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Abuse Tracker 2008 |
November 2008
November 1
- $5 Million Verdict Upheld against Diocese in Sex Abuse Case, by George Pawlaczyk, News-Democrat (November 1, 2008)
- Clergy Sex-abuse Victims Keep Tabs on Fallen Priests, by Lane Lambert And Elizabeth Crowley, The Patriot Ledger (November 1, 2008)
- Marianist Religious Order Will Pay Part of Colorado Settlement, by Robert Patrick, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (November 1, 2008)
- Victim Bitter toward Order, by Patrick Malone, The Pueblo Chieftain (November 1, 2008)
- Man Arrested Halloween Night for Suspicious Behavior - out on Bond, on WKYX (November 1, 2008)
- Child Abuse Case Largely Disappears, by Michelle Roberts, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (November 1, 2008)
- Milo Academy Faces Lawsuit over Sexual Abuse Allegations, by Chelsea Duncan, The News-Review (November 1, 2008)
- Defrocked, Suspended Priests Continue to Live Comfortable Lives, by Lane Lambert And Elizabeth Crowley, The Patriot Ledger (November 1, 2008)
- Priest Suspected of Affair Barred from NYC Service, on WCBS (November 1, 2008)
- "Priest Sex" Gal Also Sues Super, by Lorena Mongelli and Todd Venezia, New York Post (November 1, 2008)
- Before Suing Priest, Parishoner Sued a Too-handy Man, by Sarah Armaghan And Tina Moor, New York Daily News (November 1, 2008)
- St. Louis: Judge Increases Bond for Priest Accused of Abuse, in St. Louis Post-Dispatch (October 31, 2008)
- Voice of Faithful Wants Celibacy Rethought, by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (October 31, 2008)
November 2
- Christmas Interested in Job, by Michael Lightstone, The Chronicle-Herald (November 2, 2008)
- Vatican to Use Psychologists to Weed out Homosexual Priests, in Telegraph (November 2, 2008)
- Must Read: How I Was Abused, by Kay Goodnow, Voice from the Desert (November 2, 2008)
- If You're Ready to Withhold Donations, Join US, in Voice from the Desert (November 2, 2008)
- I'll Excommunicate You: Archbishop, by Andrew Fraser , The Australian (November 3, 2008)
- More Than Just Your Money's Worth, on Virtual Church of the Blind Chihuahua (November 2, 2008)
- Man Gets 10 Years for Enticing 14-year-old, by Lorie Love, The Richmond Register (November 2, 2008)
- Defense Wants a Look at Affadavit, by Lynn LaRowe, Texarkana Gazette (November 3, 2008)
- Woman: Priest Said She Was "Chosen" to Have His Triplets, by Carolyn Peirce, Examiner (November 1, 2008)
- Will We Ever Make It to Oprah? Maybe in the Year 2040. Meanwhile We Lie in Wait Digitally at Bishop Accountability Dot Org, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (October 31, 2008)
- Diocese, Church Sued over Sex Abuse, in The News Journal (November 2, 2008)
- Defrocked, Suspended Catholic Priests Involved in Child Sex Abuse Survive Tirade, on AHN (November 2, 2008)
November 3
- Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore Encourages Sex Abuse Victims of Colombian Priest to Come out, on AHN (November 3, 2008)
- Archdiocese Will Seek out Other Victims of Priest, by Caryn Tamber, Maryland Daily Record (November 3, 2008)
- Many New Orleans Parishioners Move On, but Some Vow to Stay, by Katy Reckdahl, The Times-Picayune (November 2, 2008)
- A "Player" Prayer at Church of Rev. Elvis, by Matthew Nestel And Georgett Roberts, New York Post (November 3, 2008)
- Shortage of Priests Forces Reform of Diocese, by John Cooney, Irish Independent (November 3, 2008)
- Publication of Taped Conversations Breached Privacy Right, in Irish Times (November 3, 2008)
- Church Defends Vatican Document, by Patsy Mcgarry, Irish Times (November 3, 2008)
- Bishop Soto Records Pro-Prop. 8 Message, God Laughs, by Gustavo Arellano, Orange County Weekly (November 3, 2008)
- Jenky Gives Victims a Poke in the Eye, by Michael Miller, Rancho Miller (November 3, 2008)
- Today's Outrage: Sins of the Father, in Examiner (November 3, 2008)
- Priest Faces Sex Abuse Charges, in Swissinfo (November 3, 2008)
- Davenport Diocese: 4 Clergy Added to Abuse List, on WCCO (November 3, 2008)
- Review Finds Retired Catholic Bishop Guilty of Sex Abuse, by Erin Jordan, Des Moines Register (November 3, 2008)
- Thank You Monsignor Soto!, by Ed Velasquez, LiberalOC.com (November 2, 2008)
November 4
- Davenport Diocese Names More Priests Accused of Abuse, by Gregg Hennigan, The Gazette (Novenber 4, 2008)
- Panel Adds 4 to Abuse List: Diocese Says Soens Accused by 31 Minor Males, Associated Press (November 4, 2008)
- Plea Deal Called off for Former Teacher Who Admitted to Sexual Contact with Students, by Missy Diaz, South Florida Sun-Sentinel (November 3, 2008)
- Weeding out Those Unfit for the Priesthood, in Irish Times (November 4, 2008)
- News, in Diocese of Davenport (November 4, 2008)
- Priests Face Psychological Tests: Vatican Claims It Wants Gays out of Priesthood, by Sharon McEachern, Ethics Soup (November 3, 2008)
- Jail for Former Meredith Priest, in The Courier (November 4, 2008)
- Melbourne Priest Jailed for Child Sex Offences, in Livenews (November 4, 2008)
- Former Sioux City Bishop Has Been Credibly Accused, on KCAU (November 4, 2008)
- Bishop Guilty of Child Molestation; Sex Abuse Victims Respond, in SNAP (November 3, 2008)
- Clergy Sexual Abuse Bibliography, Revised October 29, 2008, by Tom Doyle, in Voice from the Desert (November 4, 2008)
- Iowa Bishop Listed As Object of "Credible" Abuse Charges: a First in US Scandal, in Catholic Culture (November 4, 2008)
- Church Leaders Feel for Young Victims, by Danny Lannen, Geelong Advertiser (November 5, 2008)
- Catholic Priest Jailed for Child Sex Offences, in The Age (November 5, 2008)
- America's Worst 5 Catholic Cardinals on Child Sex Abuse & Cover-ups, in Voice from the Desert (November 4, 2008)
- Head Priest Held for Minor's Rape, in The Times of India (November 4, 2008)
- Swiss Magistrate Alleges Priest Abused Boys, by Philippe Clavel, Associated Press (November 4, 2008)
November 5
- Former Assistant DA Charged, by Bob Keeler, News-Herald (November 5, 2008)
- Aboriginals Must Be Heard, by John Millikin, Telegraph-Journal (November 5, 2008)
- Attempted "Womenpriest Ordination' Triggers Automatic Excommunication, in Catholic News Agency (November 5, 2008)
- Pelotte Leaving Gallup, Maikowski Going to Page, by Gallup Independent, Elizabeth Hardin-Burrola (November 5, 2008)
- Former Baptist Youth Minister, by Bob Allen, Associated Baptist Press (November 4, 2008)
November 6
- Priest Sex Abuse Case 'Unfortunate', in Brisbane Times (November 6, 2008)
- Iowa Vicar General Exonerated, in Catholic Culture (November 5, 2008)
- Former Massillon Pastor Gets 10 Years, Lifetime Tag As Sex Offender, in Canton Repository (November 5, 2008)
- Priest Speaks out about Child Sex Abuse Allegations, by Carolyn Peirce, Examiner (November 6, 2008)
- New Lawsuit Is Filed against High Profile Jesuit Author and Professor, in SNAP (November 6, 2008)
- Abuse Victim Blasts Catholic Officials about Pedophile Bishop, in SNAP (November 6, 2008)
- Father Elvis Is Now 'crying in the Chapel', by Liz Rhoades, Queens Chronicle (November 6, 2008)
- Elite Schools" Priest Jailed for Abuse, by Tristan Swanwick, Herald Sun (November 7, 2008)
- Bishop Paulk's Megachurch for Sale, by Kevin Duffy, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (November 6, 2008)
- San Jose Pastor Arrested on Charges of Molesting Relative, by Lisa Fernandez, San Jose Mercury News (November 6, 2008)
- SNAP Group Wants Former Sioux City Bishop Defrocked, in KPTH (November 6, 2008)
- Former Sioux City Bishop Accused, in KCAU (November 6, 2008)
- In Response to Lawsuit, Diocese Says Personnel Decisions Private, by Edith Brady-Lunny, Pantagraph (November 6, 2008)
November 7
- Ex-Pastor Sent to Prison for Rape, by Gabe Wells, News-Register (November 7, 2008)
- Ex-Vicar General Exonerated on Sex Abuse Charges in Davenport Diocese, by Barb Arland-Fye , The Pilot (November 7, 2008)
- SNAP Mexico Presents Federal Initiatives to Reform Federal Laws, in SNAP (November 7, 2008)
- Threesome Pastor Convicted over Sex Game Assault, in The Local (November 7, 2008)
- Pastor Charged over Threesome Assault, in The Local (September 1, 2008)
- Priest Backs Test As 'A Good Thing', in Weston Mercury (November 7, 2008)
- Fordham Accused of Harboring Molestors, by Nicholas Thibideau, Fordham Ram (November 7, 2008)
- Sex Abuse Pay-Out by Dublin Archdiocese Tops ˆ12.4m, in Belfast Telegraph (November 7, 2008)
- Russian Man Arrested in the Murder of Two Jesuit Priests, in Monsters and Critics (November 6, 2008)
- Complaint in Jane Doe 125 V. The Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus A/k/a the Jesuits and Father John Powell, S.J., in Circuit Court of Cook County (November 6, 2008)
- 150 Priests Faced Sex Probe, on News 24 (South Africa) (November 11, 2008)
November 8
- Manual to Be Released, in Chatham Daily News (November 8, 2008)
- Leader of Project Truth Takes the Stand Starting Monday, by Trevor Pritchard, Standard-Freeholder (November 8, 2008)
- Diocese Covered up Abuse, Lawsuit Says, by Tom Morton, Jackson Hole Star-Tribune (November 8, 2008)
- Former Priest Accused of Sexual Assault Tells His Side of Story, by Ted Sullivan, Gazette (November 8, 2008)
- Priests Abused up to 400 Children in Dublin Diocese, by John Cooney, Irish Independent (November 8, 2008)
- Sex Abuse Claims against 150 Priests, by Conor Pope, Irish Times (November 8, 2008)
- Abuse Survivor Wants Diocese to Reach out to Victims, by Dolly A. Butz, Sioux City Journal (November 8, 2008)
- SJ Police Asking Child Molestation Victims to Come Forward, by Dolly A. Butz, Sioux City Journal (November 7, 2008)
- Burying the Past, by Lethbridge Herald, Gerald Gauthier (November 7, 2008)
- Is Convent Harassing Kerala Nun for Tell-all Writing?, in IANS (November 8, 2008)
- "Positive" Meeting for Aboriginal Residential Schools Commission, by Linda Diebel, Toronto Star (November 8, 2008)
- Session Aimed at Getting Truth Commission Back on Track Called "Constructive", in Canadian Press (November 8, 2008)
- Parties to the Settlement Agreement and the Honorable Frank Iacobucci Jointly Release the Following Statement:, in CNW (November 8, 2008)
- Landmark Churches, Minority, Ethnic Parishes Recommended for Closing, by David Briggs, Plain Dealer (November 8, 2008)
- O'Donnell Avoids Trial by Confessing His Sins, in KXLY (November 8, 2008)
- Abuse Survivors Struggle with Loss of Faith, Confidence, by Michelle Roberts, The Baptist Standard (November 7, 2008)
- Father John Fleming Sex Claim Report Next Year, by Nigel Hunt, Adelaide Now (November 7, 2008)
- Fr. Fernando Cristancho and the Credible Child Sex Abuse Allegations against Him., in SNAP (November 6, 2008)
- Statement by Bill Casey on Cristancho, in SNAP (November 6, 2008)
- Letter to Fairfax, Va, Commonwealth Attorney Morrogh about Father Fernando Cristancho, in SNAP (November 8, 2008)
- 7/11/08 Child Protection Update, in Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin (November 8, 2008)
- New York - Augdath Israel to Strongly Support Mandatory Finger-printing for Teachers in Yeshivas, in Voz Iz Neias (November 7, 2008)
- Abuse Victims Gather at Cardozo Conference, by Michael Orbach, The Jewish Star (November 7, 2008)
- Walk across Oregon 2009 Will Go through Wallowa Valley Where Chief Joseph Said I Will Fight No More Forever, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (November 8, 2008)
- Send the Bishops a Message News Conferences in Chicago and L.a., Monday, Nov. 10th, in Voice from the Desert (November 6, 2008)
November 9
- Treasurer Stole Church Funds, by Lorey Schultz, WIVB (November 9, 2008)
- Mother of Clergy Abuse Victim Urging Morlino to Stop Predator Priest Book Tour, in SNAP (November 9, 2008)
- Catholic Priests Can Marry, Says Leading Bishop, in Newspost (November 9, 2008)
- Mass Protests, by Jason Berry, Gambit Weekly (November 9, 2008)
- Sex Abuse Victims Seek Resignation of Cardinal Francis George As Head of US Bishops, in SNAP (November 9, 2008)
- Catholic School Teacher Arrested, in San Francisco Chronicle (November 9, 2008)
- Snap: Cardinal George Should 'Step Down', in My Fox Chicago (November 9, 2008)
- Statement about Tonight's Vigil in Baltimore on the Eve of the US Catholic Bishops Conference, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (November 9, 2008)
- The Pre-Game Show, in Whispers in the Loggia (November 9, 2008)
- More Charges Expected over Bathurst School Abuse, on ABC News (November 09, 2008)
- Ex-Teacher Faces More Child Sex Charges, by Jonathan Dart, Sydney Morning Herald (November 10, 2008)
- Priest Could Face More Charges over Bathurst School Sex Scandal, in Livenews (November 9, 2008)
- Group Calls for Cardinal George to Resign, by Jeff Long, Chicago Breaking News (November 9, 2008)
November 10
- Scandals Trigger Tests for Seminarians, by Arlie Calalo, Manila Standard (November 10, 2008)
- More Charges Expected over Bathurst School Abuse, in ABC Central West NSW (November 11, 2008)
- Priest Jailed for Sexual Abuse of Two Girls, in Chronicle (November 10, 2008)
- Bless You Father, for You Have Sinned, by Jim Albracht, WQAD (November 10, 2008)
- Clergy Sex Abuse Victims Want Action on Ten Predatory Bishops, in Voice from the Desert (November 10, 2008)
- Abuse Survivors Group Slams George: SNAP Urges Cardinal to Resign from Presidency of Bishops Group, by Jeff Long, Chicago Tribun (November 10, 2008)
- Report into Abuse by Clergy on Hold Again, in Clerical Whispers (November 10, 2008)
- Priest's Allies Slam 'Trial by Media', by Jonathan Dart, Sydney Morning Herald (November 11, 2008)
- SNAP Wants Cardinal to Quit Post, in Chicago Sun-Times (November 10, 2008)
- St Stanislaus Priest Brian Spillane to Face More Sex Charges, by David Barrett and Gemma Jones, Daily Telegraph (November 11, 2008)
- Law Blog Round-Up, by Caryn Tamber, On the Record (November 10, 2008)
- Judge to Hear Case on Priest's Records, by Kerry McAvoy, Leader-Herald (November 10, 2008)
- Accused Predatory Bishops – a SNAP Fact Sheet, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (November 10, 2008)
- About Abusive Bishops . . . Statement by Becky Ianni, Virginia SNAP Leader, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (November 10, 2008)
- Romanian Man Admits Killing Cordoba Priest but Says He Did So When the Priest Demanded Oral Sex, in Typically Spanish (November 10, 2008)
- SNAP Calls upon Cardinal George to Resign As USCCB President, in Catholic Culture (November 10, 2008)
- Archdiocese Prepares for Return to Court, in Catholic Herald (October 28, 2008)
- Ex-Spokane Priest Agrees to Pay Abuse Victims $5m, Associated Press (November 10, 2008)
- Bishops Asked to Respond to Abuse Victims, by Pat Warren, WJZ (November 10, 2008)
- Bishops Investigate Acorn, Some Parishioners Squirrel Away Funds, in Chicago Tribune (November 10, 2008)
- Catholic Reform Group Urges Parishioners to Withhold Donations: At a Cathedral in Downtown L.a., the Organization Send the Bishops a Message Requested at a News Conference That Congregants Nationwide Not Donate Sunday in Protest of Clergy Sexual Abuse, by Duke Helfand, Los Angeles Times (November 11, 2008)
November 11
- Ex-Priest Wants Perjury Trial Moved out of Scott County, by Ann McGlynn, Quad-City Times (November 10, 2008)
- Stannies Case Moved to Sydney, in CathNews (November 11, 2008)
- Cardinal Francis George of Chicago Asked to Step down As President of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, on AHN (November 10, 2008)
- The Bishop and the Millstone: Thomas Olmsted's Anti-Gay Hypocrisy and His Betrayal of Hispanic Children., in Phoenix New Times (November 10, 2008)
- SNAP Takes on Conference of Catholic Bishops, by Andrew Cannarsa, Examiner (November 10, 2008)
- Ex-Priest Lawsuit Appeal before Ms Supreme Court, Associated Press (November 11, 2008)
- Judge Denies Attorney Priest's Personnel Records, by Jim O'Hara , Post-Standard (November 11, 2008)
- 10 Most Dangerous Pedophile Priests! Today in Baltimore!, in SNAP (November 11, 2008)
- "Whistleblower" & Victims' Group Challenge School & Church Officials, in SNAP (November 11, 2008)
- State May Ask Church for Cash Payment of _32m, by Mary Regan, Irish Examiner (November 11, 2008)
- Kneeling before the World, by John Zmirak, InsideCatholic (November 11, 2008)
- Five More Diocese Priests Face Sex Abuse Allegations, by Caroline O'Doherty , Irish Examiner (November 11, 2008)
- Catholic Group Calls for Withholding Offerings Once a Month Due to Handling of Clergy Sex Abuse Scandal, in KPCC (November 11, 2008)
- Catholic Priests Continue to Sexually Abuse Children, in Ethics Soup (November 10, 2008)
- A Little History on the New Vatican Guidelines for the Selection, Training, and Supervision of Candidates for the Roman Catholic Priesthood, by Patrick J. Wall, Clergy Abuse and the Catholic Church (November 11, 2008)
- O.C. Catholic School Teacher Accused of Molestation, by Cameron Bird, The Orange County Register (November 11, 2008)
- Roy Bourgeois Threatened with Excommunication, in NCR (November 11, 2008)
- Church: Marriages by Defrocked Priest Are Invalid, Associated Press (November 11, 2008)
- Pastor Faces Kidnapping Charges in Molestation Case, by Janet Morales, Monitor-Index (November 11, 2008)
- Hate Pedo-priests, Catholics? Then Don't Tithe This Sunday, by Gustavo Arellano, Orange County Weekly (November 11, 2008)
- Psychology and Seminarians, by Karna Swanson, Zenit (November 10, 2008)
- Former Vianney Staffer Wants Father Osborne Away from Kids, by Kevin Killeen Reporting, KMOX (November 11, 2008)
- 31 Allegations against Bishop of Sioux City, a Pedophile Who Preyed on Young Boys, Though the Iowa Diocese Does Its Best to Hide the Story, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (November 11, 2008)
November 12
- Sex Cases Took Toll on Opp Officers, by Trevor Pritchard, Standard-Freeholder (November 12, 2008)
- U.S. Rep. Mark Foley Reveals the Demons He Faced after Being Abused in Church As a Child, by Mark Hollis, South Florida Sun-Sentinel (November 12, 2008)
- Maryland: Two Men Listed Among '10 Most Dangerous Priests', in Daily Times (November 11, 2008)
- Clergy Abuse Victims Visit St. Callistus School Today after Lewd-conduct Charge against Teacher, by Deepa Bharath And Ellyn Pak, The Orange County Register (November 12, 2008)
- Prof Accuses Pastor of Sex Abuse, in Toronto Sun (November 12, 2008)
- Second Lawsuit Filed against United Church Minister, by Thulasi Srikanthan, The Vancouver Sun (November 11, 2008)
- The Swinging "Vicar of Dibley': Clergywoman Kicked out over Wife-swapping and Drunkenness, by Beth Hale, Andy Dolan and David Wilkes, Mail (November 12, 2008)
- Group Outs Top 10 Priests Accused of Sex Abuse, by Carolyn Peirce, Examiner (November 12, 2008)
- SNAP to Release Video about Former Archbishop's Alleged Sexual Assault, by Jay Sorgi, WTMJ (November 11, 2008)
- Priest from Vianney Is Called Unfit for Public Duties, by David Hunn, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (November 12, 2008)
- Another Madcap Idea, by Bong Austero, Manila Standard (November 11, 2008)
- Priest Scratches Pupil, Calls Him Animal!, in Javno (November 12, 2008)
- Vatican Might Expel Activist Priest, in The Times-Picayune (November 12, 2008)
- Priests Face _11,600 Pension Cut As Diocese Deducts State Equivalent, by Patsy McGarry, The Irish Times (November 11, 2008)
- Rembert Weakland, in First Ever Video Testimony, Details Sex Abuse Fraud by Archdiocese, in SNAP (November 12, 2008)
- Most Dangerous US Predator Priests Walking Free - a SNAP Fact Sheet (11/08), on SNAP (November 12, 2008)
- Bishop Being Sued, by Jeff Stone, WETM (November 12, 2008)
- Testimony Released from Former Archbishop, by Diane Pathieu, Katie DeLong, Today's TMJ4 (November 12, 2008)
- Ex-archbishop Admits He Put Abusive Priests in Jobs, by Marie Rohde, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (November 12, 2008)
- SNAP Releases Video of Former Archbishop Deposition, on WTMJ (November 12, 2008)
- Catholic Church Still Squandering Its Moral Authority, by Maureen Paul Turlish, Examiner (November 11, 2008)
- Rochester Diocese, Bishop Sued over Alleged Molestation, in Star-Gazette (November 12, 2008)
- Four More FLDS Members Indicted in Texas, in The Salt Lake Tribune (November 12, 2008)
- Alleged Priest Sex Abuse, in News 10 Now (November 12, 2008)
- Two Members of a Vinton Church Charged with Molesting Children, on WDBJ (November 12, 2008)
- Deposition of Archbishop Rembert Weakland, on SNAP (November 12, 2008)
- Former Archbishop Admits Shuffling Abusive Priests, Associated Press (November 12, 2008)
- Hikind Subpoenaed on Sex-abuse Information, by Hella Winston, The Jewish Week (November 12, 2008)
- Mattingly: U.S. Catholic Bishops in a Vise, by Terry Mattingly, Scripps News (November 12, 2008)
- Sex Offenders, As Well As Victims, Need Love of Church to Rehabilitate, by CHARLES OHRENSCHALL, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (November 13, 2008)
- Rembert Weakland Deposition Tape Released, on WISN (November 12, 2008)
- 8 More Indictments Issued in FLDS Polygamist Case, by Terri Langford, Houston Chronicle (November 12, 2008)
- Catholic Bishop Disgraced Again, by Peter Andrew, Conservative American (November 12, 2008)
- Weakland Deposition Made Public, by Marge Pitrof, WUWM (November 12, 2008)
- Updated 11/11: Resident Hopes Message Will Empower Catholics, by Amy Deis, Voice from the Desert (November 11, 2008)
November 13
- Flashback: the Shame of Rembert Weakland, by Charlie Sykes, WTMJ (November 13, 2008)
- Only Necessary to Interview Cornwall Police Officers: Opp Cop, by Trevor Pritchard,, Standard-freeholder (November 13, 2008)
- Roch. Diocese Sued over Alleged Abuse, by Ray Finger, Ithaca Journal (November 13, 2008)
- Suspended Bishop Asks Church Court to Reverse Ruling, by David O'Reilly , Philadelphia Inquirer (November 13, 2008)
- Suit Filed against Diocese, on WHAM (November 12, 2008)
- Our Place Boss Tysick Hit with Second Lawsuit, in Victoria News (November 13, 2008)
- Disgraced Pastor Says He Was Abused As Child, Associated Press (November 13, 2008)
- Woman Says Former Shiloh Pastor Fathered Her Baby, by Lindy Thackston , First Coast News (November 13, 2008)
- Minister Continues Work at Drop-in Centre Despite Allegations of Sexual Abuse, by Globe and Mail, Scott Sutherland (November 13, 2008)
- Sexual Abuse Complaints Subpoenaed, by Paul Vitello, The New York Times (November 13, 2008)
- Catholics Respond to Weakland's Comments, by Charles Benson, Today's TMJ 4 (November 13, 2008)
- Haddon Twp. Parish: Merger Fight to Go on, by Adam Smeltz, Courier-post (November 13, 2008)
- Last Will & Testament of God's Banker, by Chuck Goudie, WLS (November 13, 2008)
- Former Priest Denies Bigamy in Leamington, in The Courier (November 13, 2008)
- Defrocked Vicar Had Been School Governor, by Nick Spoors, Northampton Chronicle (November 13, 2008)
- Parents Say Clergy Sex Abuse Drove Son to Suicide, by Peter Mac Arthur, WDEL (November 13, 2008)
- The Five Religion-related Issues That Should Most Concern the Future Obama Administration, by Marci Hamilton, FindLaw (November 13, 2008)
- Psychotherapist Warning over Church Abuse, in RTE News (November 13, 2008)
- Church Commission Says Minister Had Sex with Minor, by Don Babwin, Belleville News-Democrat (November 13, 2008)
- Priest Abuses Power, on WCTV (November 13, 2008)
- Priest Sex Victim Used Compo for Paedo Orgy, by Jamie Pyatt, The Sun (November 13, 2008)
- Woman Escorted out of Church Because of Pro-obama Messages, by Shauntel Lowe, Times-herald (November 13, 2008)
- Panel: Ex-pastor Guilty in 1980s Sex Abuse Claims, in Chicago Breaking News (November 13, 2008)
- Man Charged with Child Porn on Church Laptop, on WTVN (November 13, 2008)
- Second Case Filed Alleging Sex Abuse by Former Carlsbad Friar, in Current-Argus (November 13, 2008)
- Richard Sipe..., in Catholica (November 13, 2008)
November 14
- Retired Cop on Verge of Tears, by Trevor Pritchard, Standard-Freeholder (November 14, 2008)
- Victims of Clergy Sexual Assault Need Support, by Dan McCaffery, The Observer (November 14, 2008)
- Family Sues Diocese over Alleged Abuse, Suicide, by Sean O'Sullivan, The News Journal (November 14, 2008)
- Pennsylvania: Court Hears Arguments about Its Order to Depose Bennison, by Jerry Hames, Episcopal Life (November 13, 2008)
- Philippines Major Seminary to Adopt Vatican Screening Guidelines for Priesthood Candidates, in Union of Catholic Asian News (November 13, 2008)
- Former Bishop of Pennsylvania Launches Appeal, by George Conger, Religious Intelligence (November 14, 2008)
- Lawyer Speaks on Winni Lawsuit, by Victoria Guay, Laconia Citizen (November 14, 2008)
- Two out of Three, in California Catholic Daily (November 14, 2008)
- Police Probe Accusations of Child Abuse at School, by Diana Fishlock, The Patriot-News (November 14, 2008)
- Abuse Allegations Involving Eighth-graders to Be Investigated, by Diana Fishlock, The Patriot-News (November 13, 2008)
- United Pastor Facing Lawsuit, by Michael Peeling, Standard-Freeholder (November 14, 2008)
- Presbyterian Ministry Finds Pastor Guilty of Sexually Abusing Girl in Late 1980s, by Azam Ahmed, Chicago Tribune (November 14, 2008)
- Reverend Staying Mum about Sex Abuse Claims, in CTV (November 14, 2008)
- Crown Defended Following Misstatement, by Trevor Pritchard, The Observer (November 14, 2008)
- Pedophile Priests at Large in New Jersey. James Tully in Wayne and Robert Petrella in North Arlington. Survivors Alert Neighborhoods, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (November 14, 2008)
- Priest Cleared of Indecent Exposure Charges, in DI-VE (November 14, 2008)
- Diocese Investigates Incident Involving Obama Supporter at Fairfield Church, by Shauntel Lowe, San Jose Mercury News (November 14, 2008)
- Catholic Priest Faces Excommunication, by Laurie Goodstein, The New York Times (November 13, 2008)
- The Randy Reverend of Queens, by Jojo Robles, Manila Standard Today (November 14, 2008)
- Naked Priest Fined $400, by Edith Bevin, Herald Sun (November 15, 2008)
- Parents Claim Priest Abuse Led to Son's Death, by Randall Chase, Capital (November 14, 2008)
- Priest Threatens Reporter during Interview, by Robin Miller, Inside Bay Area (November 12, 2008)
- Priest Calls Vote for Obama a Mortal Sin, in Washington Post (November 14, 2008)
- Diocese Notes Efforts Regarding Abuse Allegations, by Mike Latona, Catholic Courier (November 14, 2008)
- Catholic Priest in US Faces Excommunication, Associated Press (November 14, 2008)
- [Scariest People 2008] The Sexorcist, by Gustavo Arellano, Orange County Weekly (October 29, 2008)
- Rochester Diocese, Bishop Sued over Alleged Molestation, by Ray Finger, Democrat & Chronicle (November 13, 2008)
- Diocese Repudiates Catholic Priest Who Said Obama Supporters Should Not Seek Communion: A Roman Catholic Priest in South Carolina Is Being Reined in by His Own Diocese for Saying Parishioners Who Voted for Barack Obama Should Not Seek Communion until They Have Repented., by Joseph Abrams, Fox News (November 14, 2008)
November 15
- Sylvestre Report Released: Victims Speak out to Save Kids from Sexual Abuse, by Erica Bajer, Observer (November 15, 2008)
- Cops Never Talked to Extortion Suspect, by Trevor Pritchard, Standard-Freeholder (November 15, 2008)
- 'Radical Reform Needed to Root out Paedophiles in Seminaries', by John Cooney, Irish Independent (November 15, 2008)
- The Vicar of Dibley She Ain't: She's the Beer-Drinking Church of England Minister Who Was This Week Exposed As a Swinger, by Kathryn Knight, Daily Mail (November 14, 2008)
- Aretakis Admonished for Professional Misconduct, by Michael Lamendola, Schenectady Gazette (November 14, 2008)
- Priest's Sexual Assault Victims Look to Prevention, in Daily Press (November 11, 2008)
- Quote of the Day, in Whispers in the Loggia (November 16, 2008)
- Catholic Groups Decry Fr. Osborne's St. Peter Duties: Former Vianney Head Target of 2006 Civil Suit Alleging Sexual Misconduct, in South County Times (November 15, 2008)
- Church Finds Former Rf Youth Director Guilty of Sexual Assault: Ron Campbell Faces Expulsion from Presbyterian Ministry, by Bill Dwyer, Wednesday Journal (November 14, 2008)
- St. Louis Archdiocese Revenues Drop 37%, According to Annual Report, by Tim Townsend, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (November 15, 2008)
- Roy Bourgeois, Conscience and Canon Law, by James Martin, S.J., America (November 15, 2008)
- Journalism about Womenpriests, in Get Religion (November 15, 2008)
November 16
- Sylvestre Victims Produce 'Best-Practices' Document, by Erica Bajer, London Free Press (November 16, 2008)
- Deadline Nears to File Catholic Sex Abuse Claims, by Mary Beth Smetzer, Fairbanks News-Miner (November 16, 2008)
- Civil Suit Filed against Franciscan Brother, Associated Press, carried on KWES (November 15, 2008)
- A Real Man of God, by Kevin Masterson, Examiner (November 15, 2008)
- Victim of Clergy Abuse Shares His Story, in by Pat bywater (November 15, 2008)
- Priest Apologizes for Ordering Car with Obama Stickers Removed, by Jennifer Garza, Sacramento Bee (November 16, 2008)
- Break the Silence, on WKKX (November 16, 2008)
- Educated Catholics Have Sown Dissent and Confusion in the Church, Claims Bishop, by Jonathan Wynne-Jones, Telegraph (November 16, 2008)
November 17
- Bishop Matthew Clark Sued, by Matt C. Abbott, Renew America (November 17, 2008)
- Pope's New Edict on the Priesthood, in Los Angeles Times (November 17, 2008)
- Woman Takes Mormons to Court over Abuse Claims, in The Age (November 17, 2008)
- Explaining Excommunication, in Get Religion (November 17, 2008)
- Fort Smith: Alamo Beating Allegation Spurs Battery Charge, by Andy Davis, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (November 17, 2008)
- Final Custody Hearings Get under Way Today, by Lynn LaRowe, Texarkana Gazette (November 17, 2008)
- Protecting Predators, in New York Post (November 17, 2008)
- Seven Years out for Vicar Who Had Affair, by Victoria Nicholls, EDP 24 (November 17, 2008)
- Cardinal Stafford: Obama Is "Apocalyptic", by Jay Hancock's Blog, Baltimore Sun (November 17, 2008)
- Pastor Nabbed in Negros Occ for Alleged Rape of Three Daughters, by Romeo Subaldo, ABS-CBN (November 17, 2008)
- LA Update: Progress toward New Referee for Document Release. and If Survivors Wonder about the Cross, It Is No Concern to Mahony, by Kay Ebeling , City of Angels (November 17, 2008)
- Ex-priest Failed to Register As Sex Offender, Marshals Say, in KPHO (November 17, 2008)
- Fugitive Sex Offender, Former Priest Arrested in California, in Arizona Republic (November 17, 2008)
- Catholic Schools in Crisis, by Yoav Gonen, New York Post (November 17, 2008)
- Fugitive Former Priest Convicted of Molesting Boys Arrested Leaving San Francisco Church, in San Jose Mercury News (November 17, 2008)
- Marshal's Office Nabs Perverted Arizona Ex-priest outside Church in San Francisco, by Ray Stern, Phoenix New Times (November 17, 2008)
- Priest Convicted of Child Molestation Arrested, by Mike Branom, East Valley Tribune (November 17, 2008)
November 18
- Church Giving Changes with Times, by Andy Davis, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (November 18, 2008)
- 14-year-old Tells Court of Alamo's Touching, by Manya A. Brachear, Chicago Tribune (November 18, 2008)
- Perv-fighting Rabbi Nuchem Rosenberg: They're out to Kill Me, by Simone Weichselbaum, New York Daily News (November 18, 2008)
- Convicted Arizona Priest Arrested in S.F., by Kevin Fagan, San Francisco Chronicle (November 18, 2008)
- Disgraced Priest Arrested in San Francisco, by Michael Clancy, The Arizona Republic (November 18, 2008)
- Troy Priest to Be Arraigned Today on Child Rape Charges, by Jill Bryce, Schenectady Gazette (November 18, 2008)
- Md. Priest Is Named Auxiliary Bishop, by Michelle Boorstein, Washington Post (November 18, 2008)
- Former Priest Arrested after Being on the Run, by Karla Ronquillo, KOLD (November 18, 2008)
- Lawsuit Claims Pastor Sexually Assaulted Secretary, in Examiner (November 18, 2008)
- Minister Accused of Sex Assault, by Mike McPhee, The Denver Post (November 18, 2008)
- Denver Pastor Accused of Sexual Assault in Lawsuit, by Rocky Mountain News, Brian Maass (November 18, 2008)
- Denver Reverend Admits to "Consensual" Church Sex, by Brian Maass, CBS 4 (November 18, 2008)
- Officials Back at Alamo Compounds, Associated Press, WXVT (November 18, 2008)
- DHS: 21 Children Seized from Alamo Group, in KHBS/KHOG (November 18, 2008)
- 20 Children Seized in Alamo Raids, in KATV (November 18, 2008)
- FLDS Leader's Lawyers to Question Anti-polygamy Activist, by Ben Winslow, Deseret News (November 18, 2008)
- Former NY Priest Pleads Not Guilty to Child Rape in Massachusetts, Associated Press, Boston Herald (November 18, 2008)
- Ark. Seizes 21 More Kids from Evangelist's Group, by Chuck Bartels, Associated Press (November 18, 2008)
- Priest Denies Sex Abuse Claims, in WNYT (November 18, 2008)
- Troy Priest Arraigned on Molestation Charges, by Bob Gardinier, Albany Times Union (November 18, 2008)
- Priest Arraigned on Sexual Abuse Charges, by Ryan Burgess, Capital News 9 (November 18, 2008)
- Second Man Claims Priest Sexual Abuse (video), by Laura Hutchinson, WENY (November 18, 2008)
- Gervais: Book Teaches Lessons from Sylvestre Abuse, by Marty Gervais, Windsor Star (November 18, 2008)
November 19
- Deceased Priest Named in Abuse Lawsuit, in Press & Sun-Bulletin (November 19, 2008)
- Ottawa Protesters Demand University Turf Convicted Priest, by Beth Johnston, Edmonton Sun (November 19, 2008)
- Priest Denies Sex Assaults in Two Cases, by Conor Berry, Berkshire Eagle (November 19, 2008)
- Second Man Says He Was Abused by Glen Priest, by Ray Finger, Star-Gazette (November 19, 2008)
- Deadline Approaching for Victims of Fairbanks Diocese Abuse, by Jill Burke, KTUU (November 19, 2008)
- Vicar Banned for Affair with Parishioner, in Metro (November 19, 2008)
- Vicar Banned for "Intimate" Liaisons, in EADT 24 (November 19, 2008)
- Marriage Advice Vicar Had Affair, in BBC News (November 19, 2008)
- The Financial Cost of Child Abuse Is Ten Times the Financial Cost of Obesity in Australia, in Monash University (November 19, 2008)
- Project: Report Semi-finalists and Their Work, by Ann Peters, Pulitzer Center (November 19, 2008)
- Accused Priest Needs New Lawyer, in The Tribune (November 19, 2008)
- Rabbi Nachum Rosenberg - Victim Advocate Speaks out about Being Shot, in The Awareness Center (November 19, 2008)
- Dhs Explains Second Alamo Warrant, by Mike Duncan, Today's THV (November 19, 2008)
- Steve Sheehan, in YouTube (November 19, 2008)
- Priest 'Blackmailed' after Sex: Carabinieri Nab Woman after 'Demands for Pics', on ANSA (November 19, 2008)
- Victims of Sex Abuse Protest at Saint Paul, by Jennifer Green, Ottawa Citizen (November 19, 2008)
- Two Priests Arrested in Sister Abhaya Murder Case, in Hindu (November 19, 2008)
- Cbi Cracks the Abhaya Code, Priests, Nun Booked, in Kerala Online (November 19, 2008)
- Priests, Nun Held for Sister's Murder, in Times of India (November 19, 2008)
- Meeting in Baltimore about Protecting Children Also Meet Rabbi Nachum Rosenberg, in Awareness Center (November 19, 2008)
- Three-Legged Stool, in Stop Baptist Predators (November 19, 2008)
- Silent Sufferers: the Problem of Sexual Abuse Among Men, by Charles Waller, New Man eMagazine (November 19, 2008)
- Palermo: Prete Ha Rapporti Con Donna Che Lo Ricatta Con Le Loro Foto Hard, Arrestata: IL Sacerdote Aveva Risposto Ad Un Annuncio Su Un Giornale. L'Amante Gli Ha Estorto 28mila Euro, in Corriere Della Sera (November 19, 2008)
- A Victim of Alleged Clergy Abuse Is Speaking out, on KCAU (November 19, 2008)
- Sister Abhaya Murder Case: an Overview, in Indian Catholic (November 19, 2008)
- Two Priests, Nun Held over Sister Abhaya's Death, in Gulf News (United Arab Emirates) (November 19, 2008)
- Abhaya Case: So Far, in Kerala Online (November 19, 2008)
- 16 Years On, Two Priests, Nun Held for Sister Abhaya's Murder, in Bombay News (November 19, 2008)
- Arrests of 2 Priests, Nun on Basis of Concrete Evidence: Cbi, in Zee News (November 19, 2008)
- Defrocked Priest Sued for Abuse Again in Stockton, in Examiner (November 19, 2008)
- Priest Sues Palatine Bridge Family That Accused Him of Sex Abuse, by Edward Munger Jr, Schenectady Gazette (November 19, 2008)
- Former Priest Accused of More Molestation: Lawsuit Filed against Oliver O'Grady, Past Bishop, on KCRA (November 19, 2008)
- Former Priest O'Grady Target of Another Lawsuit (11:32 A.m.), in Record (November 19, 2008)
- House Chaplain Managed Priests Accused of Abuse, in Roll Call (November 19, 2008)
- Ruling Slows Man's Suit Vs. Archdiocese of Miami, by Susan Spencer-Wendel, Palm Beach Post (November 19, 2008)
- House Chaplain Pushed Sex Offender's Release, by Manya A. Brachear and Margaret Ramirez, Chicago Breaking News (November 19, 2008)
- Anti-Abuse Rabbi Says He's in Danger, by Hella Winston And Larry Cohler-Esses, Jewish Week (November 19, 2008)
November 20
- Macdonald's Lawyer May Have to Take to the Inquiry Stand, by Trevor Pritchard, Standard-Freeholder (November 20, 2008)
- " You Have Helped US to Save the Vocations of Many" Fresno Bishop Promises $10,000 to Maryland Center That Treats Troubled Priests, in California Catholic Daily (November 20, 2008)
- Priest Facing Abuse Counts Sues Family: Parents, Kids Named in Action, by Edward Munger Jr, Schenectady Gazette (November 20, 2008)
- Abuse Suit Names O'Grady, Mahony, by Scott Smith, Record (November 20, 2008)
- Church Officials Silent about Fate of Priest in Abuse Case, by Gary Stern, Journal News (November 20, 2008)
- Congressional Chaplain Accused of Covering up Local Abuse, by John Garcia, ABC 7 (November 20, 2008)
- Advent Ember Day Slated, in Catholic Sentinel (November 20, 2008)
- UK Police Withheld Details of Sex Abuse at Orphanage from Albanian Authorities, in Buzzle (November 20, 2008)
- Children in Alamo Case Still Sought, by Andy Davis, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (November 20, 2008)
- The Criminal Prosecution of Cardinal Francis George And/or the Archdiocese of Chicago, in In the Vineyard (November 20, 2008)
- Abhaya Case: Oh Father, They Knew What They Did, in Merinews (November 20, 2008)
- Other Priests Involved in Murder Cases, in Express Buzz (November 20, 2008)
- Three Held in Sensational Nun Murder Case in Kerala, by John Mary , The Peninsula (November 20, 2008)
- Congressional Chaplain Oversaw Predators; Sex Abuse Victims Respond, in SNAP (November 19, 2008)
- Fugitive Sex Offender, Former Priest Arrested in California, in SNAP (November 20, 2008)
- The Silent Treatment, by Peter Mullin, Bill Donahue, The Internet (November 20, 2008)
- Orange County Bishops and Their Get-out-of-jail-free Card: a History, by Gustavo Arellano, Orange County Weekly (November 20, 2008)
- Catholic Priest's Past Catches up to Him in Wayne, in News 12 (November 20, 2008)
- Kerala Church Supports Priests Arrested in Murder Case, in Indian Catholic (November 20, 2008)
- Residents of Wayne, N.J. Protest Arrival of Priest, by Steve Sandberg , 1010 WINS (November 20, 2008)
- Recovered Memory Was Reconciliation for Me. It Explained Everything, Even Lies I Told As a Spokesperson for Nasa., by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (November 20, 2008)
- Chaplain's Work with Abusers Was Little-known, by Paul Singer, Roll Call (November 20, 2008)
- Survivors Group: Did House Chaplain Once Hide Clergy Sex Crimes?, by David Edwards and Muriel Kane, Raw Story (November 20, 2008)
- Coughlin Worked with Chicago's Fallen Priests, by Paul Singer, Roll Call (November 20, 2008)
- Roll Call Smears Innocent Priest, in Catholic League (November 20, 2008)
- "Canadian Hero" Faces Lawsuits, by Lloyd Mackey, Canadian Christianity (November 20, 2008)
- Naked Jogging Priest Must Register As Sex Offender, in TheDenverChannel (November 20, 2008)
- Priest Sentenced for Jogging Naked in Frederick, on CBS 4 (November 20, 2008)
- Ex-priest to Register As a Sex Offender, by Victoria Camron, Longmont Times-Call (November 20, 2008)
- Sr. Abhaya Murder Case - New Developments, in Mutiny (November 20, 2008)
- U.S. House Chaplain Sought Abuser's Release, by Manya A. Brachear and Margaret Ramirez, Chicago Tribune (November 20, 2008)
- Is Homosexuality in the Roman Catholic Priesthood Connected to Clergy Sexual Abuse?, by John Shuster, Voice from the Desert (November 20, 2008)
- Court Allows Pay for Man Who Guarded Geoghan, Associated Press, Boston Herald (November 20, 2008)
- Witch Hunt against Chicago Archdiocese, in Catholic League (November 20, 2008)
- Video: Call for Honesty about Sexual Abuse, by Carl Kanefsky, WDEL (November 20, 2008)
- The 2008 Presidential Election, by Fr. Richard McBrien, The Tidings (November 20, 2008)
November 21
- Clergy Sexual Abuse Isn't a Joke, by Kevin Masterson, Examiner (November 20, 2008)
- Vatican Threatens to Excommunicate Catholic Priest for Supporting Ordination of Women into Priesthood, in Democracy Now (November 20, 2008)
- Ex-altar Boy Claims Abuse in Detroit Archdiocese, Associated Press, Chicago Tribune (November 21, 2008)
- Ex-altar Boy Sues Catholic Church, by Paul Egan, The Detroit News (November 21, 2008)
- Support, Criticism Swirl around Roy Bourgeois, by Tom Roberts, National Catholic Reporter (November 20, 2008)
- More Weakland Deposition Video Released, by Mick Trevey, Katie DeLong, Today's TMJ (November 21, 2008)
- DA Reviewing Clergy Abuse Deposition, in WISN (November 21, 2008)
- Deposition of Archbishop Emeritus Rembert G. Weakland, O.s.b., in BishopAccountability.org (November 21, 2008)
- Expose Child Sex Abuse in the Orthodox Jewish Community, by Marci Hamilton, New York Daily News (November 21, 2008)
- Weakland Spreads the Blame, by Marie Rohde, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (November 20, 2008)
- Alamo Follower in Fort Smith Speaks out, on KFSM (November 21, 2008)
- Archdiocese Reacts Angrily to Accusation against Chaplain, by Steve Schmadeke and Manya A. Brachear, Chicago Tribune (November 21, 2008)
- Prisoner Protests Hearing Testimonies, by Lynn LaRowe, Texarkana Gazette (November 20, 2008)
- Priest Abuse Survivors Release More Church Testimony, by Elizabeth Braun, WTMJ (November 21, 2008)
- Ex-vianney Staffer Campaigns against Former School President, by Shawn Clubb, Suburban Journals (November 18, 2008)
- Alamo Lawyer Asks Courts for Assistance in Parents' Cases, by Lynn LaRowe, Texarkana Gazette (November 21, 2008)
- Vicar Appeals Child Porn Sentence, on BBC News (November 21, 2008)
- Father Murd Reassigned by Diocese, on WTOL (November 21, 2008)
- Former Pastor Gets Tiffin Assignment, in Toledo Blade (November 21, 2008)
- Protesters Opposed Priest, in Northern News (November 21, 2008)
- Priest Jailed for Child Porn, in Courier Mail (November 21, 2008)
- Victim of Viagra-popping Vicar Files for Default Judgement in Lawsuit, by Corky Siemaszko, New York Daily News (November 21, 2008)
- The Nun's Priests' Tale, in Express Buzz (November 21, 2008)
- Murdered Nun's Father Ready to Move Supreme Court, in Indian Catholic (November 21, 2008)
- Queens Church Prays for Help through Vicar Sex Storm, by Andrew Garib And Bill Hutchinson, Daily News (November 06, 2008)
- Church Officials Silent about Fate of Priest in Abuse Case, in SNAP (November 21, 2008)
- NJ Community on Edge after Pedophile Priest Moves in, in WPIX (November 21, 2008)
- Let's Have Open Forum, SNAP Says to Chaplain of U.S. House of Reps. and Chicago Cardinal George, in Voice from the Desert (November 21, 2008)
- Milwaukee Catholic Sexual Assault Scandal Unravels, in WITI (November 21, 2008)
- Was Weakland Following Church Orders?, in WDJT (November 21, 2008)
- New Claims over Sex Abuse Priest, by Oanne Mccarthy, Newcastle Herald (November 22, 2008)
- Abhaya Case: Accused Moves Kerala Hc, in The Hindu (November 21, 2008)
- Catholic Guilt, in Gair Rhydd (November 21, 2008)
November 22
- Deal Hits Snag in Abuse Case, by Keith Kinnaird, Bonner County Daily Bee (November 22, 2008)
- Former Priest Again Named in Sex Abuse Case, by Alisha Wyman, Union Democrat (November 22, 2008)
- Police Decline to Lay Charges in School Sex-Abuse Allegations, by Michael Valpy, Globe and Mail (November 22, 2008)
- St. Francis Panel Clears Stritch Plan for Cousins Center, in Triangle Business Journal (November 21, 2008)
- Jehovah's Witnesses Member Gets 18 Months for Sexually Assaulting Girls, by Betty Ann Adam, Star Phoenix (November 21, 2008)
- Murd Back, As Local Chaplain, by MaryAnn Kromer, Advertiser-Tribune (November 22, 2008)
- Two Girls Remain in Foster Care: Judge Says Parents Must Sever Ties, by Lynn LaRowe, Texarkana Gazette (November 22, 2008)
- Priest's Victims Give up the Fight: Justice Still Owed $2 Million, in Telegram (November 22, 2008)
- Let the Truth Come Out: Archdiocese, in Hindu (November 22, 2008)
- Church: Expose Those Who Tried to Evade Probe in Abhaya Case, by Shaju Philip, Indian Express (November 23, 2008)
- SNAP Papers Downtown Jersey City Neighborhood with Fliers Accusing Priest of Past Sex Abuse, by Carly Baldwin, Jersey Journal (November 22, 2008)
November 23
- Priest Sues Family That Made Allegations of Child Sex Abuse, by David Winters, Watertown Daily Times (November 22, 2008)
- Catholic Task Force Targets Porn's Grip on Society, in TMC News (November 23, 2008)
- St. Agatha Inspires Bequest: Like-Named Churches across U. S. Inherit Gift, by Jay Tokasz, Buffalo News (November 23, 2008)
- Judge: Open to Plan by Parents, by Andy Davis, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (November 23, 2008)
- The Reluctant D.A., in Jewish Week (November 23, 2008)
- Catholic Archdiocese Answers Snap's Abuse Accusation, by G.M. Corrigan, Examiner (November 23, 2008)
- Abhaya Murder Casts Shadow on Sunday Mass, in Thaindian News (November 23, 2008)
- Sex Abuse Victims to Leaflet As Parishioners Leave Mass, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (November 23, 2008)
- News Story..., in Catholica (Australia) (November 24, 2008)
- Lawmaker Becomes Confidant on Child Sex Abuse, in WABC (November 23, 2008)
- Child Sex Abuse Claims Divide Orthodox Community, Associated Press (November 23, 2008)
- Photographs from News Media Event in Support of Rabbi Nachum Rosenberg, in Awareness Center (November 23, 2008)
- Two Sex Predator Priests Honored in LA Black Catholic Evangelical Award, While Cardinal Mahony Looks the Other Way, in City of Angels (November 23, 2008)
- Church Defends Arrested Nun and Priests in Pastoral Letter, by Don Sebastian, Daily News & Analysis (November 24, 2008)
- Disgraced Pastor Returns, As Christian Businessman, Associated Press (November 23, 2008)
- Abuse and Trust, Editorial in Forward (November 20, 2008)
- Sister Abhaya Case: CBI Searches Archbishop's House, in Times of India (November 23, 2008)
November 24
- Hearing to Address Alamo Church Kids, by Lynn Larowe, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (November 24, 2008)
- Jim Jenkins Presentation [A-2], in YouTube (November 24, 2008)
- Proposals Would Close Some Catholic Schools, in Plain Dealer (November 24, 2008)
- Filing Deadline for Claims against Diocese of Fairbanks Looming, by Jill Burke, KTUU (November 23, 2008)
- CBI Question Archbishop Mar Mathew Moolekkatt, in Kerala Online (November 24, 2008)
- HC Raps CBI, Expresses Dissatisfaction, in Kerala Online (November 24, 2008)
- Woman Priest Challenges Church Law, by Michael DeBonis, Chicago Public Radio (November 24, 2008)
- 2,000 Mark Bicentennial of Archdiocese, in Boston Globe, (November 23, 2008)
- Victims Group Spreads Info of Accused Priest, by Carly Baldwin, Jersey Journal (November 24, 2008)
- Kiwi Seeks Compo over Alleged Abuse by Aussie Priest, in Stuff (November 24, 2008)
- 20 Alamo Compound Children to Stay in State Care, Associated Press (November 24, 2008)
- " Shrouded in Secrecy" Part Two: A Former Amish Couple Talks with Dave Elias about Their Encounter with the Religious Group, in WTRF (November 19, 2008)
- Shrouded in Secrecy: an Indepth Look at an Amish Community, by Dave Elias, WTRF (November 18, 2008)
- Separation of Church and Estate, by Jeff Schweitzer, Huffington Post (November 24, 2008)
- State Bar President Gets 15 Days to Respond to Report, by Andrew Wolfson, Courier-Journal (November 24, 2008)
- Appeals Court Lets Vatican Sex-Abuse Case Proceed, Associated Press (Novemner 24, 2008)
- Breaking News: Flds Leader Jessop Arrested, by Paul A. Anthony, San Angelo Standard Times (November 24, 2008)
- More Indicted Flds Members Surrender in Texas: New Charges » Jailed Leader Warren S. Jeffs Faces a New Indictment for Sexual Assault of a Child, by Brooke Adams, Salt Lake Tribune (November 24, 2008)
November 25
- Lawyer 'Slippery As an Eel': Smith, by Trevor Pritchard, Standard-Freeholder (November 25, 2008)
- Court: Alleged Ky. Abuse Victims Can Sue Vatican, by Peter Smith, Courier-Journal (November 25, 2008)
- Ex-Pastor Pleads Guilty to Sex Abuse of Teen: Spared Prison a Decade Ago, He Could Face up to 12 Years, in Columbian (November 24, 2008)
- 11 Boys Removed at Faith-Based Reclamation Ranch: Beating, Torture Allegations Probed, in Birmingham News (November 25, 2008)
- Former OKC Deacon Sentenced for Molestation, Associated Press (November 25, 2008)
- Case Pits Church Volunteering against Protection of Children, by Walter Jones, Times-Herald (November 24, 2008)
- Help Make Maryland Safer for Our Children Also Meet Rabbi Nochum Rosenberg and Maryland Senator Jim Brochin, in Awareness Center (November 25, 2008)
- Alamo Takes Stand at Hearing Regarding 4 State-Held Girls, by Andy Davis, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (November 25, 2008)
- Former Official Who Investigated Abhaya Case Found Dead, in Express Buzz (November 25, 2008)
- Former Grand Prairie Priest Pleads Not Guilty to Downloading Child Pornography, in Dallas Morning News (November 25, 2008)
- Sex Abuse Case Vs. Vatican Can Proceed, Judge Rules; Victims Respond, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (November 24, 2008)
- U.S. Court Allows Abuse Case Vs. Vatican, by Suzanne Sataline, Wall Street Journal (November 25, 2008)
- Alamo Facing New Charges in Child Sex Case, by Jon Gambrell, My Fox Memphis (November 25, 2008)
- Alamo Facing 8 More Counts, by Lynn LaRowe, Texarkana Gazette (November 25, 2008)
- Abhaya Case: Retired Cop Involved in Probe Found Dead, in The Hindu (November 25, 2008)
- Regarding New York Assemblyman Dov Hikind, by Vicki Polin, The Awareness Center (November 25, 2008)
- In Dock for Destroying Abhaya Proof, Ex-investigator Found Dead, by Shaju Philip, Indian Express (November 26, 2008)
- Former Redding Pastor Contests Child Molestation, by Associated Press (November 25, 2008)
- Happy Thanksgiving, in City of Angels (November 25, 2008)
- Vancouver-area Ex-pastor Guilty of Sexual Assault, by Associated Press (November 26, 2008)
- Youth Minister Accused of Sex with Teen, by Marci Gonzalez, WPTV (November 26, 2008)
- Group Hopes to Fill in the Blanks about Missing Native Children, by Norma Greenaway, Canada.com (November 25, 2008)
- US Vatican Abuse Case to Go Ahead, on BBC News (November 26, 2008)
- Sixth Circuit: Vatican Can Be Sued for Sexual Abuse, by Nathan Koppel , Wall Street Journal Law Blog (November 25, 2008)
- Music Draws Venezuelan Youth to Revolution, by Tamara Pearson, Venezuelanalysis.com (November 21, 2008)
- Inquest Cop in Nun Case Found Dead, by John Mary, The Telegraph (November 25, 2008)
- Sealed Agreement Reached on Dispute over FLDS Infant, by Paul Anthony, San Angelo Standard Times (November 25, 2008)
- Vatican Can Be Sued for Priest Sex Abuse: US Court, in AFP (November 25, 2008)
- Abhaya Case Gets Murkier; Former Probe Official Found Dead, in The Times of India (November 25, 2008)
- Discernment, Clericalism, & Ecclesial Authority, in Voice from the Desert (November 25, 2008)
November 26
- Columnists & Commentary, by John P. Connolly, The Bulletin (November 26, 2008)
- Local Woman a Finalist in National Video Competition, by Chris Campbell, Suburban Journals (November 25, 2008)
- Review of Lawler on Boston Catholicism, in Acton Institute (November 24, 2008)
- Former Principal Placed on Probation, in The Mount Airy News (November 25, 2008)
- Youth Minister's Wife Caught Having Sex with 16 Year Old Church Member, by Erin Maloney, Illinois Homepage (November 25, 2008)
- 'Augustine's Death Will Not Affect Case', in Express Buzz (November 26, 2008)
- Former Probe Officer Ends Life, in Express Buzz (November 26, 2008)
- Kerala Hc Seeks Cbi Stand on SR Sephi's Bail Application, in Indlaw (November 26, 2008)
- Abhaya Murder Case: Church Launches Campaign against Arrests, by M.G. Radhakrishnan, India Today (November 26, 2008)
- New Legislation to Be Introduced Helping Victims of Child Sexual Abuse, on WFMD (November 26, 2008)
- CBI to Submit Evidence in Abhaya Murder, in India Today (November 26, 2008)
- Lay Group Calls Bourgeois Move a 'Scandal', by Tom Roberts, National Catholic Reporter (November 26, 2008)
- Church Treasurer Charged with Embezzlement, by Reece Murphy, Daily Record (November 27, 2008)
- Thanksgiving and Survivors of Incest and Child Sexual Abuse of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, in Awareness Center (November 26, 2008)
- Scrutiny of Hikind Intensifies, by Hella Winston, Jewish Week (November 25, 2008)
- Belleville Diocese Appeals $5 Million Verdict in Sex Abuse Case; Two Other Victims Have Come Forward, by George Pawlaczyk, News-Democrat (November 26, 2008)
- Diocese Resolves 59 Abuse Claims through Voluntary Arbitration, in Observer (November 26, 2008)
- Ill. Diocese to Appeal Priest-Abuse Judgment, in Fort Mill Times (November 26, 2008)
- Archdiocese Releases Documents Related to Sex Abuse Cases, by Karen McCowan, The Register-Guard (November 26, 2008)
- Documents, in Archdiocese of Portland (November 26, 2008)
- Priest in Boston Clergy Scandal Denied New Trial, Associated Press (November 26, 2008)
November 27
- Smith's Work under Scrutiny, by Trevor Pritchard, Standard-Freeholder (November 27, 2008)
- Belleville Diocese Appeals $5 Million Verdict in Sex Abuse Case; Two Other Victims Have Come Forward, in Standard-Freeholder (November 27, 2008)
- New Deadlines Too Strict: Former Cop, in Standard-Freeholder (November 27, 2008)
- Sexually Abused Woman Loses Bid to Sue Mormons, by Bellinda Kontominas, Sydney Morning Herald (November 27, 2008)
- Jehovah's Witness Jailed for Molesting Boys, by Bellinda Kontominas, Sydney Morning Herald (November 27, 2008)
- Lawyer: Alamo Ordered Punitive Fasts, Associated Press (November 26, 2008)
- Priest in Boston Clergy Scandal Denied New Trial, by Denise Lavoie, WBZ (November 27, 2008)
- Church Volunteer Faces Alleged Sex Abuse Victims in Court, by Daryl Slade, Calgary Herald (November 26, 2008)
- Church under Investigation, on KKTV (November 26, 2008)
- 3 Catholic Churches to Merge: No Timeline for Sacred Heart, St. John the Evangelist, St. Peter's, by Shira Schoenberg, Concord Monitor (November 27, 2008)
- Fate of Churches May Be Announced, by Mike Faher, The Tribune-Democrat (November 27, 2008)
- Former Southold Charity Director Gets Prison for Thefts, by Carl MacGowan, Newsday (November 26, 2008)
- Rabbi Nochem Rosenberg Receives Award in Baltimore, in The Awareness Center (November 27, 2008)
- Abhaya Murder Case Takes More Dramatic Turns, in India Today (November 27, 2008)
- Church Bans Vicar after "Affair" Claim, in Cambridge News (November 27, 2008)
- Vatican Can Be Sued for Priest Sexual Abuse: U.S. Court of Appeals, in John McKiggan's Sexual Abuse Claims Blog (November 28, 2008)
- Judge Orders Archiocese to Release Priest Sex Abuse Documents, by Pete Springer, OPB News (November 27, 2008)
- Documents Identify Former Local Priest in Single Claim of Sexual Abuse, by Karen McCowan, The Register-Guard (November 27, 2008)
- Pichette Victims File Civil Suit, in The Record (November 27, 2008)
- SNAP Blasts Bishop, on SNAP (November 27, 2008)
November 28
- Refresh: Judge Set to Hear Lawsuit against Green Bay Diocese, in Post-Crescent (November 28, 2008)
- Child Abuse Survivors Advocate for Legal Reform, by Ron Cassie, News-Post (November 28, 2008)
- Court Upholds Arresta of Priests, Nun in Abhaya Murder Case, in Thaindian News (November 28, 2008)
- Archbishop Describes Scale of Abuse by Priests As "Staggering", in Belfast Telegraph (November 28, 2008)
- CBI Submits Probe Details to Hc, in Expres Buzz (November 28, 2008)
- Accused Priest Honored at Recognition Dinner: Sister of Alleged Victim Protests, by Brittney Walker, Our Weekly (November 28, 2008)
- Case of RC Priest Charged with Sexual Assault Postponed, in Telegram (November 28, 2008)
- Defrocked Priest Shanley Loses Bid for New Trial, by Robert Aicardi, Wicked Local Braintree (November 28, 2008)
- Authors to Sign, in Providence Journal (November 28, 2008)
- Church Plans Talks over Likely Abuse Inquiry Fallout, by Caroline O’Doherty, Irish Examiner (November 29, 2008)
- Pedophile Priest Documents to Be Posted on the Web, by Kristian Foden-Vencil, OPB News (November 28, 2008)
November 29
- Church Files Show 'Naiveté' of Abuse, Associated Press (November 29, 2008)
- Church Volunteer Jailed, in Calgary Herald (November 29, 2008)
- Frank Douglas Statement about VOTF, in YouTube (November 29, 2008)
- Open Letter to a Rebel US Priest, by Peter DeRosa, Herald (November 29, 2008)
- Church Wins Effort to Dismiss Clergy Sex Lawsuit, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (November 29, 2008)
- Andrew Greeley: Then and Now, by Matt C. Abbott, Renew America (November 29, 2008)
- Vatican Accepts Resignation of Sacramento Bishop, Associated Press (November 29, 2008)
- Weigand Steps down Sunday As Sacramento's Bishop, by Bill Lindelof, Sacramento Bee (November 29, 2008)
- Calif. Priest Tells Obama Supporters to Confess, Associated Press (November 29, 2008)
- Retreat Seeks to Help Female Victims of Sexual Abuse, by Shelley Metcalf, Catholic News Agency (November 29, 2008)
- Dear Prudence, in Slate (November 29, 2008)
November 30
- Diocese Asks for Dismissal of Sex Abuse Lawsuit, in Chippewa Herald (November 29, 2008)
- Youth Pastor Faces Sex Charges, in World (November 29, 2008)
- Family Asks Defamation Suit Be Dropped, by Kerry McAvoy, The Leader-Herald (November 30, 2008)
- Diocese Refuses Gifts from Protesting Parishioners, Associated Press (November 28, 2008)
- Awareness Center Leads the Way on Child Abuse Reform Efforts, by Ron Cassie, Examiner (November 30, 2008)
- St. Joseph's Members Back Priest: Letter about Obama Vote Called Correct Moral Stance, by Ken Carlson, Modesto Bee (November 30, 2008)
- The Boys of St. Vincent, in Religion Drama Movies (November 29, 2008)
- Third Priest Molestation Case in 12 Months Starts This Week, by Sam Hemingway, Free Press (November 30, 2008 )
December 2008
December 1
- Solace, for Some, Is Set in Stone, by Maria L. La Ganga and Duke Helfand , Los Angeles Times (December 1, 2008)
- New Bounds Put on Sex Offenders, by Ruth Sheehan, The News & Observer (December 1, 2008)
- Church out to Amplify "the Call", by Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer (December 1, 2008)
- Family: Priest Lied about Abuse Claims, by David Winters, Watertown Daily Times (November 29, 2008)
- A Literate Church, by David Gibson, America (December 1, 2008)
- Churchgoers Have a Right to Know about Clergymen Behaving Badly, by Martin Beckford, Telegraph (December 1, 2008)
- Vinayan on Sister Abhaya Murder Case, in Galatta (December 1, 2008)
- Modesto Priest Clarifies Stance on Obama Votes, by Sue Nowicki, Fresno Bee (November 30, 2008)
- Abuse Case against Vatican Can Go Forward, by Chaz Muth, National Catholic Reporter (December 1, 2008)
- Former Pastor Sentenced to Prison on Sex Charges, on WSAZ (December 1, 2008)
- Former Putnam Pastor Sentenced on Sex Charges, in State Journal (December 1, 2008)
- Thugs As Guards, Answering Only under Oath, the Church Comes across like Organized Crime. Jeff Anderson on the Brotherhood, on Kctu Last Week, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (December 1, 2008)
- Lawyers Pursue Justice for Abuse Victims, on ABC News (December 2, 2008)
December 2
- Lawsuit against Green Bay Diocese Gets OK: Victims of Abuse Say Priest's Past Was Not Revealed, by Dan Wilson, Post-Crescent (December 2, 2008)
- Ex-Pastor Sentenced in Videotaped Sex Assaults: Putnam Man Gets 45 Years for Abusing Underage Relatives, by Veronica Nett, Charleston Gazette (December 2, 2008)
- Trial Begins for Former Local Minister, by Aaron Hall, Daily News (December 2, 2008)
- Tuesday Is the Deadline to File Claims against Fairbanks Diocese, on KTUU (December 1, 2008)
- Geoghan Killer Claims He Was Beaten, in Daily Item (December 2, 2008)
- "Paedophile" Resigns from Priesthood, in IOL (December 2, 2008)
- Sr Abhaya Was Hacked to Death with Axe by Two Priest - Cbi, in Daijiworld (December 2, 2008)
- German Paedophile Priest Seeks Resignation from Post, in Deutche Welle (December 2, 2008)
- Profiles: the Strength & Courage of Chris Bertrand, in Mountain Views-Observer (December 2, 2008)
- Voluteer's Arrest Surprises Nb Church, by Susan Henderson, The World (December 2, 2008)
- Barry on the Offense over Sex Abuse Bill, by Alexander Rich, Washington Post (December 2, 2008)
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield Pays $4.5 Million to 59 Clergy Abuse Victims, by Stephanie Barry , The Republican (December 2, 2008)
- Kerala: More Details Emerge on Bishop's Suspension, in Catholic Culture (December 2, 2008)
- Baltimore, Md - State Sen. Presents Award to Nuchem Rosenberg over His Crusade on Abuse Issues., in Voz Is Neias (December 2, 2008)
- Alamo Indictment Unsealed, in The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (December 2, 2008)
- Religious Duress and Its Impact on Victims of Clergy Sexual Abuse, by Marianne Benkert, Thomas P. Doyle, Voice from the Desert (December 2, 2008)
- Catholic Reform Group Launched with Extensive Press Coverage, Wide Grassroots Participation, in Voice from the Desert (December 1, 2008)
- Ex-priest Pleads Guilty in Child Molest Case, by Greg Risling, The Union-Tribune (December 2, 2008)
December 3
- Former L.A. Priest Pleads Guilty to Molesting a Child 20 Years Ago, by Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times (December 3, 2008)
- Ex-NYPD Officer to out Nazareth Regional High School Teacher in Sex Abuse, by Michael O'Keeffe , New York Daily News (December 3, 2008)
- Diocese Pays $4.5 Million, by Stephanie Barry, The Republican (December 3, 2008)
- Priest Admits Molesting Boys, by Aron Miller, LA Daily News (December 3, 2008)
- No Charges Laid for Alleged Death Threats, by Trevor Pritchard, Standard-Freeholder (December 3, 2008)
- Alleged Victim Questioned, by Aaron Hall, The Daily News (December 3, 2008)
- Fairbanks Diocese to Distribute Assets to Abused, but Not Secondary Victims, by Dan Bross, Alaska Public Radio Network (December 2, 2008)
- Matron of Kirk Care Home "Sexually Abused Sisters and Shut Girl in Fridge", by Loudon Temple , Scotsman (December 3, 2008)
- Mercer County Woman Sentenced on Sex Charges, in State Journal (December 3, 2008)
- Case against Vatican Allowed by 6th Circuit Court, in Ms. Magazine (December 3, 2008)
- Sex Offender Left Alone to Watch Children at or Akiva Synagogue, by Fadi Eyadat, Haaretz (December 3, 2008)
- Former Springfield Bishop Settles Abuse Case, by Matthew Campbell, CBS 3 (December 3, 2008)
- Picot Charge Andourned to Jan. 5, in The Tribune (December 3, 2008)
- Priest Denied Bail in Abhaya Murder, in Times of India (December 3, 2008)
- South Iceland Priest Not Guilty of Sexual Harassment, in Iceland Review (December 3, 2008)
- Court Extends Remand of Murder Accused Priests, Nun, in Indian Catholic (December 3, 2008)
- Another Priest Sex Abuse Trial Begins, on WCAX (December 3, 2008)
- Testimony Has Begun in Priest Abuse Case, by Adam Silverman, Burlington Free Press (December 3, 2008)
- Preacher's Jail Ministry Is Real, by Garrick Feldman, Arkansas Leader (December 3, 2008)
- Latest Vermont Priest Misconduct Trial Begins, by Kevin O'Connor, Rutland Herald (December 3, 2008)
- Kerala: Priest, Nun Accused of Murder Protest Interrogation Techniques, in Catholic Culture (December 3, 2008)
- Calling All Pakistanis, by Thomas L. Friedman, New York Times (December 3, 2008)
- First Legal Defeat for the Legionaries of Christ Judge Orders the Colegio Oxford to Pay Damages to a Child Assaulted by His Teacher., by Sanjuana Martinez, ReGAIN (December 3, 2008)
- Suit: Church Knew of Priest's Alleged Molestation, on CBS 2 (December 3, 2008)
- Former Priest, Registered Sex Offender Back in Court, by Steve Burgin, WLKY (December 3, 2008)
- Former Altar Boy Sues Vermont Catholic Diocese, on NECN (December 3, 2008)
- Former Priest Back in Court for Plea Deal Violation, on WAVE (December 3, 2008)
- FBI Shows up at Alamo Compound in California, on KFSM (December 3, 2008)
- Arkansas Officials Seize 6 Alamo Compound Children, by Jon Gambrell, Associated Press (December 3, 2008)
- New Charges against Evangelist Tony Alamo, in United Press International (December 3, 2008)
- Ex-priest Named in Molestation Suit, by Andy Grimm, Gary Post-Tribune (December 3, 2008)
- Cold Cases Reopened after Tobin Conviction, in InTheNews (December 3, 2008)
- Polish Student Killing LED to Schoolgirl Link, in The Press and Journal (December 3, 2008)
- Links Found in Angelika Kluk Case Helped Cops Nail Peter Tobin for Vicky Hamilton Murder, by Jack Mathieson, Glasgow Daily Record (December 3, 2008)
- Church Where Evil Came to Stay, in Evening Times (December 3, 2008)
December 4
- Suspects Didn't Know Each Other, by Trevor Pritchard, Standard-Freeholder (December 4, 2008)
- Former Area Priest Sued by Hobart Teen, by Andy Grimm, Gary Post-Tribune (December 4, 2008)
- Priest Abuse Trial Opens, by Adam Silverman, Burlington Free Press (December 4, 2008)
- " Lewd Act on a Child under the Age of 14" Ex-Priest Pleads Guilty to Molesting Altar Boy in 1988, in California Catholic Daily (December 4, 2008)
- Dark Secrets - Shocking Sex Abuse Allegations in Brooklyn's Ultra Orthodox Communities, by Mary Murphy, Awareness Center (December 3, 2008)
- Notice of Rockville Centre, Ny, News Conference at Noon, Sunday, Dec. 7th, in Voice from the Desert (December 2, 2008)
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield Probing 8 More Abuse Claims, by Stephanie Barry, Republican (December 3, 2008)
- Judge Decides to Not Revoke Probation of Sex Offender Priest after " Misunderstanding", on WHAS (December 3, 2008)
- Sexual-abuse Lawsuit Filed against Former Priest Who Worked in Northwest Indiana, by Robert Mitchum, Chicago Tribune (December 4, 2008)
- Vt. Catholic Church Asks Court for Mercy, by Kevin O'Connor, Rutland Herald (December 4, 2008)
- Duthie Denies Allegations, by Aaron Hall, The Daily News (December 4, 2008)
- Charge Leads to Priest's Departure, by Brian Callaway and Daniel Patrick Sheehan, The Morning Call (December 4, 2008)
- "Perv" Shock at Reunion, by Adam Nichols, New York Post (December 4, 2008)
- Nazareth Regional High School Looks into Allegations Vs. Coach, by Michael O'Keeffe, New York Daily News (December 4, 2008)
- As USCCB President, He Was Tested under Fire, by Andrew Nelson, The Georgia Bulletin (December 4, 2008)
- Go Welcome John Urell at His New Parish This Sunday, by Gustavo Arellano, Orange County Weekly (December 4, 2008)
- Play Explores Pain of Hiding Clergy Sex Abuse, by John Chadwick, NorthJersey.com (December 4, 2008)
- Priest Demands "confession" from Some Obama Voters, by William Hughes, ThePeoplesVoice.org (December 4, 2008)
- Pa. Priest Accused of Lewd Act at Nude NJ Beach, by Associated Press (December 4, 2008)
- Cameroon: Pastor Accused of Sexual Harassment, by Eugene Che, AllAfrica (December 4, 2008)
- Real Reasons for Monsignor's Departure Emerge, on WFMZ (December 4, 2008)
December 5
- Diocese Claims No Abuse Reports, by Andy Grimm, The Post-Tribune (December 5, 2008)
- Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse: Former Loyola Jesuit Was Professor, Author and Counselor, in Phoenix (December 5, 2008)
- The World Needs Saving from Men of the Cloth, by Usha Nellore, The Examiner (December 5, 2008)
- Duthie Found Not Guilty: Retired Minister Acquitted on All Charges of Abuse, by Aaron Hall, Daily News (December 5, 2008)
- Polygamist Jeffs Appeals 2007 Utah Conviction, Associated Press (December 5, 2008)
- Former Youth Group Director Sentenced, in The Capital-Journal (December 5, 2008)
- Former Lawrence Church Youth Group Leader Sentenced to Nearly Five Years in Prison for Sex with Minor, by George Diepenbrock, Lawrence Journal-World (December 4, 2008)
- Local Fury over Call to Forgive Sex Priest, by Anita Guidera, Irish Independent (December 5, 2008)
- Abhaya Case: Church Defends Accused, by M G Radhakrishnan, India Today (December 5, 2008)
- Former Student Accuses Brooklyn Teacher of Sexual Abuse, on NY1 (December 5, 2008)
- Weakland Moved Priests, Testimony Shows, by Tom Roberts, National Catholic Reporter (December 5, 2008)
- HPD: Man Facing Child Porn Charges Had Studied to Be a Priest, by Allison Triars, KHOU (December 5, 2008)
December 6
- How Much Longer?, in Northern Echo (December 6, 2008)
- Burlington Diocese Trial Continues, in Fox 44 (December 5, 2008)
- Brothers Stand Accused, by Sue Montgomery, Montreal Gazette (December 6, 2008)
- Children's Home Matron Walks Free of Sex Abuse Charge, in Glasgow Daily Record (December 6, 2008)
- Sexual Abuse Trial Jury Told Cops Couldn't Trace Records of Home, in Paisley Daily Express (December 5, 2008)
- 2nd Region Priest Accused of Molestation, by Marisa Kwiatkowski, Times (December 6, 2008)
- New Bishop May Hold Key to Suspended Priest's Fate, by Neil Macfarlane, Northern Echo (December 6, 2008)
- Catholics Advised to Distance Themselves from Vosen Book, by Catherine Idzerda, Gazette (December 6, 2008)
- Official Announcement: Bishop Suspends Priest to Avoid Further Scandal, in Roman Catholic Diocese of Madison (December 6, 2008)
- Fbi: Girls Told Agent Evangelist Alamo Abused Them, in Guardian (United Kingdom) (December 6, 2008)
December 7
- Don't 'Be Alone with Other People's Children': Sex Abuse Allegations Raise Discussion, by Sharahn D. Boykin, Daily Times (December 7, 2008)
- Voice of the Faithful Hopes to Refocus Its Efforts, by Elana Zak, MetroWest Daily News (December 7, 2008)
- Researching Role, Streep Moved by 'Extraordinary' Nuns, by Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald (December 7, 2008)
- Dec. 7 " Doubt" Screening in Manhattan Benefits the Actors Fund of America, by Andrew Gans, Playbill (December 7, 2008)
- Controversial Donegal Priest to Be Released, in Derry Journal (December 5, 2008)
- Anger over Singing Priest's Comment on Abuse Victims, by Stephen Gordon, Belfast Telegraph (November 30, 2008 )
- Hearing in LA on Doc Release Next Week, Case Re Fransciscan Public Nuisance Goes Forward in Sb, More Stories in Progress at City of Angels Network, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (December 6, 2008)
- Ex-archbishop Pius Ncube, Opponent of Robert Mugabe, Silenced by Vatican, by Martin Fletcher, The Times (December 7, 2008)
- Sacerdote Pedofilo Nozze Annullate, in Fai Notizia (December 7, 2008)
December 8
- Catholic Reform Group Asks Parishioners to Withhold Donations, by Laura Rivera, Newsday (December 8, 2008)
- Many Clergy Abuse Claimants Unhappy with Settlements, by Stephanie Barry, The Republican (December 8, 2008)
- Care Home Matron Is Cleared of Abuse Charges, in Paisley Daily Express (December 6, 2008)
- Finding the Truth for Reconciliation, by Laura Mueller, Peterborough Examiner (December 8, 2008)
- Clergy Sex Abuse Victims Challenge Diocese to Do More, on SNAP (December 8, 2008)
- Clergy Sex Abuse Victims Blast Diocese, on SNAP (December 8, 2008)
- Safe Environment Programs, Reaching out Priority Issues for Bishops" Committee on Protection of Children, Young People, in Market Watch (December 8, 2008)
- It Takes Five Minutes to Come up with Solution to Catholic Church Crisis of Crime Victims, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (December 8, 2008)
- Apparently, OC Catholics Can Learn, by Gustavo Arellano, Orange County Weekly (December 8, 2008)
- St. Louis Catholic Church First Ever to Post Link to Priest Abuse Group, by Tim Townsend, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (December 8, 2008)
- Six Children from Alamo Compound to Remain in State Custody, on KTBS (December 8, 2008)
- Advocates for Victims of Clergy Abuse Call on Springfield Diocese to Take More Steps to Avoid Future Cases, by Peter Goonan, The Republican (December 8, 2008)
- Sixteen Months after Agreement, Church Still Won't Pay; Sex Abuse Victims Respond, in SNAP (December 8, 2008)
December 9
- Judge Lets in Diocese's Evidence, Associated Press (December 9, 2008)
- Judge: Diocese Can Show Efforts to Combat Clerical Abuse, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press (December 9, 2008)
- Priest Accused of Sex Abuse, on WABC (December 9, 2008)
- Some Clergy Abuse Claimants Demand More from Diocese, by Matt DeLucia, CBS 3 (December 9, 2008)
- Doubt, by Harry Forbes, Catholic News Service (December 9, 2008)
- Abuse Victims Launch Protest, by Adam Parker, The Post and Courier (December 9, 2008)
- New Mexico Sect Leader's Molestation Trial Opens, by Deborah Baker, Kansas City Star (December 9, 2008)
- Testimony Continues in Bent Trial, in KOAT (December 9, 2008)
- Father David Pearce Due in Court, by Alex Hayes, Ealing Times (December 9, 2008)
- Victims Present Demands, by Dan Elias, WWLP (December 9, 2008)
- Victim in Priest Sex Abuse Trial to Take Stand, in Fox 44 (December 9, 2008)
- Ealing School Priest Charged with 24 Sex Offences, in The London Daily News (December 9, 2008)
- Mamaroneck Priest Charged with Sex Abuse, by Christine Pizzuti and Candice Ferrette, The Journal News (December 9, 2008)
- Picketers Protest in Front of Charleston Diocese, by Tracey Amick, WCSC (December 8, 2008)
- VOTF Strategic Plan, in Voice of the Faithful (December 9, 2008)
- West Bromwich Vicar Receives 10-Year Ban after Extra-Marital Affair, in Birmingham Post (December 10, 2008)
- Downtown Protest at Charleston Diocese, on WCIV (December 9, 2008)
- Report Urges Trust between Bishop and Priests in Belleville Diocese, by George Pawlaczyk, News-Democrat (December 9, 2008)
- Priest Sex Abuse Victim Takes the Stand, on WCAX (December 9, 2008)
- Married Vicar Who Seduced Parishioner Banned for 10 Years: A Married Vicar Who Had a Love Affair with a Troubled Female Parishioner Has Been Barred from the Church for 10 Years, by Martin Beckford, Telegraph (December 9, 2008)
- Abhaya Case: Cbi Denies Harassment of Nuns, in Zee News (December 9, 2008)
- New Complaint Lodged against Former Priest, by Deborah Sederberg, News-Dispatch (December 9, 2008)
- Victim Testifies in Priest Sex Abuse Case: Burlington Diocese Trial Continues Wednesday, in WPTZ (December 9, 2008)
- Diocese: Payouts in Ex-Priest's Abuse Case Grow to $1.6M, by Abbott Koloff, Daily Record (December 9, 2008)
- Priest Accused of Fondling NY Woman in 2004, Associated Press (December 9, 2008)
December 10
- Victim Testifies in Priest Sex Abuse Trial, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press (December 10, 2008)
- Church Wants Vosen Book Destroyed, in Baraboo News Republic (December 10, 2008)
- Blame Dunlop for Failed Prosecution: Retired Cop, by Trevor Pritchard, Standard-Freeholder (December 10, 2008)
- Doubt Wags the Finger of Moral Relativism, by Ella Taylor, Village Voice (December 9, 2008)
- Diocese Posts $5.9 Million Bond in Sex Abuse Case, on WSBT (December 10, 2008)
- Abhaya:HC Asks Cbi to Produce Case Diary, in Kerala Online (December 10, 2008)
- Belleville Diocese Posts $5.9 Million Bond to Cover Court Settlement: Church Moves Forward on Appeal, by George Pawlaczyk, News-Democrat (December 10, 2008)
- Police: Mamaroneck Priest Charged in Sex Case Was about to Leave Country, by Christine Pizzuti, Journal News (December 10, 2008)
- Syro Malabar Church Backs Accused, in Christian Messenger (December 9, 2008)
- CBI Lists Evidence in Sister Abhaya Murder Case, in Times of India (December 10, 2008)
- Former Loyola Professor Charged in Sex Abuse Case, by Peter Sachs, Chi-Town Daily News (December 10, 2008)
- Alleged Victims Testify, by Tim Maestas, KRQE (December 10, 2008)
- Video: Lawsuit Filed against Former Teacher, by Carl Kanefsky, WDEL (December 10, 2008)
- Man Accuses New Mexico Church of Sexual Abuse, on KOAT (December 10, 2008)
- Priest (81) Asks Court to Stop His Trial, in Irish Times (December 10, 2008)
December 11
- News Update: Diocese Says Book by Suspended Baraboo Priest Should Be Destroyed, in Sauk Prairie Eagle (December 11, 2008)
- No Doubt about Church's Resolve, by Michael Merz, Boston Globe (December 11, 2008)
- Doctor Says Abuse Led to Anxiety Disorder, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press (December 11, 2008)
- In Lawsuit, Man Alleges Sex Abuse at St. Edmond's Academy, in News Journal (December 11, 2008)
- " Nearly Doubled Its Cash on Hand" Orange Diocese Seems on Road to Financial Recovery Following 2005 Clergy Sexual Abuse Settlement, Newspaper Reports, in California Catholic Daily (December 11, 2008)
- Parish Priest Arrested over Child Sex Abuse, by Brenda Hickman, Evening Chronicle (December 11, 2008)
- Abhaya Case: Kerala Hc Permits Counsel to Meet Accused Nun, in Zee News (December 12, 2008)
- CBI: Enough Evidence in Sr. Abhaya Murder Case, in Indlaw News (December 11, 2008)
- Nun Murder Case: Cbi Produces Former Police Officer's Admission in Court, by John Mary, Peninsula (Qatar) (December 11, 2008)
- Fordham Apologizes to Alleged Abuse Victim after Years of " Evasions", by Casey Feldman, Observer (December 11, 2008)
- Abhaya Case: 'Probe Mani's Role', in Express Buzz (December 11, 2008)
- VS' Comments IRK UDF, Save Face for LDF, in Express Buzz (December 12, 2008)
- Pedofilia è Chiesa: IL Matrimonio è Valido Anche Se IL Prete Celebrante è Pedofilo., in Il Giustiziere degli Angeli (December 11, 2008)
- American Maryknoll Priest Excommunicated for Involvement in Women's 'Ordination', in Catholic Culture (December 11, 2008)
- Brothers Stand Accused, in Montreal Gazette (December 11, 2008)
- Anti-Polygamy Activist to Be Deposed in FLDS Case, by Ben Winslow, Deseret News (December 11, 2008)
- Catholic Priest Sexual Assault Case Likely to Be Resolved Next Week, in Telegram (December 11, 2008)
- Reasonable Doubt, by Grant Gallicho, dotCommonweal (December 11, 2008)
- Bail Set at $50,000 for Accused Mamaroneck Priest, by Christine Pizzuti, Christine Pizzuti (December 11, 2008)
- NRB Head: Sex Abuse Scandal? It's History. Really, by David Gibson, Beliefnet (December 11, 2008)
- 'Prejudiced' Murder Probe to 'Tarnish' Church's Image: Bishops, in Zee News (December 11, 2008)
- Do You Doubt the Release of Doubt Was Timed to Create Doubt in American Minds about Pedophiles in the Catholic Church?, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (December 11, 2008)
- Bishop: 'Wrong' to Hire Accused Priest, in Burlington Free Press (December 11, 2008)
- Attorney's Law License Suspended, on WNYT (December 11, 2008)
- Local Attorney Aretakis Suspended from Practice for 'Frivolous Conduct', in CBS 6 (December 11, 2008)
- Court Suspends Attorney John Aretakis, on Capital News 9 (December 11, 2008)
- Controversial Attorney Aretakis Suspended for One Year, by Steven Cook, Gazette Reporter (December 11, 2008)
- Court Suspends Lawyer Aretakis: Advocate of Clergy Abuse Suits " Repeatedly Crossed the Line," Unanimous Ruling of Panel Says, by Robert Gavin, Albany Times Union (December 11, 2008)
- State Court Suspends Lawyer Aretakis for a Year, in Albany Times Union (December 11, 2008)
- Bail for Priest in NY Sex Abuse Case, in Newsday (December 11, 2008)
- Book Describing Sex-Abuse Trial Violates Pontifical Secret, Bishop Morlino Says, in Catholic Culture (December 11, 2008)
- SNAP Says New Bishop Isn't Doing Enough against Clergy Abuse, on WBAY (December 11, 2008)
December 12
- Matano: Predecessor Erred in Hiring Priest, by Sam Hemingway, Free Press (December 12, 2008)
- Bishop: Hiring Paquette Was Wrong, on WCAX (December 12, 2008)
- Bishop Says Diocese Shouldn't Have Hired Priest, Associated Press (December 12, 2008)
- Roman Catholic Priest Charged with Sex Assaults on Young Boys, by Fiona Thompson, Sunderland Echo (December 12, 2008)
- Dunlop, Guzzo in Inquiry Spotlight, by Trevor Pritchard, Standard Freeholder (December 12, 2008)
- A Cluttered Telling of Tragic Tales, in Globe and Mail (December 12, 2008)
December 13
- Laina Farhat-holzman: Closed Societies Conceal Abuse of Power, by Laina Farhat-Holzman, Santa Cruz Sentinel (December 13, 2008)
- Diocese Tried to Confront Sex Abuse by Priests in "90s, by Sam Hemingway, Free Press (December 13, 2008)
- Photographs of the Paquette Trial, in Free Press (December 12, 2008)
- Priests Played Positive Role, by Joe Laramie, Rutland Herald (December 13, 2008)
- Judge to Decide Scope of Fushek Trial, by Lawn Griffiths, East Valley Tribune (December 13, 2008)
- Archdiocese Continues Work to 'keep Kids Safe', by Barbara Watkins, St. Louis Review (December 12, 2008)
- Former Cleveland Diocesan Cfo to Spend Year and a Day in Prison, in Catholic News Service (December 12, 2008)
- Reviews and Articles on the Movie "Doubt", in Abuse Tracker (December 13, 2008)
- Wis. Judge Denies Nun's Request for Early Release, Associated Press (December 13, 2008)
- Nun Convicted of Sexual Abuse Back in Court, on WISN-ABC12 (December 13, 2008)
- Judge Denies Early Release for Nun Convicted in Sex Abuse Case, by Marie Rohde, Journal Sentinel (December 13, 2008)
- SNAP Questions Catholic Diocese of Green Bay, by Becky DeVries, WLUK-Fox11 (December 13, 2008)
- Drew Christiansen on Avery Dulles, by Drew Christiansen, America Magazine (December 13, 2008)
- Mamaroneck Priest Charged with Sexually Abusing a Woman, by Judy Silberstein , Larchmont Gazette (December 10, 2008)
- Pope's Busy Year Highlights Three Themes: St. Paul, Bible, U.S. Trip, by John Thavis, Catholic News Service (December 12, 2008)
- Abuse of Father Vosen Must Come to an End, in News Republic (December 13, 2008)
- N.Y. Lawyer Suspended for Frivolous Conduct, False Accusations against Judges, by Joel Stashenko, New York Law Journal (December 15, 2008)
- Who Will End the Abuse?, by Erica Schacter Schwartz, Wall Street Journal (December 13, 2008)
December 14
- Matano Deposition Offers Insight on His Thinking on Paquette Scandal, by Sam Hemingway, Free Press (December 14, 2008)
- Bishop Blaire Marks Decade in S.J., by Jennifer Torres, The Record (December 14, 2008)
- Stunning Turnaround for St. John's Seminary, by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (December 14, 2008)
- Victims SNAP into Action When the Church Won't, by Jeff Diamant, The Star-Ledger (December 14, 2008)
- Community Notes: Author Signing Books at Borders Wednesday, in Athens Banner-Herald (December 14, 2008)
- Avery Dulles, 90; Prominent Catholic Cardinal, Theologian, by Michelle Boorstein, Washington Post (December 14, 2008)
- O'Brien Defends the Indefensible, by Frank Dingle, Baltimore Examiner (December 14, 2008)
- Note to Our Readers, in Abuse Tracker (December 14, 2008)
- Many Clergy Abuse Claimants Unhappy with Settlements, by Stephanie Barry, The Republican (December 14, 2008)
- Franciscans Are a Public Nuisance for Letting Children Be Raped over Decades, Says Santa Barbara Lawsuit, Which Could Work in Other States As Well, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (December 13, 2008)
- SNAP Critical of Archdiocese Move, in Telegraph Herald (December 14, 2008)
December 15
- Uncertain Sympathies: John Patrick Shanley's 'Doubt', by Michael V. Tueth, America Magazine (December 15, 2008)
- Gabriel Byrne: Baring His Soul on the Small Screen: The Brooding Irish Actor Has Used a TV Documentary to Break His Silence about the Demons That Almost Consumed Him, Times, Brooding Irish Actor Has Used a TV Documentary to Break His Silence about the Demons That Almost Consumed Him (December 14, 2008)
- Convicted Sex Abuser Released from Clergy, in Telegraph Herald (December 13, 2008)
- Archdiocese Says It Meets Child Protection Program, Associated Press (December 12, 2008)
- Judge Orders Nun to Serve Full Sentence, in by Jon byman and Ty Milburn (December 12, 2008)
- Dark Side of the 'Chaste' Life, by Sue Montgomery, Montreal Gazette (December 6, 2008)
- Priest Who Created Own Ministry Is Excommunicated, Associated Press (December 15, 2008)
- Guest Opinion: Spending God's Money, by Christa Brown, Associated Baptist Press (December 11, 2008)
- Priest Facing Sex Trial Excommunicated, by Michael Clancy, Arizona Republic (December 15, 2008)
- Catholic Church Excommunicates 2 Mesa Priests, by Lawn Griffiths, East Valley Tribune (December 15, 2008)
- Supporters Oppose Calls for Priest's Removal, by Casey Godwin, Central Newsmagazine (December 15, 2008)
- Fourth Man Arrested over Sex Abuse at St Stanislaus, Bathurst, in Daily Telegraph (December 16, 2008)
- More Alamo Properties Raided Tuesday, on KARK (December 15, 2008)
- Sister Abhaya's Ghost Haunts Clergy, by Jayapradeep Viswanathan, Organizer (December 21, 2008)
- A Catholic Priest Is about to Be Excommunicated — Guess Why: Father Ray Bourgeois Has Been a Public Advocate for the Ordination of Women Priests, Attracting the Ire of Church Authorities, by Stephanie Salter, AlterNet (December 15, 2008)
- Sister Norma Giannini: Early Release Denied, in Freedom Eden (December 12, 2008)
- Secrets--More Secrets--Update, in Still Running Off at the Keyboard (December 12, 2008)
- Mary Ann Mulhern Tackles Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church, by WJ Hull, Windsor Review (December 15, 2008)
- Archdiocese Continues Work to 'Keep Kids Safe', by Barbara Watkins, St. Louis Review (December 15, 2008)
- Former Chief Financial Officer of Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Sentenced to a Year and a Day in Prison for Tax Crimes, in United States Department of Justice (December 15, 2008)
- Leader of Nm Sect Guilty in Child Sex Case, Associated Press (December 15, 2008)
- Former Top Cleveland Church Accountant Sentenced, in Ohio.com (December 11, 2008)
- Statement from the Diocese of Cleveland Concerning the Federal Sentencing of Joseph H. Smith, in Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland (December 15, 2008)
- Teflon Televangelists, by Mark I. Pinsky, Harvard Divinity Bulletin (December 15, 2008)
December 16
- Jury to Get Clergy Abuse Case Today, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press (December 16, 2008)
- Valley Catholic Priest Fushek Excommunicated, in Arizona Republic (December 16, 2008)
- Ariz. Priest Excommunicated for Creating Ministry, Associated Press (December 16, 2008)
- Are Christians above the Law?, in United Press International (December 16, 2008)
- Archdiocese Says It Has Anti-Abuse Policy in Place, in The Register-Guard (December 15, 2008)
- Ex-Pastor to Spend Holidays in Jail, in The Gazette (December 15, 2008)
- Abhaya Accused Remand Extended, in Kerala Online (December 16, 2008)
- India Kerala Bishops Concerned over Probe into Nun's Murder Case, in Union of Catholic Asian News (December 15, 2008)
- Abhaya: Hearing of Nuns Plea Deferred, in Kerala Online (December 17, 2008)
- Priest Abuse Case Goes to Jury, by Brian Joyce, WCAX (December 16, 2008)
- Bishop's Fund Donation Pace Is Not on Par with Year Ago, by Max R. Mitchell, Watertown Daily Times (December 16, 2008)
- Catholic Church Excommunicates 2 Mesa Priests; Sex Abuse Victims Respond, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (December 15, 2008)
- Statement by Mark Crawford on Fr. Noche and Fr. McAlinden, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (December 14, 2008)
- Dad 'Lost It' in Beating of Boy, 13, Say Cops, by Simone Weichselbaum, New York Daily News (December 15, 2008)
- Innocent until Proven Guilty?, in Stop Baptist Predators (December 15, 2008)
- Kba Rules against President: Ethics Panel: Bonar Acted Improperly, Associated Press (December 16, 2008)
- 'Mortified' Priest Avoids Prison in Embezzling, by Christopher Burbach, World-Herald (December 17, 2008)
- " Doubts" Grow on Merz Op-Ed, by David Gibson, dotCommonweal (December 16, 2008)
- St Stanislau Catholic Leader Released without Charge, by Gemma Jones, Daily Telegraph (December 17, 2008)
- Priest Sentenced for Embezzling from Churches: Rodney Adams Says He's Dealing with Depression, Spending Addiction, on KETV (December 16, 2008)
- Priest Sex Abuse Case in Jury's Hands: Unclear When Verdict Will Come down, on WPTZ (December 16, 2008)
- Lifeteen Founder Is Excommunicated, in Catholic Culture (December 16, 2008)
- Rapist Priest Jailed, by Ben Clover, Harrow Observer (December 16, 2008)
- Diocese Jury Retires without Verdict, in Burlington Free Press (December 16, 2008)
- Omaha Priest Awaits New Post after Sentencing, on NTV (December 16, 2008)
- Jury Begins Deliberations on Church Case, by Kevin O'Connor, Rutland Herald (December 16, 2008)
- Diocese Sued in Priest Abuse Case, by Daniel Tepfer, Connecticut Post (December 16, 2008)
- Of Certainty and Doubt, by Joan Frawley, Inside Catholic (December 16, 2008)
- Vincentian Leader Released after " Grave Error" by Police, in CathNews (December 17, 2008)
- Raped by Episcopal Clergy As a Teen, 80 Year Old Victim Still Trying to Get Justice from Diocese in Pa. Gets Doubletalk, Empty Promises Instead, by Kate Ebeling, City of Angels (December 16, 2008)
- Two Priests Excommunicated in Phoenix, Arizona, by Robert DeFrancesco, Catholic Online (December 17, 2008)
- Mocksville Pastor Charged with Soliciting Sex Acts, by Michael Hewlett, Winston-Salem Journal (December 16, 2008)
- Government Will Not Publish Report into Sex Abuse Claims in Diocese, by Claire O’Sullivan, Irish Examiner (December 17, 2008)
December 17
- Jury Begins Deliberations in Clergy Abuse Case, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press (December 17, 2008)
- Calls for Cloyne Abuse Report to Be Published, by Luke Cassidy, Irish Times (December 17, 2008)
- Discipline Master Charged, in Sydney Morning Herald (December 17, 2008)
- Sex Assault Victim Claims 'Mennonite Coverup': Virgil Woman Says Church Scared Her into Silence, by Brett Clarkson, Standard (December 17, 2008)
- Pastor Cautioned at Sex Abuse Trial: Judge Says Preacher Be Subject to Charges, by Donna Hales, Muskogee Phoenix (December 17, 2008)
- Father Seeks Custody of Sons in Alamo Case, by Andy Davis, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (December 17, 2008)
- City Man Nabbed in Sex Bust, by Renato Gandia, The Calgary Sun (December 17, 2008)
- Ex-scout Leader Charged in Thai Sex Ring, by Linda Nguyen And Stephane Massinon, Calgary Herald (December 17, 2008)
- Former Priest to Face Indecent Assault Charges, in Leinster Leader (December 18, 2008)
- CBI Wants New Judge to Hear Bail Plea in Nun Murder Case, by John Mary , The Peninsular (December 17, 2008)
- Rapist Priest Jailed, by Ben Clover , Harrow Observer (December 17, 2008)
- Hindu Priest Jailed for Rape, in Harrow Times (December 17, 2008)
- Man Suing Bridgeport Diocese, Claiming Sex Abuse, Associated Press (December 17, 2008)
- Larocque Exonerated: Church, in Standard-Freeholder (December 17, 2008)
- Woman Tried to Kill Herself after Rape by Priest, by Tristan Kirk , Harrow Times (December 17, 2008)
- Judge: Jury Must Review Entire Matano Deposition, in Burlington Free Press (December 17, 2008)
- The Deification of Gary Mcknight Must Stop, by Gustavo Arellano, Orange County Weekly (December 17, 2008)
- Acting Cj Dismisses Cbi "S Plea, in Daily News & Analysis (December 17, 2008)
- Son Will Not Visit Woman Raped by Hindu Priest, by Jack Royston, Harrow Times (December 17, 2008)
- Wisconsin Judge Orders Restitution in Rare Criminal Charges That Were Filed More Than 35 Years after Sexual Assault, in SNAP (December 17, 2008)
- Former Hunter Priest's Sex Charges Doubled, by Ingrid Bown, The Herald (December 17, 2008)
- $3.6 Million Verdict in Vt. Priest Trial, by Kevin O'Connor, Times-Argus (December 17, 2008)
- 6. Southern Baptists Decide against Pedophilia Database, in Time Magazine (December 17, 2008)
- Plaintiff Awarded Millions in Priest Sex Abuse Case, on WCAX (December 17, 2008)
- Time Ranks SBC Rejection of Sex-offender Database As "Under-reported" Story, by Bob Allen , Associated Baptist Press (December 17, 2008)
- Former LDS Bishop Sentenced for Molesting Young Girls, in KSL (December 17, 2008)
- Man Awarded $3.6m in Priest Sex Abuse Case, on NECN (December 17, 2008)
- Priest Convicted of Sexual Assault Gets Suspended Sentence, in The Telegram (December 17, 2008)
- Jury Awards $3.6 Million in Abuse Case, in Burlington Free Press (December 17, 2008)
- Another Multimillion Dollar Award against the Burlington Diocese, on Fox 44 (December 17, 2008)
- Ex-bishop in Harrisville Gets Prison for Sex Abuse, by Ben Winslow, Deseret News (December 17, 2008)
- Chicago Archdiocese to Pay $1.2m in Sex Case, in Chicago Breaking News (December 17, 2008)
December 18
- Results of Child Protection Inquiry in Cloyne May Be Published, by Patsy McGarry, The Irish Times (December 18, 2008)
- Abhaya: CJ Dismisses CBI's Plea, in Kerala Online (December 18, 2008)
- Disgraced Pastor Promoting Documentary, by Eric Gorski, The Kansas City Star (December 18, 2008)
- CPS Refusing to Release Findings in Polygamist Case, by Stephen Hunt, The Salt Lake Tribune (December 18, 2008)
- Former LDS Bishop Sentenced for Child Sex Abuse, in KTUU (December 18, 2008)
- Hundreds File Claims against Fairbanks Catholic Diocese, in SNAP (December 18, 2008)
- More Settlements Announced for Mccormack Victims, by Trevor Pritchard, Standard-Freeholder (December 18, 2008)
- Macdonald Denies Saying He'd Be "Happy" to See Allegations Disappear, by Maurice Possley, Southtown Star (December 18, 2008)
- Archdiocese Settlements for Priest near $10m, by Manya A. Brachear, Chicago Tribune (December 18, 2008)
- $1.2 Million Settlement for Teen Alleging Chicago Priest Abused Him, by Manya A. Brachear, Chicago Tribune (December 18, 2008)
- Man Awarded $3.6 Million in Priest Sex Abuse Case, Associated Press (December 18, 2008)
- Seminary of Archdiocese of Boston Doubles Enrollment, in Catholic News Agency (December 18, 2008)
- Molester Ring Alleged, by Doug McIntyre, Calgary Sun (December 18, 2008)
- Higher Court Raises Sentence against Paedophile Priest, in Slovenian Press Agency (December 18, 2008)
- Chicago Archdiocese to Pay Teen $1.2M, Associated Press (December 18, 2008)
- Archdiocese Said to Be in Charter Compliance, in Catholic Sentinel (December 18, 2008)
- Priest Sorry for Incident; Archbishop Currie, on VOCM (December 18, 2008)
- $3.6 Million Verdict in Vt. Priest Trial, by Kevin O'Connor, Rutland Herald (December 18, 2008)
- Sex Offender Bill Takes Shape, by Terri Hallenbeck, Burlington Free Press (December 18, 2008)
- Former Pastor Imprisoned for Touching Girl, by Keith Kinnaird, Bonner County Daily Bee (December 18, 2008)
- Twists & Turns, by R. Krishnakumar, Frontline (December 18, 2008)
- Sex Abuse Case Involving Former Chicago Archdiocese Priest Settles for $1,375,000, Announced by Jeff Anderson & Associates, in Virtualization (December 18, 2008)
- "Doubt" Tops Sag Film Nominees Amid Strike Talk, by Bob Tourtellotte, Reuters (December 18, 2008)
- 14 Former Students File Sexual Abuse Suits against Sioux Falls Diocese, by Josh Verges, Argus Leader (December 18, 2008)
- Lawyer for Catholic Diocese: Marty Indian School Operated Independently, by Josh Verges, Argus Leader (December 18, 2008)
- Diocese of Norwich Settles Lawsuit, by Joe Wojtas, The Day (December 18, 2008)
- Church Abuse Victim Makes Offer to Give Money Back, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press (December 18, 2008)
- VOTF Calls Op-ed by Judge Michael Merz Harmful, on VOTF (December 18, 2008)
- Archdiocese Settles Abuse Suit for Nearly $1.4m, Associated Press(December 18, 2008)
- Youth Pastor Accused of Sexual Relationship with Teen, by Chris Caesar, Orange County Register (December 18, 2008)
- Man Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse Charge, on Neosho Daily News (December 18, 2008)
- Women Religious Petition Vatican for Bourgeois, on NCR (December 18, 2008)
- Lawsuit Filed against Sioux Falls Catholic Lawsuit Alleges Abuse, by Leslie Rupiper, KSFY (December 18, 2008)
- Allegations of Abuse Involving Catholic Church, in Keloland (December 18, 2008)
- What Would Jesus Do? State Law Would Bar Some Registered Sex Offenders from Attending Church, in Gaston Gazette (December 18, 2008)
- Employee Accused of Felony Resigns from St. Isidore's Catholic Church, by David Heitz, Chicago Suburban News (December 17, 2008)
- More Suspects in St Stanislaus Sex Case - DPP, in The Australian (December 19, 2008)
- Ex-priest Must Pay $80,000 to Victim, on ninemsn (December 18, 2008)
December 19
- 3. the Pope Wows the States, in Time Magazine (December 19, 2008)
- For a Modest Cardinal, a Farewell Full of Majesty, by Glenn Collins, The New York Times (December 19, 2008)
- Youth Pastor Accused of Sexual Relationship with Teen, by Nathan Wright and Lacey Nadeau, San Clemente Times (December 18, 2008)
- Archdiocese Settles Abuse Suit for Nearly $1.4m, by Carla K. Johnson, Fort Mill Times (December 19, 2008)
- Cloyne Report May Go to Archdiocese, by Claire O'Sullivan and Stephen Rogers , Irish Examiner (December 19, 2008)
- Chicago Archdiocese Settles Sex-abuse Case, in Chicago Breaking News (December 18, 2008)
- Former Pastor Gets Probation in Porn Case, by Bruce Cadwallader, The Columbus Dispatch (December 19, 2008)
- Supreme Court Rules State Not Liable in School Abuse Case, by Mary Carolan, The Irish Times (December 19, 2008)
- Norwich Diocese Sued over Alleged Sex Abuse, by Joe Wojtas, The Day (December 19, 2008)
- Diocese Settles Lawsuit with Woman Who Accused Late Priest, by Joe Wojtas, The Day (December 19, 2008)
- Crown Stands by "93 Advice to Cops, by Trevor Pritchard, Standard-Freeholder (December 19, 2008)
- Abuse Victim to Get $1.4M, by Maurice Possley, Chicago Sun-Times (December 19, 2008)
- $4.2M Lien Sought on Diocese Land, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press (December 19, 2008)
- 14 Claim Abuse by Priests, Monks, Nuns, by Josh Verges, Argus Leader (December 19, 2008)
- Charges Stand in Teen Sex Case, in Janesville Gazette (December 19, 2008)
- Judge Says Alamo Boy to Stay in Foster Care, by Andy Davis, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (December 19, 2008)
- Canada Doesn't Do Enough to Protect Children from Abuse, in The Gazette (December 19, 2008)
- Nuns Will Not Be Questioned outside, in Kerala Online (December 19, 2008)
- Norwich Diocese Settles Woman's Sex Abuse Lawsuit, in Newsday (December 19, 2008)
- Priests Accused of 183 Sexual Offences, by Geesche Jacobsen, Jonathan Dart and Harriet Alexander, Sydney Morning Herald (December 20, 2008)
- Former Altar Boy Wants Lien on Church Land, Associated Press(December 19, 2008)
- Victims of Catholic Abuse Want to See the Pope in Court, in National Secular Society (December 19, 2008)
- What Does Church Abuse Look Like?, in Society & Religion (December 19, 2008)
- Alleged Clergy Abuse, on KOTA (December 19, 2008)
- Church's Voice Moving on, by Eugene Bingham, New Zealand Herald (December 19, 2008)
- Brothers Allege Sex Abuse by Ex-priest, by Mellany Armstrong, WDEL (December 19, 2008)
- Native American Group Files Suit against Catholic Diocese of Rapid City, Others for Alleged Abuse, by Mary Garrigan, Rapid City Journal (December 19, 2008)
- New Albany Pastor Accused of Lying to Police, Harassment, by Matt Thacker, News and Tribune (December 19, 2008)
- Bishop Apologises to Abuse Victims, in RTE News (December 19, 2008)
- Iglesia Catolica De Chicago Paga Mas De Un Millon De Dolares Por Abusos Sexuales, in Enkidu Magazine (December 19, 2008)
- 2 Sue Diocese of Wilmington, Alleging Sexual Abuse by Priest, by Sean O'Sullivan, The News Journal (December 19, 2008)
- Church Watchdog Critical of Diocese of Cloyne, in The Irish Times (December 19, 2008)
- Don't Be Complacent on Abuse, Says Bishop, in The Catholic Key (December 19, 2008)
- Bishop Backs Appeal in Sexual Abuse Case, by Mike Webster , WCSH (December 19, 2008)
- Priest Blasts Church Settlement of Sex Abuse Claim, by Associated Press, WAND (December 19, 2008)
- Report Raps Irish Diocese on Sex-abuse Policies, in Catholic Culture (December 19, 2008)
- Six in Court over Pedophile Allegations, by Harriet Alexander And Peter Hawkins, The Canberra Times (December 19, 2008)
- Bishop Apologises after Abuse Report Highlights Diocese Failings, by Patsy McGarry, The Irish Times (December 19, 2008)
- "Minimal Action" over Abuse Claims, in Press Association (December 19, 2008)
- Pressure on Bishop to Quit, by Claire O'Sullivan and Paul O'Brien , Irish Examiner (December 19, 2008)
- Andrews under Fire for Delay Releasing HSE Report, by Paul O'Brien, Irish Examiner (December 19, 2008)
- Report on the Implementation of the Review Recommendations, in Roman Catholic Diocese of Cloyne (December 19, 2008)
- Report on the Management of Two Child Protection Cases in the Diocese of Cloyne, in Roman Catholic Diocese of Cloyne (December 19, 2008)
- Statement by Bishop John Magee Regarding the Report on the Management of Two Child Protection Cases in the Diocese of Cloyne., by John Magee, Roman Catholic Diocese of Cloyne (December 19, 2008)
- Astonished and Disgusted: Child Sex Abuse Victims Pour Scorn on Government Probe into Cloyne, by Claire O'Sullivan , Irish Examiner (December 19, 2008)
- Defrocked Omaha Priest Says He's Being Harassed, by Associated Press(December 19, 2008)
- Secrecy Continues If the Report Is Not Published, Writes Maeve Lewis, in One in Four (December 19, 2008)
- Religious Order Loses Bid to Halt Sex Abuse Case, in The Irish Times (December 19, 2008)
- Killaloe Diocese Makes Biggest Yearly Payout to Victims of Clerical Sex Abuse, by Gordon Deegan, The Irish Times (December 19, 2008)
December 20
- "Church Should Have Known Better" Murray Macdonald Tells Inquiry, by Trevor Pritchard, Standard-freeholder (December 20, 2008)
- Norwich: Diocese Settles 1 Sex Abuse Suit, in Hartford Courant (December 20, 2008)
- Church "Cannot Be Trusted" with the Safety of Children, by Patsy McGarry, The Irish Times (December 20, 2008)
- Children Put in Danger, by Ralph Riegel, Irish Independent (December 20, 2008)
- Findings Don't Go Far Enough -- Td, by Ralph Riegel, Irish Independent (December 20, 2008)
- Diocese Failed to Act Properly on Sex Abuse Allegations, by Barry Roche, The Irish Times (December 20, 2008)
- Bishop: Withholding of Alleged Sex Abuser's Name 'normal Policy', by Stephen Rogers , Irish Examiner (December 20, 2008)
- HSE Used Findings during Probe, by Paul O'Brien, Irish Examiner (December 20, 2008)
- Bishop Took Minimal Action over Clerical Sex Abuse Claims, in Sunday Business Post (December 20, 2008)
- Church Elder Admits Child Porn Charge, in Daily Post (December 20, 2008)
- Key Findings and Main Recommendations of the Probe, in Irish Independent (December 20, 2008)
- Conspiracy Theorists Outed, by Claude Mcintosh , Standard-Freeholder (December 20, 2008)
- Child Protection Procedures "Robust': Min, in RTE News (December 20, 2008)
- Bishop Appeals Abuse Finding to Vatican, by David Hench, Portland Press Herald (December 20, 2008)
- Cloyne Report Sparks Calls for Bishop to Quit, by Mark Tighe, The Times (December 20, 2008)
- Laina Farhat-holzman: Closed Societies Conceal Abuse of Power, in Santa Cruz Sentinel (December 20, 2008)
December 21
- Diocese May Revise Court Strategy, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press (December 21, 2008)
- Lawyer Returns to Work after Probation, by Debra Friedman, Greenwich Time (December 21, 2008)
- Sex Ring Arrest Shocks Friends, by Andrew Burke, Calgary Herald (December 20, 2008)
- Catholic Gadfly Pushed Church to Modernize, by Virginia Culver, The Denver Post (December 21, 2008)
- Pressure Builds on Bishop after Damning Report, by Ralph Riegel, Irish Independent (December 21, 2008)
- Bishop of Cloyne: DPP Was Sent 4 Files on Priests but No Charges Brought, by Eoin English, Alliance Support Group (December 21, 2008)
- U.S. Case against Holy See May Go Forward, Court Rules, by Jeff Gardner, National Catholic Register (December 21, 2008)
- Ex-Cloyne Priest Joins Calls for Bishop to Resign, by Claire O'Sullivan, Irish Examiner (December 21, 2008)
- Lay Group Calls on Bishop to Resign, by Alison Healy, The Irish Times (December 21, 2008)
- Abuse Victims Seek Court Date with Vatican, by Barbara Bradley Hagerty, NPR (December 21, 2008)
December 22
- Magee Rejects Resignation Calls, on RTE News (December 22, 2008)
- John Patrick Shanley Discusses His Doubt, by Marshall Fine, The Huffington Post (December 22, 2008)
- Jury Foreman: Vt. Bishop Showed "No Real Remorse", by Associated Press, Times Argus (December 22, 2008)
- Catholic Group Calls for Bishop to Resign, by John Cooney, Irish Independent (December 22, 2008)
- Church Needs to Learn from Its Past Mistakes, by David Quinn, Irish Independent (December 22, 2008)
- Vt. Catholics Optimistic, Despite Adversity, on WCAX (December 22, 2008)
- State Must Do the Right Thing in Sexual Abuse Case, by Padraig O Morain, Herald (December 22, 2008)
- Madoff and the Folly of Blind Faith, by Julian Delasantellis , Asia Times (December 22, 2008)
- MN SNAP Director Statements 12-21-08, on YouTube (December 22, 2008)
- Ave Maria's Pass for Pederast Priests, in AveWatch (December 22, 2008)
- Trauma Can Empower a Person, As Ptsd Symptoms Are Also Skills. More Hope for 2009, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (December 22, 2008)
- OC Reg to OC Bishop: Heckuva Job, Brownie, by Gustavo Arellano in Ex Cathedra, Orange County Weekly (December 22, 2008)
- One in Four Calls for Resignation of Bishop of Cloyne, in Belfast Telegraph (December 22, 2008)
- Bishop Appeals to Vatican in Ex-Priest's Sex Abuse Case, by Ann Fisher, KeepMeCurrent (December 22, 2008)
- Irish Bishop Resists Pressure to Resign after Critical Report on Sex-Abuse Handling, in Catholic Culture (December 22, 2008)
- Number of Sex Abuse Claimants Reaches 288 in Fairbanks Diocese, in Catholic Review (December 22, 2008)
- Press Release: Support Group Wants Greek Bishop to Apologize, in Pokrov (December 22, 2008)
- The McGurk: A Story of Religion and Faith, in The McGurk (December 22, 2008)
- Finance: Crisis Pits Vatican against Offshore Bankers, by Lucy Komisar, IPS (December 22, 2008)
- National Group Asked to Force Bishop to Meet with Local Groups, by George Pawlaczyk, News-Democrat (December 22, 2008)
- Alamo Lawyer Seeks Changes in Federal Suit, Associated Press (December 22, 2008)
- Renewed Pressure on Magee to Resign, by Jennifer Hough and Claire O'Sullivan, Irish Examiner (December 23, 2008)
- 'Difference in Understanding' May Have Delayed Abuse Report, by Patsy McGarry, Irish Times (December 23, 2008)
- Minister Questions Bishop's Role As Patron, by Patsy McGarry, Irish Times (December 23, 2008)
- Monaghan's " Agitated" Priest on Sexual Molestation, in AveWatch (January 16, 2008)
- Trial Preparations and Full Explanations, in AveWatch (January 13, 2008)
December 23
- Bishop, Minister Criticised over Cloyne Report, by Aoife Carr and Patsy McGarry, Irish Times (December 23, 2008)
- Area Priests Disappointed after Meeting with Bishop Braxton, by George Pawlaczyk, News-Democrat (December 23, 2008)
- Andrews Defends Handling of Cloyne Report, on RTE News (December 23, 2008)
- Clerics Distance Themselves As Bishop under Pressure to Quit, by John Cooney and Caitrina Cody, Irish Independent (December 23, 2008)
- Father of Abused Girl Tells of 'Horror and Disgust', by Caitrina Cody, Irish Independent (December 23, 2008)
- The Law Can Sometimes Be an Ass, in Westmeath Independent (December 23, 2008)
- Russell Back in Court Wednesday, in Neosho Daily News (December 22, 2008)
- Irish Bishop Reportedly Ignored Canonical, Bishops' Procedures in Dealing with Abuse, in Catholic Culture (December 23, 2008)
- The Origin of the Christmas Tree: 'Beauty in Their Gravel Roads', by Matt C. Abbott, Renew America (December 22, 2008)
- Bishop Magee Should Resign, in Irish Independent (December 23, 2008)
- Statement by SNAP on Bishop Braxton, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (December 23, 2008)
- Oca Issues a Statement Concerning Sidebottom Case, in Pokrov (December 10, 2008)
- Sidebottom Complaint Settled, by Mark Stokoe, Pokrov (December 8, 2008)
- Monastery Asked Goa to Allow Rymer to Remain a Priest?, in Pokrov (December 5, 2008)
- Bourgeois Has Long Drawn Inspiration from Women, by Linda Cooper and James Hodge, National Catholic Reporter (December 23, 2008)
- Martin 'Extremely Concerned' at Child Protection Practices, by Aoife Carr and Patsy McGarry, Irish Times (December 23, 2008)
- Statement of the Archdiocese of Dublin on Child Protection, in Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin (December 23, 2008)
- Our Children, Our Church, in National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church (December 23, 2008)
- Agency Officials Conclude Raid on Ranch Was Justified: Report Says Move Necessary to Halt Child Abuse, by R.G. Ratcliffe, Houston Chronicle (December 23, 2008)
- Texas Report: Abuse Widespread in Polygamist Sect, Associated Press (December 23, 2008)
- Pressure Mounts on Bishop to Resign, in Press Association (December 23, 2008)
- Flds Report Says 12 Girls Married Underage, by Ben Winslow, Deseret News (December 23, 2008)
- Dublin's Top Catholic Questions Whether All Irish Bishops Protect Kids from Abusive Priests, Associated Press (December 23, 2008)
- Priest Jailed for Sex Assault, by Rwambuka Mugisha, New Vision (December 23, 2008)
- New Sex-Abuse Scandal Divides Irish Catholics, Associated Press (December 23, 2008)
- Accused Pedophile Paul St. Charles Lost His Priesthood. but That Didn't Stop Nashville's Bishop from Giving Him an Award, by Caleb Hannan, Nashville Scene (December 23, 2008)
- Ada Preacher Accused of Child Molestation, by Randy Mitchell, Ada Evening News (December 23, 2008)
- The Position of Bishop Magee, in Irish Times (December 24, 2008)
- Church's Reputation Set Back Years by Cloyne, in Irish Times (December 23, 2008)
- Archbishop Concerned by Child Protection Policy, by Paddy Agnew, Patsy McGarry and Harry McGee, Irish Times (December 24, 2008)
- HSE Probe: Cloyne Only Diocese to Raise 'Red Flag', by Paul O’Brien and Conor Ryan, Irish Examiner (December 23, 2008)
December 24
- Churches Are Ready to Serve in Challenging Times Ahead, by Alf McCreary, Belfast Telegraph (December 24, 2008)
- Cloyne 'Was Only Diocese Not to Follow Procedures', in Belfast Telegraph (December 24, 2008)
- The Arrogance of a Prelate in Denial, by John Cooney, Irish Independent (December 24, 2008)
- Archbishop Rounds on HSE and Government, by John Cooney and Ralph Riegel, Irish Independent ()
- Rape Crisis Centre Warning to Revellers: Watch for Predators, in Irish Independent (December 24, 2008)
- Ada Preacher Charged in Child Sex Case, Associated Press (December 23, 2008)
- Child Protective Services Says 12 Girls in Polygamy Sect Abused, by Robert T. Garrett, Dallas Morning News (December 24, 2008)
- Alamo Seeks Removal of Religious Language in Suit, Associated Press (December 23, 2008)
- Report: Cloyne Only Irish Diocese Not to Follow Child-Protection Procedures, in Catholic Culture (December 24, 2008)
- Catholic Priest David Taylor in Court on Child Sex Charges, by Chris Robinson, The Journal (December 24, 2008)
- New Clergy Sex Abuse Settlement Is Reached, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (December 23, 2008)
December 25
- Ada Pastor Accused of Lewd Acts with Child, on KXII (December 24, 2008)
- Area Priests Disappointed after Meeting with Bishop Braxton: Some Say Mediator Didn't Address Their Concerns, by George Pawlaczyk, News-Democrat (December 23, 2008)
- Top 10 Neglected Catholic Stories of 2008, by John L. Allen Jr, National Catholic Reporter (December 24, 2008)
- When a Nation's Thinking Gets Trapped by Institutions, in Irish Times (December 23, 2008)
- Pope Makes Christmas Appeal for Peace in Holy Land, by Phil Stewart, Reuters (December 25, 2008)
- Ten Minutes With...metropolitan Jonah, by Nicole Neroulias, Pokrov (December 23, 2008)
- D.4.8. - Enough Already about the Misconduct Commission, in Western Massachusetts Catholics (December 24, 2008)
- Court Documents, in Westernmasscatholics.org (December 24, 2008)
- Clergy Abuse Victims and Christmas Eve: the Loneliest Time of the Year, in Macsinclair's Blog (December 24, 2008)
- Bread of Life, Baked in Rhode Island, by Katie Zezima, New York Times (December 24, 2008)
- Fairbanks Catholic Diocese Receives Complaints, Associated Press (December 25, 2008)
December 26
- January Marked Start of Long Strike: Sudbury Got off to Tumultuous Start in 2008, by Harold Carmichael, Sudbury Star (December 26, 2008)
- Woman Allegedly Silenced by Mennonite Church: Virgil Native Claims Sexual Abuse at Hands of Father, by Eddie Chau, Niagara This Week (December 26, 2008)
- Pope Apeals for End to Child Abuse, in Philippine Star (December 26, 2008)
- Catholic Diocese in Usvi Lost $2 Million through Madoff Investment, by Oscar Ramjeet, Caribbean Net News (Cayman Islands) (December 26, 2008)
- Clergy Abuse and Christmas Part Two: the Humiliation of Silence, in Macsinclair's Blog (December 26, 2008)
- D.4.9. - Rev. Richard Lavigne and Bishop Dupre, in Western Massachusetts Catholics (December 26, 2008)
- Benedict's Midnight Mass Pleas for End to Child Abuse, by Pam Spaulding, Pam's House Blend (December 26, 2008)
- "Doubt" Film Brings in over $1 Million on Christmas Day, by Andrew Gans, Playbill (December 26, 2008)
December 27
- Ex-franklin Priest Loses Appeal of Sentence in Sex Case, by Michael Deak, Home News Tribune (December 26, 2008)
- Bishop Says Sorry to Diocese over Abuse Scandal, by Claire O'Sullivan , Irish Examiner (December 27, 2008)
- Police: Former Youth Pastor Faces Child Porn Charges, in Fox 35 (December 27, 2008)
- Former Youth Pastor Charged in Child Porn Case, in WESH (December 27, 2008)
- Former Missionary Faces Child Porn Charges, in News 13 (December 27, 2008)
- Former Chancellor of Fort Worth Catholic Diocese Dies, by Darren Barbeed, Star-Telegram (December 27, 2008)
- Removed from Reality, in Irish Independent (December 27, 2008)
- Bishop Takes Blame for Abuse "Mistakes", by Michelle McDonagh, Stephen O'Farrell and Fiach Kelly, Irish Independent (December 27, 2008)
- Abuse Suit Dismissal Ok'd, by Bill Lodge, The Advocate (December 27, 2008)
- Bishop Magee Admits "Errors" on Handling of Abuse Claims, by Michelle Mc‚onagh and Marie Ohalloran, The Irish Times (December 27, 2008)
- Suspicions Inevitable after Church's Record on Cloyne, in The Irish Times (December 27, 2008)
- Top Religion Stories of 2008 and What's Ahead in 2009, by Tim Townsend, Louis Post-Dispatch (December 27, 2008)
- CBI Questions Former Sub Divisional Magistrate, in Express Buzz (December 27, 2008)
- Sexual Abuse by Spiritual Leaders Violates Trust, Devastates Lives, and Tears Communities Apart. No Denomination or Tradition Is Immune., by Anne A. Simpkinson , The Christopher Hansard Courant (December 27, 2008)
- Action against Thyagarajan in Abhaya Case, in Kerala Online (December 27, 2008)
- Polygamous Sect Blasts Texas Report, by Brooke Adams, The Salt Lake Tribune (December 27, 2008)
- FLDS Attack Report by Texas Child Welfare Authorities, by Ben Winslow, Deseret News (December 27, 2008)
- Where to Next for Our Beleaguered Cabinet?, by Fionnan Sheahan, Irish Independent (December 27, 2008)
- Former Fort Myers Priest under Investigation, in The News-Press (December 27, 2008)
December 28
- The Paedophile Vicar of Beguildy, by Amy Turner , The Sunday Times (December 27, 2008)
- Ex-priest Loses Appeal on Child Abuse Charge, by Nyier Abdou, The Star-Ledger (December 27, 2008)
- Liam Fay: It's Time to Clear out All of Ireland's Delinquent Bishops, by Liam Fay , The Sunday Times (December 28, 2008)
- Minister Turns up Heat on Magee, by Mark Tighe, The Sunday Times (December 28, 2008)
- Importing Priests for U.S. Catholics, by Laurie Goodstein, International Herald Tribune (December 28, 2008)
- A Talk with the Rev. Richard P. Mcbrien, by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (December 28, 2008)
- Bishop Defies Resignation Calls for Child "Errors", by Ralph Riegel, Irish Independent (December 28, 2008)
- Robert Wilson, 76: Served As Chancellor of Fort Worth Roman Catholic Diocese, in The Dallas Morning News (December 27, 2008)
- Second Thoughts about Sect?, in The Dallas Morning News (December 27, 2008)
- Child Welfare Officials Say Child Abuse, Neglect Common at Texas Polygamists" Ranch, by Robert T. Garrett, The Dallas Morning News (December 27, 2008)
- Judge Doesn't Let Nun Withdraw Guilty Plea, by Todd Cooper, World-Herald (December 27, 2008)
- Priest's Long March: Cobh to Dublin, in The Irish Times (December 27, 2008)
- Rape Crisis Centre Calls for Bishop's Resignation, by Evelyn Ring , Irish Examiner (December 27, 2008)
- Catholic Body Sought Unconditional Indemnity over Cloyne Abuse Report, by Patsy McGarry, The Irish Times (December 27, 2008)
- Former Fort Myers Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse on Child, by Rachel Myers, NEWS-PRESS(December 28, 2008)
December 29
- Priest Begins 9-day Walk to Dublin, on RTE News (December 29, 2008)
- Bishop Still Fighting Abuse Cases Despite "Admission", by Justine McCarthy, Tribune (December 28, 2008)
- Abhaya: Accused Produced before Cjm, on Kerala Online (December 28, 2008)
- Pressure Grows on Church for Audit of Child Protection, by Ralph Riegel and John Cooney, Irish Independent (December 29, 2008)
- Former Church Secretary Jailed for Theft, by Paul Curtis, Star-Bulletin (December 29, 2008)
- Book Review: Vatican Ii, Homosexuality, and Pedophilia, by Atila Sinke Guimaraes, by Atila Sinke Guimaraes, True Restoration II (December 29, 2008)
- I Wanted to Entitle This Blog Post "catholic Priests Molest Little Girls", in Dammit Janet (December 29, 2008)
- Dismissal Upheld in Crowley Priest Case, on KATC (December 29, 2008)
- Bishop Threatens to Punish Abuse Victim Advocate, by Mike Webster, WCSH (December 29, 2008)
- Area Priest Investigated for Alleged Molestation, by Natalie Neysa Alund, Bradenton Herald (December 29, 2008)
- Sister Sephy Hit Abhaya on Head, Says Cbi, in The Hindu (December 29, 2008)
- Judicial Custody Extended for Three Accused of Kerala Nun's Murder, in The Times of India (December 29, 2008)
- A Self-serving Cover-up by the State of Texas, in Newspaper Tree (December 29, 2008)
- Diocese Releases Statement on Accused Ex-fort Myers Priest, in The News-Press (December 29, 2008)
- Nun Attacked Sister Abhaya, Says Cbi, in The Times of India (December 30, 2008)
- Irish Bishop Accepts "Full Responsibility" for Mishandling Abuse, but Will Not Resign, in Catholic Culture (December 29, 2008)
- Maine Bishop Threatens to Punish Vocal Activist, by David Sharp, Town Hall (December 29, 2008)
- Maine Bishop Threatens to Punish Vocal Activist, by David Sharp, Daily Advance (December 29, 2008)
- Priest Accused of Sexual Misconduct, by Kara Kenney, NBC 2 (December 29, 2008)
- Priest in Child Abuse Protest Urges Bishop to Step down, by Olivia Kelleher, The Irish Times (December 29, 2008)
- Sexual Misconduct Allegations Made against Priest, in WINK News (December 29, 2008)
- Diocese Investigates Sexual Misconduct Allegation, in Herald Tribune (December 29, 2008)
December 30
- Sex Abuse Claim Shakes Diocese of Venice, by Anine Zeitlin, The News-Press (December 30, 2008)
- Area Priest Accused of Sexual Misconduct, by Natalie Neysa Alund, Bradenton Herald (December 29, 2008)
- Ignore the Spin: State Raid on Polygamists the Right Thing to Do, in The Dallas Morning News (December 30, 2008)
- Maine Diocese Orders Activist to Keep Away from Bishop or Face Interdict, in Catholic Culture (December 30, 2008)
- Bishop Silent As Protest Takes to the Roads, by Ralph Riegel, Irish Independent (December 30, 2008)
- Ex-pastor of St. Leo's Abused Boy in "70s, Parish Told, by Julie Bykowicz, Baltimore Sun (December 30, 2008)
- Church Critic Told to Keep His Distance, by Bill Nemitz, Portland Press Herald (December 30, 2008)
- Finally, a Minister Who Is a Match for the Church, by Padraig O'Morain, Herald (December 30, 2008)
- Paul Kendrick, on WGAN (December 30, 2008)
- Order Says Abuse by Pastor Confirmed, on WBAL (December 30, 2008)
- Bishop Asked to Confiscate Passport of Accused Priest, by Janine Zeitlin, The News-Press (December 30, 2008)
- Former St. Leo Pastor Admits to Abuse, in Catholic Review (December 30, 2008)
- Suncoast Priest Accused of 1993 Sex Act with Minor, on WWSB (December 30, 2008)
- NM Sect Leader Gets 10 Years for Molesting Girls, by Barry Massey, Fox 40 (December 30, 2008)
- Facing Fears in the Orthodox Community, by Clara Hersh, The Observer (December 30, 2008)
- Ex-priest Allegedly Admits Molesting Teen, by Jeff Hager, ABC 2 (December 30, 2008)
- Maine Bishop Threatens to Ban Abuse Victim Advocate, on NECN (December 30, 2008)
- Suspended Pedophile Priests Committing Subsequent Crimes Recently, on SNAP (December 30, 2008)
- Diocese of Cloyne Wanted to See State Documents, by Patsy Mcgarry, The Irish Times (December 30, 2008)
- Former Priest Gets Life in Prison for Raping Boy, in NewsNet 5 (December 30, 2008)
- Former Priest, 64, Sentenced to Life for Raping 8-year-old Boy, by Sarena McRae, The Plain Dealer (December 30, 2008)
- Former Priest Faces Life in Prison for Raping Boy, by Donna J. Miller, The Plain Dealer (December 30, 2008)
- Lawyer in Alamo Case: Bible No Defense for Abuse, by Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press (December 30, 2008)
December 31
- Norwich Diocese Faces Racketeering Lawsuit over Abusive Priests, by Elizabeth Hamilton, Hartford Courant (December 31, 2008)
- Sect Leader Gets 10 Years in Sex Case, by Barry Massey, The Denver Post (December 31, 2008)
- Supporters Join Priest on Long Walk of Atonement, by Ralph Riegel, Irish Independent (December 31, 2008)
- Baltimore Priest Admits Abuse, in Catholic Culture (December 31, 2008)
- Akron Puppy Recovered, in Ohio.com (December 31, 2008)
- Former Chaplain Gets Life for Rape, in The Chronicle-Telegram (December 31, 2008)
- Bishop Says He Felt Threatened, in Sun Journal (December 31, 2008)
- Church Dismisses Police Claims in Abhaya Case, in Indian Catholic (December 4, 2008)
- Sex Abuse Lawsuit Alleges Racketeering by Diocese, in Newsday (December 31, 2008)
- Ohio Supreme Court Declines to Hear Robinson's Appeal in Murder Conviction, in Toledo Blade (December 31, 2008)
- St. Leo's Church Learns of Ex-pastor's Abuse of Minor, in Examiner (December 31, 2008)
- Ohio Court Rejects Priest's Appeal in Nun Killing, on WTTE (December 31, 2008)
- Connecticut Woman Files RICO Charge against Diocese in Sex-abuse Case, in Catholic Culture (December 31, 2008)
- Suit Claims Connecticut Diocese Conspired to Cover up Priest Sexual Abuse, in The Register Citizen (December 31, 2008)
- Conn. Catholic Leaders Accused under RICO, in United Press International (December 31, 2008)
- Irish Diocesan Officials Demanded Government Briefing on Sex-abuse Reports, in Catholic Culture (December 31, 2008)
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