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Abuse Tracker 2009
Part 2:
March-April 2009

On this page we offer cached copies of all the articles about the crisis blogged by Kathy Shaw on her indispensable Abuse Tracker.


March 2009

March 1

- Abuse Claim Priest Gives Seminar in Boys' School: Fr Julian Fox Left Australia under a Cloud after Student Rape Accusation, by Maeve Sheehan, Irish Independent (March 1, 2009)
- Narco Doctor's Secrets, by Sunetra Chaudhary/Maya Sharma, NDTV (February 28, 2009)
- Priests Charged with Theft Barred from Ministry, in Boca Raton News (March 1, 2009)
- Celibate Priests: Boon or Bane? by Amy Calder, Kennebec Journal (March 1, 2009)
- Cloyne Delayed Notifying Vatican of Abuse Cases, by Patsy McGarry, The Irish Times (March 1, 2009)

March 2

- Doubt, by David Gibson, New York Magazine (March 1, 2009)
- Diocese Supports Men's Recovery, by Aine Moorad, London Free Press (March 2, 2009)
- Sexual Abuse Victim Plans to Help Others, in WSAZ (March 1, 2009)
- Update: Bishop Demetri Matta Khoury, in Pokrov (March 3, 2009)
- Yes, We Need (some) Sordid Details, by Kevin F. Keiser, OSV Daily Take (March 2, 2009)
- New Orleans Bishop Roger Morin Named Bishop of Biloxi, by Bruce Nolan, The Times-Picayune (March 2, 2009)
- Vatican Not to Investigate Linz Bishop Furore, in Austrian Times (March 2, 2009)
- Jesuit Bankruptcy Brings Anxiety to Catholic Institutions, in KUOW (February 3, 2009)
- Bishop Skylstad Submits Resignation, on KXLY (March 2, 2009)
- Pope Rescinds Priest's Promotion, on BBC News (March 2, 2009)
- Is It Time to Dissolve the Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi?, by Damian Thompson, Telegraph (March 2, 2009)
- Bishop Fellay: SSPX Not Ready to Accept Second Vatican Council, in Catholic Culture (March 2, 2009)
- 6-year-old Testifies in Pastor's Abuse Trial, by Russ Zimmer, Newark Advocate (March 2, 2009)
- Daughter Accuses NY Rabbi Father of Sex Abuse, by Tom Hays, Newsday (March 2, 2009)

March 3

- Let's Get to the Truth, in The Daily Observer (March 3, 2009)
- More Details about the Case, by Jon Murray, Indianapolis Star (March 3, 2009)
- Judge Rules against Cap on Punitive Damages, by Jon Murray, Indianapolis Star (March 3, 2009)
- The Consequences of Childhood Trauma Can Last for a Lifetime, in Irish Independent (March 2, 2009)
- Daughter of Orthodox Rabbi Tells Court of Father's Sexual Abuse, by Scott Shifrel, New York Daily News (March 3, 2009)
- Cleveland Catholic Parishes Will Find out March 14 If They Will Close, by Michael O'Malley, The Plain Dealer (March 3, 2009)
- Bishop Pledges to Flush out Paedos from Church in Wales, in Daily Post (March 3, 2009)
- Cleaning up Our Own Backyard, by Susan Rosenbluth, The Jewish Voice (March 3, 2009)
- Abuse Comes to Light: Hasidim Silence on Perverts Cracking, by Alison Gendar and Simone Weichselbaum , New York Daily News (March 3, 2009)
- Brooklyn Hasidic Community Grapples with Scandal, on NPR (March 3, 2009)
- John Urell Shown to Be Even More of an Asshole to Sex-Abuse Victims Than First Thought, by Gustavo Arellano in Ex Cathedra, Orange County Weekly (March 3, 2009)
- Bishops to Address Crisis in Church, in Austrian Times (March 3, 2009)
- Cardinal Bans Holocaust-Denier from LA Archdiocese, by Christina Hoag, San Francisco Chronicle (March 3, 2009)
- Clergy Sex Case Vs. Vatican Moves Forward, by Jeff Anderson & Associates, PRNewswire (March 3, 2009)

March 4

- Vatican Can Be Sued for Acts of Parish Priest, Appellate Panel Says, by Denny Walsh , Sacramento Bee (March 4, 2009)
- Jesuit Sex Abuse Victims Hope to Advise Judge, by Kristian Foden-Vencil, OPB News (March 4, 2009)
- Jesuits" Northwest Accusers Detail Sex Abuse Claims, by Bryan Denson, The Oregonian (March 3, 2009)
- Vatican Can Be Sued over Abuse, Associated Press (March 4, 2009)
- Sexual Abuse Deal Reported, by Marie Rohde, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (March 3, 2009)
- Federal Court: Vatican Can Be Sued over Abuse, by William Mccall, 2 News (March 4, 2009)
- Alleged Church Abuse Victims Speak out, on Fox 12 (March 4, 2009)
- Ruling Says State-imposed Cap on Civil Awards Is Unconstitutional, in Tristate Homepage (March 3, 2009)
- Minister Found Not Guilty of Molestation, by Russ Zimmer, Newark Advocate (March 4, 2009)
- Man Charged with Child Sex Assaults, on WXYZ (March 4, 2009)
- Police: More Charges Could Be Coming for Woman Arrested in Waco Catholic Church Embezzlement, by Erin Quinn, Waco Tribune-Herald (March 4, 2009)
- Church, Not Atm for Priests, in Palm Beach Post (March 4, 2009)
- Padre Don't Preach, in San Antonio Current (March 4, 2009)
- I Was a Six Year Old Sexual Predator, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (March 3, 2009)
- Empire Pastor Charged with Child Abuse, Associated Press (March 4, 2009)
- After Scandal, Atlanta Pastor Finds Solace in Preaching Gay Inclusion: D.e. Paulk Brings New Book to Outwrite Tonight, by Matt Schafer, Southern Voice (March 2, 2009)
- Action, Not Talk, Needed in Combating Sexual Abuse, by David Framowitz, Jewish Week (March 4, 2009)
- Archdiocese Battle to Stop Pedophile Catholic Priest File Release Could End Thursday, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (March 4, 2009)
- Chicago Archdiocese Paid $100m in Sex Abuse Claims: Church Report, by Robert Herguth, Chicago Business (March 4, 2009)
- Rabbi Accused of Sexual Abuse Cross-Examines Daughter, in Gothamist (March 4, 2009)
- Crime Victims Can Now Sue the Vatican, Ninth Circuit Decision in San Francisco Tuesday, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (March 4, 2009)
- Archbishop Gets New Digs: Catholics Purchase House for New Leader, by Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer (March 3, 2009)
- Lawsuit against Vatican Goes Forward: Statement by Plaintiffs This Morning, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (March 4, 2009)
- Court: Man Can Sue Vatican for Alleged Abuse, by Manya Brachear, Chicago Tribune (March 4, 2009)
- Court Tells St. Paul Lawyer: Vatican Can Be Sued for Clergy Abuse, by Paul Walsh, Star Tribune (March 4, 2009)
- Former Pastor Sentenced for Child Porn, on KXMC (Matrch 4, 2009)
- Controversial Coverage: Administrators Question Reporting, by Emily Holt & Jessica Van GilderIssue, Spectator (March 3, 2009)
- Estudia Vaticano Supervisar a Legionarios De Cristo, in El Sendero de Peje (March 3, 2009)
- Breve Historia Del Padre Maciel..., in El Siglo de Torreon (March 4, 2009)
- Catholic World News Cwn Feature Stories: Influential Nun Calls for 'Non-Violent Resistance', in Against Vatican Apostolic Visitation (March 4, 2009)
- Father Groeschel to the Legion of Christ: " This Is Not the Legion of Anybody except of Christ", in Zenit (March 2, 2009)
- US Court: Victims of Sex Abuse Priests Can Sue Vatican, in AFP (March 3, 2009)
- Shame of Sexual Abuse Among Believers: Religious Communities Slow to Uproot Cultures of Silence, by Rebecca Dube, Forward (March 4, 2009)
- SNAP on the Father Ronan Case, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (March 3, 2009)
- Lawsuit Claims Church Negligent in Rape Claims against Youth Minister, by Aubrey Mika Chancellor, WOAI (March 4, 2009)
- Appeals Court Gives OK to Sue Vatican, by Lynette Kalsnes, Chicago Public Radio (March 4, 2009)
- Ninth Circuit Allows Molestation Suit against Vatican to Proceed, by Kenneth Ofgang, Metropolitan News-Enterprise (March 4, 2009)
- Maciel: Altruism in the Service of Narcissism, by Leon J. Podles, Dialogue (March 4, 2009)
- Since June 2007, Chicago Archdiocese Pays out $35.5m to Sexual Abuse Victims, Associated Press (March 4, 2009)
- Fort Worth Catholic Diocese Settles Abuse Cases, by Sam Hodges, Dallas Morning News (March 4, 2009)
- Chicago Archdiocese Abuse Tab: $15.8m in '08, by Margaret Ramirez, Chicago Breaking News (March 4, 2009)
- Court Finds Priests Can Be Seen As 'Employees' of the Vatican, by Kristian Foden-Vencil, OPB News (March 5, 2009)

March 5

- Bad Habits: Borrowed Emotionalism Stands in for Acting, by Steffen Silvis, Prague Post (March 5, 2009)
- Fort Worth Catholic Diocese Settles Sexual-Abuse Claims, in Star-Telegram (March 5, 2009)
- Church Settles Texan Abuse Claims, on BBC News (March 5, 2009)
- Ex-Priest Guilty of Abuse Seeks Freedom: State Fights Bid, Says He Is Still Sexually Violent, by Art Barnum, Chicago Tribune (March 5, 2009)
- Chicago Archdiocese's Sex-Abuse Tab: $15.8 Million in '08, by Margaret Ramirez, Chicago Tribune (March 5, 2009)
- Priest Accused of Abuse from 40 Years Ago, in by Ann Rodgers (March 5, 2009)
- Texas Diocese to Pay $775k in Priest Abuse Lawsuit, Associated Press (March 5, 2009)
- St. Paul Lawyer Takes on Vatican: A Federal Court Raises the Possibility of the Vatican Being Sued for Priests' Sexual Abuses. the Pope Is Not Named As a Defendant, by Jeff Strickler, Star Tribune (March 4, 2009)
- US Court Allows Man to Sue Vatican over Sexual Abuse by Priest: A US Federal Appeals Court Has Opened the Way for a Man to Sue the Vatican after He Was Allegedly Sexually Abused 40 Years Ago As a Teenager by a Roman Catholic Priest, by Tom Leonard, Telegraph (United Kingdom) (March 5, 2009)
- Judge Delays Diocese Trial, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press (March 5, 2009)
- Pittsburgh High School Chaplain Faces 1969 Claim, Associated Press (March 5, 2009)
- I Object Again, Says the Church Attorney. Everyone Else in the Courtroom Gives out a Sigh, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (March 5, 2009)
- Milwaukee Clergy Sex Victims Warn New Yorkers, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (March 5, 2009)
- " Don't Appeal New Ruling," Clergy Sex Victims Urge Catholic Group, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Prests (March 5, 2009)
- Patterns of Scandal in New Ecclesial Movements: Part One, Discerning a Pattern, by Debra Murphy, Catholic Exchange (March 5, 2009)
- US Court Allows Sexual Abuse Victims to Sue Vatican, in RT (March 5, 2009)
- Bishops Criticise Vatican in Williamson Affair, in Swissinfo (March 5, 2009)
- Sex Abuse Victims Urge Catholic Group Not to Appeal New Ruling, by Tim King, Salem-News (March 5, 2009)
- Priest Suspended over Sexual Abuse Allegations, on KDKA (March 5, 2009)
- Update: Priests Accused As Pedophiles Want Their Day in Court to Plead Their Case, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (March 5, 2009)
- Extra: Group Forming to File Class Action against Vatican for Pedophile Priest Crimes, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (March 5, 2009)
- Edmonton-Area Priest Faces Sex Charges, on CTV (March 5, 2009)

March 6

- Ukrainian Priest Charged with Sex Offences, by Richard Liebrecht, Edmonton Sun (March 6, 2009)
- Protesters Say Archbishop Mishandled Abuse Scandal, by Annie Correal, New York Times (March 5, 2009)
- Cornwall Diocese Denies Pedophilia Ring Exists: Three-Year Inquiry Examines Claims of Massive Pedophilia Conspiracy, by Deborah Gyapong, Western Catholic Reporter (March 5, 2009)
- Predator Arrested for Attempting to Work with Church Children, in My Wabash Valley (March 6, 2009)
- Church Pushes to Defeat Proposal to Open Window for Older Sex Claims, by Joel Stashenko, National Law Journal (March 6, 2009)
- New Allegations against Jailed Brother Kostka, by Sally Pryor, Canberra Times (March 6, 2009)
- Una Orden Conservadora En LA Mira Del Papa Por Escendalos Sexuales: Son Los " Legionarios De Cristo" , Fundada En Mexico. Las Denuncias Vienen De Hace Años., by Julio Alganaraz, Clarin (March 6, 2009)
- Ex-Wife: Rabbi Israel Weingarten Half-Nude with Our Daughter, by John Marzulli, New York Daily News (March 6, 2009)
- Court Oks Vatican Lawsuit, by Tom McFeely, National Catholic Register (March 5, 2009)
- As Church Attorney Spoke, I Wrote in My Notes, Not True Lies Eloquent Lies, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (March 6, 2009)
- Priest Facing Sex Charges Suspended, in Edmonton Journal (March 6, 2009)
- Letter to Cardinal George, on SNAP (March 5, 2009)
- Letter to Father Fontana, on SNAP (March 5, 2009)
- Court Rules That Vatican Is Not Immune from Sex Abuse Lawsuit, by David Sugerman, Examiner (March 6, 2009)
- Former Priest Jailed over Abuse, on BBC News (March 6, 2009)
- Abhaya Case: Hc Modifies Bail Condition for a Month, in The Hindu (March 6, 2009)
- Why Does Dana Point's St. Edward the Confessor Church Continue to Honor a Teen Rapist?, by Gustavo Arellano, Orange County Weekly (March 6, 2009)
- Maciel and Donatism, by Leon J. Podles, Dialogue (March 5, 2009)
- John V. Doe V. Holy See, on YouTube (March 6, 2009)
- New York Times Shows Bias, in Catholic League (March 6, 2009)
- Dual System of Justice in New York State?, in Catholic League (March 6, 2009)
- Rabbi Cross-Examines Own Daughter in Sex Abuse Case, by Steve Bogart, WPIX (March 4, 2009)
- Rabbi Cross-Examines Daughter in Sex Trial, on JTA (March 6, 2009)
- Wife: I Feared "Molest" Rabbi, by Kati Cornell, New York Post (March 6, 2009)
- Son Talks Vs. "Incest" Rabbi, by Reuven Fenton, New York Post (March 5, 2009)
- Rabbi Grills Weeping Daughter at His Sex Trial, by Reuven Fenton, New York Post (March 4, 2009)
- Daughter: Dad Rabbi Abused Me, by Reuven Fenton, New York Post (March 3, 2009)
- Youth Pastor, Athletic Director Admits to Sex Acts with 14-year-old, by Chelsi Zash, Digtriad (March 6, 2009)
- Youth Pastor Charged with Raping 14-year-old, on WXII (March 6, 2009)
- Youth Pastor Faces Sexual Assault Charges, in News-Record (March 6, 2009)
- Ordained Minister Charged with Raping Child, by Terri Sanginiti, The News Journal (March 6, 2009)
- Church Worker Charged with Child Rape, on WPVI (March 6, 2009)
- Minister Charged with Raping Girl, 12, on My Fox (March 6, 2009)

March 7

- Diocese to Fight Sex Abuse Claim, by Daniel Barrick, Concord Monitor (March 7, 2009)
- Chicago Archdiocese Offers Sex Abuse Therapy, by Associated Press (March 6, 2009)
- Nashville Principal Is Charged with Past Sex Abuse, by Bob Smietana, The Tennessean (March 7, 2009)
- Man Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting Teen Daughter, on CBC (March 7, 2009)
- Bishop Magee Steps Aside over Cloyne Controversy, in The Irish Times (March 7, 2009)
- Statement by Cardinal Sean Brady, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, in Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference (March 7, 2009)
- Statement by Archbishop Dermot Clifford on His Appointment As Apostolic Administrator to the Diocese of Cloyne, in Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference (March 7, 2009)
- Announcement Regarding the Diocese of Cloyne, in Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference (March 7, 2009)
- Statement by Bishop Magee on the Appointment of Archbishop Dermot Clifford As Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Cloyne, in Roman Catholic Diocese of Cloyne (March 7, 2009)
- Bishop Quits on Abuse Case Handling, in Press Association (March 7, 2009)
- Pope Appoints Apostolic Administrator in Cloyne, in Herald (March 7, 2009)
- Archbishop Clifford to Run Cloyne Diocese, in RTE News (March 7, 2009)
- Pope Appoints Apostolic Administrator in Cloyne, in Belfast Telegraph (March 7, 2009)
- Bishop in Ireland "Stands Aside", in BBC News (March 7, 2009)
- Irish Bishop, Aide to Popes, Quits in Sex Inquiry, in Reuters (March 7, 2009)
- Archdiocese to Aid Clergy Abuse Victims, by Maudlyne Ihejirika, Chicago Tribune (March 7, 2009)
- Demand for Equal Rights for Nuns in India, in Orissa Diary (March 6, 2009)
- Irish Bishop in Child Sex Abuse Row Steps Aside, on AFP (March 7, 2009)
- Bishop of Cloyne Publicly Confirms Departure, in Belfast Telegraph (March 7, 2009)
- Church 'Regrets' Abuse of Boys, by Lauren Cohen, The Times (March 7, 2009)
- Mass. Catholics Occupying Imperiled Churches 24-7, by Jay Lindsay, Associated Press (March 6, 2009)
- Bishop Steps down after Accusations of Child Abuse Inaction, by Henry McDonald, The Observer (March 8, 2009)
- Magee's Resignation Is a Positive Step, in The Times (March 7, 2009)
- Sex Abuse Row Bishop Quits His Post, by Mark Tighe and Olivia Kelleher , The Times (March 8, 2009)
- Order in Denial, by Jason Berry, Hartford Courant (March 8, 2009)

March 8

- At Nazareth, Officials Face Daunting Task of Protecting Students Amid Allegations of Coach's Sexual, by Michael O'Keeffe, New York Daily News (March 8, 2009)
- Bad Deeds, Worse Excuses, by Dan Moffett, Palm Beach Post (March 8, 2009)
- Embattled Bishop Hands over Control of Diocese: Magee: 'Very Difficult' to Balance His Duties, by Ralph Riegel and Don Lavery, Irish Independent (March 8, 2009)
- Vatican High-Flyer Is Stepping Aside but Still Refuses to Quit: As Bishop Magee Clings to His Title, It Is Clear the Cleric Has Not Yet Faced up to His Failings, Writes Maeve Sheehan, by Maeve Sheehan, Irish Independent (March 8, 2009)
- Our View: for Lent, Giving up Sweeping Generalizations, Blanket Indictments, in Journal Star (March 7, 2009)
- Trusted Aide Who Served As Secretary to 3 Popes, in Irish Times (March 8, 2009)
- Bishop Magee Pledges to Co-Operate Fully with Cloyne Abuse Inquiry, in Irish Times (March 8, 2009)
- Reardon Case Mediation Drags on for Victims, Hospital, by Arielle Levin Becker, Hartford Courant (March 8, 2009)
- After Dolan, Who Will Lead the Flock? Vatican May Defy Expectations in Naming New Archbishop, by Annysa Johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (March 7, 2009)
- Mass. Catholics Occupying Imperiled Churches 24-7, Associated Press (March 6, 2009)
- Statement of the Diocese of Bridgeport on Proposed Legislative Bill # 1098 / 2009, in Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport (March 8, 2009)
- Attorney for Pedophile Catholic Priests Makes Jaws Drop in LA Superior Court Last Week, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (March 8, 2009)
- Archbishop Clifford to Take on Cloyne Duties, in Sunday Business Post (March 8, 2009)
- One in Four Welcomes Bishop Magee's Decision, by Kitty Holland, The Irish Times (March 8, 2009)
- Sculpture Honours Magdalen Women, in RTE News (March 8, 2009)
- Videos: Bill Maher Classics. Entire BBC Special. View Them Here at LA City Buzz, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (March 8, 2009)
- Catholics Have Lost Confidence, Says Archbishop, by Patsy McGarry, The Irish Times (March 9, 2009)
- Cloyne Saga Began with Complaint to One in Four Religious Affairs Correspondent, by Patsy McGarry, The Irish Times (March 9, 2009)
- He's Still Coming out of This Squeaky Clean, Says Complainant, by Barry Roche, The Irish Times (March 9, 2009)
- Priests in Diocese Express Sympathy for Bishop, by Barry Roche, The Irish Times (March 9, 2009)
- Congregation Divided over Bishop's Handover of Diocesan Duties, by Barry Roche, The Irish Times (March 9, 2009)
- "I Have to Give Time and Energy to Task", by Barry Roche, The Irish Times (March 9, 2009)
- How Bishop Magee Was Persuaded to Step Aside, in The Irish Times (March 9, 2009)
- Catholics Angry over Proposed Law, in Connecticut Post (March 8, 2009)

March 9

- Cloyne Solution Was Vital to Rescue Church's Credibility, in Irish Independent (March 9, 2009)
- Sad End for Man Tipped As Church's Leading Light, by Ralph Riegel, Irish Independent (March 9, 2009)
- Clifford Seen As "A Safe Pair of Hands", by Ralph Riegel, Irish Independent (March 9, 2009)
- Magee to Quit As Bishop Once Probe on Cloyne Abuse Ends, by John Cooney and Ralph Riegel, Irish Independent (March 9, 2009)
- Prelate Admits He Asked Rome to Step in, by Ralph Riegel, Irish Indpendent (March 9, 2009)
- Embattled Cleric Got Marching Orders at Crisis Summit, by John Cooney, Irish Independent (March 9, 2009)
- Most Religious Groups in USA Have Lost Ground, Survey Finds, by Cathy Lynn Grossman, USA Today (March 9, 2009)
- Number of N.E. Catholics Tumbles, by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (March 9, 2009)
- Scandal-Hit Bishop Steps down, in Burnley Express (March 9, 2009)
- Priest Locked up 25 Years after Molesting Boys, in Kent Online (March 9, 2009)
- Catholic Bishops Angry over Proposed Law: McDonald Sponsors Bill Stripping Dioceses of Control, in Advocate (March 8, 2009)
- Church Vs. Government in Money Handling, by Bob Wilson, WTNH (March 8, 2009)
- Bill Shifts Fiscal Control of Parishes: Fay Theft Spurs Legislation to Give Laypersons Control of Purse Strings, in Greenwich Times (March 8, 2009)
- Catholic Church under Attack in Connecticut!, in dotCommonweal (March 8, 2009)
- Conn. Catholic Bishops Condemn Bill on Finances, Associated Press (March 9, 2009)
- Doe V. Holy See Brings Victims of Abuse by the Church One Step Closer to Suing the Vatican Says Attorney Irwin Zalkin, in eMediaWire (March 9, 2009)
- Fastest Growing Religion = No Religion (new Religious Identification Survey), in Beliefnet (March 9, 2009)
- Bill to Alter Parish Structures Draws Hierarchy Ire: Measure Will Prevent Embezzlements, Mismanagement, Say Bill's Proponents, in National Catholic Reporter (March 9, 2009)
- A Proposal: Look to Civil Law to Reform Parishes, by Tom Gallagher, National Catholic Reporter (March 9, 2009)
- Stop the Ct Church Attack Bill!, by Tom Hoopes, National Catholic Register (March 8, 2009)
- Public Notice, in Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Antonio (March 9, 2009)
- State's Catholic Bishops Condemn Bill on Finances, by Daniela Altimari, Hartford Courant (March 9, 2009)
- Apostolic Administrator Appointed for Cloyne, in Catholic Culture (March 9, 2009)
- Catholic Church in Connecticut Imperiled; Expulsion of Lawmakers Sought, in Catholic League (March 9, 2009)
- Texas Is Getting More Catholic but Less Christian: Aris Survey, by Jeffrey Weiss, Dallas Morning News (March 9, 2009)
- Secularism Gaining Ground in Us: Poll, in AFP (March 9, 2009)
- Connecticut Considers Bill That Sidelines Bishops, Dictates Church Financial Oversight, in Catholic News Agency (March 9, 2009)
- Legislators Bristle at Church Criticism, by Brian Lockhart, News-Times (March 9, 2008)
- Linz Priest Who Opposed Bishop's Appointment Admits Living with Girlfriend, in Catholic Culture (March 9, 2009)
- Some Catholic Churches May Be Stripped of Finance Control, on NECN (March 9, 2009)
- 3 Former San Fernando Priests Accused of Sex Abuse of a Minor, on WOAI (March 9, 2009)
- A Hunter Valley Priest, Charged by a Police Strike Force Investigating Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse, Has Been Placed on a Good Behaviour Bond for Perverting the Course of Justice, on ABC Newcastle (March 9, 2009)
- Bishops Urge Catholics to Reject Bill Giving Laity Parish Fiscal Rule, by Chaz Muth, Catholic News Service (March 9, 2009)
- St. Louis Priest at Odds with Former Archbishop Raymond Burke Returned to Lay Status, Associated Press (March 9, 2009)
- Upland Parishioners Complain about Priest, by Sandra Emerson, Contra Costa Times (March 9, 2009)
- Debate Continues on Proposed Church Bill: Lori Calls Proposed Legislation an Attempt to Silence Roman Catholic Church, by Ken Dixon, Connecticut Post (March 9, 2009)
- Lawsuit against Clarksburg Priest Dismissed, in WBOY (March 9, 2009)
- Wisconsin's Population Becoming Less Christian, Survey Says, by Doug Erickson, Wisconsin State Journal (March 9, 2009)
- Three Former SA Priests Accused of Sex Abuse: Louis White, David Zumaya, Larry Hernandez Publically Accused in Sunday, in KSAT (March 9, 2009)

March 10

- Priest Admits Stealing from School; Sex Abuse, Drug Use Alleged, by Julie Shaw, Philadelphia Daily News (March 10, 2009)
- Victims of Sex Abuse Search for Others in Dana Point, by Chris Daines, Orange County Register (March 9, 2009)
- Rdpulpit: Excommunicating the Victims, by Mary E. Hunt, Religion Dispatches (March 10, 2009)
- In Legal First, Ex-Portland Man Wins Right to Sue Vatican, by Michelle Roberts, Oregonian (March 9, 2009)
- America's Worst Bishops, in Injury Board (March 9, 2009)
- Study Finds Fewer Catholics in New England, by Jesse Leavenworth, Hartford Courant (March 10, 2009)
- Former Superintendent Tacheny's Suit against Kuemper, Diocese Settled, by Butch Heman, Daily Times Herald (March 10, 2009)
- Rabbi Israel Weingarten's Daughter Claims Mother Was Sexual Abuser in Trial, by John Marzulli, New York Daily News (March 9, 2009)
- 'Pervert' Rabbi Twist, by Kati Cornell, New York Post (March 10, 2009)
- Legionarios De Cristo: Los Secretos De LA Orden Favorita De LA Elite Chilena, in El Repuertero (March 10, 2009)
- Pope Benedict XVI Defrocks St. Stanislaus Priest Marek Bozek, by Doug Moore, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (March 10, 2009)
- Vatican Discussed Option of Appointing Co-Adjutor Bishop to Cloyne Diocese, by Patsy McGarry, Irish Times (March 10, 2009)
- More to Do with Bishop Magee, in Irish Times (March 10, 2009)
- Voice of the Faithful V. Church, by Tom Hoopes, National Catholic Register (March 9, 2009)
- Bill to Alter Catholic Church's Corporate Structure Questioned: Blumenthal Says Proposal Could Be Unconstitutional, by Ted Mann, Day (March 10, 2009)
- Catholic Church, State in Power Struggle, by Daniela Altimari, Hartford Courant (March 10, 2009)
- Catholic Bishops Protest Finances Proposal, by Ryan Blessing, Norwich Bulletin (March 9, 2009)
- Arry Cafero on Catholic Church Battle at State Capitol, by Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant (March 9, 2009)
- Debate Rages on Church Bill: Money Losses at Local Parishes Prompted Legislation, by Ken Dixon and Brian Lockhart, Advocate (March 10, 2009)
- Proposed Bill to Change Roman Catholic Church Finances Offends Parishioners, by Nanci G. Hutson, News-Times (March 10, 2009)
- Legion of Secrets: Jason Berry's Saga Ends: The Vatican's Admission of a Powerful Priest's Secret Life Is Vindication for a New Orleans Writer and Filmmaker Who Exposed the Scandal, by Jason Berry, Gambit Weekly (March 9, 2009)
- Church or Cult?, by Jason Berry, Gambit Weekly (March 9, 2009)
- Starred Review for Kim Michele Richardson's the Unbreakable Child!, in Kunati (March 10, 2009)
- 'The Legionaries Arent Rich', in New Oxford Review (May 2006)
- Bill Aims to Aid Sex Abuse Victims, by Michael O'Keeffe, New York Daily News (March 10, 2009)
- San Antonio Archdiocese Calls Abuse 'Believable', in Houston Chronicle (March 10, 2009)
- Connecticut Bill on Catholic Church Nearly Identical to Voice of the Faithful Strategy, in Catholic News Agency (March 10, 2009)
- Catholics to Protest Proposed Bill, by Tracy Simmons, Waterbury Republican-American (March 10, 2009)
- Connecticut Legislators Bristle at Catholic Criticism of Bill, in Catholic Culture (March 10, 2009)
- Parish Finance Bill Sparks Legal Questions As Catholic League Calls for Lawmakers' Ouster, by Keith M. Phaneuf, Journal Inquirer (March 10, 2009)
- Making News in Connecticut, in GetReligion (March 10, 2009)
- Alert: New Connecticut Bill Attacks Church Independence, in American Papist (March 7, 2009)
- Connecticut Bill Withdrawn; Noon Rally at State Capitol to Feature Bishops, in Knights of Columbus (March 10, 2009)
- Ct Hearing on Church Finances Canceled, in My Fox New York (March 10, 2009)
- Legislative Hearing on Catholic Corporate Structure Cancelled, by Ted Mann, Day (March 10, 2009)
- Catholic Church Hearing Canceled Wednesday by Judiciary Committee; Separate Hearing Will Be Held by Republicans, by Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant (March 10, 2009)
- Living with Doubt: Journalist Shares Insights on Religion, by Derek Noble and Elizabeth Roberts, Pendulum (March 10, 2009)
- Connecticut Anti-Catholic Bill Pulled, in Catholic League (March 10, 2009)
- Catholic Finance Bill Dies; GOP to Hold Hearing; Church Still Plans Rally, by Susan Shultz, Darien Times (March 10, 2009)
- Meeting on Bill That Enraged Catholics Is Canceled, in Waterbury Republican-American (March 10, 2009)
- Bill Giving Laity Control of Parish Finances Killed in Connecticut, in Catholic News Service (March 10, 2009)
- Convicted Priest's Future under Review, by Stephen Ryan, Herald (March 10, 2009)
- Controversial Catholic Bill Withdrawn, in Record-Journal (March 10, 2009)
- Class Action on Vatican May Wait, but Now Is Time to Organize, Gain Power in Numbers, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (March 10, 2009)
- Bizarre Rabbi's Incest Trial Tests Right to Self-Representation, by Samuel Newhouse, Brooklyn Daily Eagle (March 10, 2009)
- Southwest Missouri Pastor Pleads Guilty to 2 Sex Charges As Part of Agreement with Prosecutors, Associated Press (March 10, 2009)
- 10:30 A.m. Pastor Pleads Guilty to Sex Charges Today, in Joplin Globe (March 10, 2009)
- Bishops Repudiate Abuse of Girl Who Underwent Abortion in Brazil, by Andrew Sullivan, Daily Dish (March 10, 2009)
- Catholics Shouldn't Blame McDonald, Lawlor for Accountability Effort, in Hartford Courant (March 11, 2009)
- Pastor Pleads Guilty to Two Sex Charges, by Derek Spellman, Joplin Globe (March 10, 2009)
- Church Financing Bill Dead: Lawmakers Cancel Hearing on Controversial Proposal, by Ken Dixon, Connecticut Post (March 10, 2009)

March 11

- Catholic Governance Bill Dies in Connecticut, by Daniela Altimari, Hartford Courant (March 11, 2009)
- Church Oversight Bill Yanked, by Andrew Perlot, Record-Journal (March 10, 2009)
- Survey Finds Rhode Island Has Become a Little Less Catholic, by Richard C. Dujardin, Providence Journal (March 11, 2009)
- The Perils of Pagan Clergy: First Argument, in Beliefnet (March 10, 2009)
- Ex-President of Ryan Pleads to Theft, by Dwight Ott, Philadelphia Inquirer (March 11, 2009)
- Churches Vulnerable to Lawsuits, Legal Experts Contend at Summit, by Barbara Denman, Florida Baptist Witness (March 12, 2009)
- Russell Pleads Guilty to Two Charges, by John Ford, Neosho Daily News (March 10, 2009)
- Rabbi Israel Weingarten Makes Final Plea at Kid Molest Trial, by John Marzulli, New York Daily News (March 11, 2009)
- Catholics Shift Southwest, by Tom McFeely, National Catholic Register (March 10, 2009)
- Protest over Church Finance Bill, in WTNH (March 11, 2009)
- What Is Going on in Ct?, by Michael Sean, America (March 11, 2009)
- Greenwich Lawyer Defends Bill for Oversight of Church Finances, by Brian Lockhart, Advocate (March 10, 2009)
- Jury Deliberating in Monsey Rabbi's Sex Case, by Akiko Matsuda, News Journal (March 11, 2009)
- The Right Reverend Hugh Lindsay: The Right Reverend Hugh Lindsay, Who Died on January 19 Aged 81, Was Forced to Retire As the Roman Catholic Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle by Ill-Health, but Then Carved a New Apostolate for Himself As a Robust Defender of the Faith, in Telegraph (March 11, 2009)
- Catholics Rally at Capitol, Protest Proposal, in Hartford Courant (March 11, 2009)
- Cardinal Needs a Reality Check, by Rosemary McLeod, Stuff (March 11, 2009)
- Republican Lawmakers Question Origins of Church Finance Bill, by Keith M. Phaneuf, Journal Inquirer (March 11, 2009)
- Bill Endangers Catholic Church, Religious Liberty of All, in PRNewswire (March 11, 2009)
- Connecticut Catholics Protest Church Finance Bill, Associated Press (March 11, 2009)
- Defend the Wall!: Conn. Bishops Rally for Church-State Separation – Sort of, by Sandhya Bathija, Americans United for Separation of Chruch and State (March 11, 2009)
- The True Mater Dei Boys' Basketball Loser, by Gustavo Arellano, Orange County Weekly (March 11, 2009)
- Mater Dei's Season Is Ended by Fairfax, by Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times (March 11, 2009)
- Pittsburgh Diocese Selling Bishop's Tudor Mansion, Associated Press (March 11, 2009)
- In Letter, Pope Responds to Criticisms over Lefebvrite Decision, by John Thavis, Catholic News Service (March 11, 2009)
- New Website: Sol-Reform.com, Reform the Statute of Limitations on Child Sexual Abuse, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (March 10, 2009)
- Protect the Children, Editorial in Forward (March 11, 2009)
- Church Youth Leader Sentenced for Molesting Girls, on WJAC (March 11, 2009)
- Catholics Protest 'Maltreatment' by Conn. Leaders, Associated Press (March 11, 2009)
- Catholics Protest Connecticut Church Finance Bill, in Reuters (March 11, 2009)
- Rockland Rabbi Found Guilty of Molesting Daughter: Faces 50 Years behind Bars, in New York Post (March 11, 2009)
- Rabbi Convicted at NYC Trial of Molesting Daughter, Associated Press (March 11, 2009)
- Rabbi Israel Weingarten Found Guilty of Molesting Daughter, by John Marzulli, New York Daily News (March 11, 2009)
- Monsey Rabbi Guilty of Taking Daughter out of Country for Sex, by Akiko Matsuda, Journal News (March 11, 2009)
- Religious Leaders Battle Abuse Bill in New York, by Paul Vitello, New York Times (March 11, 2009)

March 12

- Catholics Gather at State Capitol to Protest Church Finance Bill, by Daniela Altimari, Hartford Courant (March 12, 2009)
- House Endorses New Name for Augusta Bridge, in MPBN (March 12, 2009)
- Church Hopes Victims Will Come Forward, in Stuff (March 12, 2009)
- 18 Years' Jail for Youth Group Pedophile Andrew Dawson-Ryan, by Sean Fewster, Adelaide Now (March 12, 2009)
- In Brief: Abbot Arrested in Sex Abuses, in Irish Independent (March 12, 2009)
- Scandalous Days in the Oca, by Andrew Walsh, Religion in the News (March 12, 2009)
- Sexual Abuse Survivors Join Debate over Extending Claims: Will Legislation Help Victims, or Bankrupt Churches and Schools?, by Rebecca Dube, Forward (March 11, 2009)
- Sex-abuse Statute of Limitations May Be Extended, by Hella Winston, The Jewish Week (March 12, 2009)
- View Deliver US from Evil, Award Winning Documentary, in Full Here at LA City Buzz, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (March 12, 2009)
- "No Reason for the Legislature to Tamper with Them", in California Catholic Daily (March 12, 2009)
- Ex-prosecutor Gets House Arrest in Teen Sex Case, by Laurie Mason, The Intelligencer (March 11, 2009)
- NYC Rabbi Found Guilty of Molesting His Own Daughter, by Joan Firstenberg , Digital Journal (March 12, 2009)
- Connecticut Lawmakers Bow to Pressure, by Joe Murray, The Bulletin (March 11, 2009)
- Yeshiva Teacher Appearing Pro Se in Sex Abuse Case Found Guilty on All Counts, by Mark Fass, The National Law Journal (March 12, 2009)
- Legislatures Putting Those Catholics in Their Place, by John Talleos, Examiner (March 11, 2009)
- Pope Admits to 'Mistakes' in Handling of Holocaust Denier, by Flavia Krause-Jackson, Bloomberg (March 12, 2009)
- Pope's Letter to World's Bishops - Full Text, in Total Catholic (March 12, 2009)
- Pope Admits Errors over Bishop Case, in Al Jazeera (March 12, 2009)
- Pope Pained over "Hate, Hostility" against Him, by Philip Pullella, Reuters (March 12, 2009)
- Married Priests a Possibility Says Cardinal Egan, in Catholic News Service (March 13, 2009)
- No Baptist Record-Keeping, in Nicewords (March 12, 2009)
- Editorial: Church and State, in The Darien Times (March 12, 2009)
- Ex-prosecutor's House Arrest Draws Anger, by Laurie Mason, Courier Times (March 11, 2009)
- Former Assistant Bucks DA Sentenced in Sex Case, by Robert H. Orenstein, The Morning Call (March 11, 2009)
- Former Assistant District Attorney Sentenced to House Arrest, by Bob Keeler, News-Herald (March 11, 2009)
- Former Prosecutor Gets House Arrest for Corrupting Minors, by Larry King , Philadelphia Inquirer (March 12, 2009)
- Boys Society Youth Leader Gets 18 Years, in The Australian (March 13, 2009)
- Catholic, Orthodox Jewish Leaders Fight New York Statute-of-limitations Change, in Catholic Culture (March 12, 2009)
- VOTF Supports Lay Involvement, Questions Ct Bill 1098, in Voice of the Faithful (March 12, 2009)
- Glenn Beck's Roundtable on Freedom of Religion, in Fox News (March 12, 2009)
- Catholic Molestation Trial Begins to Pick Jurors, in Fresno Bee (March 12, 2009)
- Pennsylvania: Bishop Bennison Appeals Ecclesiastical Court's Decision, by Jerry Hames, Episcopal Life (March 12, 2009)

March 13

- Vatican Expulsion Should Start Outcast Honor Roll, by Anne Eggebroten, Women's e-News (March 13, 2009)
- Just Call Me Marie: When Women Become Priests, by Rosemary Ganley, Religion Dispatches (March 13, 2009)
- Cardinal Sean O'Malley Cites Progress Made against Clergy Abuse, by Michael Paulson , Boston Globe (March 13, 2009)
- Zubik Announces "Service of Apology", by Bill Vidonic, Beaver County Times (March 13, 2009)
- Span Formally Renamed Calumet Bridge at Old Fort Western, in Kennbec Journal (March 13, 2009)
- Survey: Percentage of Catholics in Wisconsin Falling, by J.E. Espino, Green Bay Press-Gazette (March 13, 2009)
- Church Apology Set Via Prayer Service, by Ann Rodgers, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (March 13, 2009)
- New York Child Sexual Abuse Law Could Allow More Adult Victims to File Lawsuits, in News Inferno (March 13, 2009)
- Measure to Open Child Sex Abuse Claims Stirs Controversy, in Rochester Homepage (March 13, 2009)
- Judge Delays Sentencing of Ex-church Worker on Sex Charges, by Jason Geary, The Ledger (March 13, 2009)
- "Outrageous" Sentence for Crimes against Teens, by Karen Araiza , NBC Philadelphia (March 13, 2009)
- Maciel - Four Possibilities, by Leon J. Podles, Dialogue (March 13, 2009)
- Kerala HC Closes Proceedings in Sister Abhaya Case, in Indlaw News (March 13, 2009)
- US Church's Costs for Clergy Sex Abuse Topped $436 Million Last Year, by Nancy Frazier O'Brien, Catholic News Service (March 13, 2009)
- AP Newsbreak: Clergy Abuse Claims Rose Last Year, by Rachel Zoll, The Associated Press (March 13, 2009)
- Schonborn Calls for Calm in Church Crisis, in Austrian Times (March 13, 2009)
- Bishop Let Off: Panteleimon Could Make Return, in Pokrov (March 11, 2009)
- Abbot Abused Novice Monks, in Pokrov (March 11, 2009)
- Unjust Sentence, in The Intelligencer (March 13, 2009)
- Dioceses Increased Spending on Sex Abuse Prevention in 2008; Most Dioceses Compliant with Bishops" Child Protection Charter, in PRNewswire (March 13, 2009)
- Clergy Abuse Claims on the Rise, in Injury Board (March 13, 2009)
- NY Legislature Considering Sex Abuse Bill to Help Victims, in Injury Board (March 13, 2009)
- Bishops Admit That Child Sex Abuse Reports Are Up, SNAP Responds, on SNAP (March 13, 2009)
- Catholic Bishops: Clergy Abuse Claims Rose in 2008, by Rachel Zoll, Houston Chronicle (March 13, 2009)
- Remembering Eric - 2nd Anniversary of His Death, in Wounded Bird (March 13, 2009)
- Catholic Church Cites Progress on Abuse, by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (March 13, 2009)
- Redding Pastor Sentenced for Molesting Child, in Examiner (March 13, 2009)
- Pastor Uses Manhood in Deliverance, on Joy Online (March 13, 2009)
- Randle Pastor Convicted for Sex E-mails with Teen, Associated Press (March 13, 2009)
- Claims of Clergy Abuse Rose in 2008, on CBS News (March 13, 2009)
- Tulsa Diocese Found Non-compliant in Annual Review, on KTUL (March 13, 2009)
- Abuse Allegations Lead to Renaming of Bridge, on WMTW (March 13, 2009)
- Catholic Dioceses Still Paying for Clergy Misdeeds, by Rachel Zoll, The 33 TV (March 13, 2009)
- US Bishops' Report Shows $436 in Sex-abuse Expenses for 2008, in Catholic Culture (March 13, 2009)
- US Bishops' General Counsel Condemns Connecticut Legislation; Editorial Boards Differ, in Catholic Culture (March 13, 2009)
- John and Ken Go after Red County Blog (again), by Matt Coker, Orange County Weekly (March 13, 2009)

March 14

- US Church Abuse Cases Rise 16%, on RTE News (March 14, 2009)
- Claims of Clergy Sex Abuse Rise, by Gregg Krupa, The Detroit News (March 13, 2009)
- Sex Claims against US Church Rise, on BBC News (March 14, 2009)
- Crime Victims Protest Proposed Cuts to Victim Services, by Ryn Gargulinski, Tucson Citizen (March 13, 2009)
- Abuse Bill Would Cripple Church, Diocese Says, by Bart Jones And Joie Tyrrell , Newsday (March 14, 2009)
- Sex Abuse Victims Protest at St. Edwards School, by Nathan Wright, Dana Point Times (March 13, 2009)
- Minister Facing Sex Abuse Charges, on WLKY (March 14, 2009)
- Orthodox Jews Urged to Report Abuse Cases, by Nicole Neroulias, Winston-Salem Journal (March 14, 2009)
- Anatomy of a Firestorm, by Thomas B. Scheffey, Connecticut Law Tribune (March 14, 2009)
- Bishop Lori Thanks "Patriotic" Catholics for Thwarting "Legislative Attack", in Catholic News Agency (March 14, 2009)
- New York Anti-church Bill, by Tom McFeely, National Catholic Register (March 13, 2009)
- PIs to Tacks down Residential School Abusers, by Sue Bailey, Westcoaster (March 14, 2009)
- Costs for Predatory Catholic Priests Keep Rising, Associated Press (March 14, 2009)
- Catholic Church Paid 436 Mln Dlrs for Abuse Cases, in AFP (March 14, 2009)
- Diocese Will Tell Priests Today Which Local Churches Will Close, by Lisa Roberson, The Chronicle-Telegram (March 14, 2009)
- Cardinal Leads Protest for Reimbursement of Private Schools, on NY 1 (March 14, 2009)
- Oregon Bishop Criticized in National Report; Clergy Sex Abuse Victims Respond, in SNAP (March 14, 2009)
- SNAP on Lincoln, Nebraska Diocese, in SNAP (March 14, 2009)
- Sex Abuse Victims Applaud Bridge Re-naming, on SNAP (March 13, 2009)
- Report Cites Safety Issues at Md. Hospital for Clergy, by Michelle Boorstein, Washington Post (March 14, 2009)
- Diocese of Cleveland Delivering Church Closing Letters, by Dick Russ, WKYC (March 14, 2009)
- Cleveland Catholic Diocese Announces Church Closures, in The Plain Dealer (March 14, 2009)
- Safety Issues Cited at MD. Hospital for Clergy, in WJZ (March 14, 2009)
- More People Are Claiming Abuse by Priests, by Kim Fischer, WOAI (March 13, 2009)
- Bishop Richard Lennon Informs Parishes of Plans for Collaboration, Consolidation, in The Plain Dealer (March 14, 2009)
- Cleveland Bishop Says Diocese Church Closings Mean 52 Fewer Parishes by 2010, by Associated Press (March 14, 2009)
- Local Diocese 1 of Just 2 in U.S. to Balk at Audit on Child Safety, by Cindy Powers, The Bulletin (March 14, 2009)
- Catholic Diocese to Close Six Churches in Summit County, by Colette M. Jenkins, Beacon Journal (March 14, 2009)
- Financial Temptation, Loss May Be Church's Second Greatest Scandal, by Emmett Coyne, Hartford Courant (March 15, 2009)
- Catholic Dissidents Pressing for Liberalization of Church Authority, by Anne Hendershott, Hartford Courant (March 15, 2009)
- How Catholics, Bishops Killed Senate Bill, by Ken Dixon , Connecticut Post (March 14, 2009)
- Diocese of Cleveland: Parishioners Learning Fate of Churches, by Dick Russ, WKYC (March 14, 2009)
- Tony Alamo Switches Attorneys, on KATV (March 14, 2009)

March 15

- Catholics' Clout in Connecticut Diminished, but Nowhere near Gone, by Daniela Altimari, The Hartford Courant (March 15, 2009)
- Joye Brown: Diocese Shouldn't Fight Statute of Limitations Bill, by Joye Brown, Newsday (March 15, 2009)
- Relief, Anger after Retired Priest Arrested, by Bart Jones, Newsday (March 15, 2009)
- Children Must Be Protected from the Will of a Conspiring Church, in Irish Independent (March 15, 2009)
- "Losing My Religion: How I Lost My Faith Reporting on Religion in America and Found Unexpected Peace," by William Lobdell, by Ann Rodgers, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (March 15, 2009)
- End the Injustice, in Albany Times Union (March 15, 2009)
- Poll Finds Changing Religious Trends in Wisconsin, by Annysa Johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (March 14, 2009)
- News Hits Parishioners Hard, by Colette M. Jenkins, Beacon Journal (March 15, 2009)
- Bigger Picture of Diocese Closings, by Lisa Roberson, The Chronicle-Telegram (March 15, 2009)
- Priests Tell Parishioners Their Churches Are Closing, by Lisa Roberson, The Chronicle-Telegram (March 15, 2009)
- US Conference of Catholic Bishops Report Admits Most Clergy Abuse Claims Held by Older Adults, on eMediaWire (March 15, 2009)
- Priest Abuse Cases: Why We Handle Them, by Joe Saunders, Injury Board (March 15, 2009)
- Cleveland Catholic Diocese Reveals Full List of Parishes That Will Close or Merge, by Robert L. Smith, Plain Dealer (March 15, 2009)
- Cleveland: Complete List of Churches Impacted in Diocese Reorganization; Bishop's News Conference, on WKYC (March 15, 2009)
- Reconfiguration Plan - Q & A: Answers to Questions about the Reconfiguration Plan, in Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland (June 30, 2010)
- Bishop Lennon Emphasizes People, Faith in 'Difficult but Necessary Step Forward', in Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland (March 15, 2009)
- Bishop Explains Closings, by Colette M. Jenkins, Beacon Journal (March 15, 2009)
- Oregon Dentist Sues Sacramento Diocese in Alleged Priest Sex Abuse Case, by Jennifer Garza, Sacramento Bee (March 15, 2009)
- Newberg Dentist Sues Sacramento Diocese, Claiming Abuse, by Ted Sickinger, Oregonian (March 15, 2009)
- Legion -- Maciel's Star Dimmed, by Joan Frawley Desmond, Cathoholic (March 13, 2009)
- Exclusive: Legion Discontinues Controversial " Prayer for Fidelity", in American Papist (March 12, 2009)
- Bad Gossips, in The Wanderer (March 13, 2009)

March 16

- US Group Welcomes Magee Decision to Stand Aside from Cloyne Governance, by Patsy McGarry, Irish Times (March 16, 2009)
- Delay and Prejudice Meant Trial Should Not Go Ahead, in Irish Times (March 16, 2009)
- Rockledge Man Accused of Molesting Two Youths in Indian River County, in TCPalm (March 15, 2009)
- Man Arrested on Sex Charges at an Indian River Church Camp, by Lindsey Allumbaugh, CBS 12 (March 15, 2009)
- Catholics Have Mixed Reactions on Sex Abuse Bill, by Laura Rivera, Newsday (March 16, 2009)
- Sex Offender Residency Rule off the Table in Ulster County, in Daily Freeman (February 18, 2009)
- Religious Groups Assume the Victims' Role, by Michael B. Laskoff, Huffington Post (March 12, 2009)
- Cleveland Council and Catholic Diocese Need to Talk about Closing Churches, in Plain Dealer (March 8, 2009)
- Church to Launch Legal Action against Rebel Priest, in ABC News (March 16, 2009)
- Parishioners of Catholic Churches Targeted for Closings Left Wondering, 'Why Us?', by Robert L. Smith, Plain Dealer (March 16, 2009)
- El Duro Momento De Los Legionarios De Cristo, by Pamela Aravena and Camila Infanta, El Mercurio (March 16, 2009)
- J'Lem Mother in 'Rabbi Chen' Abuse Case Signs Plea Deal with State, in Jerusalem Post (March 1, 2009)
- Jerusalem - Elior Chen and His Alleged Abuses, in Voz Iz Neias (United States) (March 14, 2009)
- Oregon Man Sues Church, Alleges Abuse, by Jennifer Garza, Sacramento Bee (March 16, 2009)
- Church Credibility Harmed by 'Hasty' Excommunication: Vatican Official Says Girl Who Had Abortion Should Have Been Defended, by Carol Glatz, National Catholic Reporter (March 16, 2009)
- Counselor Faces Molestation Charges, by J.D. Gallop, Florida Today (March 16, 2009)
- Cleveland Catholic Diocese Reveals Churches to Close, on Fox 8 (March 15, 2009)
- Suit Links Friar, Diocese to Sex Abuse 30 Years Ago, by Beth Miller, News Journal (March 16, 2009)
- 21-Yr-Old Temple Staffer Alleges Rape by Priest, in Times of India (March 16, 2009)
- LA City Buzz Is Back: Poverty, Child Sex Crimes, and Gangs in Upcoming Stories, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (March 16, 2009)
- Group Not Allowed to Celebrate Mass in Catholic Church, by Jenna Buzzacco, Naples Daily News (March 16, 2009)
- Newsday Is Morally Bankrupt, in Catholic League (March 16, 2009)
- Nuns Treated like Servants by Priests: Cardinal, in Times of India (March 17, 2009)
- In Ohio, Echoes of Boston Parish Closings, by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (March 16, 2009)
- Cardinal Mahony Is Expected to Testify in a Clergy Abuse Lawsuit in Fresno: Two Brothers Say They Were Molested by a Priest for 14 Years at a Church in a Small Town North of Bakersfield. For Part of That Time, Mahony Served As an Administrator in the Fresno Diocese, by Victoria Kim and Duke Helfand, Los Angeles Times (March 17, 2009)

March 17

- Abuse Victim Pleads Guilty to Brutal Murder, in Canada.com (March 17, 2009)
- Second Man Files Sex-Abuse Suit against Friar: Pa. Man Alleges Then-Capuchin the Rev. Paul Daleo Molested Him from 1978-1979, by Beth Miller, News Journal (March 17, 2009)
- Report Cites Tulsa Diocese, on NewsOK (March 17, 2009)
- Church, Member Named in Suit: Man Claims His Roller Hockey Coach and Fellow Church Member Molested Him When He Was a Boy from 1990 to 1999, by Joseph Serna, Daily Pilot (March 16, 2009)
- Church Members, Bishop Spar over Staffer's Removal, by William Behling, Beloit Daily News (March 16, 2009)
- State Panel Due to Vote on Child Sex Abuse Bill Today, by Bart Jones, Newsday (March 17, 2009)
- "A Fake War Being Stirred up by the Vatican" Sister Who Teaches at Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley Urges Fellow Women Religious Not to Cooperate with Upcoming Apostolic Visitations, in California Catholic Daily (March 17, 2009)
- LA Cardinal to Testify in Church Abuse Case, Associated Press (March 16, 2009)
- Legislation Will Toughen and Expand Reporting Requirements of Sex Offenders: Changes to Sex Offender Registry Include More Frequent Reporting, New ID Requirements, in NorwalkPlus (March 16, 2009)
- Cause for Concern: Many Critical of Decision to Close, Merge Churches, by Ron Vidika, Morning Journal (March 17, 2009)
- Report: Tulsa Diocese out of Compliance with Plan, on KJRH (March 17, 2009)
- Wisconsin Parish Worker Fired for Feminist Views, by Mike Sweitzer-Beckman, National Catholic Reporter (March 17, 2009)
- Teen Testifies about Spankings by Pastor, by Sarah Sutschek, Northwest Herald (March 17, 2009)
- State Assembly Panel Advances Sex Abuse Bill, by James T. Madore, Newsday (March 17, 2009)
- LA Cardinal Testifies in Valley Church Abuse Case, Associated Press (March 17, 2009)
- Un Grupo Liderado Por Un Pederasta, by Alfredo Silletta, La Nacion (March 17, 2009)
- " Los Abusos Sexuales Son Sólo LA Punta Del Tempano" Un Ex Legionario De Cristo Y Sacerdote Confió a Lanacion.com Como Es Por Dentro LA Polimica Orden Católica Fundada Por Marcial Maciel, Que Podria Ser Intervenida Por El Vaticano Y Que Ya Pisó LA Argentina, by Francisco Jueguen, La Nacion (March 17, 2009)
- Ou 'Not Opposed' to N.Y. Abuse Legislation, by Eric Fingerhut, JTA (March 17, 2009)
- Mahony Testifies in Fresno Sex-Abuse Case, by Victoria Kim and Duke Helfand, Los Angeles Times (March 17, 2009)
- Pastor Tells Why He Took in Killer, by Trent Spiner, New Hampshire Union Leader (March 16, 2009)
- Cardinal Roger Mahony Takes Stand in Clergy Abuse Trial, by Amanda Perez, ABC 30 (March 17, 2009)
- St. Colman Priest to Parishioners: Do You Want to Keep Our Church Open?, by Robert L. Smith, Plain Dealer (March 17, 2009)
- Bills Would Change Sex-Offender Registry, by Caryn Tamber, Daily Record (March 17, 2009)
- St. Colman Parishioners: 'We Refuse to Close', by Michael O'Mara, WKYC (March 17, 2009)
- Court Documents Allege Ashton Pastor Molests 15-Year-Old Boy, by Megan Boatwright, KIFI (March 18, 2009)
- LA Cardinal Testifies in Valley Church Abuse Case, by Garance Burke, San Francisco Chronicle (March 17, 2009)
- Childhood Sex Abuse Bill Passes Hurdle in N.Y. Assembly Committee, by Joel Stashenko, National Law Journal (March 18, 2009)

March 18

- For 2008 Report, Grand Rapids Catholic Diocese Lists Allegations against Two Priests: One Imprisoned, the Other Dead, by Charles Honey, Grand Rapids Press (March 18, 2009)
- Mahony Testifies at Molestation Trial: Cardinal Was in Fresno at Time of Alleged Abuse, by Paula Lloyd, Fresno Bee (March 17, 2009)
- Cardinal Roger Mahoney Testifies in Fresno Clergy Sex Abuse Lawsuit, by Ashley Ritchie and Winston Whitehurst, KMPH (March 18, 2009)
- Ex-Priest Who Raped Altar Boy Wants to Live in NH, by Kathryn Marchocki, New Hampshire Union Leader (March 18, 2009)
- Santa Rosa Diocese Settles Abuse Lawsuit against Lake County Priest: The Catholic Diocese of Santa Rosa Has Settled a Lawsuit against a Lake County Priest Accused of Sexually Abusing a Boy More Than a Decade Ago, in Seattle Times (March 17, 2009)
- Controversial Sex Abuse Bill Passes State Assembly Committee, by James T. Madore, Newsday (March 18, 2009)
- Country Is in Denial on Child Protection, Claims Ombudsman, by Patricia McDonagh, Irish Independent (March 18, 2009)
- Panel Advances Bill on Lapsed Sex Cases, by James M. Odato, Albany Times Union (March 18, 2009)
- Alleged Victim Testifies at Spanking Trial, by Erin Calandriello, The Courier News (March 17, 2009)
- Minister in Spanking Case: Alleged Victim Testifies about Beatings, by Clifford Ward and John Keilman, Chicago Tribune (March 18, 2009)
- Pastor Bars Florida VOTF from Holding Annual Mass over Group's Restructuring Efforts, in Catholic News Agency (March 18, 2009)
- Nuns in India Are Not Emancipated Women: Cardinal, in Indian Catholic (March 18, 2009)
- Memoir Details Alleged Abuse at Orphanage, by Peter Smith, Courier-Journal (March 18, 2009)
- Grand Rapids Diocese Won't Release Name of Deceased Accused Priest Who Can't Defend Himself, by Charles Honey , The Grand Rapids Press (March 18, 2009)
- Cardinal Mahony Testifies in Fresno Abuse Case, in Catholic Culture (March 18, 2009)
- Creative New Way to Abuse Copyright Law by Church Attorneys in L.A. Tuesday, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (March 18, 2009)
- Minister Gets Supervision for Paddling Girl, in The Courier News (March 18, 2009)
- In Abuse Case, Press Charges or Help the Victim?, by Temima Shulman, The Jewish Week (March 18, 2009)
- Sex-abuse Statute Bill Clears Hurdle, by Hella Winston, The Jewish Week (March 18, 2009)
- Pastor Gets Supervision in Spanking Case, in Chicago Breaking Newsi (March 18, 2009)
- Pope Demands Halt to Sexual, Financial Scandals, by John L Allen Jr, National Catholic Reporter (March 18, 2009)
- Madison's Morlino Noted for Othodoxy, Controversy, by Thomas C. Fox, NCR (March 18, 2009)
- High School Tutor Charged with Sexual Abuse, in WHAM (March 18, 2009)
- Verona 14 Marzo 2009, in Fai Notizia (March 18, 2009)
- Boces Tutor at Bishop Kearney High School Charged with Sexual Abuse, by Linda Quinlan, MPN Now (March 18, 2009)
- Kolpack Letter to Her Parishioners Explaining Her Dismissal, in NCR (March 18, 2009)
- Pastor Gets Supervision in Spanking Case, in Chicago Breaking Newsi (March 18, 2009)
- Pope Demands Halt to Sexual, Financial Scandals, by John L Allen Jr, National Catholic Reporter (March 18, 2009)
- Madison's Morlino Noted for Othodoxy, Controversy, by Thomas C. Fox, NCR (March 18, 2009)
- High School Tutor Charged with Sexual Abuse, in WHAM (March 18, 2009)
- Verona 14 Marzo 2009, in Fai Notizia (March 18, 2009)
- Boces Tutor at Bishop Kearney High School Charged with Sexual Abuse, by Linda Quinlan, MPN Now (March 18, 2009)
- Kolpack Letter to Her Parishioners Explaining Her Dismissal, in NCR (March 18, 2009)
- Victim Takes Stand at Priest Molestation Trial, on CBS 47 (March 18, 2009)
- Judge Gives Lawyer 90 Days to Find Alleged Enforcer of Evangelist Tony Alamo for Civil Suit, by Jon Gambrell, The Seattle Times (March 18, 2009)
- A Response to "Marciworld", by Marci A. Hamilton, First Things (March 18, 2009)
- If Half of This Is True, How Is It Possible to Take the Catholic Church Seriously?, by Greg Krehbiel, Crowhill Weblog (March 18, 2009)
- Protests Planned over NH Pastor Taking in Parolee, on WHDH (March 18, 2009)
- San Mateo County's Catholic Churches Raising Awareness of Child Abuse, by Christine Morente, San Mateo County Times (March 18, 2009)

March 19

- Iranian Official: Nobody Sees What Pope Does in Vatican, by Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu, Arutz Sheva (March 19, 2009)
- Diocese Settles Civil Lawsuit against Lakeport Priest, by Elizabeth Larson , Lake County News (March 19, 2009)
- Sacked Lawyer Launches 5M Sex Abuse Case against Jesuits, by Jonathan Prynn, Evening Standard (March 19, 2009)
- Cardinal Mahony Appears in Court for Fresno Sex Abuse Trial, in Catholic News Agency (March 19, 2009)
- Newspaper Moves to Open Priest Abuse Records, by Bill Dries, The Daily News (March 19, 2009)
- Issues of Parish Closings and Catholic Church's Sex-Abuse Settlements Are Not Related, by Robert Tayek, The Plain Dealer (March 19, 2009)
- Probation Continued for Former Minister, by Maggie Borman, The Telegraph (March 19, 2009)
- Video: Attorney for Plaintiffs on Bending of Copyright Law by Franciscan Defense, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (March 19, 2009)
- Paroled Child Rapist Owns Property in NH, by Kathryn Marchocki, New Hampshire Union Leader (March 19, 2009)
- Priest, Inmate Reach Settlement in Sex Case, by Kathy Mellott, The Tribune-Democrat (March 19, 2009)
- Ex-priest Who Raped Altar Boy Wants to Live in NH; Sex Abuse Victims Respond, in SNAP (March 19, 2009)
- Antics in Courtroom So Outrageous Even Judge Says, What Are You Even Doing Here?, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (March 19, 2009)
- Priest Avoids Prison for Sex Assaults on Schoolboys, in Belfast Telegraph (March 19, 2009)
- Most Child Sex Offenders First-Timers, by Selma Milovanovic, The Age (March 20, 2009)
- Why Is the OC Hispanic Bar Association Hosting a Reception for a Pedo-Apologist Bishop?, by Gustavo Arellano, Orange County Weekly (March 19, 2009)
- Lujan Quits Gallup Diocese As Chancellor, by Elizabeth Hardin-Burrola, Gallup Independent (March 19, 2009)
- Priest Sex Case Settled for $1.3m, by Glenda Anderson, The Press Democrat (March 19, 2009)
- Fresno Bishop: Abusive Priest Poses No Threat, in Catholic Culture (March 19, 2009)
- Suspended Priest Returns to Active Ministry, in WLWT (March 19, 2009)
- Suspended Priest Reinstated, in Springfield News-Sun (March 19, 2009)
- Update: Priest Abuse Case Dismissed, by Bill Dries, The Daily News (March 19, 2009)
- Patches a Sign of Penance for Abuse, by Ed Langlois , Catholic Sentinel (March 19, 2009)
- VOTF Says It Was Not Involved in Bill on Catholic Church, by Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant (March 19, 2009)
- Governor Signs Bill to Rename Augusta Bridge, in MPBN (March 19, 2009)
- Archbishop Restores Errant Priest to Active Ministry, by Tom Beyerlein, Dayton Daily News (March 19, 2009)
- Former Methodist Minister from Royse City Pleads Guilty to Sharing Child Porn on the Internet, by Martha Deller, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (March 19, 2009)
- Arrest Made in Threat against Sen. Mcdonald, Rep. Lawlor, by Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant (March 18, 2009)
- Angry E-mailer Busted over Threat, by Brad Drazen and LeAnne Gendreau, MSNBC (March 19, 2009)
- Capitol Police Make Arrest in Threat against Lawmakers, in WTIC (March 19, 2009)
- New Britain Man Charged with Making E-mail Threats, by Christopher Keating, The Hartford Courant (March 19, 2009)
- A Priest the Diocese of Orange Admits Faced an Abuse Accusation Is Still in Ministry in Spain, by Gustavo Arellano, Orange County Weekly (March 18, 2009)
- Fresno Diocese Continues to Let "Accused" Child Molester Work with Children, by Paul Kiesel, Injury Board (March 19, 2009)
- Bishop Morlino: Church Is in "the Truth Business" and Must Respond to Credibility Crisis, in Catholic News Agency (March 19, 2009)
- Man Charged with Threatening Legislators Is Deacon's Son, by Brian Lockhart, The Advocate (March 19, 2009)
- Catholic Bill Controversy Lingers, by Ken Dixon, Connecticut Post (March 19, 2009)

March 20

- Priests Face £5m Abuse Claim, in Lancashire Evening Post (March 20, 2009)
- Curran Bridge Renamed, in WABI (March 20, 2009)
- Our Opinion: Prison Release Reopens Wounds for Priest's Victims, in The Patriot Ledger (March 20, 2009)
- Suit Alleges Catholic Schools Withheld Evidence of Abuse, by Levi Pulkkinen, Seattle Post-Intelligencer (March 20, 2009)
- Statement of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth Regarding Settlement of Claims against the Diocese Involving James Reilly, James Hanlon and Gerard Scholl, in DFW Catholic (March 19, 2009)
- Restoring Clerical Authority, by Richard McBrien, The Tidings (March 20, 2009)
- Alcohol, Homosexuality Charged in Jury Probe, by Elizabeth Hardin-Burrola, Gallup Independent (March 20, 2009)
- Auditors Find Archdiocese in Compliance on Abuse Prevention, by Sarah M. Barrett, The Pilot (March 20, 2009)
- Pastor Acquitted of Sexual Assault, by Charles Musonda, Zambia Daily Mail (March 20, 2009)
- Ashton Bible Church Dissolved- Pastor Facing Sex Abuse Charges, by Megan Boatwright, KIFI (March 20, 2009)
- Ex-minister Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Charges, by Martha Deller, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (March 20, 2009)
- More Than 80 Letters Ask for Leniency for Delray Beach Priest in Theft Case, by Dianna Cahn, South Florida Sun-Sentinel (March 20, 2009)
- Former Champaign County Priest Returns to Active Ministry, in Urbana Daily Citizen (March 20, 2009)
- Charity Scraps Idea for Sex Offender Home in Ky., by Jeffrey McMurray , The Associated Press (March 20, 2009)
- No Payout for Alleged Sex Abuse Victim - As He's Not Catholic, in Coventry Telegraph (March 20, 2009)
- Fla. Priest to Be Sentenceed in Embezzlement Case, by The Associated Press, Miami Herald (March 20, 2009)
- Priest Settles Inmate Sex Suit, in The Daily Item (March 20, 2009)
- More Revelations from Fresno's Bishop, by Andres Araiza, ABC 30 (March 20, 2009)
- Prescient Email Reappears, by Mark Stokoe, Pokrov (March 19, 2009)
- "Civil Liberties" and Uncivil Lies: What the New York Civil Liberties Union and the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights Have in Common - an Agenda to Keep Child Predator Identities Secret, by Marci A. Hamilton, FindLaw (March 19, 2009)
- "Free God Language": Fired Parish Worker's Thesis, by Tom Roberts, National Catholic Reporter (March 20, 2009)
- The Anti-catholic Backlash-do We Deserve It?, by John Zmirak, Taki's Magazine (March 19, 2009)
- Brisbane's Renegade Priest Seeks Help from the Vatican, in Catholic Culture (March 20, 2009)
- Sacked Rebel Priest Appeals to Vatican, by Andrew Wight, The Brisbane Times (March 20, 2009)
- Funniest Line of This Young Millennium!, by Gustavo Arellano , Orange County Weekly (March 20, 2009)
- Some Clergy More Equal Than Others?, in GetReligion (March 20, 2009)
- Judge Delays Sentencing for Priest Who Stole from Church, by Dianna Cahn, South Florida Sun Sentinel (March 20, 2009)
- Priest Breaks down in Criminal Court, in WPBF (March 20, 2009)
- Pope May Impose His Man As English Catholic Leader, by Ruth Gledhill, The Times (March 20, 2009)
- Irish Priest Ashamed at Stealing US Parish Cash, in The Irish Times (March 20, 2009)
- Rick Santorum and Bishop Steinbock: "Secular" Society Is to Blame for Rampant Clergy Sexual Abuse, by Paul Kiesel, Injury Board (March 20, 2009)

March 21

- Nuns Are Forced to Wash and Cook Meals by Priests: Cardinal, by Usha Ram Manohar, Press Trust of India (March 21, 2009)
- Nuns Are Ill-treated in Church, Reveals Cardinal's Book, by Naveen Nair, IBN Live (March 21, 2009)
- Church Court Finds Former Central Jersey Pastor Guilty of Sex Abuse, by Leo D. Rommel, Home News Tribune (March 20, 2009)
- Justices Won't Hear Conspiracy Case, by Adam Parker, The Post and Courier (March 21, 2009)
- Archdiocese, Local Group Join for Child Abuse Prevention Month, by Matt Palmer, The Catholic Review (March 21, 2009)
- Mennonite Abuse Survivor Speaks out against Church, by Gerry Bellett, Vancouver Sun (March 20, 2009)
- In Angola, Benedict Decries Abuse of Women, by Victor L. Simpson , Arizona Daily Star (March 21, 2009)
- Fort Worth Diocese, Priest Sued, by Darren Barbee, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (March 21, 2009)
- U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, in Washington Post (March 21, 2009)
- Protecting the Most Vulnerable, by Paul Cherry, Montreal Gazette (March 20, 2009)

March 22

- Jefferson County Pastor Still Ministering Despite Molestation Charges: United Methodist Reverend, Awaiting Trial since August 2007, Serves at Two Churches, by Ann Rodgers, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (March 22, 2009)
- Paterson Casts Doubt on Future of Church Sex Abuse Bill, by James T. Madore, Newsday (March 22, 2009)
- No Charges for Church Member, by Joseph Serna, Daily Pilot (March 21, 2009)
- Powerful Impact of 'Open Window' Church Sex Abuse Laws, by Bart Jones, Newsday (March 22, 2009)
- Diocese Heading to Court, by Kevin O'Connor, Rutland Herald (March 22, 2009)
- Cleveland Catholic Churches Plan to Appeal Bishop's Order to Close, by Michael F. O'Malley and Robert L. Smith, Plain Dealer (March 21, 2009)
- Priest Is Suspended from Parish Following Police Investigation, by Derek Alexander, Sunday Mail (March 22, 2009)
- The Destructive Nature of Pornography, by Kristine Frederickson, Mormon Times (March 22, 2009)
- Help Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Today: Your Calls and Emails Will Make the Difference, in Failed Messiah (March 22, 2009)
- UTJ Letters on Sexual Abuse: Letters Sent Supporting the Markey Bill, in Failed Messiah (March 20, 2009)

March 23

- Priests Sued over 'Sex Abuse', in Press Association (March 23, 2009)
- Bishop Sets Mass for Victims of Priest Abuse, by Astrid Galvan, Arizona Republic (March 23, 2009)
- A Window for Justice, in New York Times (March 22, 2009)
- Ngo Rejects Court Verdict, in ZNBC (March 23, 2009)
- Pastor in Court on Sex Abuse Charges, in Sunshine Coast Daily (March 23, 2009)
- No Return for Jailed Bishop, in Pokrov (March 21, 2009)
- Pope Benedict Names New Bishop for Oakland, in Business Wire (March 23, 2009)
- Pope Names Bishop for Oakland, Associated Press (March 23, 2009)
- Charity Scraps Idea for Sex Offender Home in Ky, Associated Press (March 19, 2009)
- College Sued over Sex Abuse Claim, on BBC News (March 23, 2009)
- Catholic Bishop to Deliver Special Mass for Abuse Victims, Associated Press (March 23, 2009)
- Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in Priest Award, Associated Press (March 23, 2009)
- 'Priest Abuse' Pupil Sues for £5m, in Metro (March 23, 2009)
- Ex-City Lawyer Tells of Torment over Sex Abuse by School Priest, by Paul Cheston, Evening Standard (March 23, 2009)
- Catholic Academic Ayatollah Shows True Colors: Cardinal Newman Society Uses McCarthyite Tactics to Promote a Fundamentalist Agenda, by Joe Feuerherd, National Catholic Reporter (March 23, 2009)
- Pupil 'Measured Naked' by Priest, in Lancashire Evening Post (March 23, 2009)
- Pope Rapidly Fills Diocese of Oakland Vacancy, in Catholic News Agency (March 23, 2009)
- SNAP Calls on Bishop to Release Names of Accused Priests, by Adam Zewe, Community News (March 23, 2009)
- Archdiocese Takes Action against Priest in Abuse Case, by Sam Wood, Philadelphia Inquirer (March 23, 2009)
- India Priest Accused of Molesting Woman Arrested, Then Released, in Union of Catholic Asian News (March 23, 2009)
- Buckeye Pastor Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges, in AZFamily (March 23, 2009)
- Police: Buckeye Pastor Was 'Sexual Predator', by Jackee Coe, Arizona Republic (March 23, 2009)

March 24

- New Developments in Priest Sex Abuse Trial, by Andres Araiza, ABC 30 (March 24, 2009)
- £5m Claim over 'Sex Abuse by Priest', by Mark Hughes, Independent (March 24, 2009)
- Kennedy Speaks on " Being Catholic", by Amanda Cuda, Connecticut Post (March 23, 2009)
- Philly Archdiocese Removes Priest from Duty, in Daily Times (March 23, 2009)
- 'Sexual Abuse at Jesuit School Wrecked My Life', Claims Top City Lawyer in £5m High Court Action, by Tom Kelly, Daily Mail (March 24, 2009)
- Voice of the Faithful Cancels Its Planned Worship Service, in Naples Daily News (March 23, 2009)
- Sunday School Teacher to Spend at Least 10 Years in Prison, by Stephen Hunt, The Salt Lake Tribune (March 23, 2009)
- Accused a Second Time, Priest Is Removed, by David O'Reilly, Philadelphia Inquirer (March 24, 2009)
- Cardinal Removes Bucks Co. Priest, in Philadelphia Daily News (March 24, 2009)
- Pope Picks Spanish Speaker As Oakland Bishop, by Matthai Kuruvila, San Francisco Chronicle (March 24, 2009)
- Pope Benedict Names New Bishop for Oakland; Sex Abuse Victims Respond, in SNAP (March 24, 2009)
- Archdiocese Takes Action against Priest in Abuse Case; Sex Abuse Victims Respond, in SNAP (March 24, 2009)
- They Are Getting Away with It, When the Story Should Be on Nancy Grace Every Night, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (March 24, 2009)
- Child Rapist Wants to Live at NH Camp, by Clynton Namuo, New Hampshire Union Leader (March 24, 2009)
- Pastor Charged in Rape, by Adam Koob, The Natchez Democrat (March 24, 2009)
- Judge Orders Priest to Prison Term, Says Theft Was "Greed Unmasked", by Susan Spencer-Wendel, Palm Beach Post (March 24, 2009)
- Delray Beach Priest Who Stole Money Gets 14 Months in Prison, by Andy Reid, South Florida Sun-Sentinel (March 24, 2009)
- Faced with the Striking Increase of Social Problems in Communities: First Nations Act, in CNW Group (March 24, 2009)
- Lansing Twp. Pastor Faces Pornography Charges, by Kevin Grasha, Lansing State Journal (March 24, 2009)
- Adams County Pastor Freed on Bond after Being Charged with Statutory Rape, Associated Press (March 24, 2009)
- Irish Priest Jailed for Fraud in US, in RTE News (March 24, 2009)

March 25

- Paedophile Priest Puts Catholic Church in High Court, by Emma Stone, Coventry Telegraph (March 24, 2009)
- Buckeye Pastor Charged with Sex Abuse, by Melissa Gonzalo, 12 News (March 24, 2009)
- Class Action Claims Sex Abuse at Que. Religious Order, by Sue Montgomery, The Vancouver Sun (March 24, 2009)
- Bankrupting N.Y. Church?, by Stephen Vincent, National Catholic Register (March 25, 2009)
- More Tests Sought in Child Sex Case, in The Star (March 25, 2009)
- Defrocked Priest in Sex Scandal Wants to Live in Middleton, by John Quinn, Foster's Daily Democrat (March 24, 2009)
- Child Rapist's Choice of Residence Worries Police, by Clynton Namuo, New Hampshire Union Leader (March 25, 2009)
- NH Has 45 Days to Decide on Gale's Return, in WMUR (March 25, 2009)
- Orthodox Leader Eases Fears of Merger, in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (March 24, 2009)
- Church Appeals Award in Priest Sex Abuse Case, on WCAX (March 25, 2009)
- Catholic Faithful Face Church Closures, by Jessica Ravitz, CNN (March 25, 2009)
- Austria Backs Priests? Right to Sex, in Austrian Times (March 25, 2009)
- He Was Trusted, in The Intelligencer (March 25, 2009)
- Judge Sentences Second Priest to 4-year Term, by Usan Spencer-Wendel, Palm Beach Post (March 25, 2009)
- Priest Gets 4-year Sentence for Fla. Church Theft, Associated Press (March 24, 2009)
- Former Nw Iowa Funeral Director Gets Prison Time, by Brian Haas, South Florida Sun-Sentinel (March 25, 2009)
- Defrocked Priest in Sex Scandal Wants to Live in Middleton; Sex Abuse Victims Respond, on SNAP (March 25, 2009)
- Diocese Heading to Court; Sex Abuse Victims Respond, on SNAP (March 25, 2009)
- Clergy Sex Victims Respond to Arrest of Protestant Pastor, on SNAP (March 25, 2009)
- Second Irish Priest Sent to Prison in US for Stealing Parish Money, in Belfast Telegraph (March 25, 2009)
- Punitive Damages against Diocese Argued, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press (March 25, 2009)
- Church Appeals $8.7 Million Verdict in Priest Case, by John Curran, MassLive (March 25, 2009)
- Bishop Madere Testifies in Priest Abuse Trial, on CBS 47 (March 25, 2009)
- Guinan Headed to State Prison, by Tim Malloy, WPTV (March 25, 2009)
- Second Irish Florida Priest Gets Four Years in Jail for Theft, in The Irish Times (March 25, 2009)

March 26

- Justices Hear Church Appeal, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press (March 26, 2009)
- Priest Retried on Sex Assault Charges, by Celinda Emison, Abilene Reporter-News (March 26, 2009)
- Abuse Case Delays Bishop's Letter on Diocese Finances, by Gary Soulsman, The News Journal (March 26, 2009)
- Bishop at OMC Seeks Help for World's Poor, by Walter Fox, The Chestnut Hill Local (March 26, 2009)
- Power and Corruption in Catholic Boston, by Philip F. Lawler, Acton Institute (March 26, 2009)
- Hopkins Co. Magistrate Facing New Charges, by Cory Stark, WFIE (March 26, 2009)
- Montreal Order Accused of Years of Abuse, by Sue Montgomery, National Post (March 26, 2009)
- Don't Know Nothing, by Michael Augros & Father Thomas Berg, National Review (March 26, 2009)
- Why I Just Can't Forgive the Sins of the Fathers, by Frances Burscough, Belfast Telegraph (March 26, 2009)
- Jailed Priests Leave behind "a Legacy of Deceit and Thievery", by Shane Hickey, Irish Independent (March 26, 2009)
- Priests Deserved Prison Time, in Palm Beach Post (March 26, 2009)
- Minister from the Village Accused in Teen Sex, by Johnny Johnson, NewsOK (March 26, 2009)
- A Gitmo Guard Turns Muslim: 3-27-09, in Bill's 'Faith Matters' Weblog (March 26, 2009)
- Vatican Official Chides U.S. Bishops on Abortion, by Thomas C. Fox, National Catholic Reporter (March 26, 2009)
- Pastor Guilty of Sex with Boy, 13, by Rae Wilson, Sunshine Coast Daily (March 26, 2009)
- Preacher Charged with Raping Boy, in WPVI (March 26, 2009)
- Only Misinformed Catholics Protested Finance Bill, by Bryan Murphy, The Daily Campus (March 26, 2009)
- Judgment Reserved on Abuse Claim, in The Press Association (March 26, 2009)
- High Court Throws out Case against Diocese, by Cara Matthews, Press & Sun-Bulletin (March 26, 2009)
- Rochester Diocese Wins Appeal of Priest Sex Case; Releases Statement, on WHAM (March 26, 2009)
- Pa. Church Pastor Charged with Sex Abuse in Del., in Fort Mill Times (March 26, 2009)
- Delaware Pastor Arrested for Years of Sexual Abuse, on CBS 3 (March 26, 2009)
- Diocese Wins Court Decision against Anonymous Couple, on WROC (March 26, 2009)
- Burke Apolgizes for Remarks Critical of U.S. Bishops, by Thomas C. Fox, National Catholic Reporter (March 26, 2009)
- Eastland County Priest Found Guilty on Sexual Assault, Indecency Charges, by Celinda Emison, Abilene Reporter-News (March 26, 2009)
- Vatican Archbishop Issues Apology, by Jacqueline L. Salmon, Washington Post (March 27, 2009)
- Correction, in Hartford Courant (March 20, 2009)
- Baptist Minister Accused of Sex Abuse; Support Group Responds, on SNAP (March 26, 2009)
- Priest Convicted of Sexually Abusing Boy in Ranger in "90s, by Darren Barbeed, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (March 26, 2009)
- Former Fort Worth Catholic Diocese Priest Convicted in Sex Abuse Case Retrial, by Brooks Egerton, The Dallas Morning News (March 26, 2009)
- New Hampshire Names 27 Clerics in Abuse Cases, by Abby Goodnough, The New York Times (March 26, 2009)

March 27

- Catholic Priest in Fort Worth Diocese Convicted of Child Sex Abuse, by Brooks Egerton, The Dallas Morning News (March 27, 2009)
- St Mary's, Bishop Robinson and the Value of Dialogue, by Frank Brennan, Eureka Street (March 27, 2009)
- Archbishop of Cardiff Peter Smith in Running to Become New Archbishop of Westminster, by Matt Withers, South Wales Echo (March 27, 2009)
- Connecticut Lawmakers Consider Extending Statute of Limitations in Child Sex Abuse Cases, by Arielle Levin Becker, The Hartford Courant (March 27, 2009)
- Class Action Victim Alleges Coercion, by Shannon Kettler, WCPO (March 26, 2009)
- In Special Gilbert Mass, Bishop Prays for Abuse Victims, by Astrid Galvan, The Arizona Republic (March 26, 2009)
- Phila. Pastor Charged in Sex Assault, Suspended, by Terri Sanginiti, The News Journal (March 27, 2009)
- Phila. Pastor Arrested in Del. Child Sex Charges, in Philadelphia Inquirer (March 27, 2009)
- Pastor Who Molested U.S. Child Coming Back to Canada, by Jason van Rassel, National Post (March 26, 2009)
- Former Troy Minister Back in Jail after Domestic Battery Charge, by Beth Hundsdorfer, Belleville News-Democrat (March 26, 2009)
- More Boys Tell of Abuse by Counselor at Youth Group Retreat, by Kaustuv Basu, Florida Today (March 26, 2009)
- The Catholic Church Should Put Its Own House in Order, by Betty Caplan, Daily National (March 26, 2009)
- Sexual Abuse and Islam a Bosnian Case, by Hajrudin Somun, Today's Zaman (March 26, 2009)
- Teczar Sex Abuse: Guilty Again, by Bronislaus B. Kush, Telegram & Gazette (March 27, 2009)
- Paedophile Vicar Fails to Get Jail Term Cut, in Evening Telegraph (March 27, 2009)
- Diocese of Manchester and New Hampshire Attorney General, in BishopAccountability.org (March 7, 2009)
- Excerpts from Documents about Newly Accused Priests: Page One, in BishopAccountability.org (March 7, 2009)
- Delray Beach Priest Says He Will Appeal Conviction of Theft from Church: Former Pastor in Delray Beach Says He Spent $10,000, Not $99,999-Plus, by Andy Reid, South Florida Sun-Sentinel (March 27, 2009)
- State Releases More Names in Clergy Abuse Scandal, by Mark Bevis, NHPR (March 27, 2009)
- NH Names 27 Priests in Sex Abuse Cases, in NECN (March 27, 2009)
- Catholic Diocese Named in Lawsuit, by Bill Carey, 10 News Now (March 28, 2009)
- Victims' Group: Lift Time-Limit on Abuse Reports, Associated Press (March 27, 2009)
- Former Colorado Priest Accused of Sex Abuse, Associated Press (March 27, 2009)
- Bishops' Criticisms: Prophetic or Pointless?, in USA Today (March 27, 2009)
- Eastland Jury Gives Child-Molester Priest Teczar 50 Years, by Darren Barbeed, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (March 27, 2009)
- Former Fort Worth Catholic Diocese Priest Sentenced to 50 Years for Sex Abuse, by Brooks Egerton, Dallas Morning News (March 27, 2009)
- Jury Gives Priest 50 Years, by Celinda Emison, Abilene Reporter-News (March 27, 2009)

March 28

- AG Releases Unverified Allegations against 26 Priests, Nuns, by Garry Rayno and Kathryn Marchocki, New Hampshire Union Leader (March 28, 2009)
- No Time Limits Urged for Prosecuting Clergy Abuse, Associated Press (March 27, 2009)
- Priest Sex Scandal Expands: Seven Newly Named Worked in Area Churches, by Adam D. Krauss, Foster's Daily Democrat (March 28, 2009)
- Bexhill Priest Asks for Paedophile Prison Term to Be Cut, by Naomi Loomes, Argus (March 28, 2009)
- Pueblo Diocese, Ex-Priest Target of Lawsuit, in Colorado Springs Gazette (March 27, 2009)
- Priest Gets 50 Years for Child Rape, by Darren Barbee and Mitch Mitchell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (March 27, 2009)
- Audit of Catholics Notes Safety Steps, in San Angelo Standard-Times (March 28, 2009)
- Molester Priest Given 50 Years, by Celinda Emison, Worcester Telegram & Gazette (March 28, 2009)
- Former Priest in Fort Worth Diocese Gets 50 Years in Second Sex-Abuse Trial, by Brooks Egerton, Dallas Morning News (March 28, 2009)
- Lorain Parishes Appeal Closings, by Steve Fogarty, Chronicle-Telegram (March 28, 2009)
- Clergy Sex Abuse Victims Blast NH Catholic Diocese for Secrecy, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (March 27, 2009)
- Colorado Predator Priest Sued; Sex Abuse Victims Respond, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (March 27, 2009)
- Miller: More Scrutiny Needed at Center: Amendment Would Require Background Checks, by Bill Shea, Messenger (March 27, 2009)
- Deadline Passes to Appeal Church Closings, in WKYC (March 27, 2009)
- Justice Is Crux of Abuse-Law Debate, by Amy Kotlarz, Catholic Courier (March 27, 2009)
- Two Bills Differ on How They Would Treat Sex-Abuse Lawsuits, by Amy Kotlarz, Catholic Courier (March 27, 2009)
- Church, Others Call for Equal Treatment of Abuse Victims, by Annette Jimenez, Catholic Courier (March 27, 2009)
- Legislators Explain Positions on Proposed Bills, by Jennifer Burke, Catholic Courier (March 27, 2009)
- Other States Enact, Eye Abuse-Law Reforms, by Mike Latona, Catholic Courier (March 27, 2009)
- Catholic Church 'A Model' in Recent Efforts to Protect Children, by Amy Kotlarz, Catholic Courier (March 23, 2009)
- Catholics Urged to Take Action, by Jennifer Burke, Catholic Courier (March 23, 2009)
- Manipulation, Threats Help Molesters Hide Secrets, by Meg Kissinger, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (March 27, 2009)
- Helping the Victims: Opening up a Window for Victims to File Suit against Their Perpetrators Would Provide One Form of Justice, in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (March 27, 2009)
- Unholy Wind Blowing in Nairobi As Priests Accuse Njue of Ruling with an Iron Fist, by Martin Mutua, Standard (March 23, 2009)
- Colombia Rocked by Father-Daughter Incest Case, in Reuters (March 28, 2009)
- Amid Abuse in Brazil, Abortion Debate Flares, by Alexei Barrionuevo, New York Times (March 27, 2009)

March 29

- Despite Abuse, He Never Lost His Faith: A Former Victim, Now a Priest, Talks about How Therapy Allowed Him to Forgive and to Help Others, in News Journal (March 29, 2009)
- Correcting My Post on Bishops' Turf, in USA Today (March 29, 2009)
- Norwalker Wins VOTF 'Volunteer of the Year', by Francis X. Fay Jr, Hour (March 29, 2009)
- Charges Bring Suspicions to Fore: Teens Who Know Acker Now See Disturbing Habits, by Raquel Rutledge, Dan Egan and Linda Spice, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (March 29, 2009)
- Editorial: Lessons Learned in Raid on Yfz Ranch, in San Angelo Standard-Times (March 29, 2009)
- Doubt, the Play, the Movie, the Sad Reality of Child Abuse, and SNAP, by Pat Donnelly, Montreal Gazette (March 29, 2009)
- Bishop Dogged by Abuse Allegations Dies, in CNN (March 29, 2009)
- Making a Molehill out of a Mountain, by Danni Moss, Because it Matters - Freedom in Christianity (March 28, 2009)
- Ex-Megachurch Head Paulk Dies in Atlanta Hospital: Brother Hopes People Will Remember His Good Works, Not Scandal, by Donna Lewis, Atlanta Journal-Constitution (March 29, 2009)
- Ex-Megachurch Head Paulk Dies in Atlanta Hospital, Associated Press (March 29, 2009)
- New Leader of English and Welsh Catholics Could Be Named Within Weeks, by Edward Chadwick, Birmingham Post (March 30, 2009)
- Omaha Archdiocese Announces Parish's Closure, in NTV (March 29, 2009)
- Loverde and Wuerl Respond to Burke, Terry, by Daniel Burke, National Catholic Reporter (March 29, 2009)
- The Abc's War on Christianity, by Bill Muehlenberg, Christian Today (March 30, 2009)

March 30

- Church Rift, by Ben Brennan, Murray Valley Standard (March 30, 2009)
- Pastor Porn Case Raises Difficult Legal Questions, by Tasha Kates, Daily Progress (March 30, 2009)
- Child Sex Abuse Prevention Training Gets Funds, by Bev Davis, Register-Herald (March 29, 2009)
- Continuing Developments: the N.Y. Child Victims Act Has Passed the New York State Assembly Codes Committee, in Reform the Statute of Limitations on Child Sexual Abuse (March 30, 2009)
- 'Perv Priest' Works at Hs, by Douglas Montero and Dan Mangan, New York Post (March 30, 2009)
- Bishop Says He'll Consider Naming Names, by Jim Fennell, New Hampshire Union Leader (March 30, 2009)
- Suspended Kerala Bishop in Trouble Again, in Thaindian (March 30, 2009)
- Tension over Suspended Bishop's Visit, in Kerala Online (March 30, 2009)
- NH Bishop to Consider Listing Some Priest's Names, Associated Press (March 30, 2009)
- Hikind Retreating on Tough Tactics against Molesters, by Rebecca Dube, Forward (March 25, 2009)
- Internet Scheme Fleeces Red Wing Church, by Jon Swedien, Farmington Independent (March 30, 2009)
- Seaford Pastor Charged with Forcible Touching, by Laura Rivera, Newsday (March 30, 2009)
- Westminster Latest: "Stop Roche" Campaign Goes Public, by Damian Thompson, Telegraph (March 30, 2009)
- It's Still Looking like Arthur Roche for Westminster. Time for a Reverse Ferret?, by Damian Thompson, Telegraph (March 29, 2009)
- Queen and Gordon Brown Debate Ending Discrimination against Catholics, by Ruth Gledhill, The Times (March 27, 2009)
- A Cardinal Postures, by Andrew Sullivan, The Daily Dish (March 30, 2009)
- Bishops Were Warned of Abusive Priests, by Tom Roberts, National Catholic Reporter (March 30, 2009)
- Sin: a Cardinal Deposed, Now Playing in La, Reveals Blatant Corruption in Church Re Pedophiles, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (March 30, 2009)
- NCR: Evidence Shows That the Catholic Hierarchy Was Aware of Pedophile Priest Problem in the 1950s, by Jeffrey Weiss, The Dallas Morning News (March 30, 2009)
- Making the Best of a Pastor Scandal, by Indianapolis Star, Robert King (March 30, 2009)
- Seaford Pastor Accused of "Forcible Touching" at Church Event, on 1010 WINS (March 30, 2009)
- Defrocked Priest Controversy, on My Fox New York (March 30, 2009)
- Breaking: Revived Sex-abuse Bill Could Be Headed to Assembly Floor, by Hella Winston, The Jewish Week (March 30, 2009)
- Texas FLDS Case Stalls Ariz. Case against Jeffs, by Suzanne Adams, Deseret News (March 30, 2009)
- Catholic Bishops Warned in '50s on Abusive Priests, on WCAX (March 30, 2009)
- Funeral Set for Former Megachurch Leader, by Christopher Quinn, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (March 30, 2009)
- Catholic Bishops Warned in '50s on Abusive Priests, by Rachel Zoll, The Associated Press (March 30, 2009)
- Governor Paterson Opposes Sex Abuse Bill, More Worried with Churches Going Bankrupt, by Paul Kiesel, Injury Board (March 30, 2009)
- The Play Sin: a Cardinal Deposed Could Easily Be Pilot for Series on Cable Network, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (March 30, 2009)
- Really Early Warning on Abusers: "Even an Island Is Too Good for These Vipers", by David Gibson, Beliefnet (March 30, 2009)

March 31

- Winona Bishop Loras Watters Mourned, Remembered As Humble Servant, by Jerome Christenson, Winona Daily News (March 31, 2009)
- Cardinal Egan Named in Priest, Sex Suit, by Alan Cohn, WTNH (March 31, 2009)
- Appeal on Church Merger Rejected, by Jay Tokasz, The Buffalo News (March 31, 2009)
- Leader of Catholic Order That Once Treated Priests like Dallas" Rudolph Kos Spoke out in the 1950s, by Reese Dunklin, WFAA (March 31, 2009)
- SNAP on New York Sex Abuse Bill, on SNAP (March 31, 2009)
- Church Records Show Bishops Understood Abuse in the 50s; SNAP Responds, on SNAP (March 30, 2009)
- Child Molesting Bishop Dies; Sex Abuse Victims Respond, on SNAP (March 31, 2009)
- Church Warned of Errant Priests, in The Age (April 1, 2009)
- Pope Sends Apostolic Visitors to the Legionaries of Christ, in Legionaries of Christ (March 31, 2009)
- Vatican Orders Visitation of Legionaries of Christ, by John Thavis, National Catholic Reporter (March 31, 2009)
- A Visit for the Legion, in Whispers in the Loggia (March 31, 2009)
- Pope Orders Apostolic Visitation of Legion of Christ, in OSV Daily Take (March 31, 2009)
- NY Assemblyman Lopez's Bill Harmful to Clergy Abuse Victims, Serves Direct Interest of NY Catholic Dioceses According to Abuse Attorney Irwin Zalkin, in eMediaWire (March 31, 2009)
- Legion of Christ to Be Investigated, in ANSA (March 31, 2009)
- The Pope Investigates Hardline Catholic Order, by Nick Squires, Telegraph (March 31, 2009)
- Vatican to Probe Catholic Order, in BBC News (March 31, 2009)
- Pope: Investigate the Legionaries of Christ, by David Gibson, Beliefnet (March 31, 2009)
- Pope Orders Probe of Scandal-plagued Religious Order, by Philip Pullella, Reuters (March 31, 2009)
- Pope Orders Probe into Conservative Order: Report, in AFP (March 31, 2009)
- Vatican to Inspect Catholic Order after Scandal, Associated Press (March 31, 2009)
- Father Corcurea's Letter to Legion of Christ, in Zenit (March 31, 2009)
- Cardinal Bertone's Letter to Legion of Christ, in Zenit (March 31, 2009)
- Pope Initiates Apostolic Visitation of the Legion of Christ, in Catholic News Agency (March 31, 2009)
- Poll Shows American Catholics Go with Their Faith over Their Religion, by Mary Kate Cary, Thomas Jefferson, U.S. News & World Report (March 31, 2009)
- Legion - Holy See Orders Apostolic Visitation, by The Cathoholic, Joan Frawley Desmond (March 31, 2009)
- Is Sen. Lazich Doing What Is Needed to Protect and Help Children?, by Linda Richter, My Community Now (March 31, 2009)
- Pope Orders Apostolic Visitation of Legionaries of Christ, in Catholic Culture (March 31, 2009)
- Buffalo Diocese Sells Closed Parishes to Buddhists, in Catholic Culture (March 31, 2009)
- Maine Bishop Responds to Revelations about Abuse Warnings, on MPBN (March 31, 2009)
- Former Tna Wrestler Files Sexual Abuse Lawsuit against a Priest, by Jason Powell, Pro Wrestling (March 31, 2009)
- Pope Initiates Apostolic Visit to Legion of Christ, in Zenit (March 31, 2009)
- Dead Priest's Sexual Exploits Continue to Haunt Ratzinger, in The Freethinker (March 31, 2009)
- Former Tna, Ecw Star Pat "Simon Diamond" Kenney Files Lawsuit Stemming from His Own Childhood Abuse, Hoping to Help Others Come Forward, by Mike Johnson, PWInsider (March 31, 2009)

April 2009


April 1

- Former Tna Star Files Lawsuit - Sexual Abuse & Molestation, by Ryan Clark, Wrestling-Edge (March 31, 2009)
- Vatican to Investigate Influential Religious Order Scandalized by Founder's Sexual Misdeeds, by Rachel Zoll, In-Forum (April 1, 2009)
- Child Abuse Awareness Month Time for Parishes, Dioceses to Highlight Efforts in Safe Environment, in DFW Catholic (April 1, 2009)
- Former Pastor Arrested for Sexual Abuse of a Child, by Brian Collins, KXXV (March 31, 2009)
- Hopkins County Magistrate Charged with Rape, Sodomy, on WEHT (March 31, 2009)
- Diocese Takes Steps to Keep Kids Safe, in Sentinel (April 1, 2009)
- Butch Merritt Was a Leading Spy in America's Homegrown Cold War against Homosexuals, by Will O'Bryan, Metro Weekly (March 13, 2009)
- Child Sex Abuse Bill Approved in Assembly, in Newsday (March 31, 2009)
- Pope Orders Vatican Inquiry of Religious Order with Sacramento Parish, by Jennifer Garza, Sacramento Bee (April 1, 2009)
- Another Vanishing U.S. Trait: Common Sense, by Pat Murphy, Idaho Mountain Express (April 1, 2009)
- Church Delays Decision on Pastor's Teen Love Affair, in The Local (April 1, 2009)
- The Pope and the Cult, by Andrew Sullivan, The Daily Dish (April 1, 2009)
- Maine Catholics Observe Child Abuse Prevention Month, in The Exception (April 1, 2009)
- A Look at the Orange Diocese's Previous Head Aztlanistas, by Gustavo Arellano, Orange County Weekly (April 1, 2009)
- Detective in Fr Skehan Case Says Sentence Too Harsh for "Likeable Leprechaun", by Mary Cody and Laura Keys, Kilkenny People (April 3, 2009)
- Progress Made in NY State Abuse Law, in Catholic League (April 1, 2009)
- Former Priest at Sallies Faces New Abuse Charges, by Beth Miller, The News Journal (April 1, 2009)
- Maine Bishop Calls Attention to Clergy Abuse, in Boston Globe (April 1, 2009)
- Showdown over Bills on Sex-abuse Statute, in The Exception (April 1, 2009)
- New Director Attracted to Wheat's Community Mission, in Times & Courier (April 1, 2009)
- Mason County Priest Charged with Sexual Assault against an Adult, by John Tunison, The Grand Rapids Press (April 1, 2009)
- Former Pastor Charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct, in Ludington Daily News (April 1, 2009)
- Closing Arguments at Priest Abuse Trial, in CBS 47 (April 1, 2009)
- Mexican Catholic Sex Abuse Probe Could Uncover More Victims, by Miguel Angel Gutierrez, Reuters (April 1, 2009)
- Former Youth Pastor Seduced Teen, Pasco Petition Says, by Camille C. Spencer, St. Petersburg Times (April 1, 2009)

April 2

- 2 More Men Allege Sex Abuse by Priest, by Beth Miller, The News Journal (April 2, 2009)
- Vatican Launches Investigation into Sac Churches, in CBS 13 (April 2, 2009)
- Fairbanks Catholic Diocese Selling Assets under Bankruptcy Plan, by Mary Beth Smetzer, News-Miner (April 2, 2009)
- Should NY Discriminate against Sex Abuse Victims?, by Maggie Gallagher, Town Hall (April 2, 2009)
- Bishop Offers Mass of Healing for Abuse Victims, by Andrew Junker, Catholic News Agency (April 2, 2009)
- Bellmead Baptist Minister Arrested in Sexual Assault Case Involving Two Children, by Erin Quinn and Terri Jo Ryan, Tribune-Herald (April 2, 2009)
- Religion Notes, in Washington Post (April 2, 2009)
- Eamon Mccann: Bishops Need a Lesson on Benefits of Integrated Education, in Belfast Telegraph (April 2, 2009)
- Satmar-backed Abuse Bill Excludes Many Adults, by Rebecca Dube, Forward (April 1, 2009)
- Abhaya's Father Moves Sc to Revoke Bail, in Kerala Online (April 2, 2009)
- Rabbis Knock Brooklyn DA Charles Hynes" Sex Abuse Hotline, by Simone Weichselbaum , New York Daily News (April 2, 2009)
- Brooklyn DA Charles Hynes Presses to Expose Sex Abuse in Jewish Community, by Simone Weichselbaum, New York Daily News (April 2, 2009)
- N.Y. To Battle Sexual Abuse Among Ultra-Orthodox Jews, Associated Press (April 3, 2009)
- Cem: “acto De Amor”, Revision a Legionarios, in El Universal (April 2, 2009)
- Legionarios De Cristo Tiene Una Fuerte Presencia En España: En México, Conocidos Como " Los Millonarios De Cristo" , Los Legionarios Han Cultivado Desde Sus Comienzos LA Amistad Y El Apoyo De Los Políticos, De LA Alta Jerarquía Eclesiástica Y De Las Clases Sociales Más Favorecidas, in El Nacional (April 2, 2009)
- Investigación Legionarios Hallará Más Abusos Sexuales: Víctimas, in Reuters (April 1, 2009)
- Legionarios, Bajo LA Lupa Del Vaticano: LA Visita Apostólica Iniciaría Luego De Semana Santa, Según LA Propia Congregación, by Natalia Gómez y Julián Sánchez, El Universal (April 1, 2009)
- Legionaires 'Relieved' by Vatican Visitation: Investigation Allows 'Exit Strategy' from Current Woes, in National Catholic Reporter (April 2, 2009)
- Banter between Lawyer & Judge in April 1st LA Hearing Reads like Next Script in Sin Series, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (April 2, 2009)
- An Island for Abusive Priests?, in WBUR (April 2, 2009)
- 'Thesis Not Sole Cause of Kolpack Dismissal', by Thomas C. Fox, National Catholic Reporter (April 2, 2009)
- Judge Weighs Request to Open Priest-Abuse Records: Newspapers Press for Case Files to Be Made Public, by Lawrence Buser, Commercial Appeal (April 2, 2009)
- Newspapers Seek to Open Records of Priest Sexual Abuse Cases, by April Thompson, WREG (April 2, 2009)
- Catholic Diocese Contests Release of Accused Molesters' Names: Victims Demand Public Knowledge, by Amy Cowman, My Fox Memphis (April 2, 2009)
- Update: McPherson to Review Priest Court Records for Public Release, in Daily News (April 2, 2009)
- Broadside: Church and Abusers, in NECN (April 2, 2009)
- LA Judge: Franciscans Must Open Some Clergy Files, Associated Press (April 2, 2009)
- Most Rev Vincent Nichols to Be Head of English Catholics, by Ruth Gledhill, Times (April 3, 2009)
- Archbishop Vincent Nichols Is the New Leader of Catholics in England and Wales, Sources Confirm, by Damian Thompson, Telegraph (April 2, 2009)
- 'Ambitious' Archbishop of Birmingham to Be Announced As New Head of Catholic Church, by Sophie Borland, Daily Mail (April 3, 2009)

April 3

- Catholic Priest Admits Sexual Abuse of Boys, by Anthony McLean, News Post Leader (April 3, 2009)
- A 'Tough Champion' for Catholics, by Robert Pigott, BBC News (April 3, 2009)
- Early Alarm for Church on Abusers in the Clergy, by Laurie Goodstein, New York Times (April 2, 2009)
- Judge Orders Records of Priests Accused of Molestation Released: He Overrules Attorneys for the Franciscan Order and the Alleged Molesters, Who Argued That Personnel Documents Should Remain Private Due to Privilege and Constitutional Issues, by Victoria Kim, Los Angeles Times (April 3, 2009)
- Special Mass for Victims of Clergy Abuse, by Susan Kimball, WCSH (April 3, 2009)
- Maine Catholics Celebrate Mass for Abuse Survivors, by Josie Huang, MPBN (April 2, 2009)
- Pope Names Nichols to Lead Church in England and Wales, in Reuters (April 2, 2009)
- Catholic Church Names New Archbishop of Westminster, in Independent (April 3, 2009)
- Westminster Goes to Birmingham, by Austen Ivereigh, America (April 3, 2009)
- Fetish Priest Defiles 13yr Old, by Gabriel Amoah, Statesman (April 1, 2009)
- Details Released about Priest's Sexual Assault, by Alan Neushwander, WKLA (April 3, 2009)
- Paedophile Priest Faces Jail for Holy Island Abuse, in Northumberland Gazette (April 3, 2009)
- Group Urges Archdiocese to Name Accused Clergy, by Abigail Beshkin, WBUR (April 3, 2009)
- Abused Kids Pawns in Brooklyn Power Struggle?, by Aaron Short, BushwickBK (April 3, 2009)
- Priest's Attorney Gives Some Details about Sex Charge, by Jennifer Linn, Ludington Daily News (April 3, 2009)
- Rome Was Warned about What?, in GetReligion (April 3, 2009)
- Jury: Church Not Liable in Alleged Priest Molestation, on KGET (April 3, 2009)
- Jury Clears Fresno Catholic Diocese in Abuse Trial, on KSEE (April 3, 2009)
- Convicted Priest Appeals; Tries for Release, by Chuck Weber, CBS 12 (April 3, 2009)
- Diocese of Fresno Cleared in Wasco Abuse Case, Associated Press (April 3, 2009)
- Jury: Fresno Diocese Not Liable for Molestation by Priest, by Pablo Lopez, Fresno Bee (April 3, 2009)
- Fresno Diocese Not Liable for Molestation by Priest, by Andres Araiza, ABC 30 (April 3, 2009)

April 4

- Innocent until Proven Guilty Remains a Cornerstone of Our Justice System, by Joe Belanger, London Free Press (April 4, 2009)
- Clergyman Back in the Pulpit As Suspension Is Lifted, in Southern Daily Echo (April 4, 2009)
- The Legion, Regnum Christi, Canon Law and Pastoral Advice, by Pete Vereon, Catholic Light (April 3, 2009)
- Child Abuse Vicar's Appeal against Sentence Fails, in Bexhill-on-Sea Observer (April 3, 2009)
- Former Priest, School Teacher Accused of Abuse, on WTOV (April 3, 2009)
- Abolition of Legionaries Should Be 'On the Table': Baltimore Archbishop Welcomes Vatican Probe of Maciel's Order, in National Catholic Reporter (April 3, 2009)
- Abuse Allegations Investigated, in Herald-Star (April 4, 2009)
- Why the Legion's Visitation Is Such Good News, in Jay Dunlap (April 4, 2009)
- Former O.C. Bishop Lies like a Devil in Fresno Pedophile Case, by Gustavo Arellano, Orange County Weekly (April 4, 2009)
- Fresno Diocese Cleared in Molest: Church Not Liable for Priest's Actions Because Officials Didn't Know at the Time, Jury Finds., by Pablo Lopez, Fresno Bee (April 3, 2009)
- Court Order on Right to Privacy Re Santa Barbara Pedophile Priests Says:, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (April 4, 2009)
- Charged Sikh Priest's Arraignment Delayed, by Adrian Nieoczym, Kelowna Capital News (April 4, 2009)
- Corrections Weighs Ex-Priest's Return to Middleton, by John Quinn, Foster's Daily Democrat (April 3, 2009)
- Legionarios: Ante El Descredito, LA " Refundación", by Alejandro Gutierrez, Proceso (April 4, 2009)
- LA Negacion Como Puerta Al Abismo, by Maria Teresa Priego, NSS Oaxaca (April 3, 2009)
- Aging of Catholic Bishops Could Lead to Rebirth: With Many Nearing Retirement in the U.s., the Church Has a Chance to Shake Stigmas of Sexual Abuse and Better Serve Growing Ranks of Immigrants., by Duke Helfand, Los Angeles Times (April 4, 2009)
- Court Order Re Freedom of Religion in US and California and Franciscan Pedophile Priest Files, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (April 4, 2009)
- Madison Bishop Hears Supporters of Fired Parish Worker, in National Catholic Reporter (April 4, 2009)

April 5

- Crisis in Journalism: Boston Globe on the Brink, by John Yemma, Christian Science Monitor (April 4, 2009)
- Breaking: Brooklyn DA Announces New Plan to Urge Reporting of Abuse, by Hella Winston, Jewish Week (April 5, 2009)
- Funcionamiento De Los Legionarios De Cristo, En LA Mira Del Vaticano, in El Tiempo (April 5, 2009)
- The Church Sex Scandal: Medieval Blueprint for Disaster, on YouTube (April 5, 2009)
- A Consistent but Harsh Catholic Church, in Los Angeles Times (March 25, 2009)

April 6

- Catholic Priest Raised Red Flag a Half-century Ago, in The Virginian-Pilot (April 6, 2009)
- Ex-prosecutor's Sentence to Be Reviewed, by Laurie Mason, The Intelligencer (April 6, 2009)
- Mother Testifies in Abusive "Rabbi" Case, by Aviad Glickman, Y Net News (April 6, 2009)
- Abusive Mother Turns State Witness against "Rabbi", by Aviad Glickman, Y Net News (April 6, 2009)
- What We Owe Sex Abuse Victims: Open a "Window" to Let Them Seek Justice, by Marci Hamilton , New York Daily News (April 4, 2009)
- Paul J. Bradley from Pa. Named Kalamazoo Bishop, by Associated Press (April 6, 2009)
- Pope Benedict XVI Names New Bishop for Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo, in PRNewswire (April 6, 2009)
- Paul J. Bradley Appointed Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo, in Kalamazoo Gazette (April 6, 2009)
- Consider Disbanding Legionaries, Archbishop Suggests, in Catholic Culture (April 6, 2009)
- New Kalamazoo Bishop; Sex Abuse Victims Respond, on SNAP (April 6, 2009)
- Pope Names Paul J. Bradley New Bishop of Diocese of Kalamazoo, by Lee A. Dean, Kalamazoo Gazette (April 6, 2009)
- 'Tempest in the Temple': a Strange New Book Alleges Corruption & Conspiracy in Brooklyn, by Samuel Newhouse, Brooklyn Daily Eagle (April 6, 2009)
- A Little Soul Tuneup (music Video) before We Dive Back into That Nasty Topic, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (April 6, 2009)
- Losing His Religion, in Bookmarking (April 6, 2009)

April 7

- Catholic Church Leaderships' Top 8 Storylines Report Issued by the Zalkin Law Firm, in Business Wire (April 7, 2009)
- Living with the Legacy of Care, by Angus Stickler, BBC Today (April 7, 2009)
- Da's Hasidic Hotline Heats up Sex Abuse Controversy, by Samuel Newhouse, Brooklyn Daily Eagle (April 7, 2009)
- Naming Abusers Can Protect Kids, by Margery Eagan, Boston Herald (April 7, 2009)
- A Blast from Bishop Cirilo Flores' Child-Abuse-Condoning Past!, by Gustavo Arellano, Orange County Weekly (April 7, 2009)
- There Have Been 60 Child Victims of Franciscan Pedophiles in Santa Barbara Alone, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (April 7, 2009)
- Groups Want Accused Priests' Names, in My Fox Boston (April 7, 2009)
- Confianza En LA Legion, in El Pais (April 7, 2009)
- Funcionamiento De Los Legionarios De Cristo, En LA Mira Del Vaticano, in El Tiempo (April 7, 2009)
- Preven Dano Financiero a Legionarios De Cristo Por Pesquisas De El Vaticano, by Hassan David, Juan Manuel Ramirez and Javier Vega, e-consulta (April 5, 2009)
- Priest Who Tried to Grope Boy Won't Serve Ministry, by Rachanee Srisavasdi, Orange County Register (April 7, 2009)
- Case against Church Closings in 8 Cities, Including New Orleans, Goes to Vatican, by Bruce Nolan, Times-Picayune (April 7, 2009)
- Pittsburgh Bishop to Hold Apology Prayer Service Tonight, on WPXI (April 7, 2009)
- New York: Prosecutors Charge Priest with Taking Parish Money, by Mary Frances Schjonberg, Episcopal Life (April 7, 2009)
- Pastor Accused of Pocketing Church Money for Plastic Surgery, by Mike Graham, WPIX (April 7, 2009)
- Inviting Obama to Speak at Notre Dame Exposes New Catholic Church Rift: The Catholic University's Students Appear to Strongly Back the Invitation, by Dan Gilgoff, U.S. News & World Report (April 7, 2009)
- Parishioners Protest Proposed Closings, by Colette M. Jenkins, Beacon Journal (April 7, 2009)
- Suspect Confesses to Being Murdered Priest's Gay Lover, in Pro 8 News (April 7, 2009)
- Parishioners Remember Slain Priest, in My Fox Austin (April 7, 2009)
- Man Accused of Killing Priest Confesses in Press Conference, by Jeremy Schwartz, Austin American-Statesman (April 7, 2009)
- Suspect Describes How He Dumped a Murdered Priest's Body, in Pro 8 News (April 7, 2009)

April 8

- Court to Take up Fate of List Naming Priests Accused of Abuse: The Twin Cities Archdiocese and the Diocese of Winona Seek an Order to Keep St. Paul Lawyer Jeff Anderson from Sharing the List. " I Think There's a Moral and Legal Imperative" to Name, He Said, by Lora Pabst, Star Tribune (April 7, 2009)
- Bishop Zubik Leads Service of Apology: Sins by Clergy, Others in Church Addressed, in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (April 8, 2009)
- Pedophiles Not Welcome, in Student Printz (April 9, 2009)
- Girls Drugged at Church of England Care Home during 1970s 'Had Babies with Birth Defects', by Rebecca Camber, Mail (April 7, 2009)
- Child Porn Suspect on Church Bell-Ringing Trip, in Scotsman (April 7, 2009)
- Child Porn Suspect Was on Kids' Club Trip, Court Told, in Glasgow Daily Record (April 7, 2009)
- Man Confesses to Killing: Says Priest Threatened Him during an Argument, by Carla Castano, WWLP (April 8, 2009)
- Staten Island Cleric Accused of Thieving Had Lowered Profile, by John Annese, Staten Island Advance (April 8, 2009)
- Name All Names, Clergy-Abuse Victim Groups Say: Three Organizations Tell Archdiocese to Release Complete List of Priests Accused of Abuse, by Lane Lambert, Patriot Ledger (April 8, 2009)
- A Survivors Haggadah - Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, in Awareness Center (April 8, 2009)
- Homicidio De Padre Tejano En Laredo Resultó Crimen Pasional: El Asesino Del Padre Jesse Evans Euresti Fue Localizado En Chipas, Ya Habìa Estado En LA Càrcel Por Tràfico De Personas, Se Referìa a Su Vìctima -Y Antes Benefactor- Como “tìo”, Pero Era Su Amante, in Milenio (April 7, 2009)
- Confessed Priest Slayer Says the Men Were Lovers, by Julie Bolcer, Advocate (April 8, 2009)
- Conviction against Priest Tossed out, on WNYT (April 8, 2009)
- Montgomery County Judge Throws out Priest's Conviction, by Jessica Harding, Schenectady Gazette (April 8, 2009)
- Montgomery County Judge Tosses Priest's Conviction: Rev. John Broderick Had Faced Jail Time for Endangerment Charges, by Robert Gavin, Albany Times Union (April 8, 2009)
- Vatican Asked to Suspend Church Closings in N.O., 7 Other Dioceses, by Bruce Nolan, Times-Picayune (April 8, 2009)
- St. Stan's Pins Prayers on Mediation Request, by Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires (April 8, 2009)
- Surviving Passover: Jewish Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, by Na'ama Yehuda, Awareness Center (April 8, 2009)
- Diocese Settles Sex Abuse Suit, by Sean O'Sullivan, News Journal (April 8, 2009)
- Detienen a Presunto Asesino De Sacerdote De Eu, by Gastòn Monge, En Linea Directa (April 8, 2009)
- Catholic Leaders Want Church Predators' Names Concealed in Trial, in My Fox 9 (April 8, 2009)
- Diocese Settles Suit with Sex Abuse Victim, by Peter MacArthur, WDEL (April 8, 2009)
- Attorneys in St. Paul Spar over Naming Priests Accused of Abuse: But the Archdiocese Says Some of Those Named As Suspects Might Actually Be Innocent, by Jeff Strickler, Star Tribune (April 8, 2009)
- Baptist Leaders' Delusion on Display, in Stop Baptist Predators (April 6, 2009)
- Staff Editorial - April 8, in Suffolk Journal (April 8, 2009)
- Parish Groups Seek Mediation on Church Closings, by Tom Roberts, National Catholic Reporter (April 8, 2009)
- County Judge Tosses Priest's Conviction: " No Reason to Pursue an Innocent Man," Brother Says, by Robert Gavin, Albany Times Union (April 8, 2009)
- Catholic Church Probes Gay Priests, in New Vision (April 8, 2009)
- Pastor Hopes Church Can Heal after Sex Allegations, by Mark Bell, Tennessean (April 8, 2009)
- Statement from the Archdiocese of St. Paul, Mpls., on WCCO (April 8, 2009)
- Archbishop Says Abuse Report 'Will Shock US All', by Patsy McGarry, Irish Times (April 9, 2009)
- Broderick Exonerated of All Charges, by Dayana Perez, News 10 Now (April 9, 2009)
- Cardinal(s) Wrong, by Paul Kiesel, Injury Board (April 8, 2009)

April 9

- Judge Dismisses Charge against Priest, in Watertown Daily Times (April 9, 2009)
- Diocese Settles Sex Abuse Lawsuit, Issues Apology to Victim: Douglas J. McClure Will Receive $1.5m for Incidents Dating Back to the 1950s, by Esteban Parra, News Journal (April 9, 2009)
- Accused Abusers List Remains Private: Suit against Former Winona Priest Triggers Hearing, by Kevin Behr, Winona Daily News (April 9, 2009)
- Judge Dismisses Charge, Rules Priest Can Go Free, by Jessica Harding, Schenectday Gazette (April 9, 2009)
- Principal Charged with Sexual Abuse of 11-Year-Old Girl, in Chicago Sun-Times (April 9, 2009)
- School Principal Charged with Sex Abuse, by Kendrick Marshall, Lake County News-Sun (April 9, 2009)
- Church-Going Among U.S. Catholics Slides to Tie Protestants, by Lydia Saad, Gallup (April 9, 2009)
- Former Religion Reporter Speaks at Mu about Faith Journey, by Sarah Morris, Missourian (April 9, 2009)
- Suburban Principal Charged with Sex Abuse, in Chicago Breaking News (April 8, 2009)
- Catholics Upbeat about Church, Le Moyne/zogby Poll Finds, by Renee K. Gadoua, Post Standard (April 9, 2009)
- Archdiocese Fights Release of Accused Priest List, by John Croman, KARE (April 9, 2009)
- Church Abuse Report 'Will Shock', on BBC News (April 9, 2009)
- Archbishop to Warn of Clerical Abuse Report's Contents, in Drogheda Independent (April 9, 2009)
- Presidential Paternity Suit Roils Paraguay, by Pedro Servin, Associated Press (April 9, 2009)
- The Truth Hurts: Why the Government Has Refused No 2 Abuse Its Enquiry, in No 2 Abuse (April 9, 2009)
- Sedation Linked to Birth Defects, in No 2 Abuse (April 9, 2009)
- Former Geneva Priest Back in Prison, by Kate Thayer, Chronicle (April 9, 2009)
- Ex-Priest Sent Back to Prison, by Matt Hanley, St. Charles Sun (April 9, 2009)
- Group Urges Diocese to Step up Policies on Priest Abuse, on WTOV (April 9, 2009)
- Court Oks Fla. Forum for Church Suit, in Miami Herald (April 9, 2009)
- Minister Pleads Not Guilty in Online Enticement Case, by Glenn Rice, Kansas City Star (April 9, 2009)
- Possible Victims of Pastor Charged with Sex Crimes Come Forward, in Fox 4 (April 9, 2009)
- Former Geneva Priest Back in Prison, on WLS (April 9, 2009)
- Priest Molests 21-Yr-Old to Rid Her of Troubles, by Manish K Pathak, DNA (April 10, 2009)
- Tantrik Held for Molesting Woman in Santa Cruz, by Vijay V Singh, Times of India (April 10, 2009)
- Retired Priest in Cloyne Diocese Interviewed over Alleged Abuse, by Barry Roche, Irish Times (April 10, 2009)
- Ireland Archbishop Admits Child Abuse Report 'Will Shock US All', by Henry McDonald, The Guardian (United Kingdom) (April 10, 2009)
- Push for Church to Disclose Names of Accused Priests: Priests Accused of Sexual Misconduct in Minnesota, by Jeff Goldberg, My Fox 9 (April 8, 2009)
- New Report to Reveal Level of Clerical Abuse, in Belfast Telegraph (April 10, 2009)

April 10

- The Globe's Global Impact in Changing Times, by Monica Brady-Myerov, WBUR (April 10, 2009)
- Lake Worth Man's Lawsuit over Priest Abuse Settled, by Susan Spencer-Wendel, Palm Beach Post (April 9, 2009)
- Archbishop Says Pending Report to Show Irish Priests Abused 'Thousands' of Children, by Stephen C. Webster, Raw Story (April 9, 2009)
- Woman: Minister Charged in Sex Sting 'Soft-Spoken', by Stephanie Hockridge, Fox 4 (April 9, 2009)
- Alamo Followers File Lawsuit, by Lynn LaRowe, Texarkana Gazette (April 9, 2009)
- Alamo's Ministry, 2 Parents Sue State, by Andy Davis, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (April 10, 2009)
- Lawsuit Claims Sexual Abuse by Teen with Seventh-Day Adventists, by Helen Jung, Oregonian (April 9, 2009)
- Sinead O'Connor - I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, by Sam Shepherd, musicOMH (April 10, 2009)
- Ex-bakker Attorney Joins Alamo Defense, by Andy Davis, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (April 10, 2009)
- Bishop Zubik: "i Beg You-the Church Begs You-for Forgiveness", by David Gibson, dotCommonweal (April 10, 2009)
- Defrocked Priest, Convicted Sex Offender, Arrested, by Rita Dwiggins Hoover, Examiner (April 10, 2009)
- Ex-priest Back in Prison, by Kate Thayer, The Chronicle (April 10, 2009)
- Catholic Priest Fined for Marriage Interference, in Lusaka Times (April 10, 2009)
- The Vatican's Perverted Sense of Justice: Pedophiles Stay in the Church, While Priests Who Ordain Women Are Excommunicated, by Bill Frogameni, Ms. Magazine, AlterNet (April 9, 2009)
- Cloyne Priest Quizzed over Abuse Allegations, in RTE News (April 10, 2009)
- Newsmaker: Kim and Michele Richardson, in WHAS (April 9, 2009)
- Upon Information That Former Priest Mark Campobello, Who Was Convicted of Abusing Two Teenaged Girls (1999 and 2001), Has Been Returned to Jail, on SNAP (April 9, 2009)

April 11

- Arrest Made in Sandra Cantu Case, on News 10 (April 11, 2009)
- Ex-priest Convicted of Abuse Back in Prison, by Chris Green, Rockford Register Star (April 10, 2009)
- Profile: Vincent Nichols, New Archbishop of Westminster, by Greg Watts, Religious Intelligence (April 11, 2009)
- Defendant Lies, Is Not Sanctioned, by Joseph Serna, Daily Pilot (April 11, 2009)
- Suspected Molester Held without Bail, by Megan Hansen, Nisqually Valley News (April 10, 2009)
- Heard in the Halls: Quincy Councilor Concerned Comments Might Leave Kids Crestfallen, in The Patriot Ledger (April 11, 2009)
- Archbishop Asks Forgiveness for Child Sex Abuse Priests, by John Cooney, Irish Independent (April 11, 2009)
- Man Accused in $20 Million Ponzi Scheme Involving Utahns, by Ben Winslow, Deseret News (April 9, 2009)
- Merriman: a Place to Worship and Prey, by Steve Raabe and Miles Moffeit, The Denver Post (April 11, 2009)
- Sunday-school Teacher Arrested in Killing of California Girl, in CNN (April 11, 2009)
- Melissa Huckaby (photo) Charged with Sandra Cantu Murder, by Jack Ryan, The Post Chronicle (April 11, 2009)
- Breaking News: Arrest Made in Cantu Murder Case, in Fox 40 (April 11, 2009)
- Church Searched Again in Sandra Investigation, by C. Johnson, News 10 (April 11, 2009)
- Breaking News: Arrest, in Tracy Press (April 11, 2009)
- Minnesota Dioceses Seek to Block Release of Priest Abusers List, in CathNews USA (April 8, 2009)
- Pastor's Granddaughter Arrested in Sandra Cantu Slaying, by Henry K. Lee, San Francisco Chronicle (April 11, 2009)
- Tracy Police Chief on Arrest of Sunday School Teacher, on NECN (April 11, 2009)
- Irish Labour Party Calls for State Confiscation of Church Property, in Ulster Taig (April 10, 2009)
- Charlie Brennan (04/08/09): William Lobdell, Author, Losing My Religion, on KMOX (April 11, 2009)
- Rome Sends a Blast of Fresh Air into Westminster, by William Langley , Telegraph (April 11, 2009)
- Sunday School Teacher Arrested in Death of 8-year-old Girl, in Los Angeles Times (April 11, 2009)
- 4:45p.m.: Neighbor Says Huckaby Kept Her Kids inside, in San Jose Mercury News (April 11, 2009)
- Sandra Cantu Likely Died before Search for Her Began, by Mike Martinez, Santa Cruz Sentinel (April 11, 2009)

April 12

- The Closer, by Keith O'Brien, Boston Globe (April 12, 2009)
- System Failed for Years in Teacher Sex Case, by Jaime Sarrio, The Tennessean (April 12, 2009)
- Of Silence and Secrecy, by John Mccann, Mail & Guardian (April 12, 2009)
- 3 Held for Making Sex CD of Mahant, in The Times of India (April 12, 2009)
- Sunday, April 12, 2009, by Skip Shea, outpatient clinic (April 12, 2009)
- The Priest in Giuliani's Closet, on Church Abuse Law Blog (April 12, 2009)

April 13

- Lake Worth Man's Lawsuit over Priest Abuse Settled, by Susan Spencer-Wendel, The Palm Beach Post (April 13, 2009)
- National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, 2009, by The President Of The United States Of America, The White House (April 8, 2009)
- Another Sexual Abuse Suit Filed against Former Bishop Verot Activities Director, by Liam Dillon, Naples Daily News (April 12, 2009)
- Teacher's Arrest Raises Questions about Why No One Spoke up, by Janell Ross, The Tennessean (April 13, 2009)
- Paraguay Leader Admits Paternity, in Al Jazeera (April 14, 2009)
- Disagreement on Why Abuse Warnings Were Ignored, by Tom Roberts, National Catholic Reporter (April 13, 2009)
- Paraguay Leader Admits Love-Child, on BBC News (April 13, 2009)
- Paraguayan President Lugo Admits He Fathered 2-Year-Old, in Earthtimes (April 13, 2009)
- Paraguay President Fathered Child While Bishop, Reuters (April 13, 2009)
- Paraguay President in Paternity Row, in Daily National (April 13, 2009)
- President Fernando Lugo of Paraguay Confesses to Love Child, by Joanna Sugden, Times (United Kingdom) (April 13, 2009)
- Presidential Paternity Suit Rocks Paraguay, by Tom Hennigan, Irish Times (April 11, 2009)
- Former Grand Prairie Priest Admits to Downloading Child Porn on Church Computer, by Jason Trahan, Dallas Morning News (April 13, 2009)
- Paraguay's Lugo Admits Love Child, in United Press International (April 13, 2009)
- Factbox - Paraguay's Bishop-Turned-President Fernando Lugo, Reuters (April 13, 2009)
- Reporter Helps Break Cantu Murder Case, by Katie Hammer, KGO (April 13, 2009)
- Ap Exclusive: Dolan to Fight Anti-Catholic Bias, by Rachel Zoll, TBO (April 13, 2009)
- Prosecutor: Rape May Be Alleged in Girl's Slaying, by Marcus Wohlsen, Ventura County Star (April 13, 2009)
- 4/13 Story of the Day: Religious Battle Heats up over Sex Abuse Bill, by Shayndi Raice, Brooklyn Ink (April 13, 2009)
- Sex Charges Possible against Woman Accused in 8-Year-Old's Slaying, on KTLA News (April 13, 2009)
- Court Convicts Rabbi Jacob A. Max of Molestation, by Phil Jacobs, Baltimore Jewish Times (April 13, 2009)
- Marty Gervais: History of Diocese Includes Scandals, in Court Convicts (April 13, 2009)
- Paraguayan President's Affair: She Was 16 and He Was a Catholic Bishop, by Tyler Bridges, Miami Herald (April 14, 2009)
- Herhold: the Story behind the Story in the Sandra Cantu Case, by Scott Herhold, San Jose Mercury News (April 13, 2009)
- Tracy Killing Suspect Could Face Rape Charge, by Demian Bulwa and Kevin Fagan, San Francisco Chronicle (April 13, 2009)

April 14

- Judge Rejects Deal in Case of Murder-For-Hire, by Julie Manganis, Gloucester Daily Times (April 14, 2009)
- Ex-Grand Prairie Priest to Plead Guilty in Pornography Case, by Jason Trahan, Dallas Morning News (April 14, 2009)
- Level of Church Abuse No Shock to Victim, by Noel Pattern, EADT (April 14, 2009)
- St. Pete Minister Charged with Sexual Battery, by Keith Baker, ABC Action News (April 14, 2009)
- Suffering Mothers Keep the Faith, by Matt C. Abbott, Renew America (April 14, 2009)
- Abuse Scandal Will Rock Ireland, Says Archbishop, by Henry McDonald, Age (Australia) (April 11, 2009)
- Priests Abused 'Thousands of Children over 30-Year Period', by John Cooney, Irish Independent (April 10, 2009)
- Shocking Documentaries about Paedophile Priests Led to Probes, by John Cooney, Irish Independent (January 8, 2009)
- Ronald Conway — the " Celibate" Psychologist Who Helped to Screen Catholic Trainee Priests in Melbourne, in Broken Rites (April 14, 2009)
- Our View: Disclose Accused Priests, 04-14-09, in Herald News (April 14, 2009)
- Paraguayan President Fathered Child While Bishop, in Catholic Culture (April 14, 2009)
- Paraguay's Lugo Admits Fathering Child, in Latin American Herald Tribune (April 14, 2009)
- President of Paraguay Had a Child As Bishop, by Alexei Barrionuevo, New York Times (April 13, 2009)
- Ex-Bishop Admits Fathering Child; Sex Abuse Victims Respond, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (April 13, 2009)
- Pastor of St. Pete Church Charged with Molesting Teenage Girl, by Stephen Thompson, Tampa Tribune (April 14, 2009)
- Hynes Report Blames System Failure in Eight-Year Delay of Child Abuse Inquiry, by Dara Gantly, Irish Medical Times (April 14, 2009)
- Paraguayan President Admits He Fathered Child While He Was a Catholic Bishop, in Guardian (United Kingdom) (April 14, 2009)
- Baptist Predator/murderer Arraigned; Sex Abuse Victims Respond, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (April 14, 2009)
- Benedict's Evasive Apology, by Susan Jacoby, On Faith (April 14, 2009)
- Former Priest Says He's Victim of Vandalism, by Kathy Sarantos Niver, Action 3 News (April 14, 2009)
- The Intrigue of William Lobdell's 'Losing My Religion', by Chris Sagona, Beliefnet (April 14, 2009)
- Weeping Suspect Accused of Girl's Rape, Murder, by Demian Bulwa and Kevin Fagan, San Francisco Chronicle (April 14, 2009)
- LA Times Runs Puff Piece on Priest Who Transferred Pedophile to Mexico, Then San Joaquin, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (April 14, 2009)
- Another Sexual Abuse Suit Filed against Former Bishop Verot Activities Director, by Liam Dillon, Naples Daily News (April 12, 2009)
- Catholic Priest Resigns after Questionable Handling of Funds, in Daily Astorian (April 15, 2009)
- More on Former Pro Wrestler's Sex Abuse Lawsuit against Priest, by Reggie Brooks, PW News (April 14, 2009)
- Huckaby Barely Composed during Hearing (2:44 P.m.), in Record (April 14, 2009)
- Court Postpones Plea of Sunday School Teacher Suspected in Girl's Death, by Alexandra Zavis, Los Angeles Times (April 14, 2009)
- Residential School Survivors Granted Audience with the Pope, by Joe Friesen, Globe and Mail (April 14, 2009)
- Archdiocese Says Names of Alleged Abusers Shouldn't Be Made Public before Court Rules, in Catholic Spirit (April 14, 2009)

April 15

- A Grand Entrance at St. Patrick's Cathedral, by Paul Vitello, New York Times (April 14, 2009)
- Pope to Express Regret for Widespread Canadian Abuse Scandal, in Catholic Culture (April 15, 2009)
- Pope Will Reach out to Natives in Canada, by Laura-Julie Perreault, Toronto Star (April 15, 2009)
- Tracy Mother Hears Charges, by Scott Smith, The Record (April 15, 2009)
- Bill Proposes Harsher Penalties for Child Abuse, in Daily Texan (April 15, 2009)
- Police Ask for Additional Tips, Information in 8-Year-Old's Killing, on CNN (April 15, 2009)
- Priest Sues Bishop, Fellow Priests over Harm to Reputation: In a Lawsuit, Michael Nguyen Claims Clergy Intentionally Spread a Rumor That He Was Incompetent, by Rachanee Srisavasdi, Orange County Register (April 9, 2009)
- Paraguayan President, Former Roman Catholic Bishop Admits to Love Child, by Mariela Rosario, Latina (April 15, 2009)
- Paraguay's Bishops React to Scandal Involving Ex-Bishop President, in Catholic Culture (April 15, 2009)
- Archbishop Dolan's First News Conference, by Sewell Chan, New York Times (April 15, 2009)
- Cormac Murphy-O'ñonnor, by John Scholes, Trusty Servant (April 15, 2009)
- CBS Radio Report: Huckaby Attempted Suicide Days before Arrest, by Rich Lieberman, City Brights (April 15, 2009)
- Judge Orders Offender Priest Files Released to Referee. Expect Objections in Hearing April 20th, in Examiner (April 15, 2009)
- Will It Be Just a Change of Face or an about Face in New York?, in National Survivor Advocates Coalition (April 15, 2009)
- Judge Sends Ex-Prosecutor to Prison for Corrupting Teens, by Larry King, Philadelphia Inquirer (April 7, 2009)
- Judge Revokes Ex-Prosecutor's House Arrest, by Laurie Mason, Bucks County Courier Times (April 7, 2009)
- Hong Kong China-Church Expert Succeeds Cardinal Zen As New Hong Kong Bishop, in Union of Catholic Asian News (April 15, 2009)
- NY Archbishop-Designate Dolan: Church Still Has 'Credibility to Regain', by Bart Jones and John Valenti, Newsday (April 15, 2009)
- Dolan Installed As New York's 10th Archbishop, on Capital News 9 (April 15, 2009)
- Lawsuit Alleges Priest Molested Navajo Boy in 1980, by Sue Major Holmes, Chicago Tribune (April 15, 2009)
- Sex Suit Filed in Ariz. Against Former Priest Living in Lafayette, by Sophia Voravong, Journal & Courier (April 15, 2009)
- Can Paraguay's President Survive a Scandal?, by Tim Padgett, Time (April 15, 2009)
- The Installation of Archbishop Dolan, by Sewell Chan and Cara Buckley, New York Times (April 15, 2009)
- Rabbi, 85, Found Guilty of Fondling Woman, in United Press International (April 15, 2009)
- Police: Buckeye Church Set up for Pastor's 'Carnal Needs', in Arizona Republic (April 15, 2009)
- Second Arrest Made in Buckeye Pastor Sex Assault Case, by Lori Jane Gliha, ABC 15 (April 15, 2009)
- Paraguayan Bishops Lament Lugo's Betrayal of His Vows, in Catholic News Agency (April 15, 2009)
- Belle Glade Pastor Arrested in Brandon, on TBO (April 15, 2009)
- Sheriff's Office: Belle Glade Activist Forced Football Players into Sex Acts, on CBS 12 (April 15, 2009)
- Belle Glade Pastor Apprehended in Brandon on Charges of Having Sex with a Minor, in TampaBay.com (April 15, 2009)
- Three New Lawsuits Filed Claiming Sexual Abuse by Belleville Diocese Priests, by George Pawlaczyk, News-Democrat (April 15, 2009)

April 16

- More Claims of Clerical Sex Abuse: Gardai Interview Retired Priest, by Maria Herlihy, Corkman (April 16, 2009)
- Clinic Therapist Again Target of Molesting Suit, by Sophia Voravong, Journal & Courier (April 16, 2009)
- Judge: Dioceses Must Turn over Records in Abuse Lawsuit: Man Says He Was Victimized at Minor Seminary, by Denise Malan, Caller-Times (April 15, 2009)
- Getting to Know the New Archbishop, in Staten Island Advance (April 15, 2009)
- Sect Files Massive Motions to Suppress Evidence in Criminal Cases, by Paul A. Anthony, San Angelo Standard Times (April 16, 2009)
- Virgin Mary Statue Beheaded at LA Church Where Two Pedophile Priests Served, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (April 15, 2009)
- Alamo Too Late to Seek Bond, Judge Decides , by Andy Davis, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (April 16, 2009)
- It's Cowardly and Disingenuous for Dolan to Dodge Questions, on SNAP (April 15, 2009)
- Teen Mental Health Counselor Faces Another Child Sex Lawsuit; Sex Abuse Victims Respond, on SNAP (April 15, 2009)
- Former Pastor Sentenced in Sexual Abuse Case, on WSAZ (April 16, 2009)
- Baltimore Rabbi Convicted of Sexual Offense, in JTA (April 16, 2009)
- Do Women Rape?, by Marcia Clark, The Daily Beast (April 16, 2009)
- Former Youth Pastor Gets 10 to 20 Years for Sexual Abuse of Girl, by Cheryl Caswell, Daily Mail (April 16, 2009)
- More Sexual Abuse Suits Filed against Former Bishop Verot High School Employee, in Naples Daily News (April 16, 2009)
- The Oblates of St. Francis De Sales and Sexual Abuse, on Patrick J. Wall (April 16, 2009)
- Two Lawsuits Filed against Diocese Alleging Sexual Misconduct, on WJBD (April 16, 2009)
- Priest Charged with "Filming" Boys at Blacksmiths Carnival, by Dan Proudman, The Herald (April 17, 2009)

April 17

- Two New Lawsuits Allege Abuse by Former Priests, in The News Journal (April 17, 2009)
- Charleston Diocese Denies Collusion in Sex Abuse Case, on News 2 (April 16, 2009)
- Kanawha County Man Sentenced to Prison for Sexually Assaulting 16-year-old, by Andrew Clevenger, The Charleston Gazette (April 17, 2009)
- UNI Professor Is Put on Leave after Sex Abuse Lawsuit, by Erin Jordan, Des Moines Register (April 17, 2009)
- Anniversary of Pope Coming to America Preview, by David Fortwengler, Anti-Catholic League (April 13, 2009)
- Anniverserary of Pope Coming to America - Day 1, by David Fortwengler, Anti-Catholic League (April 15, 2009)
- Anniversary of Pope Coming to America - Day 2, by David Fortwengler, Anti-Catholic League (April 16, 2009)
- Ex-kansas City Catholic Bishop Accused of Sex Abuse, on SNAP (April 17, 2009)
- Guest Commentary: Attorney General Cites New Sexual Abuse Allegations, by Carolyn Disco, Cabinet (April 16, 2009)
- Salinas Pastor Suspected of Sexual Behavior with Minor, in Contra Costa Times (April 17, 2009)
- Local Priest Arrested for Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, on KCBA (April 17, 2009)
- Raped Age 5 by Father Rucker, Her Life Was Chaotic and Reckless, Just like Mine, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (April 17, 2009)
- More Claims against Ex-priest, by Gallup Independent, Elizabeth Hardin-Burrola (April 17, 2009)
- Salinas Catholic Priest Accused of Molestation, by Sunita Vijayan, The Californian (April 17, 2009)

April 18

- Salinas Priest Arrested in Sex Case, by Sunita Vijayan, The Californian (April 18, 2009)
- Salinas Priest Accused of Abuse, by Larry Parsons, Monterey Herald (April 18, 2009)
- Q1 Court Filings Remain Steady, by Bill Dries, The Daily News (April 18, 2009)
- Scranton Diocese Fund Drive Short of Goal, by Laura Legere, Standard-Speaker (April 18, 2009)
- Sex Abuse Charges Prompt Wider Investigation, by Jane Gargas, Yakima Herald-Republic (April 18, 2009)
- Lawyers Allege Wrongdoing, by Adam Parker, The Post and Courier (April 18, 2009)
- Anniversary of Pope Coming to America - Day 3, by David Fortwengler, Anti-Catholic League (April 18, 2009)
- Ruling in Sex-abuse Lawsuit Involves Former Auxiliary Bishop from Kc's Catholic Diocese, by Judy L. Thomas, The Kansas City Star (April 18, 2009)
- Canada's First Nations Leader Hopes Meeting with Pope Is Turning Point, by Deborah Gyapong, Catholic News Service (April 18, 2009)
- U.S. to Deport Calgary Child Molester, in Calgary Herald (April 18, 2009)
- 1 Alleged Child Molester in Custody, 1 At-large, on CBS 2 (April 18, 2009)
- Salinas: Priest Arrested for Alleged Unlawful Sexual Behavior with Minor, on CBS 5 (April 18, 2009)
- Pastor Arrested: This Is No Time for Complacency, on SNAP (April 18, 2009)
- Pope Picks Toledo Bishop to Head National Probe of Catholic Nuns, on SNAP (April 18, 2009)
- Women Religious Leadership Conference Faces Investigation for Continued 'problems', in Catholic News Agency (April 18, 2009)
- Great News: Vatican to Investigate America's Bossy Feminist Nuns, by Damian Thompson, Telegraph (April 18, 2009)
- Vatican Investigates U.S. Women Religious Leadership, by Thomas C. Fox, National Catholic Reporter (April 18, 2009)
- Vatican Picks Blair to Direct Inquiry, by David Yonke, Toledo Blade (April 18, 2009)
- Pastor Charged in Beating of Woman, by Christine Vendel, The Kansas City Star (April 18, 2009)
- Police: Woman Claims Pastor Beat Her, on KCTV (April 18, 2009)
- Metro Pastor Charged with Brutal Attack, on Fox 4 (April 17, 2009)
- Marcial Maciel Milked His Main Benefactor and Then Gave Her the Boot., on St. Rita of Cascia Blog (February 5, 2009 )
- Two Masses Planned for Victims of Child Abuse, by Adela Gonzales White, Charlotte Sun (April 18, 2009)
- The Sins of Father Clean-up, by Tony Allen-Mills, The Times (April 18, 2009)

April 19

- Archdiocese Says Judge Needs to Have Say before List Released, in The Catholic Review (April 19, 2009)
- Diocese of Charleston Responds to New Lawsuit's 'unfounded' Claims, in Catholic News Agency (April 19, 2009)
- One Man's Long, Strange Trip to Disbelief, by Kevin Horrigan, St. Louis Post-dispatch (April 19, 2009)
- MCC Leader Looks at Ups and Downs of Legislative Session, by George P. Matysek Jr., The Catholic Revie (April 19, 2009)
- Huffman Band Director Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges, by Tiffany Ray and Marie Leech, The Birmingham News (April 18, 2009)
- Anniversary of Pope Coming to America - Day 4, by David Fortwengler, Anti-Catholic League (April 18, 2009)
- BJP Leader Assures Fresh Probe into Abhaya Case, in The Times of India (April 18, 2009)
- El 75% De Los Curas Quiere Celibato Optativo: Lo Revelan Encuestas Encargadas Por LA Conferencia Episcopal Argentina. Cuáles Son Las Razones Económicas Y Políticas Detrás De LA Negativa Papal a Aceptar El Matrimonio, by Josefina Licitra, Critica de la Argentina (April 19, 2009)
- Sex-Abuse Statute of Limitations Extended: Compromise Law Permits Charges in Molestation Cases until Victim's 28th Birthday, by Richard Roesler, Spokesman-Review (April 18, 2009)
- Band Director Charged with Sexual Assault and Sodomy, by Mike McClanahan, CBS 42 (April 19, 2009)
- Fornicadores De Confesionario: De Cinico, Delincuente Y Depravado Sexual Fue Acusado Ayer El Obispo Fernando Lugo En El Senado Paraguayo, En Medio De Un Escandalo Mundial Por Haber Abusado De Una Menor. Los Senadores Julio Velazquez, Lilian Samaniego Y Ana Mendoza De Acha Fueron Quienes Mas Duras Expresiones Tuvieron Contra El Clerigo. Lilian Samaniego Le Exigio Que Pida Perdon Y Aclare Si Realmente Tuvo Relaciones Con Viviana Carrillo Siendo Esta Aun Menor De Edad, Lo Cual Considero Como “estupro”, by Luis Aguero Wagner, La Nacion (April 19, 2009)

April 20

- Huffman High Band Director Arrested for Sexually Abusing Students, Put on Administrative Leave, by Marie Leech and Erin Stock, Birmingham News (April 20, 2009)
- " Moving beyond the Church, Even beyond Jesus" Vatican Orders Probe of Leadership Conference of Women Religious over " Tenor and Doctrinal Content" of Speeches at Its Annual Assemblies, in California Catholic Daily (April 18, 2009)
- Monterey Bishop Addresses Molestation Case Via Letter to St. Mary's Congregation in Salinas, by Kimber Solana, Californian (April 20, 2009)
- Anniversary of Pope Coming to America - Day 5, by David Fortwengler, Anti-Catholic League (April 19, 2008)
- Earning Contempt, by Janice Kennedy, Ottawa Citizen (April 20, 2009)
- Sex Assault Victim Moves Past Stigma, by Pedro Oliveira Jr., Janesville Gazette (April 20, 2009)
- Freeport Man Threatened by Church Appeals to Pope: Paul Kendrick Advocates for Clergy Sexual Abuse Victims, in WMTW (April 20, 2009)
- Local Grand Jury Indicts NY Priest on Sex Charges, by Patrick Tolbert, KXXV (April 20, 2009)
- Second Paraguay Love-Child Claim, by Candace Piette, BBC News (April 20, 2009)
- Second Woman Says Paraguay Leader Fathered Kid out of Wedlock, in CNN (April 20, 2009)
- Paraguay President Hit with 2nd Paternity Claim, Associated Press (April 21, 2009)
- Second Paternity Claim on Paraguayan Leader and Former Bishop Lugo, in Trend News (Azerbaijan) (April 21, 2009)
- A New Parenthood Claim for Paraguayan President Lugo, in Momento 24 (Argentina) (April 21, 2009)
- Huckaby Tied to January Missing Girl Report, by Jennifer Wadsworth, Tracy Press (April 21, 2009)
- Visiting Priest Indicted for Sexual Assault in Central Texas, by Paul J. Gately, KWTX (April 20, 2009)
- Texas Grand Jury Indicts 85-Year-Old Staten Island Priest on Sex Charges, in Staten Island Advance (April 20, 2009)
- Historic African-American Church Focus of Sex-Abuse Scandal, by Bob Allen, Associated Baptist Press (April 20, 2009)
- Former Catholic Priest Accuses Another of Abusing Him As a Teen, by Duke Helfand, Los Angeles Times (April 20, 2009)
- Ex-Priest Claims Molestation by Childhood Priest, by Gillian Flaccus, San Jose Mercury News (April 20, 2009)
- Judge: Lawyer Can Have the Names, but for Now He Can't Make Them Public., by Jeff Strickler, Star Tribune (April 20, 2009)

April 21

- Sex Assault Indictment: N.Y. Priest Charged in Connection with Incident in Milam County, by Jeanne Williams, Temple Daily Telegram (April 21, 2009)
- List of Priests Accused of Abuse to Stay Private, on WCCO (April 21, 2009)
- Judge Keeps Priest List Secret, in Market Watch (April 20, 2009)
- An Apology from the Vatican, in Northern News Service (April 20, 2009)
- Sex with Students, by Anna Donaldson, CBS 42 (April 20, 2009)
- Former Logan-Rogersville Student Speaks out about Alleged Abuse at the Hands of Choir Director, by Dirk VanderHart, News-Leader (April 20, 2009)
- Southern Catholic College Could Become Legion Institution, in Catholic News Agency (April 21, 2009)
- New Allegation, New Judge: Report Links Melissa Huckaby to Drugged 7-Year-Old Girl; Van Oss Removes Himself from Case, by Scott Smith, Record (April 21, 2009)
- Second Lady Says Fernando Lugo Fathered Her Child: Another Woman Comes Forward Saying Paraguay President Fathered Child While Bishop, by Andrea Machain, ABC News (April 21, 2009)
- Another Woman Says Paraguay President Fathered Her Child, in Latin American Herald Tribune (April 21, 2009)
- Bishop Urges Trust during Priest Molest Probe, in San Francisco Chronicle (April 20, 2009)
- Staten Island Priest Charged with Sex Crime: Authorities Say 85-Year-Old Compelled Act from Female Relative in Rectory He Was Visiting, by Phil Helsel, Staten Island Advance (April 21, 2009)
- Salinas Priest's Supporters Say Molestation Charges Are Untrue: Arraignment Postponed; St. Mary's Parishioners Hold Prayer Session, by Maria Ines Zamudio, Californian (April 21, 2009)
- Ex-Peoria Priest Files Abuse Suit against Another Peoria Priest, in Catholic Culture (April 21, 2009)
- Priest's Bail Increased; Supporters Appear in Court: Molestation Allegations Brought by 16-Year-Old Boy, by Virginia Hennessey, Monterey Herald (April 21, 2009)
- Baptist Minister Arrested on Sex Abuse; Support Group Responds, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (April 20, 2009)
- Los Hijos Del Cura (the Priest’s Kids), in Ex-Christian (April 21, 2009)
- Pope Names Archbishop of St. Louis and Bishop of Syracuse, in Catholic Spirit (April 21, 2009)
- A New Archbishop for St. Louis, by Michael Sean, America (April 21, 2009)
- Bishop Cunningham Named to Lead Syracuse Diocese, in Watertown Daily Times (April 21, 2009)
- Diocese Welcomes Bishop Robert J. Cunningham, in Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse (April 21, 2009)
- Archbishop-Elect Robert J. Carlson – Tenth Bishop of Saint Louis, in Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis (April 21, 2009)
- Vatican Announces Appointment of Bishop Robert J. Carlson As Archbishop of St. Louis, in Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis (April 21, 2009)
- Archbishop-Elect Robert J. Carlson - More Information, in Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis (April 21, 2009)
- Pol behind Sex Abuse Bill Knows a Victim's Anguish, by James T. Madore, Newsday (April 21, 2009)
- Ex-Cleric Says Priest Abused Him in LA Habra Church, by Ruby Gonzales, Whittier Daily News (April 21, 2009)
- Judge Bars Release of Accused Priest List, in Catholic Spirit (April 21, 2009)
- NY Men Sue Priest Who Pleaded Guilty in Boston, Associated Press (April 21, 2009)
- Former Harrisburg Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse, by David Wenner, The Patriot-News (April 21, 2009)
- The Costs of Sexually Impure Clergy, by Rod Dreher, Beliefnet (April 21, 2009)
- Anniversary of Pope Coming to America - Day 6, by David Fortwengler, Anti-Catholic League (April 21, 2009)
- Judge Issues Gag Order in Sandra Cantu Murder Case, on Fox 40 (April 21, 2009)
- Now-Nys Urges Nys Legislature to Reveal Child Predators, on NOW-NYS (April 20, 2009)
- Child Victims Act Supporters Rally in Albany, on WAMC (April 21, 2009)
- Competing Bills, by Bart Jones and James T. Madore, Newsday (April 20, 2009)
- Abuse Survivors: Markey Bill Our Chance at Justice, by Bart Jones, Newsday (April 21, 2009)
- Bishop: Church Knew Lugo Allegedly Fathered Kids, Associated Press (April 21, 2009)
- President Lugo Resigned from Church after Women Told Vatican of Affairs, Bishop Claims: A Roman Catholic Bishop Has Claimed That Fernando Lugo, Paraguay's President, Resigned from the Church in 2004 after at Least Two Women in His Parish Told a Vatican Official He Had Fathered Their Children, by Tom Leonard, Telegraph (United Kingdom) (April 22, 2009)
- Paraguayan President, Former Bishop, Accused of " Raping a Minor" A Paraguayan Leading Opposition Senator Filed a " Ravish Claim" before the Country's Prosecution Office Involving President Fernando Lugo and Viviana Carrillo Who Was a Minor When Allegedly She Had Sexual Relations with the Then Bishop of San Pedro. Lugo Publicly Admitted Last Week Having Fathered a Child, Now Two Year Old and Named Fernando, with Viviana, in MercoPress (April 21, 2009)
- Paraguayan Reporters Demand News Conference with President Hit with Second Paternity Claim, in Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas (April 21, 2009)
- Obispo Revela Que Iglesia Católica Sabía De Denuncias Contra Lugo: El Obispo De LA Diócesis De Ciudad Del Este, Rogelio Livieres Plano, Reveló Que LA Iglesia Católica Ya Contaba Con Denuncias Hechas Por Varias Mujeres Contra El Hoy Presidente De LA República, Fernando Lugo, Y Que Esto Lo Obligó a Dejar El Episcopado, in 22.04.2009 (April 21, 2009)
- Iglesia Catolica Se Aparta De Denuncias Y Desmiente a Livieres, in Ultima Hora (April 21, 2009)
- Bill Would Give Abuse Victims More Time to Come Forward with Charges, by Kristen Hanmer, Legislative Gazette (April 21, 2009)
- New Catholic Bishop Named for Syracuse Diocese, on WSYR (April 21, 2009)

April 22

- Priest Sex Suit Hangs on with Latest Ruling, by Bill Dries, Daily News (April 21, 2009)
- Two Former Priests at Odds in Sexual Abuse Lawsuit: Suit Alleges Sexual Abuse; Both Once Served in Diocese of Peoria, by Tim Sampson, Journal Star (April 21, 2009)
- Russell Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison, by John Ford, Neosho Daily News (April 22, 2009)
- Churches Check Backgrounds in Light of Cantu Case, by Ron Jones, CBS 13 (April 21, 2009)
- Area Pastor Sent to Prison for Sexual Abuse of Teens, by Jeff Lehr, Joplin Globe (April 21, 2009)
- Sixteenth Street Shows Need for Baptist Cooperation on Sex Abuse, in Stop Baptist Predators (April 21, 2009)
- National Survivor Advocates Coalition Notes St. Louis' Use of Texting in New Archbishop Announcement: Prods New Archbishop to Use Same Technology to Warn of Predators, in National Survivor Advocates Coalition (April 21, 2009)
- 2nd Paternity Suit against Paraguay's Ex-Bishop President; Opus Dei Bishop Alleges 'Cover-Up of Sorts', in Catholic Culture (April 22, 2009)
- Black Clergy, Now Oppose Church over Statute of Limitations Bill, in Catholic Culture (April 22, 2009)
- Perv Priest's Victims Sue for $10m, by Jose Martinez, New York Daily News (April 22, 2009)
- 'Damaging Admissions' by Priest: Police Listened As Alleged Molestation Victim Made Call, by Virginia Hennessey, Monterey Herald (April 22, 2009)
- Archbishop Dolan's Next " Priestly" Obligation, by Rev. Robert M. Hoatson, National Survivor Advocates Coalition (April 20, 2009)
- Greenwood Youth Pastor Arrested on Child-Molestation Charges, by Jason Thomas, Indianapolis Star (April 22, 2009)
- Police: Youth Minister Had Sex with 3 Girls: Girl Says She's Pregnant with Man's Child, in TheIndyChannel (April 22, 2009)
- " Understanding a Silent Tragedy: a Conference on Childhood Sexual Abuse", in National Association to Prevent Sexual Abuse of Children (April 24, 2009)
- Two Orthodox Groups Are Opposing Sex Abuse Bill, by Rebecca Dube, Forward (April 22, 2009)
- Women Religious Meet Vatican Accusers in Rome, by John L Allen Jr, National Catholic Reporter (April 22, 2009)
- Third Paraguay Love-Child Claim, on BBC News (April 22, 2009)
- Third Paraguayan Woman Says President Fathered Her Child, in Canadian Press (April 22, 2009)
- Third Parenthood Claim against Paraguayan President, in Momento 24 (Argentina) (April 22, 2009)
- The Illusive Deposition of Father Rucker and Other Disappearing Docs Re LA Pedophile Priests, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (April 22, 2009)
- Whas11 Exclusive: Priest in Prison for Sex Abuse Goes before Parole Board, in WHAS (April 22, 2009)
- Paraguay Leader Hit by Third Paternity Claim, in ABC News (Australia) (April 23, 2009)
- Our Promise to Protect, by Archbishop John Vlazny, Catholic Sentinel (April 23, 2009)
- Two April Masses for Victims of Child Abuse, in Cape Coral Daily Breeze (April 22, 2009)
- Paraguayan Leader Accused of Fathering 3rd Illegitimate Child, in News & Observer (April 22, 2009)
- Lawsuit Claims Teen Drugged, Molested by Priest 30 Years Ago: Plaintiff Who Himself Was Once a Priest Sues LA Habra Parish, by Michael Mello, Orange County Register (April 21, 2009)
- Gag Order in Huckaby Case Extends to O.C. Arson Investigation: Local Officers Told to Keep Quiet about Arson Investigation Involving Murder Suspect, by Sarah Tully, Orange County Register (April 22, 2009)

April 23

- Former Altar Boy Alleging Sexual Abuse by Priest Seeks New Trial, Recusal of Judge: The 2006 Suit Was Filed by a Man Who Was Serving at Masses As an Altar Boy in 1964 When the Priest Allegedly Began Sodomizing and Raping Him and Another Altar Boy, by David Crowder, Newspaper Tree (April 23, 2009)
- Judge to Rule on Ex-Priest's Change of Venue Request, by Ann McGlynn, Quad-City Times (April 22, 2009)
- Mexico Breaks up Child Porn Ring, Including Priest, in AFP (April 22, 2009)
- VOTF New York Released the Following Statement Supporting Passage of the NY Child Victims Act, in Voice of the Faithful (April 22, 2009)
- Clandestine 'Ordinations': Roman Catholic Womenpriests 'Ordain' Four Bishops at Undisclosed Location, in California Catholic Daily (April 23, 2009)
- Missing Girl's Mother Pointed Finger at Huckaby Early, by Jennifer Wadsworth, Tracy Press (April 22, 2009)
- Paraguay Paternity Fiasco: Third Woman in a Month Says President Fernando Lugo Fathered a Child with Her, by Joshua Partlow, Washington Post (April 23, 2009)
- NY Must Give Child Sex Abuse Victims More Time, by Richard B. Gartner, Newsday (April 22, 2009)
- Judge Denies Bail Reduction for Salinas Priest: The Rev. Antonio Cortes Pleads Not Guilty in Molestation Case, by Sunita Vijayan, Californian (April 23, 2009)
- Priest Waives Hearing, in Luddington Daily News (April 23, 2009)
- Priest Waives Hearing on Sexual Assault Charges, on WKLA (April 23, 2009)
- Judge Won't Reconsider Bail for Accused Priest, Doctor: Reverend in Custody on $750,000 Bail; Doctor Free Despite Da's Request to Increase $25,000 Fee, by Dennis Taylor, Monterey Herald (April 23, 2009)
- Former Bishop President in Paternity Pickle, in Times of Malta (April 23, 2009)
- New St. Louis Archbishop Shepherded Conservative Change in His Former Diocese, by Phillip O'Connor, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (April 23, 2009)
- Third Love-Child Claim Hits Paraguayan President, on CNN (April 23, 2009)
- Paraguay Prez Sex Scandal Widens, in United Press International (April 23, 2009)
- Venice Bishop to Hold Two Masses for Sex Abuse Survivors, by Joe Saunders, Injury Board (April 23, 2009)
- Standing up to Bishop Morlino: His Leadership Does Not Reflect Church's True Teachings, by Jim Beyers, Isthmus (April 23, 2009)
- Haredi Groups Oppose Abuse Bill, by Hella Winston, Jewish Week (April 23, 2009)
- Paraguayan Bishops Deny Cover-Up of Lugo's Children, in Catholic News Agency (April 23, 2009)
- Paraguay's President Caught in Triple Paternity Row: Former Roman Catholic Bishop Fernando Lugo Has Admitted Fathering One Child and Hasn't Denied the Other Claims, by Rory Carroll, Guardian (United Kingdom) (April 23, 2009)
- Vatican Concludes Investigation of Miles Jesu, in Enlightened Catholicism (April 23, 2009)
- Paraguay's 'Red Bishop' President Faces Paternity Tests: Fernando Lugo, Paraguay's President and a Former Roman Catholic Bishop, Is Facing Paternity Tests after Three Women Claimed That He Fathered Their Children, by Jeremy McDermott, Telegraph (United Kingdom) (April 23, 2009)
- Rethinking Catholic Boston at 200 Years, in Boston Globe (April 23, 2009)
- Column: Another Abuse of Silence, by Rhonda Swan, Palm Beach Post (April 23, 2009)
- Forget Monica Lewinsky and Gennifer Flowers; Paraguay Pres. Fernando Lugo Fathered Love Child, by Harold Emert In Rio De Janeiro, New York Daily News (April 23, 2009)
- Additional Charges against Salinas Priest, in Contra Costa Times (April 23, 2009)
- Child Porn Charges Added in Priest Sex Case, on KSBW (April 23, 2009)
- Salinas Police Seek Two Felony Child Pornography Counts against Salinas Priest, in Californian (April 23, 2009)
- Sources: Fbi Visits 2nd Church in Cantu Case, on KCRA (April 23, 2009)

April 24

- Victim of Abuse by Priest Dies at 62: Douglas J. McClure Was Marine Corps Veteran, by Beth Miller, News Journal (April 24, 2009)
- Mexican Police Arrest 7 Accused Pedophiles, in Latin American Herald Tribune (April 23, 2009)
- 25 Years Jail for Abusive Ex-Chaplain, in Age (April 24, 2009)
- More Disparate Coverage from Lat (and Rest of Media) in Covering Sex Abuse, by Dave Pierre, NewsBusters (April 23, 2009)
- Anglican Priest Molested Boys, by Tony Keim, Courier Mail (April 24, 2009)
- Priest Admits Sex Abuse of Altar Boys, by Amelia Bentley, Brisbane Times (April 24, 2009)
- Catholics Lift Sexual Abuse Pay, by Barney Zwartz, Age (April 24, 2009)
- Alamo Church Opposes Sealing Lawsuit over Children, by Jon Gambrell, Pine Bluff Commercial (April 24, 2009)
- Nun Released from Jail after Serving Time for Sexual Assault, in WISN (April 23, 2009)
- Founder of Jms Cult Convicted, by Ser Myo-ja, Joong Ang Daily (April 24, 2009)
- The Swami Case, One Year on, by Eric Dexheimer, Austin American-Statesman (April 24, 2009)
- Paraguayan Bishops Blast Colleague, Deny Cover-Up, in Catholic Culture (April 24, 2009)
- Let Boy Have Lugo's Surname, in Newsday (Trinidad & Tobago) (April 24, 2009)
- How the German Catholic Church Protected a Pedophile Priest, by Peter Wensierski, Spiegel (April 24, 2009)
- Californian Opposes Motion for Gag Order in Priest Molest Case, by Sunita Vijayan, Salinas Californian (April 24, 2009)
- D.A. Adds Two Charges of Child Pornography against Salinas Priest, by Sunita Vijayan, Salinas Californian (April 24, 2009)
- Nun Convicted of Sex Abuse Released from Jail, by Marie Rohde, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (April 23, 2009)
- Memories Worse Than Nightmares, by Brett Larson, Milles Lacs Messenger (March 19, 2009)
- Man Loses Priest Sexual Abuse Claim, in Mail (April 24, 2009)
- Church 'Not Liable' for Sex Abuse, on BBC News (April 24, 2009)
- The Diocese of Orange Assignment Records of O.c.'s Latest Accused Pedo-Priest, Gordon Pillon, by Gustavo Arellano in Ex Cathedra, Orange County Weekly (April 24, 2009)
- Parole Denied for Former Priest Louis Miller: Louis Miller in Prison for Sexual Abuse of Children, by Stephenie Steitzer, Courier-Journal (April 24, 2009)
- Fbi Murder Investigation Leads to Idaho Questioning, in KTVB (April 24, 2009)
- Paraguay Leader Won't Resign Despite Paternity Row, in AFP (April 24, 2009)
- Cantu Investigators Visit Washington Church: Slaying Suspect Expected in Court, in KCRA (April 24, 2009)
- Group Urges Orlando Bishop to Warn Public about Predator Priest, by Fernando Quintero, Chicago Tribune (April 24, 2009)
- Melissa Huckaby More Composed during Her Second Court Appearance, by Mike Martinez, San Jose Mercury News (April 24, 2009)
- Judge Seals Sandra's Autopsy, Toxicology Reports (2:51 P.m), in Record (April 24, 2009)
- Cantu Autopsy to Remain Sealed to Avoid 'Outrage', by Jennifer Wadsworth, Tracy Press (April 24, 2009)
- Disbelief As Teacher Melissa Huckaby Is Charged with Child Rape and Murder, in Times (United Kingdom) (April 24, 2009)
- Priest Resigns from Ferndale Church after Sexual Misconduct Accusation, by Cecil Angel, Detroit Free Press (April 24, 2009)
- Gag Order Sought in Sodomy Case, in Contra Costa Times (April 24, 2009)
- Paternity Claims Harms Paraguay Leader, by Gary Duffy, BBC News (April 24, 2009)
- Why Cardinal Mahony Is Wrong about the Catholic Church Being Safer Today for Children, by Tom Perry, Injury Board (April 24, 2009)
- Keep State out of the Church, in Newsday (April 24, 2009)
- Royal Oak, Ferndale Priest Resigns; Sexual Misconduct Alleged, by Doug Guthrie, Detroit News (April 24, 2009)

April 25

- 3 Ex-Del. Priests Named in New Sex-Abuse Suits, by Beth Miller, News Journal (April 25, 2009)
- Police: No Apparent Connection between Northern CA Murder and Lc Valley, by Greg Meyer, KLEW (April 24, 2009)
- Victim Loses Claim against Irish Priest, in Irish Times (April 25, 2009)
- Paraguay's Lugo Apologizes, Says He Won't Resign, in Latin American Herald Tribune (April 25, 2009)
- Clergy Sex Victims Call for Paraguay President Resignation, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (April 23, 2009)
- Parishioners Support Mexican Priest Accused in Kiddie-Porn Case, in Latin American Herald Tribune (April 25, 2009)
- Lawmakers Pass Requirements for Anchor Center: Background Checks, Safety Standards to Be Mandated, by Abigail McWilliam, Messenger (April 25, 2009)
- A Benton Music Minister Arrested, Accused of Sexual Abuse, in KATV (April 25, 2009)
- Huckaby Linked to Socal Arson Case, by Justin Lafferty, Tracy Press (April 25, 2009)
- Gag Order Undetermined in Priest Case: The Rev. Antonio Cortes Is Arraigned on Two New Charges, by Sunita Vijayan, Salinas Californian (April 25, 2009)
- Leaving the Fold, by Mark Oppenheimer, New York Times (April 24, 2009)
- Group Urges Orlando Bishop to Warn Public about Predator Priest, by Fernando Quintero, South Florida Sun-Sentinel (April 24, 2009)
- A Quest for Answers, by Stephen Boehrer, Bakersfield.com (April 24, 2009)

April 26

- Always a Market for Hysteria, in Malta Independent (April 26, 2009)
- Parishioners Told of Abuse Allegation against Priest, by Christy Arboscello, Detroit Free Press (April 25, 2009)
- Sunday Salon: the Memory Bird, in Facing Abuse (April 26, 2009)
- Anyone Can Be a Victim, Suspect, by Clare Mounteer, Monterey Herald (April 26, 2009)
- Priest's Victim Denied Payout from Catholic Church, by Rebekah Oruye, Sunday Mercury (April 26, 2009)
- Controversial Birmingham Priest 'Victim of Hate Campaign', by Edward Chadwick, Sunday Mercury (April 26, 2009)
- Priest Held: Youth Claims Harassment, in Pokrov (April 21, 2009)
- Woman Accepts Her Blog's Role in Church Investigation, by Jeff Brumley, Times-Union (April 25, 2009)

April 27

- Paraguay's Ex-bishop President Asks Forgiveness, Won't Resign, in Catholic Culture (April 27, 2009)
- Jesuit Weekly: Church Should Consider Married Priests, by David Gibson, Beliefnet (April 27, 2009)
- NJ Woman Ordained As a Priest in Controversial Ceremony, in The Star-Ledger (April 27, 2009)
- Belgian Priest Loses Appeal, in Radio Netherlands (April 27, 2009)
- Pastor Resigns Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations, by Jeremy Carroll, C & G (April 27, 2009)
- Swastika Priest, in Austrian Times (April 27, 2009)
- Changes in Religious Affiliation in the U.S., in Pew Research Center (April 27, 2009)
- SJC Affirms Pedophile Priest's Killer's Conviction, by Gary V. Murray, Telegram & Gazette (April 27, 2009)
- The Truth about Pedophile Clergy in Anguished Thoughts of Fictional Priests, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (April 27, 2009)
- Study Examines Choice of Religion, by Jacqueline L. Salmon, Washington Post (April 27, 2009)
- Priests Denounce Vices Brought out by Lugo Scandal, in Catholic News Agency (April 28, 2009)

April 28

- High Court Upholds Murder Conviction, by Julie Manganis, The Salem News (April 28, 2009)
- More in US Switch Religious Affiliations, by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (April 27, 2009)
- Court Ruling in Priest Sex Abuse Case, on WETM (April 28, 2009)
- Study Eyes Changes in Faith, by Bill Sherman, Tulsa World (April 28, 2009)
- Deceased Oblate Named in New Sex-abuse Suit, in The News Journal (April 28, 2009)
- Sexual Charge Filed against Ark. Minister, in Baptist Press (April 27, 2009)
- U.S. Faith in Flux; Why So Many Switch Religions, in Kingsport Times News (April 28, 2009)
- Belant's Motions Denied, by Sean Garmire, The Times-Standard (April 28, 2009)
- In Matter of Faith, Americans Show a Restless Spirit, by Manya A. Brachear, Philadelphia Inquirer (April 28, 2009)
- When It Comes to Religion, U.S. Is a Nation of Shoppers, Study Finds, by Jennifer Garza, Sacramento Bee (April 28, 2009)
- Religious Roots Readily Transplanted, by Electa Draper, The Denver Post (April 28, 2009)
- Study Delves into Why Americans Change Religions, by Duke Helfand, Los Angeles Times (April 27, 2009)
- 3 More Claim Abuse by Former Minister, by Ginny Laroe, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (April 28, 2009)
- Sospechoso Silencio Del Vaticano, by Luis Aguero, Cleveland Indy Media (April 28, 2009)
- Yeshiva Teach Busted on Kid-porn Charges, by Selim Algar, New York Post (April 28, 2009)
- Gag Order in Salinas Priest Case Stiffs Public, in The Salinas Californian (April 28, 2009)
- Self-imposed Gag Order in Priest's Case, by Virginia Hennessey, Monterey Herald (April 28, 2009)
- No Charges for Oakland Priest Accused of Sex with Girl, by Cecil Angel, Detroit Free Press (April 28, 2009)
- Cult Leader Escapes from French Jail in Helicopter, in Breitbart (April 28, 2009)
- Judge Pulls out of Case Involving Diocese, by Ramon Bracamontes, El Paso Times (April 28, 2009)
- Ex-grand Prairie Priest Pleads in Child Porn Case, by Nathaniel Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (April 28, 2009)
- Ex-grand Prairie Priest Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Charge, by Melissa Crowe, The Dallas Morning News (April 28, 2009)
- Angels & Demons Ignores 800 Pound Gorilla in Room, Our Real Stories of Catholic Intrigue, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (April 28, 2009)
- The President and the Felon, by Caryl Rivers, The Huffington Post (April 28, 2009)
- Pennsylvania: Bishop Bennison Wants New Trial or Charges Dismissed, by Mary Frances Schjonberg, Episcopal Life (April 28, 2009)
- My Husband, the Child-porn Ex-priest, by Rod Dreher, Beliefnet (April 28, 2009)
- Daily Crime Blotter, on DFW (April 28, 2009)

April 29

- Australia: Archbishops" Chaplain behind Bars at Last, by Amanda Gearing, Virtue Online (April 29, 2009)
- Former Vinton Asst. Pastor Pleads No Contest in Child Sexual Abuse Case, on WSLS (April 28, 2009)
- Group Protests against Former Pastor, on News4Jax (April 28, 2009)
- Judge to Pierce: No Contacts, in The Courier (April 28, 2009)
- Paraguayans Glued to Presidential Paternity Scandal, by Kevin Gray, Reuters (April 29, 2009)
- Judge Moves to Spare Family, by Scott Smith, The Record (April 29, 2009)
- 9 Tips to Keep Kids Safe from Child Predators, from Author of Parenting Book, in PR Web (April 29, 2009)
- Benton Choir Minister Arrested for Alleged Sexual Indecency with a Child, by Katherina-Marie Yancy , Today's THV (April 29, 2009)
- Attorneys Agree Not to Discuss Salinas Priest Case with Public, by Sunita Vijayan, The Salinas Californian (April 29, 2009)
- Editorial: Gag Order Reflects New Thinking, in The Monterey County Herald (April 29, 2009)
- Pope Offers Sympathy for Residential School Victims, by Peter O'Neil, Calgary Herald (April 29, 2009)
- Pope Expresses "Sorrow" for Abuse at Residential Schools, in CBC News (April 29, 2009)
- Ex-St. Malachy administrator sues for defamation, by Steve Bauer, The News-Gazette (April 29, 2009)
- Ejected from an L.A. Church: First in an Online Series Called Molested Catholic, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (April 29, 2009)
- Pope Apologizes for Abuse at Native Schools, on CTV (April 29, 2009)
- Pope Apologizes for Abuse at Indian Residential Schools, by John McKiggan, John McKiggan's Sexual Abuse Claims Blog (April 29, 2009)
- Former Church Leaders Plead in Sex Crimes, by Amanda Codispoti, The Roanoke Times (April 29, 2009)
- D'Arcy Issues Statement on Parish Mergers, by Scott Sarvay, Indiana's News Center (April 29, 2009)
- The Future of Our Parishes, by John M. D'Arcy, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend (April 29, 2009)
- D'arcy Moves to Merge Parishes, by Anne Gregory, The Journal Gazette (April 29, 2009)
- Pope Expresses Sorrow for Suffering of Canadian Aboriginal Students, by Sarah Delaney, Catholic News Service (April 29, 2009)
- Phil Fontaine's Statement to the Pope on Residential Schools Apology, on Straight.com (April 29, 2009)
- Closing the Book on a Dark Chapter, by Kate Adams, BayToday.ca (April 29, 2009)
- Former Student Finds Cold Comfort in Pope's Apology, by Benson McCulloch, CJME (April 29, 2009)
- Canadian Aborigines Get Apology from Pope over School Abuses, on AHN (April 29, 2009)
- AFN National Chief Says Private Audience with Pope Benedict XVI in Vatican City "Closes the Circle" and Enables Work Towards Reconciliation for Residential School Survivors, in CNW Group (April 29, 2009)
- Papal Apology for Mistreatment of Canadian Native Tribes, in Catholic Culture (April 29, 2009)
- Native Leader Sees Papal Apology As Foundation for Canadian Reconciliation Process, on CNW Group (April 29, 2009)
- Miami Attorney Wins Unprecedented Sex Case Using 1868 Indian Treaty, on SNAP (April 29, 2009)
- Pope's Comments on Residential Schools Get Mixed Reception in North, on CBC News (April 29, 2009)
- Pope Meets with Canadian Aboriginal Representatives, on VIS (April 29, 2009)
- Miami Archdiocese Clears Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse, by Jay Weaver, Miami Herald (April 29, 2009)
- Former Cordova Pastor Pleads Guilty to Sex Charges Involving Boys, by Lawrence Buser, Memphis Commercial Appeal (April 29, 2009)
- Pope Expresses "Sorrow" to Victims of Canadian Schools, in Beliefnet (April 29, 2009)
- One Man's Harrowing Path from Abuse to Survival, by Rebecca Dube, Forward (April 29, 2009)
- Fewer Charges Expected for Child Sex Accused Priest, on ABC News (April 29, 2009)
- Preliminary Hearing in Salinas Priest Molestation Case Postponed, in The Salinas Californian (April 29, 2009)

April 30

- Duin: New Chapter in Church Suit, by Julia Duin, Washington Times (April 30, 2009)
- Cardinal Stritch Drops Offer for Cousin's Center, by Marge Pitrof, WUWM (April 29, 2009)
- Church Clears Priest of Abusing Teenager, by Jay Weaver, Miami Herald (April 30, 2009)
- Pope Expresses Sorrow for Residential School Abuse, in Anglican Journal (April 29, 2009)
- Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault in Franklin County, on WDBJ (April 30, 2009)
- Sorrow Expressed for Residential-school Abuse, by Bill Curry, Globe and Mail (April 30, 2009)
- Pope Laments Canada School Abuse, on BBC News (April 30, 2009)
- 'Apology? What Apology?', by Victoria Handysides, Metro (April 30, 2009)
- Ex-child Advocate Faces up to 70 Years for Sex Abuse, by Sandra K. Reabuck, The Tribune-Democrat (April 30, 2009)
- Nun in Denial Bares Too Much Skin, My Ptsd Kicks In: Molested Catholic Part 2, by Kay Ebeling, Examiner (April 30, 2009)
- Sexual Abuse Legislation: a Proposed Strategy for Reform, by David Mandel, 5 Towns Jewish Times (April 30, 2009)
- Former Southern Baptist Pastor Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse, by Bob Allen, Associated Baptist Press (April 30, 2009)
- Catholicism Stages Mini-comeback, by Liam Martin, Medill Reports (April 29, 2009)
- Archdiocese Spent $10M on Abuse in 2008, in Boston Business Journal (April 30, 2009)
- Archdiocese Cites "Financial Turnaround", by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (April 30, 2009)
- Sex-abuse Bills Go before Assembly Steering Committee, by Mike Latona, Catholic Courier (April 30, 2009)
- Give the Laetere Medal to Victims of Clergy Sexual Abuse, in National Survivors Advocates Coalition (April 30, 2009)
- St. John the Evangelist Celebrates a Mass to Honor Victims of Child Abuse, by Elizabeth Wendt-Kellar, Naples Daily News (April 30, 2009)


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