sexually Abusing a Teenager Almost 30 Years Ago, in 4NI, Northern Ireland (May 24, 2007)
- Priest Cleared over Child Abuse, on BBC News, Northern Ireland (May 24, 2007)
- Judge Rules Punitive Damage Can Be Sought against LA Archdiocese, Associated Press (May 24, 2007)
- Kentucky Justices Overturn Priest's Abuse Conviction, in Courier-Journal, Kentucky (May 24, 2007)
- 24 - Court Dismisses Rape Case against Priest, in Balita, Philippines (May 24, 2007)
- Psychiatrist Denied Prescription Drugs to Alleged Abuse Victim, in The IOL, Ireland (May 24, 2007)
- Diocese Suit, by Hector Flores and Judy Rattner, The Herald, Long Island (May 24, 2007)
- Priest Facing New Sex Charges Involving Third Accuser, by Stephanie Innes, Arizona Daily Star, Tucson (May 24, 2007)
- Flatley Is Upbeat about Church's Braintree Move; Developer Says He Would Give Archdiocese Discount, by Jon Chesto and Don Conkey, Patriot Ledger (May 24, 2007)
- Archdiocese Sells Land to Move Administrative Offices to Suburbs, Associated Press (May 24, 2007)
May 25
- Archdiocese Sells BC $65m Piece of Land, by Laura Crimaldi, Boston Herald (May 25, 2007)
- Archdiocese Moves out of the City, on WBUR (May 25, 2007)
- Archdiocese and BC Reach Sales Agreement for $65 Million, in Allston-Brighton Tab, Boston (May 24, 2007)
- Archdiocese Funds Find Way Back Home, by Jim Stingl, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin (May 24, 2007)
- Priest Accused of Molesting Third Boy, by Leasa Conze, KOLD, Tucson (May 25, 2007)
- Locals Support Gay Priest As He Takes Time out to Reflect, by Barry Duggan, Irish Independent (May 24, 2007)
- Civil Lawsuits against Pedophile Priest Moving Forward, on KXLY (May 24, 2007)
- Popular Nahariya Rabbi Arrested for Alleged Indecent Acts, by Jack Khoury, The Haaretz, Israel (May 24, 2007)
- New Challenge for the Cardinal: Court Says Alleged Victims of Molestation May Seek Punitive Damages from the Los Angeles Archdiocese, in California Catholic Daily, Los Angeles (May 25, 2007)
- Priest with Barksdale Ties Indicted Again, by John Andrew Prime, Shreveport Times, Louisiana (May 25, 2007)
- Court Overturns Ex-Priest's Sex-Abuse Conviction: Justices Decide Judge Made Errors, by Peter Smith, The Courier-Journal, Kentucky (May 25, 2007)
- Ruling Allows Lawsuit Based on Repressed Memories, Associated Press, Delaware (May 25, 2007)
- Archbishop Promises Sex Abuse Review, in Guardian Unlimited, United Kingdom (May 25, 2007)
- Archbishop Confirms Child Abuse Review, on InTheNews, United Kingdom (May 25, 2007)
- Priest Seeks Help for Legal Bills, in Boston Globe (May 25, 2007)
- Salesianum Sex Abuse Case Will Proceed: State Supreme Court Rejects Appeal by Former Principal, by Beth Miller, News Journal, Delaware (May 25, 2007)
- Alleged Victim of Sex Abuse by Priests Identifies Himself in Jet, by Deb Peterson, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (May 25, 2007)
- Priest Jury Offered Majority Verdict, on U.TV, United Kingdom (May 25, 2007)
- Irish Priest Relieved of Ministry after Compromising Photo Published, in Catholic Online (May 24, 2007)
- Former Pastor Seeks Donors to Pay Legal Bills, by Angela Carella and Stephen P. Clark, The Advocate, Darien (May 25, 2007)
- Cleared Priest May Face Abuse Re-Trial, by George Jackson, Belfast Telegraph, Northern Ireland (May 25, 2007)
- Archdiocese to Sell Brighton Site to BC: $65m Price Tag for 18 Acres; Offices to Move to Braintree, by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (May 25, 2007)
- Cash-Strapped Boston Archdiocese Sells Headquarters, Reuters (May 24, 2007)
- Church Survival at Stake, in Boston Herald (May 24, 2007)
- "Defrock" Rabbi Alan J. Horowitz - Convicted Sex Offender, in Awareness Center, United States (May 25, 2007)
- Priest Faces Jail for Financing Sex Grooming, in The IOL, Ireland (May 25, 2007)
- BBC Report on Clerical Abuse to Air in Italy May 31, in Catholic World News, Italy (May 24, 2007)
- Deseret Reporter Subpoenaed in Rape Case, by Joe Strupp, Editor & Publisher, Salt Lake City (May 25, 2007)
- Judge Quashes Subpoena Given to Reporter, Associated Press, Utah (May 25, 2007)
- Priest Guilty of Funding Grooming, on BBC News, United Kingdom (May 25, 2007)
- Church Historian Calls Chancery Move 'Inevitable': Braintree Lease Seen As Consistent with More 'Humble'operations, by Rick Collins, Patriot Ledger, Braintree (May 25, 2007)
- Changes Come to Lake Street, in Boston Globe (May 24, 2007)
- Former Minister Jailed for Sexual Abuse, on InTheNews, United Kingdom (May 25, 2007)
- Vatican Doesn't like Its Dirty Washing Aired on Its Doorstep, in National Secular Society, Rome (May 26, 2007)
- Questions over Media Coverage of Warren Jeffs Case, Associated Press (May 25, 2007)
- Why Did This 'Saint' Fail to Act on Sinners Within His Flock?, by Anne Simpson, The Herald, Rome (May 26, 2007)
- Pretrial Hearing May 30th - to Compel Roger Mahony to Respond in LA Civil Cases against Roman Catholic Church, in City of Angels, Los Angeles (May 25, 2007)
May 26
- Years Later, Priests Cases Unresolved: Accused of Sex Abuse, They Await Vatican Action, by David Briggs, Plain Dealer, Cleveland (May 26, 2007)
- Ordination of Deacon Scrapped, by David Singleton, The Times-Tribune, Paterson (May 26, 2007)
- Deacon's Ordination Scrapped — for Now, by Matt C. Abbott, Renew America, Paterson (May 23, 2007)
- Former Student Says Chaplain Molested Him at St. Stephen's in Late 1960s: Ex-Student, 57, Said School Officials Discounted His Story Twice, by Eileen E. Flynn, American-Statesman, Texas (May 26, 2007)
- Pastor Convicted of Abusing Teenage Boy, by Larry Carson, Baltimore Sun (May 26, 2007)
- Bowie Pastor Found Guilty of Abuse, on ABC 7 (May 25, 2007)
- SJC Won't Intervene in Church Closing: First Amendment Cited in Wellesley Parish Case, by Jonathan Saltzman, Boston Globe (May 26, 2007)
- Former Probabion Officer Sentenced in Abuse Case, by Omar Aquije, The Post-Star (May 25, 2007)
- Pervert Sent to Jail, in Express & Star, United Kingdom (May 25, 2007)
- Minister Jailed for Sex Attacks, on BBC News, United Kingdom (May 25, 2007)
- Paedophile Baptist Minister Locked up, in Life Style Extra, United Kingdom (May 25, 2007)
- Attorneys Argue for Privacy of Sect Leader's Papers, Associated Press (May 24, 2007)
- Priest to Be Jailed for Funding Child Rapist's Grooming of 12-Year-Old Girl, by Will Batchelor, Irish Independent, United Kingdom (May 26, 2007)
- Child Molester/fugitive Rabbi Alan Horowitz: Is Second Major International Arrest for U.S. Marshals This Month, in United States Marshals Service (May 25, 2007)
- Clergy Voice Concerns about Fr. Katinas, Majority Call for Defrocking Him, in Orthodox Reform, United States (May 25, 2007)
- Former Church Volunteer Convicted on 9 Sex Counts: Emotions Pour after Man Is Found Guilty in Improper Relationships, by Chris Collins, Fresno Bee, California (May 26, 2007)
- Case of the Zwi Migdal Society, in Awareness Center (May 26, 2007)
- Argentine Jewry's Dark Secret, by Rona Kupferboim, The YNet, Argentina (May 25, 2007)
- Jeffs Ruled Competent; Judge Sets September Trial Date, by Brooke Adams, Salt Lake Tribune (May 25, 2007)
- Trial Date Set in Jeffs' Case: Judge Quashes Subpoena of Reporter, by Nancy Perkins, Deseret Morning News (May 25, 2007)
- Hearing Focuses on Secrets in the Warren Jeffs Case, by Brent Hunsaker, ABC 4, Utah (May 25, 2007)
- Survivor Calling for Action; Abuse Victim Speaking at Parishes, by Erica Bajer, Daily News, Canada (May 26, 2007)
- Another Sex-Abuse Accusation against Diocese of Orange, by Gustavo Arellano, Orange County Weekly, California (May 26, 2007)
- US Paedophile Held in Tamil Nadu, by GC Shekhar, Hindustan Times, India (May 24, 2007)
May 27
- Church Pianist Departs after Misconduct Allegations: Police Looking at Case Involving Musician at Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano, by Jeff Overley and Kimberly Edds, Orange County Register, California (May 27, 2007)
- Anglican Diocese Pays Millions in Sex Abuse Compo, on ABC, Australia (May 27, 2007)
- Office of Pastoral Support and Outreach, Crucial to Charter Implementation, by Mary Hart, The Pilot, Boston (May 25, 2007)
- Parents Are Encouraged to Lend an Ear to Their Children, in Limerick Post, Ireland (May 27, 2007)
- Priest Nearly 'Died of Fright' When Told of Assault Claims, in One in Four, Ireland (May 27, 2007)
- Weird Things Happen When You Blog about the Sins of the LA Archdiocese: — for One, a Document Disappeared Re the Paul Kreutzer Cases, in City of Angels, Los Angeles (May 27, 2007)
May 28
- Priest Resigns Early, Unhappy at Land Sale, by Scott Allen and Kathy McCabe, Boston Globe (May 28, 2007)
- Italian Legislators Sign on against BBC Program: Documentary on Abuse Is Hit As " Sensationalistic and False", in The Zenit (May 27, 2007)
- Man Tells Court He Only Denied Abuse to Get Home, in Irish Examiner (May 28, 2007)
- John Paul II Betrayed 'Totus Tuus Marie', in John Paul II Millstone (May 26, 2007)
- Media's Rising Anti-Christianity: Prejudiced Attacks Recycled, by John Flynn, Zenit (May 28, 2007)
- Sex Charges Withdrawn: Trial of Deacon at Ambassador Church Was to Have Started Today, by Jane Sims, London Free Press, Canada (May 28, 2007)
May 29
- Lawsuit Brought against Local Church: Cornerstone Accused of Knowing about Alleged Relationship of Employee, Teen Boy, by Jaime Baranyai, News-Leader, Springfield MO (May 29, 2007)
- Abuse Victims Want Immediate Ban on Children Being Alone with Priests, by Trevor Wilhelm, Canada.com (May 29, 2007)
- LA Cardinal Mahony's Responses Are like Gangster Movie Dialogue in Civil Cases Heading for Jury Trial Next Month, in City of Angels (May 29, 2007)
- Church Settles 14 Abuse Cases for $6.65 Million, in Daily Southtown, Chicago IL (May 29, 2007)
- Top Canonist Rebuts BCC Documentary Charges, in Catholic World News (May 29, 2007)
- Inquiry Witness Claims Letter Was Written by Priest, by Terri Saunders, Standard Freeholder (May 29, 2007)
- Fourteen Clergy Child Sex Abuse Claims Settle, by Jeff Anderson, Earthtimes, Chicago IL (May 29, 2007)
- Tuchman: Retired Priest Questioned about 1960 Murder, by Gary Tuchman, CNN (May 30, 2007)
May 30
- Priest Faces Possibility of a Retrial on Charge of Sexual Assault, in Fermanagh Herald, United Kingdom (May 30, 2007)
- $6.65m to Settle Sex Claims: One of Them Involves Ex-Lake Forest Priest, by Judy Masterson, News Sun, Lake Forest IL (May 30, 2007)
- Sex Abuse Victim: 'Nothing Has Changed': Priest Scandal | Church Urged to Fix Problems As It Settles 14 Cases, by Susan Hogan/Albach, Chicago Sun-Times (May 30, 2007)
- Ordination Permanently out for Former Local Deacon: A Deacon Formerly Associated with the Controversial Society of St. John Will Not Be a Priest in the Catholic Diocese of Paterson, N.J., by David Singleton, Times-Tribune, Scranton PA (May 30, 2007)
- Lawyer Advises Victims to Confront Priests, by Rob Olmstead, Daily Herald, Chicago IL (May 30, 2007)
- More Suits against Priests Settled, by Rob Olmstead, Daily Herald, Chicago IL (May 30, 2007)
- Bishops Appoint Merz to Panel: The Magistrate Will Help the Catholic Church Deal with Its Priest-Child Abuse Scandal, by Tom Beyerlein, Dayton Daily News (May 30, 2007)
- Former Priest Sued Again for Abuse, by Tim Townsend, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (May 30, 2007)
- A Confessor's Confession, by Christian Lorentzen, New York Sun (May 30, 2007)
- Chicago Archdiocese Settles Priest Abuse Cases, by Manya A. Brachear, Chicago Tribune (May 29, 2007)
- Child Sex-Abuse Bill Ok'd by House Judiciary Committee, by Beth Miller, News Journal (May 29, 2007)
- Sexual Privacy Rights of Priests and Other Aberrations of the Constitution in LA Civil Cases against the Roman Catholic Church, in City of Angels (May 29, 2007)
- A Community Betrayed by Its' Priest, in Fermanagh Herald, Northern Ireland (May 30, 2007)
- Honoring Schmit Hurtful to Victims, Justice Process, by David Clohessy, Toledo Blade (May 30, 2007)
- Attorneys File Objections to Property Sale by Davenport Diocese, on KGAN (May 30, 2007)
- Former Priest Gets 14 to Life in Fort Collins Sex Abuse Case: Timothy Evans Gets 14 to Life in Fort Collins Sex Abuse Case, on TheDenverChannel.com (May 30, 2007)
- Former Priest Sentenced after Sex Assault Case, by Sara Gandy, 9News (May 30, 2007)
- Priest Will Serve at Least 14 Years, in Coloradoan, Fort Collins CO (May 30, 2007)
- Priest to Serve at Least 14 Years for Sexual Abuse, by Lisa Ryckman, Rocky Mountain News, Fort Collins CO (May 30, 2007)
- Ordination Scratched for Former Head of Suppressed Group, in Catholic World News (May 30, 2007)
- Abuse Inquiry Hears Letter of Apology, in Ottawa Sun, Canada (May 30, 2007)
- Priest Charged with Having Child Porn: Felony Complaint Says He Had Sexually Explicit Images on a Computer, by Jordan Carleo-Evangelist, Albany Times Union (May 30, 2007)
- Mahony's Hearing Vanishes, Still He May Testify in Kreutzer Cases Jury Trial. Transcript of Potts-Fromholz Banter in Today's Hearings, in City of Angels Lady (May 30, 2007)
- One Man's Brutal Encounter with Sexual Abuse in the Mormon Church: Transgressions Involving Mormons, Scouts, and Children Remain a Well-Kept Secret, by John Metcalfe, Seattle Weekly (May 30, 2007)
- Possible Abuse Victim from 1991 Sought, by Marisa Lagos, San Francisco Chronicle, San Jose CA (May 30, 2007)
May 31
- Diocese Gives Money for Counseling for Male Sex Abuse Victims, by Valerie Chang, AHN (May 30, 2007)
- Bankruptcy Judge OKs Sale of Diocese Properties, by Shirley Ragsdale, Des Moines Register, Davenport IA (May 30, 2007)
- "Hand of God" Screening in Rome, in Voice from the Desert, Rome (May 30, 2007)
- Sex-Offender Rabbi Arrested in India, by Debra Nussbaum Cohen, Jewish Week, United States (May 31, 2007)
- Priest Busted for Child Porn, by Jeff Saperstone, Fox 23, New York (May 30, 2007)
- States Move to Enact Laws Allowing the Death Penalty for Pedophiles: A Good Sign with Respect to Public Dedication to Protecting Children, but Potentially Not the Most Effective Way to Do So, by Marci Hamilton, FindLaw, United States (May 31, 2007)
- 14-To-Life for Former Priest: Judge Says Victims Include Youth, Church, Community, by Monte Whaley, Denver Post (May 30, 2007)
- Cleric Abuse Exposed: Preachers and Victims Dialogue about the Problem to Reach Healing, by Mona Austin, EURWeb, United States (May 30, 2007)
- Evans Gets at Least 14 Years: Former Priest Sentenced for Molesting Boy, by Sara Reed, Coloradoan, Fort Collins CO (May 31, 2007)
- Defrocked Priest Sentenced in Fort Collins, by Mike Hooker, CBS 4 (May 30, 2007)
- Priest Faces Jail, by Sarah Chapman, ic Seftonandwestlancs, United Kingdom (May 31, 2007)
- Area Police Look into Sex-Abuse Allegations: Investigators Want to Know If a Former Choir Director at a Laguna Niguel Church Abused a Girl in Costa Mesa in the 1990s, by Kelly Strodl, Daily Pilot (May 30, 2007)
- Priest Sentenced for Sexual Abuse, by Lisa Ryckman, Rocky Mountain News, Fort Collins CO (May 31, 2007)
- Counselling for Abuse Survivors; Program Aims to Help Males Victimized by Church Reps, by Ellwood Shreve, Observer, Canada (May 30, 2007)
- Lawsuit Filed to Determine Catholic Diocese's Assets, by Scott Marshall, North County Times (May 30, 2007)
- Uproar in Italy over O'Gorman Documentary, by Deborah Coleman, Gorey Echo, Ireland (May 31, 2007)
- Last Molestation Charges against Ex-Youth Minister Dismissed, by Terry Vau Dell, Mercury-Register (May 31, 2007)
- Priest Accused of Child Porn, by Jordan Carleo-Evangelist, Albany Times Union (May 31, 2007)
- Former-Scv Man Faces Civil Suit over Abuse, by Christi Anne Corpus, Signal, California (May 30, 2007)
- Priest Faces Child Porn Charges, by Mark Repasky, Capital News 9, Albany NY (May 31, 2007)
- Church Names Chief Executive of Child Protection Body, in Irish Examiner (May 31, 2007)
- NSPCC Head in Church Abuse Role, on BBC News, Ireland (May 31, 2007)
- Priest Arrested in Child Porn Charge, by Shawn Charniga, Saratogian (May 30, 2007)
- Church Response Praised; Action Taken to Prevent Future Abuse, by Ellwood Shreve, Chatham Daily News, Canada (May 31, 2007)
- Abuse Boss 'Will Report Priests', by Johnny Caldwell, BBC News, Ireland (May 31, 2007)
- Columbia County Priest Arrested for Possession of Kiddie Porn, in MidHudsonMostWanted (May 31, 2007)
- Sex Abuse Claims Jar Whitestone Parish, by Stephen Stirling, Times Ledger, Whitestone (May 31, 2007)
- Rucker Pleas for Immunity before He Talks in Deposition: Rucker Cases Jury Trial December 3, 2007, in City of Angels, Los Angeles (December 3, 2007)
- Archdiocese of St. Louis Sues Law Firm on Confidentiality of Documents, Associated Press, St. Louis (May 31, 2007)
- Former Priest Sentenced to Another 4 Years: Jefferson County Judge Issues Sentence to Timothy Evans, Associated Press (May 31, 2007)
- Priest Sentenced to 4 More Years for Sex Assault on Child: Evans Will Spend Next 18 Years in Prison, on TheDenverChannel.com (May 31, 2007)
- Evans Gets 4 More Years, by Ann Schrader, Denver Post (May 31, 2007)
- Italy Sees Controversial Paedophile TV Documentary: A Controversial BBC TV Documentary on the Sexual Abuse of Children by Catholic Priests Aired in Italy on Thursday, Reuters, Italy (May 31, 2007)
- Church Appoints Child Protection Director: Strategy Is to Move beyond Apologies for Abuse, by John Cooney, Irish Independent, Ireland (May 31, 2007)
- " Little Pebble" Guilty of Abuse, Jury Finds, in Catholic News, Australia (May 31, 2007)
- Former Priest, Arrested for Sexual Battery, Confesses He's a Sex Addict, on KXLY, Washington (May 31, 2007)
- Sex Crimes and the Vatican, on Google Video, Italy (May 31, 2007)
JUNE 2007
June 1
- Judge Lengthens Evans' Sentence, by Ann Schrader, Denver Post (June 1, 2007)
- Sex Case against Priest Is Dropped, by Kristen Reed, Orlando Sentinel, Deltona (June 1, 2007)
- Catholics in London Set New Conduct Code for Priests, in The Leader-Post, Canada (June 1, 2007)
- Church Adopts Sex Abuse Policy: The Roman Catholic Diocese Is Responding to Charles Sylvestre's Victims, by Jane Sims, London Free Press, Canada (June 1, 2007)
- Group Targets Actions of Lincoln's Bishop Bruskewitz, in Sioux City Journal (June 1, 2007)
- Ex-Priest Who Molested Boys Will Stand Trial on Assault Charge, by Jeff Diamant, The Star-Ledger, New Jersey (June 1, 2007)
- Time for Healing and Reconciliation, by Archbishop John Vlazny, Catholic Sentinel, Oregon (May 31, 2007)
- Ohio Judge Named to Chair U.S. Bishops' Sexual-Abuse Review Board, in Catholic Online (May 31, 2007)
- SBC Meeting Likely to Include Debate over Resolutions, Mission Boards, by Robert Marus and Charlie Warren, Associated Baptist Press (May 31, 2007)
- Judgement Reserved in Church Abuse Case, in The Stuff, New Zealand (June 1, 2007)
- Spokane Catholic Diocese Emerging from Bankruptcy, on MSNBC (June 1, 2007)
- Bishop Testifies during Diocese Bankruptcy Hearing: Lawyers Question Bishop Robert Brom about Church Finances, on NBC Sandiego (May 31, 2007)
- No Sex Assault Charges Filed against Deltona Pastor, in News Journal, FL (June 1, 2007)
- Arbitration Suggested to Set Value on Lawsuits, by Mark Sauer and Jeff McDonald, Union-Tribune, San Diego, CA (June 1, 2007)
- Diocese Bankruptcy Hearing, on Fox 6, CA (May 31, 2007)
- Mahony on Witness Stand June 11 Sparks Outbreak of Objections: More Church Attorney Potts Vs Judge Transcript in LA Cases Re Predator Priests, in City of Angels, Los Angeles (June 1, 2007)
- BBC Documentary on Priest Child Abuse Aired in Italy Draws 5 Million Viewers, Associated Press, Italy (June 1, 2007)
- Former School Counselor Facing Three Sexual Battery Charges, by Keith Kinnaird, Bonner County Daily Bee (June 1, 2007)
- Priest Jailed for Abusing Boy, 15, on BBC News, United Kingdom (June 1, 2007)
- Closing Statements in 'False Sex Abuse Asccusations' Trial, in Irish Examiner, Ireland (June 1, 2007)
- Spokane Catholic Diocese Emerges from Bankruptcy, in KING 5 (June 1, 2007)
- Defrocked Priest Accused of Abuse Dies before Trial, by Christopher Haraden, Hull Times (May 31, 2007)
- Lincoln Catholic Diocese Threatens Arrest of Petitioners, by Ashley Hassebroek, The World-Herald, Lincoln (June 1, 2007)
- Priest's Death Leaves Victim Feeling Robbed of Justice: Former Priest Dies Awaiting Trial, Associated Press (June 1, 2007)
- Defrocked Priest's Death Prevents Closure: Hull Resident Was Facing Trial in June on Child-Rape Charge, by Sue Reinert, Patriot Ledger, Hull (May 30, 2007)
- Puerto Rican Priest Sentenced to Probation for Abusing Teen, Associated Press (June 1, 2007)
- Vatican Decries Sex Abuse Documentary, in United Press International (June 1, 2007)
- Money Crunch Hits Catholic Group, Associated Press (June 1, 2007)
- Cardinal's Letter to Priests on Property Sale, by Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley, The Pilot, Boston (June 1, 2007)
- Archdiocese to Sell Brighton Campus to BC, by Christine Williams, The Pilot (June 1, 2007)
- Murphy Admits Mistakes, Promises Reform, by Melanie Lefkowitz, The Newsday, Long Island (June 3, 2007)
- Protest of Bishop's Policy Brings out People - but No Cops: Church Officials Threatened Arrests, in Nebraska State Paper, Lincoln (June 1, 2007)
June 2
- Plaintiff Claims Bishop Protected Pedophile Priest, on WCAX (June 1, 2007)
- Diocese's Deal Precluded Appeal in Sex Case, by Ann Givens, The Newsday, Long Island (June 1, 2007)
- Maverick Bishop Defends Out-Of-Step Diocese, by Oskar Garcia, Beatrice Daily Sun (June 1, 2007)
- Church: Ladenburger Had History of Abuse, Was Asked to Leave Ministry, on KXLY (June 1, 2007)
- Bill Would Repeal Time Limit on Cases, by Henri E. Cauvin, Washington Post (June 2, 2007)
- Spokane Diocese Emerges from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Associated Press, Spokane (June 1, 2007)
- Priest Rejects Deal on Abuse Charges: John Banko Already Serving Time for Molesting Altar Boy, by Andrea Eilenberger, The Express-Times (June 2, 2007)
- Effort Is on to Jail Monk for Prior Rap, by Zeke MacCormack, The Express-News, Blanco (May 31, 2007)
- Diocese Wants Its Conduct in Molestation Cases Suppressed, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press, Vermont (June 2, 2007)
- Process Used in Abuse Bill Is Upheld: House Panel Acted Legally, Judge Rules, in Toledo Blade, Ohio (June 2, 2007)
- Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Abuse: The Former Church Youth Leader Had Pleaded Guilty to Molesting a Teenager, by Mike Allen, Roanoke Times, Virginia (June 2, 2007)
- US Catholic Diocese Emerges from Bankruptcy, Must Raise $48m for Sex Abuse Victims, Associated Press (June 2, 2007)
- Lifeblood Appeals for O-Negative Donors, in Commercial Appeal, Memphis (May 31, 2007)
- Group Upset after Sex-Abuse Charge Dropped, by Nicole Service, The News-Journal, Deltona (June 2, 2007)
- Episcopal Bishop Says Jesus Bound by Ancient Myths, by David Yonke, Toledo Blade, United States (June 2, 2007)
- Coincidence or ? - Public Access to Clergy Case Files Denied Friday: Hearings on Motion to Quash and Motion to Comply with Subpoenas June 6th, in City of Angels, Los Angeles (June 2, 2007)
- Holy Trinity Denies Everything; Demands Trial by Jury, in Orthodox Reform, Dallas (June 2, 2007)
June 3
- Waiting Decades to Break the Silence, by Mark Sauer, The Union-Tribune, San Diego, CA (June 3, 2007)
- Ministry for the Suburbs: a Diocese's Journey, by Bart Jones, The Newsday, Long Island, NY (June 3, 2007)
- A Kiss Is Not Just a Kiss When It Could Be Abuse, by Andrew O'Hagan, San Francisco Chronicle (June 3, 2007)
- O'Malley Invites Pope to Boston Next Year, by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (June 3, 2007)
- Exclusive: Shamed Priest Banned by Barnardo's, by Norman Silvester, Sunday Mail, Scotland (June 3, 2007)
- Adams 'Master of Manipulating the System', by Stephen Gordon, Sunday Life, United Kingdom (June 3, 2007)
- Perv's Web of Lies Exposed by Net, by Stephen Gordan, Sunday Life, United Kingdom (June 3, 2007)
- Alleged Pedophile Ran Free: Canadian Authorities Fumbled Extradition While Executive Stayed at Large in India, by Matt McClure, The Star, India (June 3, 2007)
- Wempe Quietly Released and Living in Leisure World: Cardinal Mahony Hearing Wednesday As Church Tries to Quash His Subpoena, in City of Angels, Los Angeles (June 3, 2007)
- Early Returns Are Generally Good: New DA Gets Plaudits, Some Criticism, by Shaun Sutner, Telegram & Gazette, Worcester (June 3, 2007)
June 4
- 4.8 Milion in Italy View BBC Documentary on Sex Abuse, in Catholic World News (June 4, 2007)
- Reconciling the Truth, by Catherine Rolfsen, Edmonton Journal, Canada (June 3, 2007)
- Ex-Oneonta Priest Charged with Child Porn, by Jake Palmateer, Daily Star (June 4, 2007)
- Sentencing Delayed for Spiritual Leader, by Pete Shellem, Pennlive, Pennsylvania (June 1, 2007)
- Catholic Group Still Focusing on Finances, Darien Church, in Darien Times, CT (June 4, 2007)
- Laity Speaks out against Alleged Clergy Sex Abuse, in Orthodox Reform, United States (June 4, 2007)
- Pastor Sentenced, by Naveen Dhaliwal, WETM (June 4, 2007)
- We're in a Crisis!, by Brian Coyne, Catholica Australia, Australia (June 4, 2007)
- Former Arizona Priest Arrested in Spain on Sex Abuse Charges, by Alicia Barron, Fox 11, Arizona (June 4, 2007)
- Former Arizona Priest Arrested in Spain, Charged with Sexual Abuse, by Jordan LaPier, Arizona Republic, Arizona (June 4, 2007)
June 5
- 1962 Holy Office Doctrine Shows Church Policy Was Aiding and Abetting, Coverup, and Secrecy, from the Vatican to Bishops, Re Sex Crimes Among Priests, in City of Angels, California (June 4, 2007)
- Naperville Pastor Cleared of Sex Abuse Allegations, by Paige Winfield, Naperville Sun, Naperville, IL (June 5, 2007)
- Diocese May Close up to 48 Churches, by David Briggs, Plain Dealer, Cleveland, OH (June 5, 2007)
- Ex-Yuma Priest Nabbed on Sex Abuse Charges, by Nicole E. Squibbs, Yuma Sun, Yuma, AZ (June 4, 2007)
- San Pat Man Faces Indecency Accusations, by Adriana Garza, Caller-Times, Texas (June 5, 2007)
- Former Pastor Sentenced for Child Sexual Abuse, by Kat De Maria, News 10 Now, New York (June 4, 2007)
- Bankruptcy Judge Lifts Stay on Lawsuit against Minister, by Melody McDonald, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (June 5, 2007)
- Priest Arrested for 'Abusing Children' for 3 Years, in Expatica, Spain (June 5, 2007)
- Priest Arrested in Spain, by Mike Sakal, East Valley Tribune, Arizona (June 5, 2007)
- Priest Jailed for Sex with Boy, in Watford Observer, United Kingdom (June 5, 2007)
- Woman Tells Court about Sexual Relationship with Pastor, by Sue Lindsay, Rocky Mountain News, Denver CO (June 5, 2007)
- How the Catholic Church Is Handling Clergy Sex Abuse, in Orthodox Reform, United States (June 5, 2007)
June 6
- Naperville Church Savors End of Suit against Priest, by Manya A. Brachear, Chicago Tribune, Naperville IL (June 6, 2007)
- Alleged Abuse Victims Want Compensation, on 10News (June 5, 2007)
- Texas Baptists Bolster Efforts against Abuse, Associated Press (June 6, 2007)
- Ex-Sally Army Captain Jailed for Sex Offences, in Stuff, New Zealand (June 6, 2007)
- The St. Ignatius College Prep Scandal, by Matt C. Abbott, Renew America, Illinois (June 5, 2007)
- Evidence Shows Sinton Kids As Victims of Child Pornography, by Abby Dunn, KRIS (June 5, 2007)
- Convicted Ministers, in Baptist General Convention of Texas (June 5, 2007)
- Texas Baptists Cracking down on Clergy Sex Abuse: Group Publishes List of Convicted Workers, Makes Reporting Easier, by Sam Hodges, Dallas Morning News, Texas (June 5, 2007)
- Mexican Cardinal Faces Grilling on Priest Abuse, by Frank Jack Daniel, Reuters (June 6, 2007)
- Hearing Today on Mahony's Subpoena, Access Still Denied to Public Records, Church Still Fighting Depositions, in City of Angels Lady (June 6, 2007)
- Trenton Diocese Principal Indicted, in Courier Post, New Jersey (June 6, 2007)
- Resources for Orthodox Safe Environment Programs, in Orthodox Reform, United States (June 6, 2007)
- Bishop Places Retired Pastor from Queens on an Administrative Leave, in The Tablet, Brooklyn NY (June 2, 2007)
- Man in False Sexual-Abuse Claims Is Remanded, in Irish Examiner (June 6, 2007)
- Tucson Diocese Offers Aid Even Though Priest in Sex Case Never Worked Here, by Sheryl Kornman, Tucson Citizen, Arizona (June 7, 2007)
- Principal Who Criticized Archdiocese Expects to Lose Post, Associated Press, Chicago IL (June 6, 2007)
- Archdiocese Releases Secret Documents on Priest Sexual Abuse, in The Oregonian, Portland OR (June 6, 2007)
- Statement of Archbishop John G. Vlazny on Documents Released from Personnel and Other Records, in Archdiocese of Portland (June 6, 2007)
- Baptist Churches Crack down on Sex Offenders, by Jhen Kordela, KTEN (June 7, 2007)
- Former Pastor Gets 10 Years in Prison in Child Porn Case, Associated Press (June 6, 2007)
- Waser Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison, by Kimberly Dick, The Advocate (June 6, 2007)
- Pastor Accused of Child Molestation, on WLBT (June 6, 2007)
- Former Newark Minister Sentenced for Ordering Child Pornography, in Columbus Dispatch, Columbus OH (June 6, 2007)
June 7
- Principal Who Criticized Archdiocese Expects to Lose Postprincipal Who Criticized Archdiocese Expects to Lose Post, by F.N. D'Alessio, Chicago Tribune (June 6, 2007)
- No Retrial for Priest Who Funded Rapist, by Sarah Chapman, Ic Westseftonandwestlancs, United Kingdom (June 7, 2007)
- US Marshals Announce the Arrest of Catholic Priest Father Hernandez-Cordova, in Conservative Voice, Spain (June 7, 2007)
- U.S. Marshals & Yuma Police Department Announce the Arrest of Jorge Hernandez-Cordova, by Jim Kouri, U.S. Marshals, Spain (June 5, 2007)
- Mahony Ordered to Testify in Abuse Case, by John Spano, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, CA (June 7, 2007)
- Archdiocese Releases Documents on Priest Abuses, in Seattle Post-Intelligencer (June 7, 2007)
- Church Opens Part of Secret Abuse Files, by Ashbel S. Green and Steve Woodward, Oregonian, Portland, OR (June 7, 2007)
- Bishop to Sell NCRd Property, in Limerick Post, Ireland (June 7, 2007)
- Information Sought on Ex-Yuma Priest Arrested in Spain, by Sheryl Kornman, Tucson Citizen, Arizona (June 7, 2007)
- Baptists Post Offender List, by Mark Agee, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas (June 7, 2007)
- Clergy Who Are Convicted Sex Offenders Will Now Be Posted on a Website, on KCEN, Texas (June 6, 2007)
- Catholic Priest in Pay Dispute, by Liz F. Kay, Baltimore Sun, Maryland (June 7, 2007)
- Pedophilia Suspect Deported to Canada, by Matt McClure, Toronto Star, India (June 7, 2007)
June 8
- More Orders Re Mahony's Testimony Coming Monday; Kreutzer Jury Trial Continued to August 6th, Plus, Hundreds of Documents Disappear from Public Access, in City of Angels, Los Angeles CA (June 7, 2007)
- Principal Who Criticized Archdiocese Fired, by Karen Jordan, ABC 7, Chicago IL (June 7, 2007)
- Crisis Hotline Is Deemed Lifesaver for Priests, by Ann Piasecki, Catholic Explorer (June 7, 2007)
- Whitestone Parish Shocked by News of Priest Sex Abuse, by Pete Davis, Queens Courier, Whitestone NY (June 6, 2007)
- Trial Date Set for Lamberts, by John Ford, Neosho Daily News, Missouri (June 7, 2007)
- Priest Who Urged Healing in Sex Scandal Probed, by Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Newsday, Long Island NY (June 7, 2007)
- Long Island Diocese Removes Pastor after Sex Abuse Claim Surfaces, in International Herald Tribune, Long Island NY (June 7, 2007)
- Punitive Damages Allowed against Archdiocese, by Mary O'Keefe, Valley Sun, LA Canada CA (June 7, 2007)
- Principal Who Criticized Archdiocese Loses Job, Associated Press (June 8, 2007)
- Creditors Get OK to Challenge Transfers, by Jeff McDonald, Union-Tribune, San Diego CA (June 8, 2007)
- Charged Pastor's Principal Fired, by Manya A. Brachear, Chicago, Tribune Chicago IL (June 8, 2007)
- Catholic-Bashing Merits No Encore, by Pat McDonough, Newsday, New York (June 8, 2007)
- Durham Priest Receives Counseling, by Yonat Shimron, News & Observer, Durham NC (June 8, 2007)
- Accused Pastor Placed on Leave, Associated Press (June 8, 2007)
- Diocese of Spokane Emerges from Clergy Sex-Abuse Bankruptcy, in Orthodox Reform, Spokane WA (June 7, 2007)
- Man Found Guilty of False Abuse Claims against Priest, by Tomas Mac Ruairi, Irish Independent, Ireland (June 8, 2007)
- The Council of the District of Columbia, in Awareness, Center Washington DC (June 8, 2007)
- Catholic Priest Denies Abusing 10-Year-Old, by Bart Jones, The Newsday, Long Island (June 8, 2007)
- Judge Allows Challenges to Church Property in Abuse Suits, Associated Press (June 8, 2007)
- Parent Suspicious of Catholic School Principal Firing, Associated Press (June 8, 2007)
- Court Rules Catholic Diocese can't be Sued in Abuse Case, Associated Press(June 8, 2007)
- Read the Opinion: Richmond Diocese not Liable in Priest Abuse Case, Associated Press (June 8, 2007)
- Church Releases Sex Abuse Documents, by By Bill Bishop, The Register-Guard, Portland (June 8, 2007)
- Church Shaken After Questions Surface over Pastor's Spending, by Lynh Bui and Lisa Nicita, Arizona Republic (June 8, 2007)
- Editorial: Hold Churches Accountable for Abuse, by Marv Knox, Baptist Standard, United States (June 8, 2007)
- Stepping over the Line: Should Sexually Straying Clergy be Restored to Ministry?, by Ken Camp, Baptist Standard (June 8, 2007)
- Sex-Abuse Victims Speak up to Help Others & Find Healing Themselves, by Hannah Elliott, Baptist Standard (June 8, 2007)
- Breaking The Cycle How Can Churches Escape the Trap of Recycling Sex Abusers?, by Greg Warner, Baptist Standard (June 8, 2007)
- Sexual Predators often Fly Under the Radar at Church, by Hannah Elliott, Baptist Standard, (June 8, 2007)
- What to do If a Minister is Accused of Sexual Misconduct, by Jim White, Baptist Standard, United States (June 8, 2007)
- The Recycle of Clergy Abuse, by Greg Warner, Baptist Standard, United States (June 8, 2007)
- Ministers Not Immune from Sexual Addiction, by Rick Owen, Baptist Standard, Texas (June 8, 2007)
- Southern Baptists Meeting Shows Tension, by Eric Gorski, The Guardian, San Antonio (June 8, 2007)
- Prince Used Cash in BAE-Linked Account for Palace: Former Saudi Ambassador Says $17m Withdrawal was for Legitimate Expense, by David Leigh and Rob Evans, The Guardian, United Kingdom (June 9, 2007)
- More Baptists Taking Steps to Prevent Abuse, by Audrey Barrick, Christian Post (June 7, 2007)
June 9
- Attorney for LI Pastor Denies Sex Abuse Allegations, in 1010 WINS (June 9, 2007)
- MCC Nun May Have Molested Student Prosecution Not Likely in Old Case, by Jeff Schweers, Florida Today, Melbourne (June 9, 2007)
- Bungling Alleged in Case of Pedophile Twice-Convicted Man Allowed to Bring Boy from India without Prior Background Check, by Matt McClure, Toronto Star (June 9, 2007)
- Man Abused by Priests Urges Blacks to Speak out, by Sylvester Brown Jr., St. Louis Post-Dispatch (June 10, 2007)
- Bishop Offers Apology to Sex Assault Victims, by Mary Beth Smetzer, The News-Miner, Fairbanks (June 9, 2007)
- Innocent Priest Prays for Accuser, by Breda Heffernan, Irish Independent, Ireland (June 9, 2007)
- Pickets to Target Paroled Pedophile's Home, in Los Angeles Times (June 9, 2007)
- Priest Investigated For Sexual Abuse, by John Abraham, Long Island Press (June 8, 2007)
- St. Joseph's ousts Priest Sex Abuse Victims Group, by Abbott Koloff, Daily Record (June 9, 2007)
- Church Evicts a Group of Clergy-Abuse Victims, by Jeff Diamant, The Star-Ledger, Mendham (June 9, 2007)
- So Who Did Kill Calvi?, in Sunday Herald, Rome (June 10, 2007)
June 10
- Church's Five-Year Battle vs. Sex Abuse, by Jeff Diamant, The Star-Ledger, Newark (June 10, 2007)
- Activists: Catholic School Principal Fired over Criticism of Sex Abuse Cases, Associated Press (June 9, 2007)
- Principal Indicted in Theft of School Funds, by Karen Sudol, Freehold Bureau (June 7, 2007)
- Demonstrators Protest Pedophile Priest: Michael Wempe Is out of Prison and Living in Leisure World in Seal Beach, by Katherine Nguyen, Orange County Register (June 10, 2007)
June 11
- Sister Maureen's Update on Delaware SB 29, in Voice from the Desert, Delaware (June 11, 2007)
- Church’s Response to Sex Abuse Began Long Before Crisis of 2002, by C.T. Maier and Robert P. Lockwood, Pittsburgh Catholic, United States (June 8, 2007)
- Prosecutors Want to Revoke Priest's Parole, by Jason Riley, The Courier-Journal, Louisville, KY (June 11, 2007)
- Former Priest Will be Sentenced in September on a Charge of Sexual Assault, in Cape Breton Post (June 11, 2007)
- Judge Confirms Va. Beach Pastor Misused Church Funds, on WVEC, Virginia Beach, VA (June 11, 2007)
- Seattle Woman Files Sex-Abuse Claim Against Church, Associated Press (June 11, 2007)
- Seattle Woman Files Sex-Abuse Claim Against COGIC, Associated Press (June 11, 2007)
- Vatican Clears Priest in Abuse Case, by John Chadwick, The NorthJersey.com, New Jersey (June 11, 2007)
June 12
- Seattle Woman Files Sex-Abuse Claim Against Pastor, Church, Associated Press, Seatle (June 12, 2007)
- Former Priest's Probation May be Revoked, Associated Press (June 12, 2007)
- Church-Run Trial Clears Priest on Sex Abuses Ex-Pastor Expected to Return to Ministry, by Jeff Diamant, The Star-Leder, Newark (June 12, 2007)
- Lawyer: Diocese Hired Priests Suspected of Molesting Boys, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press (June 12, 2007)
- Allan Man Alleges Abuse by Priest, by Heather Polischuk, The Leader-Post, Canada (June 12, 2007)
- Former Priest Pleads Guilty to Sex Assault, in Chronicle Herald, Canada (June 12, 2007)
- Vatican Clears Former Pastor of Sex Charges, by John Chadwick, NorthJersey.com (June 12, 2007)
- Prosecutors Seek to Revoke Priest's Probation, by Jason Riley, Courier-Journal (June 12, 2007)
- Abuse Victims Group Holds Vigil Backing Protections, by Jim Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (June 12, 2007)
June 13
- Vatican Names Former Allentown Priest New Louisville Archbishop, by Bruce Schreiner, Morning Call (June 12, 2007)
- Portland Archdiocese Releases Accused Priests' Personnel Files, by Colin Fogarty, Public NewsRoom (June 13, 2007)
- Diocese Facing New Allegations It Hired Priests Who Molested Boys, in Rutland Herald (June 12, 2007)
- Attorneys Want Archbishop to Testify, by Kevin Killeen, KMOX (June 11, 2007)
- Church Attorneys Try to Get Report to People of God Thrown out As Well As Quash Mahony's Testimony. " Motion Is Denied" — Quotes from Judge's Order, in City of Angels, Los Angeles CA (June 12, 2007)
- Kurtz Urged to Meet with Abuse Victims, by Peter Smith, Courier-Journal, Louisville KY (June 13, 2007)
- Kelly's Successor Met with Praise, by Deborah Yetter, Courier-Journal, Kentucky (June 13, 2007)
- Area Native Selected As Archbishop, by Stephen J. Pytak, Republican & Herald, Pennsylvania (June 13, 2007)
- Comiskey Is 'More Than Happy' to Testify on Clerical Abuse, by Dearbhail McDonald, Irish Independent, Ireland (June 13, 2007)
- St. Paul Diocese Opposes Tort Reform in Sexual Abuse Cases, by Dennis Geisinger, Pulse of the Twin Cities, Minnesota (June 12, 2007)
- Baptists Eye Sex-Offender Database, by Peter Smith, Courier-Journal (June 13, 2007)
- Southern Baptists' Vote May Be Reformist Victory, by Sam Hodges, Dallas Morning News (June 13, 2007)
- Sbc Messengers Re-Elect Page, Hear Motions on Agency Policies, Clergy Sex Abuse, by Greg Warner and Charlie Warren, Associated Baptist Press (June 12, 2007)
- Southern Baptists Weigh Defining What It Means to Be a Baptist, by Eric Gorski, Houston Chronicle (June 12, 2007)
- Former Minister Charged with Child Sexual Abuse, by John Swails, Herald, Kiefer OK (June 12, 2007)
- Debates, New Plan to Boost Baptisms on Southern Baptist Agenda, by Audrey Barrick, Christian Post, San Antonio TX (June 12, 2007)
- Former Minister Awaits Sentence, by D. E. Smoot, Muskogee Phoenix, Oklahoma (June 12, 2007)
- Denial, Rationalizations and the Case of Rabbi Alan Horowitz, by Jewish Survivors, Jewish Survivors of Sexual Violence Speak out, United States (June 13, 2007)
- Priest " Breached Trust", in Harrow Times, United Kingdom (June 13, 2007)
- For the Record, in Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles CA (June 13, 2007)
- Archdiocese of St. Louis Drops Lawsuit, in St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis MO (June 13, 2007)
- Church Convicts Priest of Abuse, by Marcia Nelesen, The Gazette, Janesville (June 13, 2007)
- Madison Diocese: Retired Priest Found Guilty of Abusing Minor, Associated Press (June 13, 2007)
- Judge Refuses To Open Records of Spokane Priests Sex Abuse, Associated Press (June 13, 2007)
- Judge: Spokane Catholic Bankruptcy Documents to Remain Secret, in Daily News (June 13, 2007)
- Former Lodi Priest Guilty of Abuse, by Kalk Derby, Capital Times, Madison (June 13, 2007)
- Priest to Plead Guilty to Stealing Nearly $200,000, by Eric Herman, Chicago Sun-Times (June 13, 2007)
- Priest to Plead Guilty to Theft, by Azam Ahmed, Chicago Tribune (June 13, 2007)
- Resolution Passed to Prevent Clergy Sex Abuse in SBC Churches, by Audrey Barrick, Christian Post, San Antonio (June 13, 2007)
- Two More Civil Suits Filed Against Trinity Baptist Church, by Jeannie Blaylock, First Coast News (June 13, 2007)
- SBC Messengers Raise Questions about IMB Finances, Trustees, by Grace Thornton, Associated Baptist Press (June 13, 2007)
June 14
- Priest Accused of Molesting Female Disciples, in Khaleej Times (June 14, 2007)
- Fugitive Priest Now Faces Charges in Maricopa County, by Kirsten Joyce, Azfamily, Arizona (June 13, 2007)
- Madison Diocese: Retired Priest Found Guilty of Abusing Minor, Associated Press (June 14, 2007)
- Second Young Woman Accuses Former Youth Minister of Abuse, by Amy Rolph, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Redmond WA (June 13, 2007)
- Provincial: New Sexual Abuse Policy for Catholic Church, by Kate Buick, by Kate Buick, CD 98.9, Canada (June 14, 2007)
- Fermanagh Priest Jailed for Five Years, on 4ni, United Kingdom (June 14, 2007)
- Fermanagh Priest Jailed for 5 Years, on U.TV , United Kingdom (June 14, 2007)
- Portland Archbishop Apologizes to Abuse Victims, by Mark Larabee, The Oregonian, Portland (June 14, 2007)
- Priest Indicted in Abuse of Girl in Early 1990s: Clergyman Faces Extradition from Spain in Cases Involving Minors in Both Yuma, Phoenix, by Chelsea Schneider, Arizona Republic (June 14, 2007)
- Still Standing: West Linn Lawyer Made Headlines in Sexual Abuse Case, a Milestone in a Life Helping Others Overcome Tragedy and Beating Personal Demons, by Nicole Decosta, West Linn Tidings (June 14, 2007)
- Pastor Urges Predator Database, by Carla Hinton, Oklahoman (June 13, 2007)
- Priest Sentenced for Aiding Rape, on BBC News, United Kingdom (June 14, 2007)
- Euclid Priest Suspended over Sex Claim, by David Briggs, Plain Dealer, Cleveland OH (June 13, 2007)
- Baptists Adopt Sex-Abuse Statement, by Greg Garrison, Birmingham News (June 14, 2007)
- Croatian Priest Held over Child Molestation, in Earthtimes, Croatia (June 14, 2007)
- Pastor on Leave after Allegations, by Jason Lea, News-Herald, Euclid OH (June 13, 2007)
- Priest Who Financed Rapist Jailed, in Banbury Today, United Kingdom (June 14, 2007)
- Croatian Priest Detained on Pedophile Charges, Associated Press (June 14, 2007)
- Priest's Plea Deal: 4 Years for Stealing Nearly $200k: St. Margaret Mary | Charged with Spending Church Cash on Clothes, Dining, Liquor, by Eric Herman and Susan Hogan, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago IL (June 14, 2007)
- Critic Slams Archdiocese Land Sale As Betrayal, by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (June 13, 2007)
- Man Wants Former Lodi Pastor on Offender Registry: Abuse Victim Seeks Answers from Diocese, by Samara Kalk Derby, Capital Times, Madison, WI (June 14, 2007)
- Mahony Still Evading Interrogatories 1-8: Church Attorneys Can't Help but Help Plaintiffs, As Slowly the Truth Comes out in Pretrial Hearings, in City of Angels, CA (June 14, 2007)
- Family Trauma over 'Evil' Priest, on BBC News, United Kingdom (June 14, 2007)
- St. Luke's Parishioner Allegedly Molested, by Tracy Soren, Queens Courier, Brooklyn, NY (June 14, 2007)
- Father Richard Bennett Lawsuit Dismissed, in Catholic Explorer (June 14, 2007)
- Creditors Request Financial Advisers to Review Davenport Diocese, Associated Press (June 14, 2007)
- Davenport Diocese to Sell House to St. Ambrose University, Associated Press (June 14, 2007)
- Steven Moore, Former Ringgold Pastor, Case Set for July 19, by Judy Frank, The Chattanoogan, Chattanooga, TN (June 14, 2007)
- Pastor to Appear before Grand Jury, by Michael D. Pitman, Journal News, Hamilton, OH (June 14, 2007)
June 15
- St. Ambrose U. to Buy Davenport Bishop's House, Associated Press (June 15, 2007)
- Priest in Scandal Has Wooster Church Ties, in Beacon Journal (June 15, 2007)
- Report Urges Strict Rules for Catholic Priests: Members Should Never Be Left Alone with Children, London Diocese Suggests, by Craig Pearson, Ottawa Citizen, Canada (June 15, 2007)
- New Church Rules to Protect Kids, by Jane Sims, CNews, Canada (June 15, 2007)
- Judge Okays Evidence Bishop Protected Pedophile Priests, by Brian Joyce, WCAX, Vermont (June 14, 2007)
- Thinking about New Orleans #9: Jason Berry, by Jane Ciabattari, Huffington Post, New Orleans (June 14, 2007)
- Archdiocese of Portland Releases Personnel, Sex-Abuse Documents, in Catholic Sentinel, OR (June 14, 2007)
- Who Will Pay, Parishes or the Diocese? Bankruptcy Judge Says Some Parish Property May Be Considered As Diocesan Assets in Four Sex Abuse Civil Cases Pending against Diocese of San Diego, in California Catholic Daily, CA (June 15, 2007)
- Memphis Diocese Announces Settlement in Sex Abuse Cases, by Lisa Lovell, Eyewitness News, Memphis TN (June 15, 2007)
- 260 Abuse Reports in Protestant Churches, by Rose French, Chicago Tribune (June 15, 2007)
- Group Seeks Diocese's Data on Finances, by Shirley Ragsdale, Des Moines Register, Davenport IA (June 15, 2007)
- Judges Reject Jury Trial for Mesa Monsignor, by Jill Redhage, Gary Grado, East Valley Tribune, Arizona (June 14, 2007)
- Ex-Priest Won't Attend Trial of Suit against Diocese, Associated Press, Vermont (June 15, 2007)
- Ex-Priest Won't Attend Upcoming Abuse Trial, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press, Vermont (June 15, 2007)
- Happy Anniversary, Padre, by Kate Williams, Sonoma Valley Sun, California (June 14, 2007)
- On Group's Wish List to Cardinal: Database of Pedophile Priests, by Stacy St. Clair, Chicago Daily Herald, Chicago IL (June 15, 2007)
- Parishioners' Outrage at Actions of Shamed Cleric, by Gemma Murray, News Letter, Ireland (June 15, 2007)
- Why Was Paedophile Free to Strike Again?, by Jessica Shaughnessy, Ic Liverpool, United Kingdom (June 15, 2007)
- Priest Who Assisted Child Rape to Appeal Sentence, by Fergus Black, Irish Independent, United Kingdom (June 15, 2007)
- Diocese Policy Praised; Draft Sexual Misconduct Policy Released Thursday, by Erica Bajer, Chatham Daily News, Canada (June 15, 2007)
- Sex Abuse Policy Released; Local Victim of Priest Praises Work of London Diocese of Catholic Church, by Jack Poirier, Sarnia Observer, Canada (June 15, 2007)
- LA Times Admits to False Reporting on Cardinal Mahony, by Dave Pierre, Newsbusters, Los Angeles CA (June 15, 2007)
- Catholic Diocese in Memphis Settles Sex Abuse Cases, in Jackson Sun, Memphis TN (June 15, 2007)
- 'Hand of God' Screens in Rome Next Week; Cardinal Mahony Adds More Attorneys; and More Subpoenas to Come, with First of 15 Jury Trials So Far July 9, in City of Angels, United States (June 15, 2007)
- Judge: Priest's Probation Will Not Be Revoked, by Jason Riley, Courier-Journal, Louisville KY (June 15, 2007)
- Fourth Fr. Katinas Victim Brings New Allegations, in Orthodox Reform, Dallas TX (June 14, 2007)
- Metropolitan Isaiah Questions Fr. Katinas' Guilt, in Orthodox Reform, Dallas TX (June 13, 2007)
- Nun Accused of Sexual Assault May Reach Deal before Trial, in Themilwaukeechannel.com (June 15, 2007)
- Clergy Sex Suit Settled, by Alvin A. Reid, St. Louis American, St. Louis MO (June 13, 2007)
- Suit against Vermont Diocese Goes to Trial Wednesday, by John Curran, The Newsday (June 15, 2007)
- Ex-Priest Stripped Trust of $31,713, by Christine Kellett, Brisbane Times, Australia (June 16, 2007)
- Judge Orders Catholic Diocese to Turn over Financial Records, by Mike Tobin, Plain Dealer, Cleveland OH (June 15, 2007)
- Metropolitan Isaiah Supports Fr. Katinas Unequivocally, by Theodore Kalmoukos, Orthodox Reform (June 13, 2007)
June 16
- Court: Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse Not Entitled to Jury Trial, by Jim Walsh, Arizona Republic (June 16, 2007)
- Wrentham Priest Retires - Sort of, by Gloria LaBounty, Sun Chronicle (June 16, 2007)
- Order Called to Account: After Nine Years As Complaints Manager for a Deeply Troubled Catholic Order, Psychologist Michelle Mulvihill Has Quit in Disgust, by Yvonne Martin, The Press, New Zealand (June 16, 2007)
- Man Alleging Abuse by Priest Seeks More Than $10 Million, Associated Press (June 15, 2007)
- Tackling Sexual Abuse, in Huntsville Times, TX (June 16, 2007)
- Archdiocese of St. Louis Drops Suit against Law Firm, Associated Press, MO (June 15, 2007)
- Priest Abuse Victims Seek Accountability, Healing, by JP Eichmiller, Coloradoan (June 15, 2007)
- Happy Anniversary U.S. Catholic Bishops!, by Debby Bodkin, OpEd News, California (June 15, 2007)
June 17
- Order to Decide Priest's Future, Associated Press, Northern Ireland (June 17, 2007)
- Sins of the Father Unforgivable, in Sunday Life, Northern Ireland (June 17, 2007)
- Incoming Archbishop Brings Humor, Patience, Faith: 'Your Gain...is Knoxville's Loss', by Deborah Yetter, The Courier-Journal, Louisville, KY (June 17, 2007)
- New Archbishop Expected to Start Recruitment Drive, by John Friedlein, News-Enterprise, Kentucky (June 16, 2007)
- Vermont Diocese Faces Sex Abuse Trial This Week, by Kevin O'Connor, Times Argus, Vermont (June 17, 2007)
- Group Wants to Help Those Sexually Abused by Valley Priest, by Chelsea Schneider, Azcentral, Arizona (June 16, 2007)
- Private Line: Clerical Can of Worms!, by Jeannette Layne-Clark, Nation Newspaper, Barbados (June 17, 2007)
- Extend, Don't Eliminate, the Statute of Limitations on Crimes from the Past, by Robert G. Krebs, News Journal, Delaware (June 17, 2007)
- Should We Put a Time Limit on Justice?, by Karen Peterson, News Journal, Delaware (June 17, 2007)
- Delaware Should Be Held to the Same Standard on Child Abuse, by Gregory F. Lavelle, News Journal, Delaware (June 17, 2007)
- Ex-Roncalli Brother Listed Among Worst Child Abusers, by Patrick Malone, Pueblo Chieftain, Colorado (June 17, 2007)
- Bishop Speaks over Jailed Priest, on BBC News, Northern Ireland (June 17, 2007)
- Judge Orders Cleveland Diocese to Turn over Financial Records, by Julie Ocepek, WKYC (June 16, 2007)
- Looming Trials Could Bring Settlement in LA Clergy Abuse Cases, by Gillian Flaccus, San Luis Obispo Tribune (June 17, 2007)
- "Before Dallas", by Nicholas P. Cafardi, Catholic World, United States (June 17, 2007)
- Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 'C', in Father Lasch, United States (June 17, 2007)
- Open Letter to US Bishops, in Father Lasch, United States (June 16, 2007)
- Abuse Suit against Diocese Lingers on, by Scott MacKay, Providence Journal, Providence RI (June 18, 2007)
- Bishops Condemn Arroyo for Favouring Child Rapist, in Peninsula, Philippines (June 18, 2007)
June 18
- Unequal Justice under Law, by Neil McCaffrey, Coloradoan, Colorado (June 18, 2007)
- Viewpoint: Lessons to Be Learned, in Belfast Telegraph, Northern Ireland (June 18, 2007)
- Limits on Sex Abuse Suits Set for Debate: Del. House to Consider Proposal on Tuesday, by Beth Miller, News Journal, Delaware (June 18, 2007)
- Memphis Diocese Settles 3 Sexual Abuse Lawsuits, by James Dowd, Commercial Appeal, Memphis TN (June 18, 2007)
- Church Organist Says He Was Abused, Fired, by Luke Broadwater, Examiner, Baltimore (June 18, 2007)
- Meetings on Delmarva, in Daily Times, Bethany Beach MD (June 18, 2007)
- Former St. Louis Brother Listed Among Worst Child Abusers, Associated Press (June 17, 2007)
- Ex-Pueblo Catholic Brother Listed Among Worst Child Abusers, Associated Press (June 17, 2007)
- Sex Abuse Fliers Handed out at Valley Churches, on Myfox Phoenix, Arizona (June 17, 2007)
- Another Priest Sex Abuse Case Begins, on WCAX, Vermont (June 18, 2007)
- Priest Faces More Sex Allegations, in Lancashire Evening Post, United Kingdom (June 18, 2007)
- Collaring the Clergy: Jeffrey Anderson Goes Global with His Pursuit of Pedophiles, by Terry Carter, ABA Journal, St. Paul MN (June 18, 2007)
- Experiments: Brother Mueller Began Using Ether and Deception on Students at His First Teaching Assignment, in Pueblo Chieftain, St. Louis MO (June 18, 2007)
- Leaving a Legacy, in Chatham Daily News, Canada (June 18, 2007)
- 2002 Charter Continues to Protect God's Children, by C.T. Maier and Robert P. Lockwood, Pittsburgh Catholic, United States (June 15, 2007)
- St. Joseph's Turns Away the Abused: Church Tells Sex Abuse Support Group to Meet Elsewhere, by Phil Garber, Observer-Tribune, Mendham NJ (June 13, 2007)
- 1 Man Continues Abuse Suit against Diocese, on WPRI (June 18, 2007)
- Tom O'Connell: Church, Lawmakers Fail Victims of Child Molestation, by Tom O'Connell, Capital Times, Madison WI (June 18, 2007)
- First Amendment Free Exercise Clause Warped to Mean Priests Can Rape Children; Plus 6 Priests Molest 55 Kids and Church Has More Questions for Victims, in City of Angels, Los Angeles CA (June 18, 2007)
- Burlington Catholic Diocese Jury Selection Begins, by Brian Joyce, WCAX, Vermont (June 18, 2007)
- Court Allows Release of Clergy Personnel Files: The Ruling States That Protecting Children from Abuse Outweighs a Priest's Right to Privacy., by John Spano and Greg Krikorian, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles CA (June 19, 2007)
June 19
- Jury Picked for Priest Abuse Trial, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press, Vermont (June 19, 2007)
- Roncalli: Ex-Students Claim That Brother Mueller's Behavior Became More Bizarre in Pueblo, in Pueblo Chieftain, Pueblo CO (June 19, 2007)
- Ruling Opens Door to Release of Franciscan Friars Personnel Files, Associated Press (June 18, 2007)
- Creditors May Add Parishes to Bankruptcy: Davenport Diocese Says Churches Are Separate Entities, by Shirley Ragsdale, Des Moines Register, Davenport IA (June 19, 2007)
- Insider Calls for Controversial Catholic Order to Be Shut, by Yvonne Martin, Press, New Zealand (June 19, 2007)
- The Judge's Order, in Plain Dealer, Cleveland OH (June 16, 2007)
- Why Mahony Has to Testify: Even Though He Wasn't Cardinal during Some of the Criminal Activity — from the Attorney Who Authored the Subpoena, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels, Los Angeles CA (June 18, 2007)
- Priest Faces More Sex Charges, on ABC, Australia (June 19, 2007)
- Lawsuits Continue to Make News Locally in Clergy Sex Abuse Cases, in Webster-Kirkwood Times, Missouri (June 1, 2007)
June 20
- House Passes Landmark Child Abuse Bill, 41-0, by Beth Miller, News Journal (June 20, 2007)
- Church Pays Heavy Price As America Takes Note of a Scandal, by Tom Bawden, Times, United States (June 20, 2007)
- Church Child Molestation Case Goes to Trial Today, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press, Vermont (June 20, 2007)
- No Safe Haven, in California Catholic Daily, Los Angeles CA (June 20, 2007)
- Diocese Settles Sex Suits for More Than $300k, by Bill Dries, Daily News, Memphis TN (June 20, 2007)
- Personnel Records of Local Priests, Convicted of Molestation, Open to Public, by Leana Orsua, KSBY, California (June 19, 2007)
- Victim Speaks out against Sexual against Catholic Priests, by Michelle Cole, KEYT, California (June 19, 2007)
- Reports of Sexual Abuse Involving Priest May Be Made Public, by Kyra Jenkins, KEYT, California (June 19, 2007)
- Belfast-Based Priest Calls for Independent Audit of Dioceses, in Fermanagh Herald, Northern Ireland (June 20, 2007)
- Roslea Priest Sentenced to Five Years for Aiding Rape, in Fermanagh Herald, Northern Ireland (June 20, 2007)
- Abuse Group Turns up Focus on Ex-Marianist Brother, in Denver Post, Pueblo CO (June 18, 2007)
- Hillary, Hollywood and the Vatican, in First Post, United States (June 20, 2007)
- Victim's Lawyer: Church Looked after Priests _ Not Children, by John Curran, Newsday (June 20, 2007)
- Formerly Confidential Church Records Highlight Sex Abuse Trial, by Brian Joyce, WCAX, Vermont (June 20, 2007)
June 21
- Church Sex Abuse Trial under Way in Burlington, in Burlington Free Press, Burlington VT (June 20, 2007)
- Landmark Sexual Abuse Bill Heads to Governor's Office, by Beth Miller, News Journal (June 20, 2007)
- Landmark Sexual Abuse Bill Heads to Governor's Office, in News Journal, Delaware (June 20, 2007)
- George Johnston Hearing Reset for August, by John Ford, Neosho Daily News, Missouri (June 20, 2007)
- Opening Arguments in Abuse Case, by Kevin O'Connor, Rutland Herald, Vermont (June 21, 2007)
- Suit Filed against Popular Minister, by Jaye Watson, 11 Alive, Georgia (June 20, 2007)
- Cleric Now Advises Couples on Untying Knot, by Laura Crimaldi, Boston Herald, Boston MA (June 21, 2007)
- Vatican Reverses Kennedy Ruling: Ex-Congressman's Annulment Voided, by Andrea Estes, Boston Globe, Massachusetts (June 21, 2007)
- LA Catholic Church Sued for Sex Abuse, in Prensa Latina, California (June 21, 2007)
- Now Church Wants to Exclude What Happened in the Rectories from Trials and Mahony Is Still Evading Interrogatories 1 - 8: Plus Quotes from Tom Doyle, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels, Los Angeles, CA (June 21, 2007)
- Witness Says He Ferried Men to Homes of Alleged Abusers: But at Least One Says the Allegations Are 'Crazy', by Terri Saunders, The Standard-Freeholder, Canada (June 21, 2007)
- Bulgarian Priest Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of 2 Underage Girls, Left in Prison, in The Novinite, Bulgaria (June 21, 2007)
- Pedophile Priests Lose Privacy Rights: Lifting the Veil, by Nick Welsh, Santa Barbara Independent, California (June 21, 2007)
- Former Priest Moved from State Prison Pending New Trial, Associated Press (June 21, 2007)
- Bulgarian Priest Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of 2 Underage Girls, Left in Prison, in Sofia News Agency, Bulgaria (June 21, 2007)
June 22
- Cardinal Law Adviser to Pope, by Cindy Adams, New York Post, Rome (June 21, 2007)
- Former Church Greeter Arrested on Child Sex Charges, in Woodlands Online (June 22, 2007)
- COPCA Releases Fifth Child Protection Report, in Independent Catholic News, United Kingdom (June 21, 2007)
- Late Bishop Allegedly Tried to Block Pedophile Priest Prosecution, by Brian Joyce, WCAX, Burlington, VT (June 21, 2007)
- Chabad Motto? If at First You Don't Succeed, Sue the Victim, in Failed Messiah, NV (June 21, 2007)
- Lawyer: Bishop Intimidated Prosecutors, by Kevin O'Connor, Rutland Herald, Vermont (June 22, 2007)
- Giuliani's Loyalty to an Accused Priest: A Grand Jury Accused Alan Placa of Molestation and His Diocese Has Suspended Him, but the Presidential Candidate Continues to Employ His Lifelong Best Friend As a Consultant, by Alex Koppelman and Joe Strupp, Salon (June 22, 2007)
- Letters: Giuliani's Loyalty to an Accused Priest, in Salon (June 22, 2007)
- Trial Delayed for Former Vianney Teacher, by Michelle Wirth, KMOX (June 21, 2007)
- Decisions Awaited in Former Priest's Case, Associated Press (June 22, 2007)
- Giuliani Remains Loyal to a Priest Accused of Molesting Boys and a Cover-Up, in The Atlantic, New York (June 22, 2007)
- Davenport Diocese Wants to Hire Private Investigator, Associated Press (June 22, 2007)
- Advocates for Victims of Priest Abuse Target Giuliani Friend, Associated Press (June 22, 2007)
- From NBC's Domenico Montanaro and Chuck Todd, by Domenico Montanaro, MSNBC, New York (June 22, 2007)
- Becker to Plead Not Guilty, by Bill Greenwood, Cranbury Press (June 22, 2007)
June 23
- Plaintiff Breaks down As Priest Reads Letter Describing Attacks, Associated Press, Vermont (June 22, 2007)
- Testimony Reveals More Diocese Protection for Pedophile Priests, by Brian Joyce, WCAX, Burlington, Vt (June 22, 2007)
- Date Set for Minister's Sex-Abuse Trial, by Edith Brady-Lunny, The Pantagraph (June 22, 2007)
- Are Muslims and Teachers Special? Legislation in Delaware Eliminates a Two-Year Statute of Limitations in Sexual Molestation of Minors; However, Another Standard Applies to Civil Servants Such As Teachers. Michigan Will Pay $25k for Muslim Footbaths, by William Donohue, Spero News, Delaware (June 22, 2007)
- Suffering: Brother Mueller's Accusers Detail the Personal Problems They've Had, by Patrick Malone, Pueblo Chieftain (June 22, 2007)
- Rudy Stands by Friend Accused of Abuse, by Tom Brune, The Newsday (June 23, 2007)
- Alleged Victim in Priest Sex Trial Expected to Testify, Associated Press (June 22, 2007)
- Priest Abuse Trial Takes a Lurid Twist, by Kevin O'Connor, Rutland Herald (June 23, 2007)
- Rudy Won't Ax Scandal Priest, in New York Daily News (June 23, 2007)
- Coin Dealer 'Preyed' on 'Millions-Con' Irish Priest, by Jason O'Brien, Irish Independent, Delray Beach, FL (June 23, 2007)
- Abuse Charter Not Cut and Dried: What Happens to Guilty Priests? Wrongly Accused Priests?, by Jeff Diamant, The Ledger (June 23, 2007)
- Judge Dismisses Sex Suits against Priests: Plaintiffs Waited Too Long to Sue, Court Rules, by Michael Miller, Journal Star (June 23, 2007)
- Background Checks Studied by Baptists: Churches Worried by Sex-Abuse Issue, by Peter Smith, The Courier-Journal, Kentucky (June 23, 2007)
- Advocates for Victims of Priest Abuse Target Giuliani Pal, Associated Press (June 23, 2007)
- Church Official Acknowledges Secrecy Policy, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press (June 23, 2007)
- Catholic Lay Group Tests a Strategy Change, by Pam Belluck, New York Times (June 24, 2007)
June 24
- Former Minister Arrested on Sex-Abuse Charges: He Is Accused of Having Sexual Relationships with Two Boys, One Who Was 15, by Patrick Wilson, Winston-Salem Journal, North Carolina (June 24, 2007)
- Paedophilia in Britain: the Victim's Story: The Smashing of an Internet Ring Sheds New Light on a Dark Secret, by Sophie Goodchild, The Independent, United Kingdom (June 24, 2007)
- Key 1979 Meeting Detailed in Priest Abuse Trial, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press (June 22, 2007)
- Daniel J. Shea's Speech to the Chamber of Deputies, Italian Parliament(June 22, 2007)
- Critics Press Italy, Church on Clergy Abuse, by Sylvia Poggioli, NPR Rome (June 24, 2007)
- Intervista a Joe Cultrera, on Radio Radicale, Rome (June 24, 2007)
- Manifestazione Su: " Basta Con Le Omertà Vaticane Sulla Repressione E Le Violenze Sessuali", on Radio Radicale, Rome (June 24, 2007)
- Bishop Casey Returns....more or Less...., in Clerical Whispers, Ireland (June 25, 2007)
June 25
- John Paul II Pedophile Monsignor Alan Placa in New York, in Jpiippa John Paul II Pedophile Priests Army, New York (May 15, 2007)
- Local Baptist Church Cracking down on Sex Offenders, on WKYT, Kentucky (June 24, 2007)
- Paedophile Priests in US Treated with Libido Suppressing Drugs, by Sotto Voce, Clerical Whispers, United States (June 23, 2007)
- Child Sex Abuse Victims Protest: The Males Argue Females Receive Disproportionate Funding and Attention, by Joe Belanger, London Free Press, Canada (June 25, 2007)
- Pastor Scandals Erode Trust in Pulpit, by Jim Haug, Daytona Beach News-Journal, Florida (June 24, 2007)
- Ex-Minister Has Sex-Abuse Claim Dropped by DA, by Betty Jespersen, Morning Sentinel (June 25, 2007)
- Norwich
Diocese Clarifies Sexual Abuse Settlement Funding, by Joe Wojtas,
The Day, Norwich CT (June 25, 2007)
- Plaintiff
Testifies in Sex Abuse Trial against Diocese of Burlington, Associated
Press (June 25, 2007)
- Mistrial Declared in Priest Sex Case, Associated Press (June 25, 2007)
- Cancer Claims Life of Retired Priest: Misconduct Allegations Dogged Aquino, by Bronislaus B. Kush, Telegram & Gazette (June 21, 2007)
- Vermont's First Priest Sex Abuse Lawsuit Ends in Mistrial, by Brian Joyce, WCAX (June 25, 2007)
June 26
- Convictions of Priests 'Elusive': Many Released by Stogner Decision So Public Interest in Personnel Files 'May Be Even Stronger' Privacy Order 6/18/07, 41 Accused Clergy in Santa Barbara Alone, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels, Los Angeles, Ca (June 25, 2007)
- Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse Jumps from Bridge to His Death, by Susan Evans, The Tribune-Democrat, Pennsylvania (June 25, 2007)
- Accused Priest Jumps to Death, by Phil Ray, Altoona Mirror, Pennsylvania (June 26, 2007)
June 27
- Priest TV Show Vows Respect: Karen Hall Amazed by Embrace of New Cable Project, by Irene Lagan, National Catholic Register (June 26, 2007)
- Veteran Priest Takes His Life after Sex Charges Made Public, in State College News, Pennsylvania (June 26, 2007)
- A Clearer Explanation: Diocese of Norwich Sets Record Straight on Origins of Settlement Money, in Day, Norwich CT (June 26, 2007)
- Church Abuse Case Ends in a Mistrial, by Kevin O'Connor, Times Argus (June 26, 2007)
- Trial Begins for Chubbuck Youth Pastor, in KIFI, Pocatello ID (June 26, 2007)
- New Information: Minister Charged with Sex Crimes, by Jim Reed, WFMY (June 26, 2007)
- Metro & State Briefing: More Child Abuse Allegations Made; Forum Tonight on Rail Station, in Statesman, Austin TX (June 27, 2007)
- Archdiocese Tries to " Sever" Cases Re Titian Miani, Mahony's Colleague from Stockton; As Well As Exclude Critical Evidence. 9 Hearings Wednesday 6.27, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels, Los Angeles CA (June 26, 2007)
- Mistrial Declared in Va. Man's Claim against Diocese, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests, Vermont (June 25, 2007)
- Sex-Case Rabbis to Lose Title: Chief Rabbinate to Discuss Stripping Rabbis of Title Following Investigation against Nahariya Rabbi for Rape, in YNet, Israel (June 26, 2007)
- The Power of All of Our Voices!, by Jewish Survivors, Jewish Survivors of Sexual Violence Speak out, United States (June 26, 2007)
- Sexual Abuse Cases That Have Gone to Trial (June 27, 2007)
- Legal Filings and Documents: Financial Accountability Problems in the Cleveland Diocese (June 27, 2007)
- Priest Faces Child Sex Charges: A Senior Member of the Anglican Church Has Appeared Briefly in the Brisbane Magistrates Court Charged with Nine Sex Offences against Children., in Courier Mail, Australia (June 27, 2007)
- Jurors Wanted to Finish Diocese Negligence Trial, by Brian Joyce, WCAX, Burlington VT (June 26, 2007)
- Abbreviated Trial Revealed Details on Inner Workings of Diocese, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press, Burlington VT (June 27, 2007)
- Diocese Case Ends in Mistrial, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press, Vermont (June 26, 2007)
- Priest Pleas for Mercy for Rape Accuser, in Irish Examiner, Ireland (June 27, 2007)
- North Bay Priest Faces Sex Charges, in North Bay Nugget, Canada (June 27, 2007)
- Vianney Settles Abuse Claim, by Kevin Killeen, KMOX, St. Louis MO (June 26, 2007)
- 2 in Broward Settle Sex-Abuse Suits against Retired Catholic Priest, by Tonya Alanez, The Sun-Sentinel (June 27, 2007)
- Abuse Suits Settled against Ex-Broward Priest, by Amy Sherman, Miami Herald (June 27, 2007)
- Priest Pleas for Mercy for Rape Accuser, in Irish Examiner, Ireland (June 27, 2007)
- Americans' Confidence in the Church Reaching All-Time Low, by Audrey Barrick, Church Executive, United States (June 27, 2007)
June 28
- Church Attorneys Request More Psychiatry Records, More Discovery, and Use Other Stall Tacticsmost Motions Denied, Tension High at Hearings June 27, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels, Los Angeles, CA (June 27, 2007)
- Holy Eparchial Synod Decided to Defrock Suspended Priest, in World Faith News (June 27, 2007)
- Catholic Order Settles Lawsuit: Settlement Is Not an Admission of Guilt in Molestation Charge, Spokeswoman Says, Associated Press (June 28, 2007)
- Hearing for Accused Priest Expected Today, Associated Press (June 28, 2007)
- Child Rapist and Priest Lover Share Jail Cell, by Adrian Butler, ic Liverpool, United Kingdom (June 28, 2007)
- Vicar Admits Child Porn Charges, by Anna Nalborczyk, Hereford Times, United Kingdom (June 28, 2007)
- Former Nun Invokes Title Ix in Bias Battle against Gannon U, Associated Press (June 28, 2007)
- Anti Sex-Abuse Group Defends Its Actions, by Shane Hickey, Irish Independent, Ireland (June 28, 2007)
- Former Delaware Priest Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse of Child, by Beth Miller, News Journal, Delaware (June 28, 2007)
- Retired Priest Pleads Guilty in Sex Abuse Case, by Jim O'Hara, Post-Standard, Syracuse NY (June 28, 2007)
- I Forgive You - Priest Asks Court to Show Mercy on His Accuser, by Tomas Mac Ruairi, Irish Independent, Ireland (June 28, 2007)
June 29
- Former Priest Pleads Guilty to Child Sexual Priest, on WMDT, Delaware (June 29, 2007)
- Former Russell County Church Employee Face Sexual Abuse Charges, on WTVM, Russell County AL (June 29, 2007)
- Retired Priest Admits Abuse, by Jim O'Hara, Post-Standard, Syracuse NY (June 29, 2007)
- Bradley Chided for Comments; Mayor Says Abuse Issue One Reason for Church Closing, by Jack Poirier, Observer, Canada (June 29, 2007)
- Catholic League Blasts Robin Williams for Verbal Attack on Priests, by Allie Martin, One News Now (June 27, 2007)
- Catholic League and Pedophile Priests, by Ed Brayton, Dispatches from the Culture Wars, United States (June 29, 2007)
- Homosexuality and Child Sexual Abuse: Science, Religion, and the Slippery Slope, by Mark E. Pietrzyk
- No Wafer for Rudy, by Wayne Barrett, Village Voice, New York (June 26, 2007)
- Marianists Settle in Osborne Civil Suit: Former St. John Vianney Principal Had Been Accused of Sexual Abuse, by Don Corrigan Columnist, Webster-Kirwood Times, St. Louis MO (June 29, 2007)
- Bgct's Counsel Works for the BGCT, in Stop Baptist Predators, United States (June 4, 2007)
- Denial and the BGCT (part 1), in Stop Baptist Predators, United States (June 29, 2007)
- God, Incorporated, by Ron Donoho, San Diego Magazine, San Diego CA (June 29, 2007)
- Access Still Denied to Public Documents; a Challenge to Church Attorneys; Plus Priest Psych Records Are Private, Plaintiffs' Aren't, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels, Los Angeles CA (June 29, 2007)
June 30
- The Church Scandal That Won't End, by Roger Chesley, Virginian-Pilot, Virginia (June 30, 2007)
- Clan Claims Are Crumbling, by Terri Saunders, Standard-Freeholder, Canada (June 29, 2007)
- Jury Acquits E. Idaho Youth Pastor in Sex Abuse Trial, Associated Press (June 29, 2007)
- Liberia: Renegade Pastor Rapes 13 Yr-Old Girl, in Allafrica, Liberia (June 29, 2007)
- In Deal, McCormack to Plead Guilty: Sex Abuse Case | Priest Expected to Get 5-Year Term, by Eric Herman, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago IL (June 30, 2007)
- Ex-Choir Director Arrested on Sex Charges, by Kimberly Edds, Orange County Register (June 30, 2007)
- Judge Sets Bankruptcy Settlement Deadline, by Mark Sauer and Sandi Dolbee, Union-Tribune, San Diego CA (June 30, 2007)
- Ex-Priest Opts for Trial in Sex Case, by Brandon Lausch, Home News Tribune (June 30, 2007)
- Paying the Price, in Observer, Canada (June 30, 2007)
- Father Nicholas Katinas to Be Defrocked, by Theodore Kalmoukos, Orthodox Reform, Boston MA (June 30, 2007)
- The National Herald: Finally a Decision on Katinas, in Orthodox Reform, United States (June 30, 2007)
- Ladies & Gentlemen, the Commonweal Podcast, by Grant Gallicho, dotCommonweal, United States (June 28, 2007)
- Davenport Diocese Seeks Review of Insurance Policies, Associated Press (June 30, 2007)
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