Abuse Tracker 2009 Part 4: July to August 2009 On this page we offer cached copies of all the articles about the crisis blogged by Kathy Shaw on her indispensable Abuse Tracker.

July 2009

July 1

- Boston Archdiocese Cuts Benefits of Sick, Retired Priests, by Monica Brady-Myerov, WBUR (June 30, 2009)
- Woman at Centre of Infamous Fethard-on-sea Boycott Dies, in Clerical Whispers (July 1, 2009)
- Push to Strengthen Sex Offender Laws in Mass., in NECN (July 1, 2009)
- Study Suggests No Foul Play in Funds for Priests, by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (July 1, 2009)
- Sd County Minister Sentenced for Molesting Boys, in 10 News (June 30, 2009)
- Rochester Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Molesting 3 Boys, in WHEC (June 30, 2009)
- Order Must Now Pay for Pain of the Past, Says Sister Stanislaus, by Breda Heffernan, Irish Independent (July 1, 2009)
- Dublin Archbishop's Nifty Footwork over Child Abuse Reports Is Annoying His Colleagues, by Damian Thompson, Telegraph (July 1, 2009)
- Youngstown Bishop Defends Diocese Handling of Priest Abuse, on WFMJ (July 1, 2009)
- Other Pontifical Acts, in Vatican News Service (July 1, 2009)
- El Papa Acepta Dimision De Obispo Uruguayo Homosexual, in Univision (July 1, 2009)
- Mensaje De Los Obispos Uruguayos Por LA Renuncia Aceptada a Obispo De Minas, on COPE (July 1, 2009)
- 'The Nun Said Nothing and Just Thumped Me in the Stomach', in The Nationalist (July 1, 2009)
- Call to Address Child Abuse Revelations in "Broad Light of Day", in Leitrim Observer (July 1, 2009)
- News from around the Oca, by Mark Stokoe, Pokrov (June 26, 2009)
- Pokrov Ten Years Old This Month, in Pokrov (June 23, 2009)
- Gay Episcopal Activist Arrested on Pedophile Charges He Molested Own Children, by David W. Virtue, Virtue Online (July 1, 2009)
- Health Director Lombard Faces Child Sex Charges, by Julius Jones, Duke Chronicle (July 1, 2009)
- Police: Duke University Official Offered Adopted Son for Sex, on CNN (July 1, 2009)
- The Advocate of the Episcopal Church, by Mike Adams, Town Hall (July 1, 2009)
- Right Wing Hastens to Hold up Gay Adoptive Dad, Alleged Pedophile, As Typical of All Gays, by Kilian Melloy, EDGE Boston (Juâã 29, 2009)
- Youth Volunteer at Knox County Church Charged with Child Rape, in Tennessean (July 1, 2009)
- Bishop Curry Responds to Arrest of Duke Researcher, in Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina (July 1, 2009)
- Connecticut Drops Lobbying Complaint against Bridgeport Diocese, in Catholic Culture (July 1, 2009)
- Paraguay's Leading Prelate Defends Celibacy Following Ex-bishop President's Criticisms, in Catholic Culture (July 1, 2009)
- Boscobel Priest Defrocked, by Michael Schmidt, Telegraph Herald (July 1, 2009)
- Shul Breaks from Rabbi Max, by Alan H. Feiler, Baltimore Jewish Times (July 1, 2009)
- Ethics Agency Drops Probe into Bridgeport Diocese over Lobbying, by Josh Kovner, The Hartford Courant (July 1, 2009)
- State Ethics Office Drops Bridgeport Diocese Probe, by Ken Dixon, Connecticut Post (July 1, 2009)
- Connecticut "Inquiry" of Catholic Church Should End, in Christian News Wire (July 1, 2009)
- Lobbying Probe of Bridgeport Diocese Loses Momentum, by Josh Kovner, The Hartford Courant (July 1, 2009)
- ACLU Affiliate Sides with Diocese of Bridgeport over Lobbying Investigation, in Catholic News Agency (July 1, 2009)
- Pope Accepts Resignation of Uruguayan Bishop Accused of Sexual Misconduct, in Catholic News Agency (July 1, 2009)
- Vatican Accepts Resignation of Uruguayan Bishop Who Had Sex with Men, in Catholic News Service (July 1, 2009)
- Pope Dismisses Bishop Who Was Extorted for Being Homosexual, in Momento 24 (July 1, 2009)
- Paraguayan Prelate Says Church Has No Reason to Reconsider Celibacy, in Catholic News Service (July 1, 2009)
- Scandal Noticeably Hurt Lugo in Paraguay, on Angus Reid Global Monitor (June 29, 2009)

July 2

- Catholic Church Still at Odds with the Rest of Our Society, by Maria Herlihy, Corkman (July 2, 2009)
- U.S. Nuns Facing Vatican Scrutiny, by Laurie Goodstein, The New York Times (July 1, 2009)
- Affidavit Details Child Sex Charges, by Stanley B. Chambers Jr., The News & Observer (July 2, 2009)
- Millstreet Film-maker Tells Harrowing Story of the "Forgotten Maggies", by Trish O'Dea, The Corkman (July 2, 2009)
- Anger over the Death of Abuse Whistleblower, on ABC Hobart (July 2, 2009)
- Priest-monk Is Defrocked for Sexual Misconduct, on SNAP (July 2, 2009)
- John Urell Gets Punked!!!, by Gustavo Arellano, Orange County Weekly (July 2, 2009)
- Mike Adams, Meet Dan Savage, in Houston Voice (July 2, 2009)
- Five Prelates to Begin Probe of Legionaries in July, in Catholic Culture (July 2, 2009)
- Former Youth Minister Arrested for Sex Abuse, on WKYT (July 2, 2009)
- Former Youth Minister Arrested on 13 Sex Charges, by Lauren Snowden, WTVQ (July 2, 2009)
- Richmond Man Indicted on Sex-related Charges, in Herald-Leader (July 2, 2009)
- Former Youth Minister Indicted on Sex-related Charges, in The State Journal (July 2, 2009)
- Woman Sues Crookston Diocese, by Stephen J. Lee, Grand Forks Herald (July 2, 2009)
- Vero Beach Minister Who Had Adulterous Affair Is Defrocked, by George Conger, TCPalm (July 2, 2009)

July 3

- Lawsuit against Crookston Diocese Accuses Priest of Sex Abuse, in Star-Tribune (July 3, 2009)
- Boy Says He Was Abused in His Church, by Doyle Murphy, Times Herald-Record (July 3, 2009)
- Church of "Holy Ghost" Rocked by Sex and Assassination Allegations, by John Hollenhorst, KSL (July 2, 2009)
- Father Paul Pavlou Pleads Guilty to Child-sex and Child-porn Charges, in Broken Rites (July 3, 2009)
- Broken Rites Australia - What's New, in Broken Rites (July 3, 2009)
- Catholic Bill: Attorney General Sides with Diocese, by Susan Shultz, Darien Times (July 3, 2009)
- Devout Goose, Meet Devout Gander, in GetReligion (July 2, 2009)
- Christa Brown's Saga Resonates More for Me Now That I'm a Mother, by Eileen Flynn, Austin American-Statesman (July 4, 2009)
- Sex Abuse Victim Files Lawsuit against Priest, on SNAP (July 3, 2009)
- Diocese of Bridgeport Drops Its Lawsuit, in The Hartford Courant (July 3, 2009)
- Bill Would Allow Children's Groups to Access FBI Background Checks on New Employees, by Delen Goldberg, The Post-Standard (July 2, 2009)
- Thomas P. Doyle: Fighting to Prevent Clergy Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church, in The Daily Message Point (July 1, 2009)

July 4

- "Deliver US from Evil": the Amorality of the Catholic Church, by Greta Christina, AlterNet (July 4, 2009)
- Youth Group Leader Admits to Fondling, by Carl Hessler Jr., The Mercury (June 29, 2009)
- Father Alex Takes over Scandal-ridden Zimbabwe Catholic Archdiocese, in The Zimbabwe Tribune (July 4, 2009)
- Nun Investigations about Stifling Dissent, by Carol Marin, Sun-Times Columnist (July 3, 2009)
- Rev. Thomas Adamson Timeline, in St. Louis Post-Dispatch (July 3, 2009)
- Archbishop Robert Carlson Learned from Sex Abuse Mistakes of the Past, in St. Louis Post-Dispatch (July 5, 2009)
- Dr Lavinia Byrne: Catholic Church Risks New Debate on the Role of Women, in Independent (July 4, 2009)
- US Nuns on the Run from Vatican Inquiry, by David Usborne, Independent (July 4, 2009)
- Synagogue "Suspends" Ties with Convicted Rabbi, by Robert Lang, WBAL (July 3, 2009)
- The Legion Gets Visited: Urquidi, Chaput, Versaldi, Ghirlanda, Andrello and Perez [http://www.life-after-rc.com/], in Father Brian Van Hove's Blog (July 4, 2009)
- Fr. Maciel: the Essence of an Order, by Walter Kovacs, Veritatis/Praeco (July 4, 2009)
- Marcial Maciel, Michael Jackson and Dark Fantasies, in Enlightened Catholicism (July 4, 2009)
- Former Minister Charged with Rape, Abuse, by Brian Smith and Bill Robinson, Richmond Register (July 4, 2009)
- Tanti Scandali E LA Chiesa Non Si DA L'assoluzione, in Panorama (July 4, 2009)

July 5

- Sex-abuse Suits Target Desales Order, by Matt Birkbeck and Darryl R. Isherwood, The Morning Call (July 5, 2009)
- A Pilgrim in a Pilgrim Church, by Rembert G. Weakland, Philadelphia Inquirer (July 5, 2009)
- US Woman Accuses Indian Priest of Sexual Abuse, on DNA (July 5, 2009)
- Open Invitation, in Waterbury Republican-American (July 5, 2009)
- Vatican Runs Deficit Amid Economic Crisis, in Newsvine (July 5, 2009)
- Rally Wasn't Lobbying, in The Hartford Courant (July 5, 2009)
- More Church Properties Face Liens, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press (July 5, 2009)
- Search in Alamo Case Is Defended, by Lynn Larowe, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (July 5, 2009)
- Woman Sues Crookston Diocese, by Stephen J. Lee, DL-Online (July 3, 2009)
- Vatican Hit by Economic Downturn: Official Figures, on Yahoo! News (July 4, 2009)
- Vatican Runs Deficit Amid Weak Donations, on PRESS TV (July 5, 2009)
- Empowerment Solidarity Gathering for Crosier Sexual Abuse Survivors, on SNAP (July 5, 2009)
- "Fake Rabbi" Suspected of Persuading Teen to Have Sex, by Efrat Weiss, YNet News (July 5, 2009)
- US Woman Accuses Indian Priest of Sexual Abuse, by Ashadh Shuddha Trayodashi, Sanatan Sanstha (July 5, 2009)
- Fort Bragg Slaying Reveals Dark Secret, by Laura Norton, The Press Democrat (July 5, 2009)
- Vatican Inquiry to Focus on Religious Order, in Sunday Business Post (July 5, 2009)
- Married Priests May Be Expelled, by Daniel Nyassy, Daily Nation (July 5, 2009)
- Agencies Want Dublin Archdiocese Abuse Report Delayed, by John Burke, Sunday Business Post (July 5, 2009)
- Victims' Groups under Pressure, in Sunday Business Post (July 5, 2009)

July 6

- Dozens Walk out during Mass in Long Branch, by Kevin Penton, Asbury Park Press (July 5, 2009)
- Shaking My Faith, by Peter L. Whittle, Polemic & Paradox (July 5, 2009)
- Martin Hits out at "Media Plan" for Church Renewal, by John Cooney, Irish Independent (July 6, 2009)
- Church Follower Stands behind Accused "Prophet", on KTNV (July 6, 2009)
- Metro Arrests Self-proclaimed 'prophet' in Child Sex Case, by Cara McCoy, Las Vegas Sun (July 3, 2009)
- 75-Year-Old Church Leader Charged with Sexual Assault, on KTNV (July 4, 2009)
- Self-proclaimed Prophet Arrested on Sex Charges, on KLAS (July 5, 2009)
- Credibility on the Edge, by Howard Gregory, Jamaica Observer (July 5, 2009)
- Catholics, Orthodox Jews Share Concerns for Child Protection, School Choice for Poor, in Metro Catholic (July 4, 2009)
- SNAP Responds to St. Louis Archbishop Carlson, on SNAP (July 4, 2009)
- New Legislation Would Allow Women to Be Tried As Rapists, by Ruth Eglash, Jerusalem Post (July 6, 2009)
- Sins of the Fathers: Sexual Abuse in the Archdiocese of Dublin, by John McKiggan, John McKiggan's Sexual Abuse Claims Blog (June 22, 2009)
- Victim of Priest Sexual Abuse Receives 1.75 Million Dollar Settlement, by John McKiggan, John McKiggan's Sexual Abuse Claims Blog (May 13, 2009)
- Nova Scotia Sexual Abuse Claims Barred by Statute: Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims Can Proceed, by John McKiggan, John McKiggan's Sexual Abuse Claims Blog (May 4, 2009)
- Trailer - the Forgotten Maggies, on YouTube (July 6, 2009)
- March of Support for Abuse Victims, by Michael Parsons, The Irish Times (June 24, 2009)
- Dissociative Identity Disorder - Part 17, by Diane, We Are Adult Survivors of Child Abuse and Neglect (July 6, 2009)
- Bishop Steps down Amid Gay Sex Scandal, in Michael-in-Norfolk (July 6, 2009)
- Support Group to Hold Meeting to Discuss Priest Abuse, on WFMJ (July 6, 2009)
- Court Won't Reconsider Diocese Sex Abuse Ruling, Associated Press (July 6, 2009)
- Woman Sues Crookston Diocese, Says Priest Abused Her in 2004 in Greenbush, in Crookston Daily Times (July 6, 2009)
- Records on Priests Sex Abuse Cases Could Be Released This Month, by Edmund H. Mahony, The Hartford Courant (July 7, 2009)
- Court Won't Reconsider Order to Diocese to Release Sex Abuse Data, by Daniel Tepfer, Connecticut Post (July 6, 2009)
- Visitors in the Past, by Gary Macy, National Catholic Reporter (July 6, 2009)
- Ex-minister Asks for Lower Bond in Sex Abuse Case, by Tavia D. Green, The Leaf-Chronicle (July 6, 2009)
- Police: "Prophet" Called Victims "Sheep", on Fox 5 (July 6, 2009)
- Police: Self-proclaimed 'prophet' Likely Has Other Abuse Victims, by Cara McCoy, Las Vegas Sun (July 6, 2009)
- Survivors Network Plans Thursday Meeting on Clergy Misconduct, in Vindicator (July 6, 2009)

July 7

- Bridgeport Diocese Weighs Next Step after Court Ruling on Priest Sex Documents, by Edmund H. Mahony, The Hartford Courant (July 7, 2009)
- Abuse Support Group Is Critical of Bishop, by Linda Linonis, Vindicator (July 7, 2009)
- Psychologist Offers Insight into "Minister" Arrested for Child Molestation, in KTNV (July 6, 2009)
- UK Irish Abuse Victims "Losing out", by Helen Grady, BBC News (July 7, 2009)
- Push to Strengthen Sex Offender Laws in Mass., in NECN (June 30, 2009)
- Former Priest Charged with Assault, in The Australian (July 7, 2009)
- Award for Author of Ryan Report, in The Irish Times (July 7, 2009)
- New Michael Baker Case Moves Forward, and Missing Victim Impact Statement from Sentencing Hearing of the Pedo-priest Finally Gets Posted, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (July 7, 2009)
- "Black Magic" Child Abuser Jailed, in BBC News (July 7, 2009)
- Jail for Former Policeman Who Abused Youngsters, in STV (July 7, 2009)
- Young Man Accuses Priest of Sexual Harassment, in Dominica News (July 7, 2009)
- Indicted Southern Baptist Minister in Kentucky, in Stop Baptist Predators (July 7, 2009)
- Diocese Abuse Case Can Go Forward, by Judy Harrison, BDN (July 8, 2009)
- Sexually Violent Ex-priest Due Back in Court, in Chicago Breaking News (July 7, 2009)
- Supreme Court Ruling Goes against Catholic Church, on WCSH (July 7, 2009)

July 8

- Retired Philly Prosecutor Joining Lehigh County Daa's Office, in The Morning Call (July 8, 2009 )
- Ex-pastor Sentenced in Sexual Abuse Case, by Laurence Hammack, The Roanoke Times (July 8, 2009 )
- Judge Withholds Evidence in School Trial & News Roundup, in KERA (July 8, 2009 )
- U.S. Catholic CEO Responds to Benedict's Economic Encyclical, by Daniel Bases, Reuters (July 8, 2009 )
- Deacon Pleads Guilty to Indecent Behavior with Minor, by Johnny Gunter, The News Star (July 8, 2009 )
- How Catholic Nuns Shaped America, by Elizabeth MacDonald, Fox Business (July 8, 2009 )
- Kizito Confessed to Sodomy, Says Former Charity Trustee, by Evelyn Kwamboka and Cyrus Ombati, The Standard (July 8, 2009 )
- Borne Case Cuts Deepest in Diocese, by Kelly Egan, The Ottawa Citizen (July 8, 2009 )
- Catholic Priest Pleads Guilty to 29 Sex Offences, in ABC Newcastle (July 8, 2009 )
- Priest Arrested on Child-porn Charges, in The Windsor Star (July 8, 2009 )
- Supreme Court Decision on July 7, 2009 in the Case of William Picher Vs. the Roman Catholic Bishop of Portland ET Al., by Carol Moran, Lipman, Katz, & McKee, Maine Business (July 7, 2009 )
- Sexual Abuse Charges Lead to Suspension, by Millard K. Ives, Daily Commercial (July 8, 2009 )
- Pope Removes Officials Seen As Responsible for Holocaust-denying Bishop Row, by John L Allen Jr, National Catholic Reporter (July 8, 2009 )
- "At Last, My Shame Has Been Lifted", by Liam Cosgrove, Longford Leader (July 8, 2009 )
- Legion Visitation Set to Begin July 15, in Zenit (July 8, 2009 )
- U.S. Archbishop Is Part of Legionaries" Visitation That Starts July 15, by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service (July 8, 2009 )
- Apostolic Visitation Begins July 15th, in Legionaries of Christ (July 8, 2009 )
- Fox5 Exclusive: Woman Says She's Victim of "Prophet", on Fox 5 (July 8, 2009 )
- Other Pontifical Acts, in VIS (July 8, 2009 )
- Motu Proprio Ecclesiae Unitatem, in VIS (July 8, 2009 )
- Woman Describes Bedroom "Exorcism", on Fox 5 (July 8, 2009)
- Other Victims Sought in Las Vegas Prophet Case, by Mike Blasky, Las Vegas Review-Journal (July 8, 2009)
- Archbishop Declines to Meet with Sexual Abuse Victims, in Wisconsin Public Radio (July 2, 2009)
- Accused Prophet Has First Court Hearing, in Las Vegas Now (July 8, 2009)
- How Would a Michael Jackson Victim Feel about All the Adulation and Denial Star Could Ever Be a Pedophile? a Lot like a Victim of a Pedophile Priest, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (July 8, 2009)
- Guilty Plea from Pedophile Priest John Denham, by Stephen Ryan, The Herald (July 9, 2009)
- Is DuPage Co. Pedophile Priest Too Dangerous to Be Free?, by Christy Gutowski, Daily Herald (July 8, 2009)
- Salinas Priest Back in Court, in KION (July 8, 2009)
- It's a Setup, Say Kizito Accusers, by Dominic Wabala, Daily Nation (July 8, 2009)
- Labour Motion on Abuse Defeated, in RTE News (July 8, 2009)
- Abuse Files Shouldn't Be Secret, in The Hartford Courant (July 9, 2009)
- Father John Sidney Denham Pleads Guilty to Multiple Sex Offences against Boys, in Broken Rites (July 8, 2009)
- This School Building Had Bedrooms for Six Priests!, in Broken Rites (July 8, 2009)
- These Cases Are Currently before (or Coming up In) Australian Courts, in Broken Rites (July 8, 2009)
- Broken Rites Australia - What's New, in Broken Rites (July 8, 2009)
- Fg Deputy Seeks New Investigation into Former Nun, by Marie O'Halloran, The Irish Times (July 8, 2009)
- Andrews Meets Abuse Survivors in London, in RTE News (July 6, 2009)

July 9

- Diocese Faces More Suits, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press (July 9, 2009)
- Philippines: Kiddie Porn Reform Is Urgent, by Shay Cullen, Spero News (July 9, 2009)
- And the Meek Shall Inherit, by John Roach, Channel 3000 (July 9, 2009)
- Men Sue Former Pastor over Alleged Molestation in the 1990s, by Andrew Clevenger, The Charleston Gazette (July 9, 2009)
- Sex Abuse Scandals Spark Rise in Calls to Watchdog, by Stephen O'Farrell, Irish Independent (July 9, 2009)
- Priest Enters Not Guilty Plea, in The Monterey County Herald (July 9, 2009)
- Family Tells Dupage Judge They'll Aid Ex-priest Convicted of Abuse, in Chicago Tribune (July 9, 2009)
- Church Apologises to Child Abuse Victims, in ABC Newcastle (July 9, 2009)
- Three Groups Urge Judge to Keep Serial Predator Jailed, on SNAP (July 9, 2009)
- Maine Court Rejects 'Charitable Immunity'; SNAP Responds, on SNAP (July 7, 2009)
- Relationship with Exotic Dancer Costs Pastor His Job, by Paul Walsh, Belleville News Democrat (July 9, 2009)
- Sexually Violent Ex-priest to Be Released, in CBS 2 (July 9, 2009)
- "Vows of Silence" Selected for Rome Film Festival, in NSAC (July 9, 2009)
- Polish Faith in the Church and Papacy Dropping, in Warsaw Business Journal (July 9, 2009)
- Pedophile Priest May Leave State Facility, in Chicago Breaking News (July 9, 2009)
- Author Hopes Legionaries" Visitation Will Bring Clarity, by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service (July 9, 2009)
- Priest Who Abused Boys Allowed to Leave Treatment Center, by Dan Rozek, Chicago Sun-Times (July 9, 2009)
- Complaint against Former Greenbush, Minn., Priest Unsealed, by Stephen J. Lee, Grand Forks Herald (July 9, 2009)
- Minnesota Woman Sues Priest for Sex Abuse, by Erin Carlyle, Minneapolis City Pages (July 9, 2009)
- Judge Decides to Release Ex-priest, in ABC 7 (July 9, 2009)
- Judge: Pedophile Priest Can Be Released after Treatment, by Christy Gutowski, Daily Herald (July 9, 2009)
- Crosier Victims to Attend Class Reunion, in Mille Lacs County Times (July 9, 2009)
- Priest Not Guilty of Rape, by Denyse Renne, Express (July 10, 2009)
- Vermont Catholic Diocese Faces New Charges, on NECN (July 9, 2009)

July 10

- Child Victim's Act Brought 170 Abuse Suits, by Beth Miller, The News Journal (July 10, 2009)
- Sex Offender Ex-priest May Be Released, by Dan Rozek, The Bolingbroke Sun (July 10, 2009)
- Support Group Aims to Track down More Victims of Crum, by John W. Goodwin Jr., Vindicator (July 9, 2009)
- Childhood Sex Abuse Victims Thank Lawmakers, by Mellany Armstrong, WDEL (July 9, 2009)
- Youth Coach Accused of Soliciting Sex from Minor, on WBAL (July 10, 2009)
- Pastor Convicted of Raping Boys, on Radio Jamaica (July 9, 2009)
- Barbara Katz: Why Do We Give Churches Tax Exemptions?, by Barbara Katz, The Gainesville Sun (July 10, 2009)
- Mansfield Man, 75, Sued for Sex Abuse, by Mark Caudill, News Journal (July 9, 2009)
- New Sex Abuse Charges against Virginia Beach Sunday School Teaching Assistant, on WTKR-TV3 (July 10, 2009)
- Abuse Victims Will Hold Vigil at Crosier Reunion, by Brett Larson, Mille Lacs Messenger (July 9, 2009)
- Legion of Christ Officially Confirms Apostolic Visitation to Begin on July 15, in Catholic News Agency (July 10, 2009)
- Dupage County, Ill. > Jailed Priest Set for Release, in St. Louis Post-Dispatch (July 10, 2009)
- Ex-hinsdale Priest to Be Freed after Serving 5 Years for Sex Abuse, by Art Barnum, Tribune Reporter (July 10, 2009)
- SNAP Meeting, in WKYT (July 10, 2009)
- A Priest Is Freed of a Rape Charge, in i955fm (July 10, 2009)
- Ex-youth Pastor Faces Charge, by Stephen Tait, Times Herald (July 10, 2009)
- Friday Film Funnies Fun: Oc Diocese Priest Retreat!, by Gustavo Arellano, Orange County Weekly (July 10, 2009)
- Obama at the Vatican: Pope Leans to His Left, by Jason Berry, MinnPost (July 10, 2009)
- Rabbi Ephraim Bryks: "Unorthodox Conduct", in The Awareness Center (July 10, 2009)
- Allegations of Sexual Abuse by Former Priest Prompts Action, on WKBN (July 10, 2009)
- Ormoz Priest Going to Prison for Child Sex Abuse, on STA (July 10, 2009)
- Convicted Child Molester Denied Bond, by Steve Dixon, My Fox Atlanta (July 10, 2009)
- Fugitive Sex Offender Back in Metro Jail, in My Fox Atlanta (July 10, 2009)
- Douglasville Child Molester Tracked to Tenn., by Christian Boone, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (July 8, 2009)
- Youth Leader Gets 5 Years for Sexual Abuse, by Phil Hermanek, Peninsula Clarion (July 10, 2009)
- Leaflets Warn Residents about Former Priest, on MGME (July 10, 2009)
- Rick Santorum and the Sanctity of John Ensign's Marriage, in Daily Kos (July 10, 2009)
- Woman Burnt Alive by Priest in Madhya Pradesh Town, in Thaindian (July 11, 2009)

July 11

- Life Term for Molester, by Joe Johnson, Athens Banner-Herald (July 11, 2009)
- School's "Paedophile Ring', by Victor Violante, The Canberra Times (July 11, 2009)
- LDS Seminary Principal Is Arrested in Sexual Abuse, by Sara Israelsen-Hartley, Deseret News (July 10, 2009)
- Seminary Teacher Accused of Sexually Assaulting Student, by Sam Penrod, KSL (July 10, 2009)
- LDS Seminary Principal Accused of Sex Abuse, on KUTV (July 11, 2009)
- Editorial: Give Abuse Victims More Time, in Palm Beach Post (July 10, 2009)
- Sentencing Set for Ex-employee in Church Embezzlement Case, by Greg Grisolano, Joplin Globe (July 11, 2009)
- Christa Brown Continues to Speak Out!, on AnAthiest.net (July 10, 2009)
- Did This Letter Sink the Labour Party Motion in Dail Eireann?, in The God Squad (July 11, 2009)

July 12

- Judge Awards $4.4m to Victim of Abusive Priest, by Betty Adams, Morning Sentinel (July 12, 2009)
- Catholic Church in N.O. Fiscally Sound, Credit Rating Firm Says, by Bruce Nolan, The Times-Picayune (July 11, 2009)
- A Secret Shame: inside the Latest Scandal to Rock the Catholic Church, in The Independent (July 12, 2009)
- Catholic Clergy Braced for Fallout from Abuse Report, by Maeve Sheehan, Irish Independent (July 12, 2009)
- The Vatican Is Going after the Nuns, Brett Warns, in The Plain Dealer (July 12, 2009)
- What the Sisters Are up to, by Francis X. Clines, The New York Times (July 12, 2009)
- Report on Clerical Abuse May Be Published in Parts, by John Burke, Sunday Business Post (July 12, 2009)
- Spanish Bishops Apologise for Silence over Killings, by Elizabeth Nash, The Independent (July 12, 2009)
- Lexington Priest Suspended after Abuse Alleged, by Jim Warren, Herald-Leader (July 12, 2009)
- Lex Pastor on Leave, by John McGary, WTVQ (July 12, 2009)

July 13

- Lexington Pastor Placed on Leave after Abuse Allegations, on WKYT (July 13, 2009)
- Vatican Scrutiny Puzzles Some Nuns, by Jay Tokasz, The Buffalo News (July 13, 2009)
- Alamo to Begin Trial on Charges of Transporting Minors for Sex, by Andy Davis, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (July 13, 2009)
- Extend Protection from Abuse to All Children, in The News Journal (July 13, 2009)
- Legionaries of Christ Are Still Honouring Their Disgraced Founder, by Damian Thompson, Telegraph (July 13, 2009)
- The Legionaries" Last Stand. An Exclusive Interview with Fr. Thomas Berg, by Sandro Magister, Chiesa (July 13, 2009)
- More Child Sex Charges against Priest, on 9 News (July 13, 2009)
- DUP Mp Issues Call for Probe into Child Abuse, by Noel McAdam, Belfast Telegraph (July 13, 2009)
- Judge Finds Priest Guilty of Third-degree Sex Offense Involving Altar Boy, by Melissa A. Chadwick, The Gazette (July 13, 2009)
- Priest Convicted of Abusing Maryland Altar Boy, in News Channel 8 (July 13, 2009)
- Former Legionary Blunt about Lc Visitation, by James Martin, America (July 13, 2009)
- Hearing for Coeburn Pastor Charged with Indecent Exposure at Riverfront Park Postponed Again, in Times News (July 13, 2009)
- The Fate of the Legionaries, by Joseph A. Komonchak, dotCommonweal (July 13, 2009)
- Pastor Principal Held on Child Sex Charges, in Family Badge (July 13, 2009)
- Lexington Priest Being Investigated for Alleged Sexual Misconduct, in Lex 18 (July 13, 2009)
- Lexington Priest Suspended Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations, on WHAS (July 13, 2009)
- Voice of the Faithful Fears Demise Amid Budget Woes, in Boston Herald (July 13, 2009)
- Voice of the Faithful Faces Financial Trouble, by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (July 13, 2009)
- Police: Another Juvenile Victim in Catello Sex Case, on Las Vegas Review-Journal (July 13, 2009)
- Third Person Accuses "Prophet" of Abuse, in Fox 5 (July 13, 2009)
- Abuse Report Brings Added Charge against Church Leader, by Cara McCoy, Las Vegas Sun (July 13, 2009)

July 14

- Voice of the Faithful Facing Financial Collapse, in Catholic Culture (July 14, 2009)
- Priest Found Guilty of Child Sexual Abuse, by Rochelle Myers, News-Post (July 14, 2009)
- Voice of Faithful May Close Needham-based National Headquarters, by Steve Ryan, Needham Times (July 13, 2009)
- Pastor Faces More Sexual Abuse Charges, by Jordan Williams, KRGV (July 13, 2009)
- Principal Accused of Sexual Misconduct, by Ashley Jones, Universe (July 13, 2009)
- 2 Alamo Bible Beliefs off Limits, Judge Says, by Andy Davis, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (July 14, 2009)
- Jury Selection Begins for Alamo Trial, by Mario Boone, ArkLaTex (July 13, 2009)
- Boscobel Priest Defrocked after Sexual Misconduct Allegations, in Pokrov (July 9, 2009)
- Judge Orders Release of Archdiocese's Bankruptcy Documents, by Bryan Denson, The Oregonian (July 13, 2009)
- Gay Altar Server Contests Firing, by Charles Lewis, National Post (July 14, 2009)
- Where to Now for Catholicism in Ireland?, by Joe Horgan, Irish Post (July 9, 2009)
- Mother Suspected of Starving Toddler Son, by Efrat Weiss, YNet News (July 14, 2009)
- Brazil Refuses Refugee Status for Israeli Rabbi, on JTA (July 14, 2009)
- Brazil: No Refugee Status for 'Abusive Rabbi', by Aviad Glickman, YNet News (June 14, 2009)
- Brazil to Extradite Elior Chen to Israel, by Jpost Staff and Dan Izenberg, Jerusalem Post (July 14, 2009)
- Wiretaps Used in Huckaby Case, by Scott Smith, Stockton Record (July 14, 2009)
- 'Healing Circle' Video Examines Pain Caused by Clergy Sexual Abuse: Features Introductory Comments from New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan, in PR Newswire (July 14, 2009)
- Christian Camp Director Indicted on Child Sex Offenses, on WITN (July 14, 2009)
- More Charges Laid against Monsignor Borne, by Debbie Robinson, Daily Observer (July 14, 2009)
- Childrens Rights Abuses Widespread in U.S., Irish Catholic Church, by Carol Forsloff, Digital Journal (July 14, 2009)
- Pace of U.S. Parish Closings Has Quickened in Past 20 Years, by Mark Pattison, Catholic Spirit (July 14, 2009)
- Pembroke Priest Charged with Assaulting Two More Victims, by Mark Pattison, Catholic Spirit (July 14, 2009)
- Voice of the Faithful Critically Low on Funds: Needs to Raise $60,000 by End of July to Keep Office Open, by Tom Roberts, National Catholic Reporter (July 14, 2009)
- Voice of the Faithful Is Going Bankrupt, by Julia Duin, Washington Times (July 14, 2009)
- Breaking News Cistone Addresses Priest Sexual Abuse Issue, by Angela E. Lackey, Midland Daily News (July 14, 2009)

July 15

- Arizona Court of Appeals Upholds Conviction of Priest, by Jim Walsh, Arizona Republic (July 14, 2009)
- Ex-Columbus Priest Guilty of Abuse: Probation Expected in Maryland Case, by Meredith Heagney, Columbus Dispatch (July 14, 2009)
- Church Pastor Set to Face Two Additional Sex Abuse Charges, by Ana Ley, Monitor (July 14, 2009)
- Catholic by Choice: No to Dissent, Yes to Fidelity We Need to Do More Than Simply Report on the Dissenters Who Seek to Change the Church Rather Than Change Themselves, by Deacon Keith Fournier, Catholic Online (July 15, 2009)
- Alamo Trips Were Business, Attorney Says, by Andy Davis, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (July 15, 2009)
- News Roundup: Fresno Decision Today; Krumm Victim Responds; Development of John Urell; Aussie Says, No, Pope, It Is Year of the Pedophile Priest, in City of Angels (July 14, 2009)
- Attorney for Plaintiffs in Case against Diocese May Seek Testimony from Bishops Braxton and Gregory, by Beth Hundsdorfer, News-Democrat (July 15, 2009)
- Conviction 'Cathartic' for Family of Victim: Priest Abused Mother Seton Altar Boy in 2001 and 2002, by Melissa A. Chadwick, Gazette (July 15, 2009)
- Court Orders Release of Files, in Catholic Sentinel (July 16, 2009)
- US Evangelist 'Married' Under-Age Girls, Court Hears: A Controversial American Evangelist " Married" Under-Age Girls As Young As Eight before Forcing Them into Sex, a Court Has Heard., by Tom Leonard, Telegraph (United Kingdom) (July 15, 2009)
- 10 Named to Residential School 'Survivor' Group, on CBC News (July 15, 2009)
- Ceremony to Commemorate the Appointment of the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission, on CNW Group (July 15, 2009)
- Update - Small Turnout for Vigil, by Brett Larson, Mille Lacs Messenger (July 15, 2009)

July 16

- Ex-Somerset Priest Is Convicted of Sexual Abuse, by Kathy Thompson, Janesville Times Recorder (July 16, 2009)
- Archdiocese Broke Promise to Protect, Suit Alleges, by Heather Ratcliffe, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (July 16, 2009)
- Witness: Alamo Described Sex Abuse, by Andy Davis, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (July 16, 2009)
- Catholic Group Struggles to Survive, Needs $60k ASAP: Local Affiliate Concerned about Voice of the Faithful's Growth, by Tom Dalton, Salem News (July 16, 2009)
- Triumphing over a Tormented Childhood- the Irish Catholic, in Colm O'Gorman (June 16, 2009)
- New DNA Tests Setback for Priest in Nun's Slaying: Material Is Not from Source Suggested by Defense, by David Yonke, Toledo Blade (July 16, 2009)
- Financial Problems Face Voice of the Faithful, on WBUR (July 16, 2009)
- Push Begins to Keep Ex-Priest under Lock and Key, by Manya A. Brachear, Chicago Breaking News (July 16, 2009)
- S.C. Allows Suit over Student's Affair with Teacher, by Kenneth Ofgang, Metropolitan News-Enterprise (July 17, 2009)
- Survivors of Abuse Still Waiting for Counselling, by Eimear Ni Bhraonain, Irish Independent (July 13, 2009)
- Trial of Anti-Catholic Cult Leader on Sex Charges Opens, in Southern Poverty Law Center (July 15, 2009)
- Priest Pleads Guilty to Stealing over $200,000 from Church, on WGRZ (July 16, 2009)
- Church Appeals New Trial Order in Santillan Vs. Bishop of Fresno, in City of Angels (July 16, 2009)
- Baptist Camp Director on Leave after Arrest, by Bob Allen, Associated Baptist Press (July 16, 2009)
- Priest from Delaware County Charged Sex Abuse, on WBNG (July 16, 2009)
- Retired Priest Admits Stealing $213,000 from Church, by Tom Buckham, Buffalo News (July 16, 2009)
- New Personnel Shifts in Vatican Focus on Secretariat of State, in Catholic Culture (July 16, 2009)
- Ohio Innocence Project Assists Priest Convicted in Brutal Slaying of Nun, in Catholic Culture (July 16, 2009)
- Diocese Loses Insurance Coverage, on WLUK (July 16, 2009)
- Alleged Victim Testifies in Alamo Trial, by Lynn LaRowe, Texarkana Gazette (July 16, 2009)
- Groups Rally to Keep Ex-Priest behind Bars, on ABC 7 (July 16, 2009)
- For Hiding Crimes, Catholic Diocese Loses Insurance; SNAP Responds, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (July 16, 2009)
- Legion of Christ, Southern Catholic Join in Effort to Ensure Quality, Catholic Higher Education, in Ajax World (July 16, 2009)
- Controversial Religious Group Takes over Georgia College, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (July 16, 2009)
- " Bishop" Arrested on Sex Charges, by Stephanie Barish, WPIX (July 16, 2009)
- LI Bishop Arrested on Sex Charges, in Newsday (July 16, 2009)
- Massapequa Man Arrested for Sex Crime: Claimed He Is a Bishop in a Religious Sect, by Michael M. Martino Jr, Long Island Press (July 16, 2009)
- LI 'Bishop' Arrested for Performing a Sex Act on a Teen, by Selim Algar, New York Post (July 16, 2009)
- Priest Guilty of Molesting Boys, Judge Rules, in Sudbury Star (July 16, 2009)
- Tracy Press Phone Call to Huckaby Recorded, in Tracy Press (July 16, 2009)

July 17

- Bringing Together Priest's Victims, by Dale Carruthers, The Observer (June 17, 2009)
- Insurer Dismissed in Catholic Diocese of Green Bay Sex-Abuse Case, in The Press-Gazette (July 17, 2009)
- Area Priest Accused of Sex Abuse, by Patricia Breakey, Daily Star (July 17, 2009)
- Daniel McCormack Case: Doctor to Help Decide Future of Ex-Priest Convicted of Abuse, by Manya A. Brachear, Chicago Tribune (July 17, 2009)
- Vatican Taps Chaput to Investigate Order, by Electa Draper, Denver Post (July 17, 2009)
- Sex Offender Ex-Priest May Be Released Soon, by Dan Rozek, Plainfield Sun (July 17, 2009)
- W. Mass. Priest Convicted of Abuse, by Matthew Campbell, CBS 3 (July 17, 2009)
- Women Say They Married Alamo, by Andy Davis, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (July 17, 2009)
- RCMP Seek Victims in Priest Sex Abuse Case, on CBC News (July 17, 2009)
- Study Finds No Misuse of Clergy Fund, by Donis Tracy, The Pilot (June 17, 2009)
- Former Priest Charged with Decades-Old Sex Assaults, in Times & Transcript (July 17, 2009)
- Adelaide Priest Charged As Cctv 'Rapist', by Jordanna Schriever, NEWS.com.au (July 17, 2009)
- No Excommunication for Priest:...'No Living Human Being Is Perfect', by Nazma Muller, Express (July 17, 2009)
- Bridgeport Diocese to Petition the U.S. Supreme Court, by Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant (July 17, 2009)
- Former Northern N.b. Priest Facing 12 Sex Charges Involving 10 Boys, in Canadian Press (July 17, 2009)
- Tony's World, in Arkansas Times (July 17, 2009)
- Diocese Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Block Release of Abuse Records, by Daniel Tepfer, Connecticut Post (July 17, 2009)
- Court Forced to Reduce Probation of Former Tucson Priest, by Kim Smith, Arizona Daily Star (July 17, 2009)
- Accused Predator Bishop Belonged to Controversial Order, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (July 17, 2009)
- Connecticut Diocese Appeals to U.S. Supreme Court over Privacy Concerns, in Catholic News Agency (July 17, 2009)

July 18

- Mount Cashel Couldn't Keep Him down, by Steve Bartlett, Telegram (July 18, 2009)
- Motion Filed to Keep Bridgeport Priests' Sexual Abuse Documents Sealed, by Dave Altimari, Hartford Courantt (July 18, 2009)
- Priest Charged with Sexual Abuse, by Edward Munger Jr., Gazette (July 18, 2009)
- Former Capital Region Priest Accused of Sex Abuse, in WTEN (July 18, 2009)
- Diocese Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Block Release of Abuse Records, by Daniel Tepfer, Connecticut Post (July 18, 2009)
- Teen Says She, Alamo Wed When She Was 11, by Andy Davis, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (July 18, 2009)
- More Priest Sex Charges on Way? August Court Date for Former N.b. Priest Facing 22 Charges, by James Foster, Times & Transcript (July 18, 2009)
- Report on Dublin Child Abuse to Be Presented to Govt, in Ireland Online (July 18, 2009)
- Priests Killed 'After Sex Request', in Press Association (July 18, 2009)
- Priests, Nun Charged with Murder 17 Years Ago, in Peninsula (Qatar) (July 18, 2009)
- Diocese Seeks Appeal to Supreme Court, on WTNH (July 18, 2009)
- 'Only Thing He Used Me for Was Sex': Jane Doe Says She Was Terrified of Alamo, by Lynn LaRowe, Texarkana Gazette (July 18, 2009)
- Charity at What Price (part I), by Max A. Joseph Jr, Haitian Times (July 18, 2009)
- John Campbell Gets Caught Using a Twitter Ghostwriter, by Gustavo Arellano in Politics, Orange County Weekly (July 17, 2009)
- Liberal OC Bloggers Defend Matt " Jerbal" Cunningham's Outing of Molestation Victims, by Art Pedroza, Orange Juice Blog (July 18, 2009)
- Minister to Receive Dublin Child Abuse Report on Tuesday, by Patsy McGarry, Irish Times (July 18, 2009)
- Vigil in Boston Now 7.5 Years and Going Strong, Here Are Recent Photos and Report from Speak Truth to Power (sttop), in City of Angels (July 18, 2009)

July 19

- Path to Abuse: Monterey Diocese Turned Blind Eye to Priests' Victims, by Virginia Hennessey, Monterey Herald (July 19, 2009)
- Few Discouraging Words on Lucas, by Christopher Burbach, World-Herald (July 19, 2009)
- Compassionate Face of an Arrogant Catholic Church: Archbishop Diarmuid Martin Is out of Place in a Disgraced and Dishonoured Church, Writes Emer O'Kelly, in Irish Independent (July 19, 2009)
- Victim Believed in Priests Who Hurt Him, by Virginia Hennessey, Monterey Herald (July 19, 2009)
- Charity at What Price (part Ii), by Max A Joseph Jr, Haitian Times (July 18, 2009)
- Ex-pastor Admits Theft of $213,000 from Parish, by Michael Beebe, Buffalo News (July 19, 2009)

July 20

- Vatican Investigates Legionaries of Christ, by Jason Berry, GlobalPost (July 19, 2009)
- Frank Mccourt, Author of Angela's Ashes, Dies at 78, by Rinker Buck, Los Angeles Times (July 19, 2009)
- Ryan Chairman in Row over Cost of Child Abuse Inquiry, in Clerical Whispers (July 20, 2009)
- Call to Criminalize Sexual Exploitation of Women by Clergy, in National Organization of Women (July 20, 2009)
- 2009 Now Conference - Clergy Sexual Abuse, by Vicki Polin, The Awareness Center (July 21, 2009)
- Anger and Christian Virtue, by Rod Dreher, Beliefnet (July 20, 2009)
- Jimmy Carter Leaves Southern Baptist Church for Repugnant Sexism, in Chattah Box (July 20, 2009)
- Jimmy Carter Says Religion Used to Subjugate Women, by Bob Allen, The Baptist Standard (July 17, 2009)
- Unhappy Fault, by Leon J. Podles, Touchstone: A Journal of Mere Christianity (July 20, 2009)
- Girl Feared Punishment for Using Phone, by Lynn LaRowe, Texarkana Gazette (July 20, 2009)
- Not Masturbated, I Just Fondled Him, Says Monsignor Herdegen, Plus Email Says Jesuits in Santa Barbara As Bad As Franciscans, in City of Angels (July 20, 2009)
- Jimmy Carter Leaves Church over Treatment of Women, by Ria Misra, Politics Daily (July 20, 2009)
- Deposition of Monsignor Anthony Herdegen, June 6, 2008, in City of Angels (June 6, 2008)

July 21

- Priest Arrested on New Molestation Charges: Rev. Denis Lyons, 75, Is Accused of Molesting a Boy at St. John the Baptist School in the 1990s., by Rachanee Srisavasdi, Orange County Register (July 21, 2009)
- Report Identifies 450 Victims of Abuse, on RTE News (July 21, 2009)
- Ahern Receives Child Abuse Report, on BBC News (July 21, 2009)
- Minister to Receive Report of Dublin Abuse Inquiry, in Belfast Telegraph (July 21, 2009)
- Jeff Anderson & Associates Announces Six Victims Settle Child Sex Cases Vs. Archdiocese, in Earth Times (July 21, 2009)
- Former St Peter's College Chaplain John Mountford Murdered, by Andrew Dowdell, Adeliade Now (July 21, 2009)
- Donald Wuerl Played Both Sides of the Fence – and Lost, by Mike Ference, Examiner (July 20, 2009)
- Accused Australian Pedophile 'Murdered', in NEWS.com.au (July 21, 2009)
- Alamo Defense Plans to Call 10 Witnesses, on KSPR (July 20, 2009)
- Women Find Closure after Allegations of Sexual Abuse, on News Channel 5 (July 21, 2009)
- Legion Order under Seige for Sexual Abuse, Double-Life of Founder, in Chattah Box (July 20, 2009)
- Former Seminary Principal Gets Public Defender, in Salt Lake Tribune (July 20, 2009)
- Former Seminary Teacher Goes to Court to Hear Charges, in KSL (July 20, 2009)
- Former Lds Seminary Principal Surrounded by Friends and Family in Court, on ABC 4 (July 20, 2009)
- Lds Church Statement on Michael J. Pratt, on Fox 13 (July 20, 2009)
- Ahern Receives Abuse Report, in Irish Times (July 21, 2009)
- Govt Urged to Delay Publication of New Abuse Report, in Belfast Telegraph (July 21, 2009)
- Update: Alamo Says He Should Put the Government on Trial, in KTHV (July 21, 2009)
- Camp Counselor at Private Lakewood School Charged with Sexually Assaulting Boy, by Michelle Sahn, Asbury Park Press (July 20, 2009)
- Former British Priest John Mountford Murdered Amid Child Abuse Claims, in The Times (July 21, 2009)
- FBI Agent Testifies at Trial for Alamo, by Andy Davis, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (July 21, 2009)
- Update: Wrap up of Tony Alamo Trial Tuesday, by Jessica Ponder, KTHV (July 21, 2009)
- Man Files 2nd Suit in Church Sex Abuse, by Jim Dooley, Honolulu Advertiser (July 21, 2009)
- Ireland Braces Itself for Another Report on Clerical Child Abuse: Dublin Diocese Commission to Name up to 15 Priests Said to Have Abused up to 450 Children in Capital over 35 Years, by Henry McDonald, Guardian (United Kingdom) (July 21, 2009)
- New 'Shock' Report into Church Sex Abuse, in Australian (July 21, 2009)
- Dizzying Affair Alleged against Pastor, by Cameron Langford, Courthouse News Service (July 21, 2009)
- Judge Classifies Ex-Cleric As Level 1: Child Porn Case: Former Pastor Rated As Low-Risk Sex Offender Due to Lack of Record, by David Winters, Watertown Daily Times (July 21, 2009)
- Ex-Youth Pastor Gets 8-16 Months: Brian Neiswender Pleaded No Contest to Charges He Inappropriately Touched As Many As 10 Girls While on the Staff for a Church in Kingston, by Sheena Delazio, Times Leader (July 21, 2009)
- Catholic Group Gets Infusion of Donations, in TheBostonChannel (July 21, 2009)
- Investigation: Denver Archbishop Chosen to Visit U.S. Legionaries of Christ, by Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant (July 21, 2009)
- I Owe an Oc Register Reporter Lunch Because of a Pedo-Priest!, by Gustavo Arellano in Ex Cathedra, Orange County Weekly (July 21, 2009)
- O.C. Priest Arrested on Molestation Charges, on CBS 2 (July 21, 2009)
- Deposition Probes Pervasive Abuse by Local Priests: Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Goedert Talked to Attorneys about More Than a Dozen Cases, on CBS 2 (July 21, 2009)
- Deposition of Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Raymond E. Goedert, on Bishop Accountability.org (November 13, 2007)
- Priest Set to Be Arraigned Today on Child-Abuse Charges, by Rachanee Srisavasdi, Orange County Register (July 22, 2009)
- Former Priest Arrested on Child Molestation Charges, in KTLA (July 21, 2009)
- Second Child Abuse Uproar Engulfs Catholic Church in Ireland, by David Sharrock, The Times (United Kingdom) (July 22, 2009)
- Irish Government Receives Report on Abuse in Dublin Archdiocese, in Catholic Culture (July 21, 2009)
- Archdiocese to Pay $3.9 Million to Abuse Victims, by Kristen Mack, Chicago Breaking News (July 21, 2009)
- Former Dana Point Priest Charged with Molesting Young Boy, in Dana Point Times (July 21, 2009)
- Snap's Analysis of Catholic Bishop's 'Damning' Deposition & Documents, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (July 21, 2009)
- Retired O.C. Priest Charged with Molesting Boy, in Los Angeles Times (July 21, 2009)

July 22

- Priest Charged with Molesting Boy in 1990s, in United Press International (July 22, 2009)
- Gardai to Probe 100 New Cases of Abuse: Wave of Calls to Hotline in the Wake of Ryan Report Horrors, by Tom Brady, Senan Molony and John Cooney, Irish Independent (July 22, 2009)
- Number of Clerical Abuse Victims Could Be 10 Times Higher Than Report Shows, in Belfast Telegraph (July 22, 2009)
- Failure to Report Sex Abuse in Chicago Archdiocese Described: Bishop's Deposition Details Attempts to Keep Cases Secret, by Kristen Mack, Chicago Tribune (July 22, 2009)
- Release of Irish Child Abuse Report Faces Delay, by Eamon Quinn, Financial Times (July 22, 2009)
- SEE THE DEPOSITION (click here), on BishopAccountability.org (November 13, 2007)
- Deposition Probes Pervasive Abuse by Local Priests, in WBBM (July 22, 2009)
- Settlements Reached in Sex Abuse Cases, by Leah Hope, WLS (July 21, 2009)
- Woman Is Indicted in Boy's Beating Death, in Boston Globe (July 22, 2009)
- Slain Ex-Chaplain Blackmailed over Past, Says Friend, on ABC News (July 22, 2009)
- Mountford Murder 'Stirs Difficult Emotions', in Independent Weekly (July 22, 2009)
- Voice of the Faithful to Keep National Office, by Steven Ryan, Needham Times (July 21, 2009)
- Four Archbishops under Spotlight, by John Cooney, Irish Independent (July 22, 2009)
- Limerick Diocese Defends Its Child Protection Safeguards, by Mike Dwane, Limerick Leader (July 22, 2009)
- Pope Strips German Paedophile of Priesthood, in Earth Times (July 22, 2009)
- Confronting the Legionaries of Christ in Mexico, by Hugh O'Shaughnessy, Guardian (United Kingdom) (July 22, 2009)
- Irish Catholic Priests Take Pay Cuts As Bank Stocks Tumble, by Louisa Nesbitt, Bloomberg (July 22, 2009)
- A Despicable Betrayal of Trust, in Irish Independent (July 22, 2009)
- Diocese Suffers ˆ7m Loss As Share Values Collapse, by Louise Hogan and Gordon Deegan, Irish Independent (July 22, 2009)
- Bishop Remained Silent about 25 Abusive Priests: Offenses Were from 1970-1986, by Abdon M. Pallasch, Chicago Sun-Times (July 22, 2009)
- Upset Catholics & Sex Abuse Victims Push Archdiocese, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (July 22, 2009)
- Diocese Repossesses Vicarage in West Bromwich, in Diocese of LItchfield (July 22, 2009)
- Walk across Oregon Starts July 27, Crosses State Along the Columbia, Goes Urban in Portland, Then on to the Pacific, in City of Angels (July 22, 2009)
- Court Adjourns until 1 P.m., Another Alamo Follower Takes the Fifth Amendment, by Lynn LaRowe, Texarkana Gazette (July 22, 2009)
- Two Former Alamo Followers Speak out, by Lynn LaRowe, Texarkana Gazette (July 22, 2009)
- Alamo Insists He'll Testify, by Lynn LaRowe, Texarkana Gazette (July 22, 2009)
- Alamo May Not Testify, by Lynn LaRowe, Texarkana Gazette (July 22, 2009)
- Developing News: Will Tony Alamo Take the Stand?, on KTHV (July 22, 2009)
- Witness Invokes Fifth Amendment at Alamo Trial, by Andy Davis, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (July 22, 2009)
- Chicago Bishop Admitted Concealing Sex-Abuse Evidence in Dozens of Cases, in Catholic Culture (July 22, 2009)
- Civil Suit Accuses Priest of Sexual Abuse in Spring Lake 35 Years Ago, in The Star-Ledger (July 22, 2009)
- Judge Awards $7.3 Million for Cyberstalking, on KMBC (July 22, 2009)

July 23

- Complaint Alleges Sex Abuse by Former Spring Lake Priest, by Graelyn Brashear, Asbury Park Press (July 22, 2009)
- Priests Back Archbishop over Crisis, by John Cooney, Irish Independent (July 23, 2009)
- A Bishop Who Was in a Bad Mood on the Fourth of July, in Indianapolis Star (July 22, 2009)
- Church Volunteer Accused of Molestation, in WTHI (July 22, 2009)
- Jury Will Begin Deliberations Thursday in Alamo Case, by Lynn LaRowe, Texarkana Gazette (July 22, 2009)
- Alamo Case Goes to Jury, by Mario Boone, KTAL (July 22, 2009)
- Plea for Retired Priest Accused of Molestation Delayed: Denis Lyons, 75, Is Charged with Molesting a Catholic School Boy in the 1990s. His Arraignment Was Postponed until August, by Rachanee Srisavasdi, Orange County Register (July 22, 2009)
- Parts of Report on Church Child Abuse to Be Blacked out: Ahern Seeks Legal Advice on What Can Be Published, in Irish Independent (July 23, 2009)
- Church Abuse Scandal Report 'To Be Censored' As Suspects Face Court, by Kevin Doyle, Herald (July 23, 2009)
- 44 Charged by U.S. In New Jersey Corruption Sweep, by David M. Halbfinger, New York Times (July 23, 2009)
- Rabbis Charged with Laundering $3m: Religious Leaders, Public Officials Among Those Arrested in Federal Probe, by Jean Mikle, Daily Record (July 23, 2009)
- Alamo Jury Sends Second Query to Judge, by Lynn LaRowe, Texarkana Gazette (July 23, 2009)
- Jurors Sent Home in Alamo Trial, Court Resumes Friday, by Rebecca Buerkle, Texarkana Gazette (July 23, 2009)
- Feds Allege Laundering, Bribes, Sale of Organs, by Jean Mikle, Asbury Park Press (July 23, 2009)
- The Corruption in New Jersey, on JTA (July 23, 2009)

July 24

- Lay Pastor Charged with Child Abuse, by Kevin Jenkins, The Spectrum (July 24, 2009)
- Washington Discussion: Sex Abuse, in Litchfield County Times (July 23, 2009)
- The Faith of Frank McCourt, by Peter Duffy, Wall Street Journal (July 23, 2009)
- Ex-Area Priest Gets Defrocked by Vatican: The Very Rev. Edward J. Shoback Admitted to Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, by Sherry Long, Times Leader (July 24, 2009)
- MP Calls for Probe into Abuse of Children, in News Letter (July 24, 2009)
- Press Release Detail: Statement of the Diocese of Trenton Regarding an Allegation of Child Sexual Abuse against Holy Ghost Father O'Donoghue, in Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton (July 15, 2009)
- Suit Accuses Spring Lake Priest of Sex Abuse, by Graelyn Brashear, Asbury Park Press (July 22, 2009)
- Pedophile on Parole: Court Decides to Free Ralph Rowe Despite New Convictions, by Dan Ferguson, Surrey Leader (July 23, 2009)
- 5 Rabbis Arrested in Corruption Scam, in Jerusalem Post (July 23, 2009)
- Archdiocese Raises Retirement Age for Boston Priests, by Antonio M. Enrique, Pilot (July 24, 2009)
- Deliberation Begins in Sex Abuse Trial, by Leila Noelliste, Daily Journal (July 24, 2009)
- Former Evangelist Convicted of Sexual Exploitation Offenses, in PRNewswire (July 24, 2009)
- Evangelist Tony Alamo Guilty of Child Sex Crimes, in y Gabriel Dorman (July 24, 2009)
- Tony Alamo Convicted of Taking Girls out of State for Sex, by Russell Jones, KFSM (July 24, 2009)
- Protestant Children Ignored by Inquiry into Institutional Abuse, by Valerie Robinson, Irish News (July 9, 2009)
- Tony Alamo, Veteran Bigot, Going to Prison, in Catholic League (July 24, 2009)
- Part 10: the Suspects—and Other Persons of Interest, in Daniel Croteau Murder (July 24, 2009)
- Official Notice: Concerning Edward J. Shoback, in Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton (July 17, 2009)

July 25

- DVD Documentary Recounts Pain of Clergy Sex Abuse Victims, by Annysa Johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (July 24, 2009)
- 'I Put My Faith in Bertie Ahern...i Couldn't Have Been More Wrong': Andrew Madden -- the Bestselling Author of 'Altar Boy' -- Anxiously Waits to See What Comes of This Week's Report into Church Sex Abuse in Dublin . . . and Wonders Will His Years of Patience Be Justified, by Andrew Madden, Irish Independent (July 25, 2009)
- Abuse Only Matters When It's the Church, by David Quinn, Irish Independent (July 24, 2009)
- Priest Abuse Documents Get Final Edit, by Bill Dries, Daily News (July 25, 2009)
- Alamo Faces Life for Child-Sex Conviction: Alamo Leaves behind Flock and Differing Accounts of His Work in Santa Clarita Valley, by Brandon Lowrey, Signal (July 24, 2009)
- Former Followers React to Alamo's Conviction, by Kate Luck, KFSM (July 25, 2009)
- Defense-Prosecution React to Alamo Verdict, by Mario Boone, ArkLaTex (July 24, 2009)
- Add Tony Alamo to List of Born-Again Pedophiles, in Daily Kos (July 24, 2009)
- U.S. Women Religious and the Vatican's 'Visitation', by Father Richard P McBrien, Tidings (July 24, 2009)
- Tomislav Vlasic No Longer a Priest, in Medjugorje Messenger (July 24, 2009)
- Cambridge Priest Suspended after Allegations of Sexual Misconduct, in Cambridge Chronicle (July 25, 2009)
- Archdiocese Suspends Priest after Sexual Misconduct Allegations, in Boston Globe (July 25, 2009)
- Priest Accused of Sexual Misconduct Suspended, in TheBostonChannel (July 25, 2009)

July 26

- Bishop Murray Rejects Claims, by Mike Dwane, Limerick Leader (July 25, 2009)
- Suspect Priests Were Shielded, Report Reveals, by Maeve Sheehan, Irish Independent (July 26, 2009)
- $30,000 after Abuse by Catholic Brother, by Kate Dennehy, Sydney Morning Herald (July 26, 2009)
- My Mom Is a Torture Loving, Italian/catholic, Fascist and Fox News Viewer, by Robert Corsini, Public Record (July 26, 2009)
- Priest Facing Sex Allegations, by Nandini Jayakrishna and Maria Sacchetti, Boston Globe (July 26, 2009)
- Archdiocese of Boston Suspends Faculties of Rev. Pedro Jose Damazio, a Priest of the Diocese of Tubarão in Santa Catarina, Brazil, in Archdiocese of Boston (July 25, 2009)
- Pope Defrocks Priest over "Visions" of the Virgin Mary, by Simon Caldwell, Daily Mail (July 27, 2009)
- Release Date of Abuse Report Is Delayed, by John Burke, Sunday Business Post (July 26, 2009)
- Some Balk at Orlando Diocese's $150m Push, by Jeff Kunerth, Orlando Sentinel (July 26, 2009)
- Does Anyone Really Want to Know about Therapist Abuse? (part 1), in Surviving Therapist Abuse (July 26, 2009)
- Publishing Abuse Report Is Crucial for Victims, by Mary Raftery, The Irish Times (July 26, 2009)

July 27

- Sorrow, Disbelief at Church of Suspended Priest, by Vivian Nereim, Boston Globe (July 27, 2009)
- Pilgrims Told Church Must Repent over Abuse, by John Cooney, Irish Independent (July 27, 2009)
- Pope Benedict XVI Unfrocks Medjugorje Priest, by Simon Caldwell, Telegraph (July 27, 2009)
- Priest Can't Appeal Child Sex Conviction, in Brisbane Times (July 27, 2009)
- El Papa Nombra Al Colombiano Luis Zarama Obispo Auxiliar De Atlanta, in EFE (July 27, 2009)
- Bathurst Priest Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges: Levi Noel, in John McKiggan's Sexual Abuse Claims Blog (July 27, 2009)
- Trial of Russian Man Accused of Killing Two Priests Opens, in Top News (July 27, 2009)
- Pope Defrocks Bosnian Priest, in The Age (July 28, 2009)
- Father Tomislav Vlasic Reduced to the Lay State, by Marco Corvaglia, Medjugorje sensa maschera (July 28, 2009)
- Former Spiritual Advisor to Medjugorje "Seers" - Tomislav Vlasic - Laicized by the Holy See, in Te Deum laudamus! (July 26, 2009)
- Medjugorje Priest Laicised? or Merely Silenced?, in E F pastor emeritus (July 27, 2009)
- Former Medjugorje Pastor Laicized, Dismissed from Franciscans, in Catholic Culture (July 27, 2009)
- Pope Benedict Defrocks Priest Connected to Alleged Medjugorje Apparitions, in Catholic News Agency (July 27, 2009)
- Bishops in Dublin Protect Priests Accused of Child Abuse, in Hot Indie News (July 27, 2009)
- Medjugorje Priest, under Investigation, Defrocked, by John P. Connolly, The Bulletin (July 27, 2009)
- Priest Faces Court on Child Sex Charges, in Brisbane Times (July 28, 2009)
- New Cases in L.A. Re Father Michael Baker & Brother Modesto Leon Going through Court System; Jury Trial Re Renato Lopez Cancelled As Case Settled, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (July 27, 2009)

July 28

- In the Rectory and in the Sacristy, in California Catholic Daily (July 28, 2009)
- Fr. Kizito Dismisses Petition As Full of Rumours, by Dzuya Walter, Kenya Broadcasting Corp (July 28, 2009)
- Ireland Memorial to Abused Children, on The Press Association (July 28, 2009)
- Child Protection Plan Welcomed, in The Irish Times (July 28, 2009)
- State Employees to Be Obliged to Report Abuse, by Carl O'Brien, The Irish Times (July 28, 2009)
- Demand for Counselling up after Ryan, in RTE News (July 28, 2009)
- Abuse Survivors Welcome New Child Protection Plan, in Belfast Telegraph (July 28, 2009)
- Call for Overhaul of Child Services, in Irish Times (May 26, 2009)
- Ombudsman to Investigate Child Protection Audit, in Irish Times (January 9, 2009)
- Child Protection Services 'Unsympathetic' - Report, by Aoife Carr, Irish Times (July 31, 2008)
- Plan Promises Major Boost for Child Protection Services, in Ireland Online (July 28, 2009)
- Funds to Be Cut from Bodies That Fail to Report Child Abuse, by Carl O'Brien, Irish Times (July 28, 2009)
- Ex–spiritual Director to Medjugorje Visionaries Laicized: Franciscan Father Tomislav Vlasic, Who Is the Subject of a Vatican Investigation, Asks for and Receives a Dispensation from His Priestly Vows and Privileges., by Simon Caldwell, Florida Catholic (July 28, 2009)
- Nigerian Cardinal Blasts Laxity of American Culture, Priesthood, in Catholic Culture (July 27, 2009)
- Sex, Lies and Apparitions, by Simon Caldwell, Spectator (United Kingdom) (October 1, 2008)
- President Obama Abandons Entire Class of Sex Crime Victims, Meeting with Pope. Are Votes Really That Important?, in City of Angels (July 28, 2009)
- My Accusers Want Sh40m, Says Fr Kizito, in Daily Nation (July 28, 2009)
- Child Welfare Groups and Abuse Victims Welcome Ryan Report Plan, by Carl O'Brien, Irish Times (July 29, 2009)
- Taking Care of Our Children, in Irish Times (July 29, 2009)
- Deference Towards Church 'Lost Amid Abuse Scandals', in Ireland Online (July 28, 2009)

July 29

- On Right Path but Sins of the Church Not Forgotten, in Irish Independent (July 29, 2009)
- For He Has Sinned: A New Lawsuit Sheds Light on the S.F. Years of Mother Teresa's Spiritual Adviser – Who Is Also One of the Jesuit Order's Most Notorious Convicted Pedophiles, by Peter Jamison, San Francisco Weekly (July 27, 2009)
- Minister Charged with Lewd Act on Child, in WCIV (July 28, 2009)
- Irish Government to Build Memorial to Abuse Victims; Continued Criticism of Religious Orders, in Catholic Culture (July 29, 2009)
- Associate Preacher Charged with Sex Crime on 15 Year Old Boy, in WCSC (July 28, 2009)
- Man Pleads Guilty after Alleged Sex with Girl, in WKYT (July 28, 2009)
- Ireland Names Religious Cash Panel after Abuse Probe (update1), by Dara Doyle and Colm Heatley, Bloomberg (July 29, 2009)
- New Moves on Abuse Scandal, in The Irish Post (July 29, 2009)
- Sinners Have Shamed Land of Saints and Scholars, by Aine Kerr, Irish Independent (July 29, 2009)
- Orders Won't Have to Pay a Penny Towards Ryan Plans, by Ine Kerr, Irish Independent (July 29, 2009)
- Report Abuse or Lose Job, Employees of State Warned, by Mary Regan and Noel Baker, Irish Examiner (July 29, 2009)
- Scandal Puts Apparition in the News Along with Issue of Objective Reporting, by Michael H. Brown, Spirit Daily (July 29, 2009)
- Denver Archbishop Chaput Investigating Vast Sex-and-money Church Scandal, by John Tomasic, Colorado Independent (July 29, 2009)
- OC Diocese Hires Pedo-protector As Assistant Superindendent for Church Schools, by Gustavo Arellano, Orange County Weekly (July 29, 2009)
- Alamo Could Use a Prison Consultant, by Garrick Feldman, The Arkansas Leader (July 29, 2009)
- Do Unto Others: Scandals and Sanctity, by Gary Rosenblatt, The Jewish Week (July 29, 2009)
- Salem Pastor's Accuser in Teen Assault May Drop Charge in Exchange for Mediation, by Randall Clark, Today's Sunbeam (July 29, 2009)
- Former Medjugorje Priest Laicized, by Jesus Colina, Zenit (July 29, 2009)
- Medjugorje Priest Defrocked, by Rod Dreher, Beliefnet (July 29, 2009)

July 30

- Church School Accused of Hiding Assets, by Kelli Vangilder, Courthouse News Service (July 30, 2009)
- Jimmy Carter Says Religion Can't Justify Injustice, in Stop Baptist Predators (July 20, 2009)
- Ritual Sex Abuse Stories Banned, As Wikipedia Blacklists California Psychologist, Website, in City of Angels (July 30, 2009)
- Kolko Kicked out of One Colony but Finds Another, by Michael Orbach, The Jewish Star (July 31, 2009)
- Reminder of an Older Post, in It's About Me (July 30, 2009)
- The New York Catholic Conference's Aggressive Bid to Stop Reform of Child Sex Abuse Laws, by Marci A. Hamilton, FindLaw (July 29, 2009)
- The Fallen Feather, in Fallen Feather Productions (July 30, 2009)
- The Troublesome Priest of Medjugorje, by John Hooper, Guardian (July 30, 2009)
- Local Pastor Facing Sexual Abuse Accusations, on WHAS (July 30, 2009)
- Priest Removed after Allegations of Sexual Abuse, by Charles Gazaway, WAVE (July 30, 2009)
- Catholic Priest Busted in Sex Sting in St. Louis County, by Robert Patrick, St. Louis Post-dispatch (July 30, 2009)
- Mother Teresa, Mass and Another Clergy Abuse Lawsuit, by Brad A. Greenberg, Jewish Journal (July 30, 2009)
- St. Ignatius Pastor on Leave after Abuse Claim, by Peter Smith, Courier-Journal (July 30, 2009)
- St. Louis Priest Accused of Soliciting Sex with Teenager: Fbi Says James Patrick Grady Is One of Three Men Nabbed in Sting, by Chris Regnier and George Sells, Fox 2 (July 30, 2009)
- Archdiocese Suspends Priest Charged in Underage Sex Sting, by Rachel Lippmann, KWMU (July 30, 2009)
- St. Louis Priest Accused of Trying to Solicit Sex with Underage Girl, on KSDK (July 30, 2009)
- Irondequoit Church Closings, R News, by Rachad Hollis (July 31, 2009)
- Irondequoit, Greece Churches May Face Closure, by Alan Morrell, Democrat and Chronicle (July 27, 2009)
- Catholic Courier: Proposed Suburban Church Closings " Unprecedented", in DOR Catholic (July 20, 2009)
- Some Questions for the Ippg, by Eugene Michael, Rochester Catholic (July 20, 2009)
- How About a Little Sympathy?, by Eugene Michael, Rochester Catholic (July 24, 2009)
- Time to Start Asking Some Tough Questions, by Eugene Michael, Rochester Catholic (July 27, 2009)
- The Effort to Save St. Thomas Has Begun, by Eugene Michael, Rochester Catholic (July 29, 2009)
- How about a Vote of No Confidence for the IPPG?, by Eugene Michael, Rochester Catholic (July 29, 2009)
- St. Thomas' Parish Council Meets on Proposal, by Eugene Michael, Rochester Catholic (July 30, 2009)
- Archbishop Carlson Addresses Arrest of Priest, in St. Louis Review (July 30, 2009)
- Archdiocese of Louisville Official Statement, in Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Louisville (July 30, 2009)
- Admired N.L. Priest Found Dead after Sexual Assault Charges Laid, in Canadian Press (July 30, 2009)
- The Catholic Community's Right to Know, by Tom Roberts, National Catholic Reporter (July 30, 2009)
- Ex-Pastor, St. Cloud Chaplain Arrested for Sex Assault, on KSTP (July 30, 2009)
- Pope Laicises Priest Accused of Creating Medjugorje Claims, by Paddy Agnew, Irish Times (July 31, 2009)

July 31

- St. Louis Priest Charged with Soliciting Sex from Minor, by Robert Patrick, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (July 31, 2009)
- Abp. Carlson Suspends Priest Arrested for Sex Charges, by Barb Watkins, St. Louis Review (July 30, 2009)
- Up the Holy Mountain: Every July, Thousands of Irish Pilgrims Climb up Croagh Patrick. But, Their Faith Tested by National Crises, How Much Longer Can They Continue This Ancient Tradition?, by Manchan Magan, Guardian (United Kingdom) (July 31, 2009)
- Archdiocese Removes Priest after Sex Abuse Allegations, by Mike Petchenik, WLKY (July 30, 2009)
- Reprise for a Raggy Boy, in Irish Times (July 31, 2009)
- Chaplain Arrested for Sexual Assault, on Fox 9 (July 30, 2009)
- Church Sex Crimes: Keeping Your Children Safe, by Larry Collins, WCBD (July 30, 2009)
- Laws Won't Turn Teachers into Criminals, Says Minister, in Ireland Online (July 30, 2009)
- Sins of Our Fathers:, Editorial in Jewish Star (July 31, 2009)
- Archdiocese of Boston Suspends Faculties of Brazilian Priest, in Pilot (July 30, 2009)
- Priest Caught up in Sex Sting, by Joe Harris, Courthouse News Service (July 31, 2009)
- Parishioners Show Faith in Accused Priest, in Monterey County Herald (July 31, 2009)
- An Ear to Listen: Woman Walks across Oregon, Ready to Hear Stories of Abuse, by Kathy Aney, East Oregonian (July 31, 2009)
- Abuse Report to Go to High Court, in Belfast Telegraph (July 31, 2009)
- Bail Set at $300,000 for Retired Pastor, by David Unze, St. Cloud Times (July 31, 2009)
- Mahony Aided Pedo-Priest Escape to Mexico to Evade the Law, in New L.A. Case Quoted Here; Plus Fbi Interrupts Knights of Columbus; & Twitter SNAP, in City of Angels (July 31, 2009)
- Mexican Bishop Announces Laicization of Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse of Minors, in Catholic News Agency (July 31, 2009)

August 2009


August 1

- Abuse Report Referred to Court, in Irish Times (July 31, 2009)
- 20/5/09 Statement on Child Abuse Commission, in Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin (August 1, 2009)
- Darkness to Light Training Set for Seneca Baptist Church, by Greg Oliver, Upstate Today (July 31, 2009)
- Malone Criticises Fellow Bishops on Abuse Silence, by Joanne McCarthy, Herald (August 1, 2009)
- Priest Scandal Can't Shake Faith of Pilgrims, in Belfast Telegraph (July 31, 2009)
- Indian Day School Survivors Launch $15b Lawsuit, on CBC News (July 31, 2009)
- Pedophile Sting Began in Kansas City Area, Applies Severe Law, by Robert Patrick, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (August 1, 2009)
- Local Catholic Reform Group to Disband, by Annysa Johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (July 31, 2009)
- Abuse Report Faces Delays after Referral to High Court, by Tom Brady, Irish Independent (August 1, 2009)
- Individual Voices of Abused Not Being Heard in Debate, by Bruce Arnold, God Squad (July 27, 2009)
- Institutional Child Abuse Bill 2009, in God Squad (August 1, 2009)

August 2

- Catholic Officials Finding Tough Times Boost Fundraising: Increases: Economy Has Meant Fewer Donations but They Are for Larger Amounts., Associated Press (August 1, 2009)
- Legionaries of Christ at Critical Point, by Gary Stern, Journal News (August 2, 2009)
- A Cop, a Priest and a Campaign of Vilification: Curate Accused of Abusing Children Divided a Small Parish and Left a Trail of Bitter Acrimony, by Maeve Sheehan, Irish Independent (August 2, 2009)
- National Counselling Service Expects Rise in Calls, in Irish Independent (August 2, 2009)
- Medjugorje Priest, under Investigation, Defrocked: Priest, Investigated by Vatican, Chose to Leave Order and Priesthood, by John P. Connolly, The Bulletin (August 1, 2009)
- Archbishop Carlson Reaches out to Church of Priest Charged in Sex Sting, on Fox 2 (August 2, 2009)
- Crosier - Credibly Accused - Tom O'Brien, on YouTube (August 2, 2009)
- Archbishop Apologizes to St. Louis Parish, in United Press International (August 2, 2009)

August 3

- New Novel Set Amid Church's Abuse Scandal, by Vit Wagner, Toronto Star (August 3, 2009)
- SNAP Wants to End Clergy Abuse, in ABC 13 (August 2, 2009)
- Archbishop of Westminster Damns Facebook, Myspace, by Ruth Gledhill, The Times (August 2, 2009)
- Sex Abuse Priest "Allowed Back into Fold", on ABC Newcastle (August 3, 2009)
- Priest, Parishioner at St. John the Baptist in Costa Mesa Attack Sex-abuse Survivors, by Gustavo Arellano, Orange County Weekly (August 3, 2009)
- Priest Pleads Not Guilty in Teenage Sex Sting Case, on Fox 2 (August 3, 2009)
- Archbishop Visits Parish after Priest Arrested in Sex Sting, on KWMU (August 3, 2009)
- Between Halakha and Pedophilia, in Elana Sztokman (June 11, 2009)
- Ireland and Frank McCourt: a Painful Struggle Continues, by Nick Hayes, MinnPost (August 3, 2009)
- The Vatican: Considers to Acknowledge Priests' Children, in MinnPost (August 2, 2009)
- More on Weakland: the Perks of Office, by Tom Roberts, National Catholic Reporter (August 3, 2009)
- Priest Nabbed in Fbi Sting Pleads Not Guilty, by Robert Patrick, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (August 3, 2009)
- Jury Selected for Former Pastor's Child Porn Trial, by Tommy Witherspoon, Waco Tribune (August 3, 2009)
- Not Guilty Plea, on KTVO (August 3, 2009)
- Rodgerson Pleads Not Guilty, by Vincent Brennan, Daily Express (August 3, 2009)
- Vatican Appeals John V. Doe Vs. Holy See March Decision, Still Anderson Prepares for Discovery, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (August 3, 2009)
- Conn. Whistle-Blow Priest Says Bishop Scolded Him, Associated Press (August 3, 2009)
- Vatican Denies New Rules for Priests Who Father Children, in CathNews (August 4, 2009)
- Do You Have Confidence in the Government's Ability to Implement the Recommendations of the Ryan Report on Institutional Child Abuse? 28% - Yes, 72% - No, in Irish Times (August 3, 2009)
- Sanatoria Per I Preti Con Figli: IL Vaticano Studia Una Soluzione: Alla Prole Cognome E Eredità Sui Beni Personali, by Giacomo Galeazzi, La Stampa (August 3, 2009)

August 4

- Vatican Denies Studying New Rules for Priests Who Father Kids, by John L Allen Jr., Indian Catholic (August 4, 2009)
- Haredi Rabbis Must Speak out in Child-Abuse Cases, by Akiva Eldar, Haaretz (July 27, 2009)
- Abuse Report Case for Court Mention, in Irish Times (August 4, 2009)
- Women Religious Study to Include "Soundness of Doctrine", by Thomas C. Fox, National Catholic Reporter (August 3, 2009)
- Plea from a Reader: What Are Real Names of Nuns Who Molested Me at New York Orphanage in 1960s?, in City of Angels (August 3, 2009)
- No Decision on Publishing of Report, on The Press Association (August 3, 2009)
- Court Memo Claims Former Darien Priest Had Affair with Married Church Finance Board Member, by Monica Potts, The Advocate (August 3, 2009)
- Bishop Accuses Vatican of "Excessive Sensibility" Towards Jews, by Riazat Butt, Guardian (August 4, 2009)
- FLDS Leader Warren Jeffs Being Force-fed; Death May Be Imminent, by Kirk Yuhnke, Reporter and David Wells, Fox 13 (August 4, 2009)
- Diocese Names Assistance Coordinator, on WIVB (August 4, 2009)
- Vatican Denies Reports of New Guidelines on Illegitimate Children of Priests, in Catholic News Agency (August 4, 2009)

August 5

- Court Hearing on Diocesan Abuse Report Next Month, by Fiona Gartland, The Irish Times (August 5, 2009)
- Rev Lewis' Case Put off until Sept 4, by Adrian Frater, Jamaica Gleaner (August 5, 2009)
- Priest Says He Has 'chosen Another Path', by Peter Smith, The Courier-Journal (August 4, 2009)
- Catholic Sisters Face Query, by Eric Gorski, Worcester Telegram & Gazette (August 5, 2009)
- Who Will Probe the U.N.-Vatican Connection?, by Cliff Kincaid, CFP (August 5, 2009)
- Convicted Priest to Be Sentenced Nov. 9, by Bob Vaillancourt, The Sudbury Star (August 5, 2009)
- Abuse Victim Is Honoured for Bravery, by Donal Nolan, Kerryman (August 5, 2009)
- Deafening Silence over Deaths of Irish Babies (contribution), in Clerical Whispers (August 4, 2009)
- Convicted Rapist Asks to Be Released from Prison, on WJZ (August 5, 2009)
- Lawsuit, Deposition Allege Diocese Played Hardball with Whistleblower Priest, Accountant, in Catholic Culture (August 5, 2009)
- VOTF Supporters More Than Double Needed Amount, in Voice of the Faithful (August 5, 2009)
- Aboriginal Day School Survivors Sue Federal Government, by Chinta Puxley, The Globe and Mail (August 5, 2009)
- Stepped-up Probe Sought by Activists, by Neena Satija, Toledo Blade (August 5, 2009)
- Seattle Archdiocese, Man Settle for $350,000 over Sex-abuse Claims, in The Seattle Times (August 5, 2009)

August 6

- Vermont Judge Pushes Mediation, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press (August 6, 2009)
- Imprisoned Priest, Clergy Abuse Victim Clash, by Matt C. Abbott, Renew America (August 6, 2009)
- Ayatollah Would Have Seen Mcquaid As Kindred Spirit, by John Gibbons, The Irish Times (August 6, 2009)
- Settlement Reached in Case of Defrocked Pastor Who Worked in Bremerton, in Kitsap Sun (August 5, 2009)
- Authors Shares Perspectives on Sex Abuse with Group in Washington, by Nanci G. Hutson, The News-Times (August 6, 2009)
- Limerick Industrial School Survivor Calls for All-ireland Day's Minute Silence, by Norma Prendiville, Limerick Leader (August 6, 2009)
- Medjugorje - a Shrine to the Virgin Mary or a Sham?, by Eamonn McCann, Belfast Telegraph (Northern Ireland) (August 6, 2009)
- Thomas P. Doyle: Fighting to Prevent Clergy Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church, in Daily Message Point (July 1, 2009)
- I-Team Report: Talking Points, by Chuck Goudie, WLS (August 6, 2009)
- Response from Voice of the Faithful, in WLS (August 6, 2009)
- Crosier - Credibly Accused - Jim Moeglein, in YouTube (August 6, 2009)
- Bridgeport Diocese Disputes Darien Church Employee's Claims, by Monica Potts, Advocate (August 6, 2009)
- Bridgeport Diocese Rejects Reports of Nunnery Threat As 'Untrue', in Catholic News Agency (August 6, 2009)
- Conn. Diocese: Keep Stay on Releasing Abuse Papers, in Newsday (August 6, 2009)
- Jury Begins to Deliberate in Ex-Pastor's Child Porn Trial, by Tommy Witherspooon, Waco Tribune-Herald (August 6, 2009)

August 7

- Child Abuse Led Man to Take Own Life, Inquest Hears, by Georgina O'Halloran and Shane Hickey, Irish Independent (August 6, 2009)
- Principal Faces Trial in Sex Case, by Peter Hardwick, Chronicle (August 5, 2009)
- Convicted Pedophile Priest May Walk: Former Priest, Donald McGuire May Regain His Freedom, Says Lawyer, by Tom Pauken II, Ohmy News (South Korea) (August 7, 2009)
- Catholics Defy Bishop, Attend Banned Priest's Retreat, in Indian Catholic (August 7, 2009)
- Bridgeport Diocese Asks Nation's Top Court to Keep Documents Sealed, by Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant (August 7, 2009)
- Lifeway Says 1 in 8 Background Checks Finds Criminal Record, by Bob Allen, The Baptist Standard (August 7, 2009)
- U.S. Women Religious Leadership, at the Crossroads, by Ken Briggs, National Catholic Reporter (August 7, 2009)
- Settlement in Antigonish Diocese Priest Sexual Abuse Class Action!, in John McKiggan's Sexual Abuse Claims Blog (August 7, 2009)
- N.S. Diocese to Pay $13m to Sexually Abused Victims, in Ottawa Citizen (August 7, 2009)
- N.S. Diocese Settles Sex Abuse Suit, in The London Free Press (August 7, 2009)
- All Roads Sex-abuse Lawsuits Lead to Rome, by Brendan Kiley, The Stranger (August 7, 2009)
- N.S. Diocese Makes $13M Sex-abuse Settlement, in CBC News (August 7, 2009)
- Proposed Settlement Reached in Class Action against Roman Catholic Diocese of Antigonish for Sexual Abuse by Priests:, in CNW Group (August 7, 2009)
- Settlement Reached in Lawsuit against N.S. Diocese over Alleged Sex Abuse, by Alison Auld, CKTB (August 7, 2009)
- Hope Stirs in Religious Life, by John L Allen Jr, National Catholic Reporter (August 7, 2009)
- Antigonish Diocese Priest Sexual Abuse Class Action Settlement, in John McKiggan's Sexual Abuse Claims Blog (August 7, 2009)
- Nova Scotia Catholic Diocese Reaches Proposed Settlement in Clergy Abuse Suit, by Andrew Morgan, Jurist (August 7, 2009)
- Opening Statement by Raymond Lahey Bishop of the Diocese of Antigonish, in Roman Catholic Diocese of Antigonish (August 7, 2009)
- Wichita Priest Arrested during Prostitution Sting, in KSN (August 7, 2009)

August 8

- Former US Priest Charged with Sex Abuse in UK, in Washington Post (August 7, 2009)
- Settlement for Alleged Sex Abuse in N. S. Diocese, in The Sudbury Star (August 7, 2009)
- Smothering the Scandals: Linden Macintyre Pens Powerful Novel about Priestly Sexual Abuse., by Paul Gessell, Canwest News Service (August 7, 2009)
- N.S. Diocese Announces Millions for Abuse Victims., in Canwest News Service (August 7, 2009)
- Ex-priest Remanded on Sex Charges, in The Press Association (August 7, 2009)
- Ex-priest Faces Sex Abuse Charges, on BBC News (August 8, 2009)
- Carlson Confronts First Crisis with Priest's Arrest in Sting, by Tim Townsend, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (August 7, 2009)
- Church Makes $13-million Sex Abuse Settlement, on CTV (August 7, 2009)
- Archbishop Carlson Reaches out to Parishioners at St. Raphael Parish, by Barbara Watkins and Joseph Kenny , St. Louis Review (August 7, 2009)
- Ex-priest Extradited on Sex Charges, in Mirror (August 8, 2009)
- Ritual Child Sex Cases" Lessons Often Unlearned, by Deborah Hastings, Newsday (August 8, 2009)
- Louisiana Child Sex Case Revealed by Confession, by Deborah Hastings, Associated Press (August 8, 2009)
- Wichita Priest Arrested for Sex Crimes, by Jared Cerullo, KAKE (August 8, 2009)
- Priest Arrested in Prostitution Sting, in The Wichita Eagle (August 8, 2009)
- Wichita Priest Arrested after Sex Sting Operation, in Examiner (August 7, 2009)
- Priest Returns to UK to Face Child Abuse Charges, by Robin Henry, The Times (August 8, 2009)
- Police Get Kayanja off the Hook; Charge Pastors, by Chris Obore, Sunday Monitor (August 8, 2009)

August 9

- Book Review: the Bishop's Man, by Linden Macintyre, by Linden MacIntyre, National Post (August 9, 2009)
- Uganda People News: Pastor Sempa, Kyazze, Kayiira Faces Arrest, in UG Pulse (August 9, 2009)
- O'Malley Looks Back, by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (August 9, 2009)
- Salesians Settle Sex-Abuse Claim with 3 Men, by Gary Stern, Journal News (August 9, 2009)
- Church Calls Abuser 'Living Treasure', by Nick McKenzie, Age (August 10, 2009)
- Abusive Priest Was Told of Police Investigation, by Nick McKenzie, Age (August 10, 2009)
- Faith Betrayed, by Nick McKenzie, Age (August 10, 2009)
- Former US Priest Charged with Sex Abuse in UK, in San Francisco Chronicle (August 8, 2009)
- Former Walsall, Birmingham and Coventry Catholic Priest to Face Child Sex Abuse Charges, in Birmingham Post (August 10, 2009)

August 10

- Former Coventry Priest in Court to Face Child Sex Charges, by Warren Manger, Coventry Telegraph (August 10, 2009)
- Top Roman Catholic Official's Transcript Shows 'Who Cares', by Chuck Goudie, Daily Herald (August 10, 2009)
- Brother Fulfills Promise with Sexual Abuse Class Action Suit, by Paul McLeod, Metro Halifax (August 10, 2009)
- Compelling Novel Displays Journalist's Skill, Sensitivity, by Angela Narth, Winnipeg Free Press (August 9, 2009)
- Passions Remain High As Child Victims Act Is Derailed after Bruising Fight , by Paul Vitello, New York Times (August 9, 2009)
- David Pierce Trial Rescheduled, in Courier (August 9, 2009)
- Church's Abuse Response under Fire, by Ben Wise, 3AW (August 10, 2009)
- Married Arkansas Priest Steps down Following Homosexual Assault Allegation, in Catholic Culture (August 10, 2009)
- Australian Bishops at Odds over 'Melbourne Response' to Abuse Victims, in Catholic Culture (August 10, 2009)
- Priest Asked to Step down Amid Allegations of Sexual Assault, by Skip Descant, Morning News (August 10, 2009)
- Father Barber Suspended after Allegation of Sexual Misconduct with an Adult, in Arkansas Catholic (August 10, 2009)
- Priest Suspended after Allegation of Misconduct with an Adult, in Roman Catholic Diocese of Little Rock (August 10, 2009)
- Priest Removed in Fayetteville, in Arkansas Times (August 10, 2009)
- Sex Abuse Victim Told to 'Go to Hell', by Nick McKenzie, Age (August 11, 2009)
- 'The Bishop's Man': a Conversation with Author Linden Macintyre, by Linden MacIntyre, National Post (August 10, 2009)
- Can Victims Still Come Forward with Decades Old Child Sex Crimes? California Court to Decide in Quarry V. Doe 1 (bishop of Oakland), by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (August 10, 2009)
- Archbishop Told Abuse Victim to 'Go to Hell': Report, by Simon Lauder, ABC (August 11, 2009)
- Nun Sexual Abuse Victims Picket in Maryland, on ABC 7 (August 10, 2009)
- Former Local Priest Accused of Sexual Assault, in KRIS (August 11, 2009)
- Melbourne Response " Compassionate" : Hart, in CathNews (August 11, 2009)

August 11

- Davenport Diocese, University Finalize Sale of Diocesan Property, in Georgia Bulletin (August 11, 2009)
- Bishop Issues Tough Challenge, in Cape Breton Post (August 11, 2009)
- Humbert School Plans Triple Award Ceremony, by Anna-Marie Flynn, Mayo News (August 11, 2009)
- Fayetteville: Defrocked Priest Avoids Court, by Robert J. Smith, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (August 11, 2009)
- No Assault Charge against Married Arkansas Priest Following Homosexual Encounter, in Catholic Culture (August 11, 2009)
- No Charges Filed against Fayetteville Priest, by Skip Descant, Morning News (August 10, 2009)
- Colombian Priest Charges Clerical Homosexuality Is Widespread, in Catholic Culture (August 10, 2009)
- The " Homosexualization" of the Clergy in Latin America, in Rorate Caeli (August 11, 2009)
- "La Iglesia Es El Closet De Los Gays", in Semana (August 11, 2009)
- New Nuns and Priests Seen Opting for Tradition, by Laurie Goodstein, The New York Times (August 10, 2009)
- Churches Urged to Review Sexual Abuse Handling, by Rafael Epstein, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (August 11, 2009)
- Church Painfully Slow to Learn Lessons of Abuse, in The Age (August 12, 2009)
- Priest Calls for Sex-case Review, by Nick McKenzie, The Age (August 11, 2009)
- New Study Shows Current State of Vocations to US Religious Communities, by Chaz Muth, Catholic News Service (August 11, 2009)
- US Attorney Thomas O'Brien Stepping down, in TBO (August 11, 2009)
- Handy Guide to Vatican Investigation of Women Religious, by Dennis Coday, National Catholic Reporter (August 10, 2009)
- Criminalize Marital Rape: Singapore Priest Agrees, in Clerical Whispers (August 11, 2009)
- Melbourne Priest Says Sex-Abuse Policy 'Too Self-Protecting', in Catholic Culture (August 11, 2009)
- Catholic Priest Admits He's a Dad - and Quits, by Mike Keegan, Manchester Evening News (August 11, 2009)
- Retired Priest Pleads Not Guilty to Molestation: Denis Lyons, 75, Is Charged with Molesting a Catholic School Boy in the Early 1990s in Costa Mesa, by Larry Welborn, Orange County Register (August 11, 2009)
- Archbischop Pilarczyk to Send Pope His Resignation Today, by Tom Beyerlein, Dayton Daily News (August 11, 2009)
- Academic Freedom, Sex Scandal Parts of Pilarczyk's Legacy, by Tom Beyerlein, Middletown Journal (August 11, 2009)
- Buckeye Pastor Pleads Guilty in Sex Case, in Arizona Republic (August 11, 2009)

August 12

- Unhappy Fault, by Leon J. Podles, Virtue Online (August 2009)
- 'Devil in Dog Collar' Priest Faces Jail for Sex Abuse over 36 Years, in Thaindian (August 12, 2009)
- Independent Panel Needed, Says Geelong's Fr Dillon, by Carl Dickens, Geelong Advertiser (August 12, 2009)
- A Search for Links between U.S., Irish Church Abuse, by Deborah Becker, WBUR (August 12, 2009)
- HIV-Positive Man Accused of Sexual Battery on Teen, by Jose Patino Girona, Tampa Tribune (August 11, 2009)
- Catholic Priest Quits Church As He Admits Fathering Child: Father Peter McDonough, a Catholic Priest, Confessed from the Pulpit of His Church in Manchester That He Was the Father of a Four-Year-Old Boy - and Then Quit the Church, in Telegraph (August 12, 2009)
- Devil in the Dog Collar, by Simon Hughes, The Sun (August 12, 2009)
- Pilarczyk Must Submit Resignation, in Enquirer (August 12, 2009)
- Legionaries of Christ Founder Fr Maciel May Have Had Six Children, Say Reports, by Damian Thompson, Telegraph (August 12, 2009)
- Claim: Legion Founder Maciel Had Multiple Children; Other Details Emerging, in American Papist (August 12, 2009)
- Marcial Maciel's Love Children Sue, by Rod Dreher, Beliefnet (August 12, 2009)
- Legionarios De Cristo. LA "Triple Vida" De Marcial Maciel, by Jose Bonilla, Conlajusticia's Blog (June 20, 2009)
- Maciel Scandal Should Change Regnum & Legion, in Catholic Femina (August 12, 2009)
- A Legion of Inheritors, by Pete Vere, Catholic Light (August 10, 2009)
- Porn Phone Priest Flees Temple, in The Independent (August 12, 2009)
- New Allegations against Fr. Marcial Maciel Surface in Mexican Press, in Patrick Madrid (August 11, 2009)
- "Cuando Conoci a Maciel, Yo Era Una Menor De Edad", by Jose M. Vidal, El Mundo (August 12, 2009)
- Fundador De Legionarios De Cristo Pudo Haber Tenido Seis Hijos, Dice Abogado, in EFE (August 12, 2009)
- Superaria 20 Mil Millones De Euros LA Fortuna Forjada Por Maciel En El Mundo, by Alma E. Munoz, La Jornada (August 12, 2009)
- Arbitrate NY Clergy Sex Abuse Claims, by Paul Moses, dotCommonweal (August 12, 2009)
- New Paternity Claims against Legionary Founder, in Catholic Culture (August 12, 2009)
- Truth Will Free You from Possession, by Pete Vere, Catholic Light (August 12, 2009)
- Under Fire, Women Religious Leaders Gather in New Orleans, by Thomas C. Fox, National Catholic Reporter (August 12, 2009)
- Child Sexual Abuse Complaint against Priest Is "Credible," Madison Diocese Says, by Doug Erickson, Wisconsin State Journal (August 12, 2009)
- Roman Catholic Priest Father Peter Mcdonough Has Son, He Tells Church, in The Times (August 13, 2009)
- The Priest's Confession: Using Sign Language, Deaf Catholic Tells Flock He Has Fathered a Child before Quitting Church, by James Tozer, Mail (August 13, 2009)
- Woman's Eulogy for Dad Offends Church, in CathNews (August 13, 2009)
- Newcastle Woman's Eulogy for Dad Offends Catholic Church, by Joanne McCarthy, The Herald (August 12, 2009)
- Priest's Abuse Case Being Sent to Vatican for Judgment, in Roman Catholic Diocese of Madison (August 12, 2009)

August 13

- Parishes Told to Help with Lawsuit, in The Chronicle-Herald (August 13, 2009)
- Child Sexual Abuse Complaint against Priest Is "Credible," Madison Diocese Says, by Doug Erickson, Wisconsin States Journal (August 13, 2009)
- Never Again, in The China Post (August 13, 2009)
- Settlement Proposed for Sexual Abuse by Priests, by Helen Murphy, Guysborough Journal (August 13, 2009)
- Teenager Claims Youth Minister Molested Her, by Matt C. Abbott, Renew America (August 13, 2009)
- Legionaries of Christ Scandal Continues, by Brian J. Pedersen, Arizona Daily Star (August 13, 2009)
- Girl, 15, Tells Jury of Alleged Molestation by Ex-youth Minister, by Brian J. Pedersen, Arizona Daily Star (August 13, 2009)
- Pastor Pleads Guilty to Charge, in The Arizona Republic (August 13, 2009)
- Religion Choice Varies by State, by Brian Bethel, Abilene Reporter (August 12, 2009)
- Ex-cop Jailed for £15k Theft from Catholic Church, in This is South Wales (August 13, 2009)
- Donald Wuerl - Zero Tolerance or Zero Credibility?, by Mike Ference , Examiner (August 13, 2009)
- New Lawsuit against Archdiocese, on Today's TMJ (August 13, 2009)
- Father Sullivan Used to Take US to the Conrad Hilton Mansion, Say Two L.A. Pedophile Priest Assault Survivors, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (August 13, 2009)
- Is It Time to Let Priests Marry?, by Paul Taylor and Simon Donohue, Manchester Evening News (August 13, 2009)
- Former Jersey City Priest Who Admitted Molesting Teen Accused of Sexual Abuse in Missouri, by Ron Zeitlinger, The Jersey Journal (August 13, 2009)
- Settlement in Missouri Church Abuse Case Disclosed, in Kansas City Star (August 13, 2009)
- Diocese Settles over Sex-abuse Allegation, by Janese Heavin, Columbia Daily Tribune (August 13, 2009)
- Jefferson City Diocese Didn't Know about Boonville Abuse for 25 Years, by Bob Priddy, Missourinet (August 13, 2009)
- Priest Arrested over Internet Grooming, on NEWS.com.au (August 14, 2009)
- Archdiocese of St. Paul Says 'reform' Group Not Associated with Catholic Church, in Catholic News Agency (August 13, 2009)
- Diocese Settles Boonville Priest Abuse Case, by Mark Slavit, Connect Mid-Missouri (August 13, 2009)
- Priest Charged with Internet Grooming, on ABC News (August 13, 2009)

August 14

- Catholics Must Donate to Abuse Settlement, in Canada.com (August 14, 2009)
- Catholic Church Gives $25k for Priest Robert Fuller's Release, in Herald Sun (August 14, 2009)
- Sexual Abuse and Church Settlement, in KOMU (August 14, 2009)
- Jefferson City Diocese Settles Priest Abuse Case, by Christine Lesicko, Missourian (August 14, 2009)
- Parishes Will Work Together to Pay Sexual Abuse Settlement, in Metro News (August 14, 2009)
- Former Deaf-school Student Sues Archdiocese, by Annysa Johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (August 13, 2009)
- Author of Fictional Account of Clergy's Abuse Reacts to Settlement Print This Article, by Laura Jean Grant, The Cape Breton Post (August 14, 2009)
- Why Pope John Paul II Should Not Be Canonized, by Eric Giunta, Renew America (August 14, 2009)
- Aust Priest Suspended over Sex Case, on TVNZ (August 14, 2009)
- The Purple Culture, in Stephen Boehrer Blog (August 14, 2009)
- $600G Settlement Puts Spotlight on Sex-abuse Priest, by Ron Zeitlinger, The Jersey Journal (August 14, 2009)
- Priest Used Webcam to Groom Aussie Detectives, by Nick Farrell, The Inquirer (August 14, 2009)
- Fraud Suit Filed against Milwaukee Archdiocese; Priest Molested As Many As 200 Deaf Students, in Catholic Culture (August 14, 2009)
- Sydney Priest "Groomer" Caught on Webcam, Court Told, by Dylan Welch and Georgina Robinson, The Age (August 14, 2009)
- Catholic Church Bails Father Robert Fuller, Charged with Grooming "13-year-old" for Sex, by Gillian Cannon and Richard Maxton, LiveNews (August 14, 2009)
- "To Be Who We Are and to Speak Our Truth", by Michelle Krupa, The Times-Picayune (August 12, 2009)
- Catholic Priest Robert Fuller Is Charged with Recent Incidents, Occurring in Mid-2009, in Broken Rites (August 14, 2009)
- Father Paul Pavlou Pleads Guilty to Child-sex and Child-porn Charges, in Broken Rites (August 14, 2009)
- Father James Barry Whelan Is Mentioned in a Melbourne Court Case, in Broken Rites (August 14, 2009)
- This Pedophile, Father John Sidney Denham, Survived As a Catholic Priest for Four Decades, in Broken Rites (August 14, 2009)
- A Bishop's Deputy Is Convicted of Making a False Statement, in Broken Rites (August 14, 2009)
- This Priest Targeted Boys for 25 Years While Church Leaders Looked the Other Way, in Broken Rites (August 14, 2009)
- Christian Brother Francis Lambert Wise in a Court Case in South Australia, in Broken Rites (August 14, 2009)
- Priest Was Caught Filming Naked Boys While They Showered, in Broken Rites (August 14, 2009)
- Church Abuse Settlement Largest in Missouri History, in Ozarks First (August 14, 2009)
- Missouri Lawsuit Settled for $600k in Case of Former Priest Who Admitted to Molesting a Boy in Jersey City, by Jeff Diamant, The Star-Ledger (August 13, 2009)
- Accused Priest Released on Bail, in The Australian (August 14, 2009)
- Cyber Seduction Sting Snares Priest, by Dylan Welch, Brisbane Times (August 15, 2009)
- Priest Who Molested Boys Called to Testify in Federal Investigation of L.A. Archdiocese, in Los Angeles Times (August 14, 2009)
- AP Source: Ex-priest Part of LA Archdiocese Probe, by Gillian Flaccus, CBS 13 (August 14, 2009)
- Catholic Church Won't Pay Legal Costs, in Sky News (August 15, 2009)
- Supporters of Accused Staten Island Priest Trying to Spare Him a Trial, in Staten Island Advance (August 14, 2009)
- Priest Arrested in Prostitution Sting Faces Three Charges, by Stan Finger, The Wichita Eagle (August 14, 2009)
- Ex-priest to Testify in Abuse Inquiry, in United Press International (August 14, 2009)
- Ex-priest Called to Testify before Grand Jury Investigating Los Angeles Archdiocese, in Catholic Culture (August 14, 2009)

August 15

- Convicted Priest Talks to Investigators in Federal Probe of L.A. Archdiocese, by Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times (August 15, 2009)
- Pray for Abuse Victims, Urges Cardinal Brady, in Belfast Telegraph (August 15, 2009)
- Victims Sue Church, Former Pastor over Sex Abuse, by Justin Anderson, The Record (August 14, 2009)
- Pastor Dropped from Conference, by Athaliah Reynolds, The Gleaner (August 15, 2009)
- Rev Paul Lewis Removed from Speaking List at Convention, on Go-Jamaica (August 14, 2009)
- Children's Lobby Group Calls for Convention Boycott, on Go-Jamaica (August 14, 2009)
- An Argument against John Paul Ii's Canonization, by Rod Dreher, Beliefnet (August 14, 2009)
- Open Door Settles with Victim in Lawsuit, by Brad Dicken, The Chronicle-Telegram (August 15, 2009)
- Cardinal's Plea for Healing, in Irish Independent (August 15, 2009)
- Primate Should Match Words with Action, Say Survivors, by Breda Heffernan, Irish Independent (August 15, 2009)
- Cardinal Opens Knock Novena, by Mark Coughlan, The Irish Times (August 15, 2009)
- For Immediate Release, in National Survivor Advocates Coalition (August 13, 2009)
- Convicted Priest Called before Grand Jury in Probe of LA Archdiocese, Associated Press (August 15, 2009)
- Questions for Fr. Alvaro Corcuerra, L.c., in donotbediscouraged.blogspot.com (August 12, 2009)
- Analysis: Who Was Father Maciel's Moderator?, by Patrick Madrid, Patrickmadrid.blogspot.com (August 14, 2009)
- Consolidated Translation of Spain Piece on Maciel's Mistress and Daughter (first Part of Article): The Daughter of the Legionary of Christ Sinner, by Idoia Sota, Exlcblog (January 31, 2008)
- New Questions about Legionaries of Christ: A Woman Claiming to Be the Mother of Fr. Maciel's Daughter Speaks., by Jason Berry, GlobalPost (August 13, 2009)

August 16

- Catholic Church Helps Quash Child Sex-Abuse Legislation, by Hugh Kramer, Examiner (August 15, 2009)
- New Alleged Victim of Birmingham Priest James Robinson Contacts Police, by Christina Savvas, Sunday Mercury (August 16, 2009)
- Church Background Checks Find Many with Felonies, by Greg Garrison, Birmingham News (August 16, 2009)
- Victims' Anger over Reduced Compensation, by Jessica Strutt, West Australian (August 16, 2009)
- Abuse Victims Vow to Fight on, by Jessica Strutt, West Australian (August 12, 2009)
- Defending Fr. Maciel from Damnatio Memoriae, by Pete Vere, Catholic Light (August 14, 2009)
- Walk across Oregon Started Much like City of Angels, Plus an Idea for the Bishops, in Sunday Roundup at Cofa Today, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (August 16, 2009)
- Pell Alarmed by Alleged Internet Grooming Priest, in CathNews (August 17, 2009)
- SNAP and Me, in Surviving Therapist Abuse (August 14, 2009)
- Las Pistas Que Llevaron a LA Hija Del Fundador De Los Legionarios De Cristo: Una Joven Reportera Madrileña, Un Veterano Periodista Experto En Religión Y Un Colaborador Anónimo En México Fueron Las Piezas Clave Para Que El Diario Español " El Mundo" Hallara LA Identidad Y El Paradero De LA Desconocida Descendiente Del Sacerdote Marcial Maciel Y Destapara Una Noticia Que, En Minutos, Dio LA Vuelta Al Globo, by Andrea Sierra, El Mercurio (August 16, 2009)
- Los Seis Hijos Del Padre Maciel: Marcial Maciel Engañó a Sus Hasta Ahora Seis Hijos, a Sus Madres Y a Sus Seguidores. Ahora Los Jóvenes Exigen Sus Derechos Filiales Y El Reconocimiento Por Parte De Los Legionarios De Cristo, in Semanal (August 16, 2009)
- Los Hijos De Maciel Son Legion, in Periodista Digital (August 16, 2009)
- Mexico: LA Hija De Marcial Maciel Y Sus Medios Hermanos Demandan (parte Ii), by Sanjuana Martinez, Argenpress (August 14, 2009)
- Sunday Legion Roundup, by Pete Vere, Catholic Light (August 16, 2009)

August 17

- Amnesia's a Real Bitch, in Age (August 17, 2009)
- Nuns on the Run from the Truth: Why Won't the Leadership of America's Nuns Meet with the Survivors of Sexual Abuse by Nuns, and Hear Their Stories?, by Frances Kissling, Salon (August 17, 2009)
- Cloyne Silent on 'Secret Trial' Claims, in Eircom (August 17, 2009)
- Cough up the Truth or Choke on the Pope, by Pete Vere, Catholic Light (August 16, 2009)
- North Carolina Church Locks out Pastor...on Purpose, in Digtriad (August 17, 2009)
- Lawsuits Involving Former Priest Still Moving Forward, by Tina Comeau, The Vanguard (August 17, 2009)
- Catholic Sisters under Vatican Review Want Answers, by Rachel Zoll, Herald-Zeitung (August 17, 2009)
- Stika Has "M?ild Heart Attack", by Tim Townsend, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (August 17, 2009)
- American Nuns under the Vatican Microscope, by Mary E. Hunt, Religion Dispatches (August 17, 2009)
- Keating Recalls Service on Review Board, by Joe Feuerherd, National Catholic Reporter (August 14, 2009)
- Victims Seek Timeframe for Audit of Assets, by Eithne Donnellan, The Irish Times (August 17, 2009)
- Australian Cardinal Appalled by Accusations of Predator Priest, in Catholic Culture (August 17, 2009)
- Attorney: Abuse Settlement Will Help Client Pay Bills, by Nate Birt, Boonville Daily News (August 17, 2009)

August 18

- Why Some Conservative Catholics Want to Stop Pope John Paul II Being Made a Saint, by Damian Thompson, Telegraph (August 18, 2009)
- Priest's Files Sought in Abuse Case, by Joe Jr. Gyan, The Advocate (August 18, 2009)
- Jeyanesan Charged with Sexual Attack Further Remanded, on Sri Lanka Watch (August 18, 2009)
- Court Docket: Jury Convicts Fenton Youth Pastor of Inappropriately Touching Boy, in Livingston Daily (August 18, 2009)
- Questions for the Gathering of Prophets, by Betty Ann Blaine, Jamaica Observer (August 18, 2009)
- Catholic Pastor in Burlington Resigns Amid Financial Questions, by Betty Ann Blaine, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (August 17, 2009)
- Blackmailed Anglican Church Priest Wilfred Edwin Dennis Had 41 Victims", in Adelaide Now (August 18, 2009)
- Former Priest Admitted Sex Abuse, in ABC (August 18, 2009)
- Sunday School Teacher Indicted in Death, in KTVU (August 17, 2009)
- Milwaukee Priest Resigns Amid Poor Accounting of $75,000, in Catholic Culture (August 18, 2009)
- Incident in NY: Church Crowd Throws Coins at Crime Victims, Disrupts Event, Bused in like Anti-health Care Reform Hecklers, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (August 17, 2009)
- Religious Women Question Vatican Probe, by Daniel Burke, National Catholic Reporter (August 18, 2009)
- Church Embezzlers Rob Congregations of Trust, by Diana Fishlock, National Catholic Reporter (August 18, 2009)
- "Shock Blogger" Worked with FBI to Make Others Act: Lawyer, by Yvonne Nava, NBC (August 18, 2009)
- Strategic Plan: Voices in Action, in Voice for the Faithful (August 18, 2009)
- Self-proclaimed Prophet Arrested in Vegas Dies, in Times-Standard (August 18, 2009)
- "Prophet" Accused of Sexual Assaults Dies in Hospice Care, in Review-Journal (August 18, 2009)
- Former Youth Pastor Wants Sex Charges Dismissed, on WMFD (August 18, 2009)
- North Carolina Sex Offender Arrested for Attending Church, by Jesse James Deconto, News & Observer (August 18, 2009)
- Pasco Youth Pastor Given Four Years for Sexually Abusing Girl, 16, by Curtis Krueger, St. Petersburg Times (August 18, 2009)
- Abuse Victims Unite in Call for _600m Extra Compensation, by John Cooney and Breda Heffernan, Irish Independent (August 17, 2009)
- Lutheran Church Assistant Pastor Accused of Sex Abuse, by Lori A. Carter, The Press Democrat (August 18, 2009)
- Christian Brother - Credibly Accused - Raimond Rose, on YouTube (August 18, 2009)

August 19

- Bankrupt Diocese Begs for Nationwide Donations to Cover Attorney Fees, in Catholic Culture (August 19, 2009)
- Fairbanks Catholic Diocese Asking for Financial Help, by Mary Beth Smetzer , News-Miner (August 19, 2009)
- Church Worker Sentenced for Molesting Boys, by Dianne Wood, The Record (August 19, 2009)
- Ex-seminary Principal Waiting for Evidence, by Sara Israelsen-Hartley, Deseret News (August 19, 2009)
- Vatican Rule on Controversial Closure of Wirral's Ss Peter and Paul's Church, by Liam Murphy, Wirral News (August 19, 2009)
- Dennis 'One of Three Molesters', Court Told, by Ken McGregor, Adelaide Now (August 19, 2009)
- 'Prophet' Dies before Answering to Jury: Catello Accused of Sexual Assault, on Fox 5 (August 18, 2009)
- Lawyer Invokes First Amendment: Calls Blogger's Remarks Protected Free Speech, by David Owens, Hartford Courant (August 19, 2009)
- Hal Turner a Trained Fbi Agent Provocateur, by Kurt Nimmo, Prison Planet (August 18, 2009)
- Lawyer: Fbi Trained Hal Turner As an " Agent Provocateur", by David Owens, Hartford Courant (August 18, 2009)
- Pastor Denied Parole in Child Sex Abuse Case, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priest (August 19, 2009)
- Priest's Card Game Turned to Sex, Court Told, by Dan Proudman, Herald (August 20, 2009)
- Plan May Close More Churches, by Jack Flynn, Republican (August 19, 2009)
- Priest Still Taking Heat for Abuse, in Advocate and WBRZ (August 19, 2009)
- Missionary Child Abuse: All God's Children Recalls the Travails of a West Africa Boarding School., by Brandon Fibbs, Christianity Today (August 18, 2009)
- S.C. Court Upholds Sex Abuse Rulings: At Issue Is Whether 'Prior Bad Acts' Can Be Introduced during Testimony, by Rick Brundrett, State (August 18, 2009)
- Supreme Court Upholds Conviction of Ex-Deacon, by Rick Brundrett, State (August 17, 2009)
- Youth Minister Found Guilty, on KVOA (August 19, 2009)
- Lauded Priest in Brazil Accused of Abusing Boys, Associated Press (August 19, 2009)
- Padre è Denunciado Por Exploracão Sexual Na Ba, in Terra (August 19, 2009)
- Ministèrio Pùblico DA Bahia Denuncia Padre Italiano Por Pedofilia, in Correio (August 18, 2009)
- Destapan Caso De Cura Pederasta En Brasil, in La Cronica de Hoy (August 19, 2009)

August 20

- Sikh Priests Face Sex Assault Trial: Kidnapper Alleges Years of Abuse, by Mike McIntyre, Winnipeg Free Press (August 20, 2009)
- Sikh Priests to Stand Trial on Molestation Accusation, by Paul Turenne, Winnipeg Sun (August 20, 2009)
- Church Applauded for Response to Sex Abuse Claims, in ABC (August 20, 2009)
- New Archbishop of New Orleans to Be Installed Today, by Bruce Nolan, Times-Picayune (August 20, 2009)
- Former Minister Found Guilty of Molesting Girl: She Says Abuse Was Weekly; 50+ Years in Prison Possible, by Kim Smith, Arizona Daily Star (August 20, 2009)
- Church Debate Gets Heated; Mass Suspended at Red Springs Church, by Michael Futch, Fayetteville Observer (August 20, 2009)
- Church Excommunicates Journalist for 'Lies', in Reuters (August 20, 2009)
- Father Peter Julian Brock Is Charged in Court with Child-sex Offences, in Broken Rites (August 20, 2009)
- Priest's Trial Still Haunts Her, Juror Says, by David Yonke, Toledo Blade (August 20, 2009)
- Suit: Former Li Minister a Sexual Predator, by Newsday, Jennifer Sinco Kelleher (August 20, 2009)
- SNAP Support Meeting Sept. 9, in Daiy-Jeff (August 20, 2009)
- Vatican Confirms Punishments Imposed on Priest, on MPBN (August 20, 2009)
- Priest Sex Case: Accuser Admits to Misleading Police, by Dan Proudman, The Herald (August 21, 2009)

August 21

- Church Trial for Father B, by Maria Herlihy, The Corkman (August 20, 2009)
- Priest Abuse Hearing Hinges on Memory, Time, by Robert King, Indianapolis Star (August 21, 2009)
- Priest's Abuse Case Sent to Vatican, Local Group Wants Prosecution, on WKOW (August 21, 2009)
- Borne Case Cuts Deepest in Diocese, by Kelly Egan, The Ottawa Citizen (July 8, 2009)
- VOTF Announces Voices in Action Campaign, on eMediaWire (August 21, 2009)
- Former Student Sues Chicago Hope Academy after Sexual Abuse, on WBBM (August 21, 2009)
- Forgiveness and the Jewish High Holy Days, by Vicki Polin, The Awareness Center (August 21, 2009)
- Dead Priest's Alleged "Ex-wife" Sues Estate, in Chicago Now (August 21, 2009)
- Van Hollen Asked to Review Case of Clergy Abuse Suspect; Other State Briefs, in River Towns (August 21, 2009)
- New Charge for Pastor, by Jason Kuiper, World-Herald (August 21, 2009)
- Chicago School Is Sued in Teacher Sex Abuse Case, in Tribune reporter (August 21, 2009)

August 22

- Vatican Decision on Abusive Priest Outrages Alleged Victim, by Susan Sharon, MPBN (August 21, 2009)
- Victim Speaks out over Punishment of Priest, on WGME (August 21, 2009)
- Catholic Brother Accused of Abuse, by Mike Nowatzki, INFORUM (August 22, 2009)
- Arrested for Going to Church, by Jesse James DeConto, Charlotte Observer (August 22, 2009)
- Pastor Faces Another Abuse Charge, by Jason Kuiper, World-Herald (August 22, 2009)
- Another Charge for Pastor Accused of Sex Abuse, in Journal Star (August 21, 2009)
- Respect for Rights of Children Must Be Key Policy Driver - Ombudsman, by Eibhir Mulqueen, The Irish Times (August 22, 2009)
- U.S. Nuns and the Vatican, in Religion and Ethics Newsweekly (August 21, 2009)
- Church Loses Bid to Dismiss Lawsuit, in New Haven Register (August 22, 2009)
- Group Wants to Know If There Are Any Other Clergy Sex Abuse Victims in Fargo, on KFGO (August 22, 2009)
- Attorney General Asked to Investigate Diocese, by Annysa Johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (August 21, 2009)

August 23

- Paedophile David Murray's Victims Describe Their Ordeal, by Andrew Dagnell, Wales on Sunday (August 23, 2009)
- SNAP Press Conference - Raimond Rose - Fargo, Nd, in YouTube (August 23, 2009)
- Former Darien Church Pastor Dies in Prison: The Rev. Michael Jude Fay Was Serving Three-Year Term for $1 Million Embezzlement, by Monica Potts, The Advocate (August 22, 2009)
- Father Michael Jude Fay, Convicted Pastor, Dies in Prison, by Susan Shultz, Darien Times (August 22, 2009)
- Fewer Men in Region Opting for Priesthood, by Jim Carney, Beacon Journal (August 23, 2009)
- Pastor Arrested for Fondling Private Parts of Lady Followers, by Nathan Gadugah, Joy Online (August 23, 2009)
- No Hope at Mt. Hope, in Stop Baptist Predators (August 23, 2009)
- Recovering a Memory That May Help Explain Recovered Memory, While Speaking to a Group about Recovered Memory ..., by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (August 23, 2009)
- St. Patrick's Pastor Removed, in WCBC (August 23, 2009)
- Frederick Priest Accused of Sexually Abusing Minor, in WBAL (August 23, 2009)
- Archdiocese Responds to Allegation of Abuse against Cumberland Pastor, in Catholic Review (August 23, 2009)
- Cumberland Pastor Removed over Abuse Allegations, in Baltimore Sun (August 23, 2009)
- 'Tough Times Undoubtedly Lie Ahead', in Irish Times (August 23, 2009)
- The New Face of the Priesthood, in Oregon Faith Report (August 21, 2009)
- Archdiocese Investigates Abuse Claim against Priest, by Meg Tully, News-Post (August 23, 2009)

August 24

- Priest Demands Freeze on Recruiting Clergy, by Shane Hickey, Irish Independent (August 24, 2009)
- Priest Takes Church to Task for Not Ordaining Women: Won't Recant Despite Excommunication, by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (August 24, 2009)
- Former Holy Cross Priest Hits out at Church Abuse, in Belfast Telegraph (August 24, 2009)
- Advocates for Clergy Abuse Victims Urge Parishioners to Speak out about Convicted Priest, by Carla Rivera, Los Angeles Times (August 23, 2009)
- Child-Abuse Report Judge Praises Courage of Victims, by John Cooney, Irish Independent ()
- Bitter Words for Church in Salute to Abuse-Probe Judge, in Irish Indpendent (August 24, 2009)
- 'Precious Commodity': As the Roman Catholic Church Struggles to Fill Its Pulpits, a Few Young Men Step Forward for Rigorous Training toward Priesthood, by Todd Jones, Columbus Dispatch (August 20, 2009)
- The Brotherhood: Of All the Vows Taken by Priests, Pledging a Life of Celibacy Is the Perhaps the Most Challenging for Seminarians and the Church, by Todd Jones, Columbus Dispatch (August 23, 2009)
- Day of Atonement Call for Abuse against the Innocent, by Patsy McGarry, Irish Times (August 24, 2009)
- Judge Says Response to Findings 'Will Say a Lot about Present Situation', by Patsy McGarry, Irish Times (August 24, 2009)
- Archdiocese Removes Priest Pending Outcome of Investigation: Church of St. Patrick Pastor Faces Decades-Old Allegations, by Kristin Harty, Cumberland Times-News (August 23, 2009)
- Sex Abuse Allegations against Cumberland Pastor, by Sarah Hopkins, WHAG (August 23, 2009)
- Jury Finds Man Guilty of Killing Jesuit Priest in Moscow, in Interfax (August 24, 2009)
- Archdiocese Investigates Abuse Claim against Priest, by Meg Tully, News-Post (August 24, 2009)
- Archdiocese Removes Pastor While It Investigates Sexual Abuse Charges: Monsignor Thomas Bevan Said to Have Abused Victim in Mid-'70s, by Matthew Hay Brown, Baltimore Sun (August 24, 2009)
- Darien Parish Subdued after Death of Disgraced Priest, by Devon Lash, Advocate (August 23, 2009)
- Jailed Pembroke Priest Defrocked, by Tony Spears, Ottawa Citizen (August 24, 2009)
- Statement of Bishop Mulhall to the Diocese of Pembroke, in Roman Catholic Diocese of Pembroke (July 27, 2009)
- Charter for Protection, on WPRI (August 24, 2009)
- Pawtucket Priest Accused of Sex Abuse: Diocese Says Priest Has Resigned Amid, by Nancy Krause, WPRI (August 24, 2009)
- Pawtucket: Priest Resigns Amid Sexual Abuse Allegation, by Chris Boardman, ABC 6 (August 24, 2009)
- Pawtucket Priest on Leave over Abuse Allegation, Associated Press, carried on Turn to 10 (August 24, 2009)
- Local priest gets suspended, by Artie Tefft, Turn to 10 (August 24, 2009)
- Bernard Prince Dismissed from Catholic Church: Guilty of Sexual Misconduct, Former Monsignor in Pentitenary, by Debbie Robinson, Daily Observer (August 24, 2009)
- Vatican Rejects Maryknoll Brother Elected As Superior, by John L Allen Jr, National Catholic Reporter (August 24, 2009)
- Church Leader Faces Charges, on NBC 29 (August 25, 2009)
- Molestation Charges Hit Church Leader, by Tony Gonzalez, News Virginian (August 24, 2009)
- Staunton Church Director Arrested on Child Molestation Charges, by Brad Zinn, News-Leader (August 24, 2009)
- SNAP Calls on Shanley to Reach out to Former Students of Priest Accused of Molesting, by Christina Vaughn, WDAY (August 21, 2009)
- More Alleged Victims of Jersey City Priest's Sex Abuse Come Forward, by Michaelangelo Conte, Jersey Journal (August 24, 2009)
- SNAP, Sexual Abuse Advocacy Group, Comments on Pawtucket Priest Allegation, by Chris Boardman, ABC 6 (August 24, 2009)

August 25

- More Accuse Priest: 4 Others Hurt, Says Victim Whose Case Drew $600g, by Michaelangelo Conte, Jersey Journal (August 25, 2009)
- Allegations Are Not First Made against Priests with St. John's Connection, by Ron Cassie, News-Post (August 25, 2009)
- Priest Removed from Post over Sex Abuse Allegations, by Meg Tully, Frederick News-Post (August 25, 2009)
- Molested by Priest, He Breaks His Silence, in Star-Ledger (August 25, 2009)
- Pawtucket Priest Resigns after Allegations of Sexual Abuse, by Thomas J. Morgan, Providence Journal (August 25, 2009)
- Flock Rallies to Support Pastor, by Donna Kenny Kirwan, Pawtucket Times (August 25, 2009)
- Hal Turner Charged with Advocating Violence—but Who Was He Really Working For?, by Alexander Hart, VDARE (August 24, 2009)
- Ex-Priest Denies Altar Boys Abuse, on ABC (August 25, 2009)
- Hear Call for Church Change, by Kath Gannaway, Star (August 25, 2009)
- Is the Catholic Church Entering into Exile?, by Patrick Claffey, Irish Times (August 25, 2009)
- Witnesses to Testify against Catholic Priest Facing Sex Abuse Charges, in WKOW (August 25, 2009)
- Former Priest Wilfred Edwin Dennis Taught Sex Act to Boy, by Ken McGregor, Adelaide Now (August 25, 2009)
- Bernard Prince Dismissed As a Priest, in Daily Observer (August 25, 2009)
- States Attorney Confirms Investigation, in WCBC (August 25, 2009)
- Tape: Picard Wanted Affair to Stay Secret, by Mark Caudill, News Journal (August 25, 2009)
- Crosier Leader Discusses History, Future of Order, by Julie Carroll, Catholic Spirit (August 25, 2009)
- Ex-Boonville Resident Claims Double Life Resulted from Priest's Sexual Abuse, by Nate Birt, Boonville Daily News (August 25, 2009)
- Rabbi Allegedly Told Boy to Lie, by Robert Gavin, Albany Times Union (August 25, 2009)
- Buckeye Pastor's Plea Deal in Sex Case Angers Victims: Predator Faces up to 4 Years; 2 Counts of Sex Acts Dropped, by Jackee Coe, Arizona Republic (August 25, 2009)
- The Ryan Report, by Kevin Hegarty, Mayo News (August 24, 2009)
- Supco Ruling Unfavorable to Ct. Catholic Diocese: The U.S. Supreme Court Ruled Tuesday against a Roman Catholic Diocese in Connecticut, Saying That Thousands of Documents Generated by Lawsuits against Six Priests for Alleged Sexual Abuse Cannot Remain Sealed, Associated Press (August 25, 2009)
- Supreme Court Justice Denies Request to Keep Diocese Sex Abuse Records Sealed, by Noelle Frampton, Connecticut Post (August 25, 2009)
- Supreme Court Orders Abuse Records Unsealed, by Sarah Pulliam, Christianity Today (August 25, 2009)
- Supreme Court Justice Denies Bridgeport Diocese's Request, by Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant (August 25, 2009)
- Catholic Church Dealt Blow by U.S. Supreme Court: Ginsberg Decides Documents Do Not Need to Remain Sealed While Appeal Is Made, on NBC (August 25, 2009)

August 26

- Saving a Fellow Survivor: Minn. Woman to Donate Kidney after Roslindale Man Sought Help from Other Victims of Clergy Abuse, by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (August 26, 2009)
- Living and Surviving Abuse, in God Squad (August 25, 2009)
- All Gods Children Exposing the Abuses of Children of Missionaries: The Film Documentary " All God's Children" Chronicles Physical and Sexual Abuse Suffered by Children of Missionaries in Guinea, West Africa. Co-Director Luci Westphal Will Attend a Screening at Mercer Island Presbyterian Church Today, by Janet I. Tu, Seattle Times (August 25, 2009)
- Victim's Family Goes Public, by Beth Ford, KOMU (August 26, 2009)
- Priest Sexual Abuse Victim Goes Public, by Kermit Miller, Connect Mid-Missouri (August 25, 2009)
- Father of Abuse Victim Speaks, Urges Transparency by Catholic Church, by Courtney Shove, Columbis Missourian (August 25, 2009)
- Father of Priest Abuse Victim Calls for More Victims to Come Forward, by Steve Walsh, Missourinet (August 25, 2009)
- Humbert School Honours Child Abuse Victims, by Anna-Marie Flynn, Mayo News (August 24, 2009)
- Brazil Priest Busted for Trying to Molest Boy Has Aids, in Latin American Herald Tribune (August 24, 2009)
- Brasile: Sacerdote Sieropositivo Tenta Di Stuprare Minorenne, in Gazzetta di Parma (August 26, 2009)
- Un Sacerdote Brasileno Es Arrestado Por Intentar Abusar De Un Menor Que Tiene Sida, in Por Agencia EFE (August 26, 2009)
- Supreme Court Justice Denies Request to Keep Diocese Sex Abuse Records Sealed, by Noelle Frampton, Connecticut Post (August 26, 2009)
- Priest on Under-age Sex Charges, on BBC News (August 26, 2009)
- Priest to Face Indecency Charges, on Press Association (August 26, 2009)
- Vicar and Ex-teacher Charged with Child Sex Offences, in The Herald (August 25, 2009)
- Priest Faces 22 Sex Charges, by Tim Connell And Dan Proudman, Great Lakes Advocate (August 26, 2009)
- Priest Accused of Sex Attacks, in Western Morning News (August 26, 2009)
- Child Abuse Victims Call on the Church to Pay up, in Irish Post (August 26, 2009)
- Answering the Call | Day Three | The Secret Garden, by Todd Jones, The Columbus Dispatch (August 24, 2009)
- Answering the Call | Day Four | Hearts and Minds, by Todd Jones, The Columbus Dispatch (August 25, 2009)
- Archbishop Weakland's Perplexing Pilgrimage, by Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, Rhode Island Catholic (August 27, 2009)
- Kidney Donation - another Testament to the Courage, Inspiration and Generosity of Survivors, in Anderson Advocates Blog (August 26, 2009)
- Clergy Abuse Survivor Donates Kidney, in United Press International (August 26, 2009)
- Pierce Expected to Enter Plea, in Courier (August 26, 2009)
- Priest Gets Probation for Stealing from Chicago Parish, in Chicago Tribune (August 26, 2009)
- I Am a Convert. I See Where Molested Catholic T-shirts Work., in City of Angels (August 26, 2009)
- Fundraiser for Priest on Sex Charges, by Michelle Harris, The Herald (August 27, 2009)
- Franco's Last Victims Search for Solace, by Graham Keeley, The Times (August 27, 2009)

August 27

- Pastor Remembered for His Compassion, by Alan Burke, The Salem News (August 27, 2009)
- 2 Clergy Abuse Survivors Share Bond through Transplant, on KSTP (August 26, 2009)
- The Lost Children of Franco-era Spain, by Sue Lloyd Roberts, BBC (August 27, 2009)
- Legion Long Knew of Maciel Children - Report, by Rod Dreher, Beliefnet (August 27, 2009)
- Vicar Accused of Sex Offences Was a Teacher, in The Herald (August 27, 2009)
- Supreme Court Denies Diocese's Appeal to Keep Court Documents Sealed, on Catholic News Agency (August 27, 2009)
- "The Best Years of My Life", by Cathleen Kaveny, dotCommonweal (August 26, 2009)
- For the Record, in Los Angeles Times (August 27, 2009)
- Bonded by Abuse Crisis, and Now a Kidney, by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (August 27, 2009)
- Diocese Ousts St. Teresa's Priest and Finance Chief, by Jay Tokasz, The Buffalo News (August 27, 2009)
- Today: Internet TV Show on Clergy Sex Crimes at 6pm Central (4pm Pacific, 7pm Eastern) Call in Toll Free This Afternoon, in City of Angels (August 27, 2009)
- Ex-rocky Priest Faces Child Sex Counts, in The Bulletin (August 28, 2009)
- Court of Appeals Decides Whether Father Grassi Remains Free, in Momento 24 (August 27, 2009)
- Former Chaplain Pleads Not Guilty in Sex Abuse Case, by David Unze, St. Cloud Times (August 28, 2009)
- Healing Service for Trauma Victims Scheduled, by Phil Jacobs, Baltimore Jewish Times (August 27, 2009)
- Hidden Victims of Sex Abuse Face Deadline, by Dimitra Lavrakas, Tundra Drums (August 27, 2009)

August 28

- Opinion Mansion for Maine's Bishop Could Be a Bit Much, by Bill Nemitz, Morning Sentinel (August 28, 2009)
- Let US Now Sue - Home Page for Diocese of Bridgeport Contains 2 Items on Litigation, in Law and More (August 28, 2009)
- Canadian Church Officials Committed Genocide, Film Alleges, by Steve Weatherbe , Canadian Christianity (August 28, 2009)
- Removal of Local Priest Stuns Parish, by Luke Moretti, WIVB (August 28, 2009)
- You Take Sex Away from People It's Got to Come from Somewhere and It's Not Going to Come from the Kids Anymore: Transcript of Kctu Show Just Webcast, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (August 28, 2009)
- Bishop Martino to Move out of Downtown Scranton and Make Home at Dalton Retreat, by laura legere, Times-Tribune (August 27, 2009)
- Pierce Convicted, Gets 10 Years, in Courier (August 27, 2009)
- Elephants in the Sanctuary, by Sean O'Conaill, Voice from the Desert (August 17, 2009)
- Diocese Closing Churches, by Stephanie Barry, The Republic (August 28, 2009)
- Parish Reconfigurations to Be Announced This Weekend, in iobserve (August 28, 2009)
- Bishop Mcdonnell to Address Parish Reconfigurations on 'Real to Reel' Saturday Evening, in iobserve (August 28, 2009)
- Decree, in Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield (August 28, 2009)
- A Former Crosby Altarboy Turned Church Thief Took His Own Life after Years of Abuse at the Hands of a Priest As a Child, by Richard Down, Crosby Herald (August 28, 2009)
- Clergy Abuse Support Groups Expand in Ohio Valley, on OVParent (August 28, 2009)
- Bishop of Scranton to Step down Next Week, in Catholic News Agency (August 28, 2009)
- Kennedy and the Sex Abuse Crisis, by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (August 28, 2009)
- Scranton's Bishop Martino Stepping down, by Tom Roberts, National Catholic Reporter (August 28, 2009)
- Court Drops Abuse Suit against Ind. Diocese, in Chicago Tribune (August 28, 2009)
- Youth Minister Soliciting Minor for Sex Case Sent to Grand Jury, by Joshua Murphy, Williamson Daily News (August 28, 2009)
- Ex-pastor Guilty on All Counts in Sex Case, by Mark Caudill, News Journal (August 28, 2009)
- Pierce Victim Speaks out, in Courier (August 28, 2009)
- Conn. Diocese Wants Scalia to Look at Case, by John Christoffersen, The Associated Press (August 28, 2009)
- Bridgeport Diocese Appeals to U.S. Supreme Court in Clergy Sex Abuse Cases, by Dave Altimari, The Hartford Courant (August 28, 2009)
- Parishioners Anxious As Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield Readies to Announce Next Round of Church Closings, by Stephanie Barry, The Republican (August 28, 2009)
- Ex-youth Pastor Guilty of 42 Sex Counts, on 10TV (August 28, 2009)

August 29

- NY Bill to Change Statute of Limitations for Sex Abuse Victims Fails, by Orlow, 24/7 (August 29, 2009)
- Former St. Jude Priest Charged, by Brad Dicken, The Chronicle-Telegram (August 29, 2009)
- Diocese Appears to Break Pledge, by Jonathan Saltzman and Michael Rezendes, Boston Globe (August 29, 2009)
- Diocese Takes Abuse Case to Parishes, on WWLP (August 28, 2009)
- Dallas Episcopal Diocese Suspends Priest for 3 Years over Harassing Women, by Brooks Egerton, The Dallas Morning News (August 29, 2009)
- Scrantons Bishop Martino Reportedly Resigning, by David O'Reilly, Philadelphia Inquirer (August 29, 2009)
- No Charges for Controversial Red Springs Priest, in The News & Observer (August 29, 2009)
- Martino Era Expected to End, by Mark Guydish, Times-Leader (August 29, 2009)
- Diocese Mum on Report of Bishop's Resignation, on WNEP (August 29, 2009)
- Brooklyn Pastor Hit with $30m Sex Abuse Suit; "Again?" Pastor's Wife Asks, by John Marzulli, New York Daily News (August 29, 2009)
- Ex-Mansfield Youth Pastor Found Guilty, by Mark Caudill, News Journal (August 29, 2009)
- Picard Guilty on All Counts in Sex Battery Case, by Mark Caudill, News Journal (August 28, 2009)
- Archdiocese Finds No Racial Bias in Sex Abuse Settlements, in Chicago Sun-Times (August 27, 2009)
- Some Fences Mended, Still Catholics Are Not Getting the True Story about Sex Crimes by Their Priests, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (August 29, 2009)

August 30

- W-B Group Considers a Vigil to Save Church, by Mark Guydish, Times-Leader (August 30, 2009)
- Bishop of Scranton to Step down Next Week, in Catholic News Agency (August 28, 2009)
- St. John's Members Say Embattled Priest Was Well-Liked, by Ron Cassie, News-Post (August 30, 2009)
- No New Abuse Allegations Received, Diocese Says, by Courtney Shove, Missourian (August 30, 2009)
- Cardinal Opens His Mouth and Puts His Carbon Footprint in It: The Prelate Managed to Go from Global Warming to Denouncing Gay Marriage in One Homily, Writes Eilis O'Hanlon, in Irish Independent (August 30, 2009)
- Church Closings Anger Parishioners, by Stephanie Barry, Republican (August 30, 2009)
- A Day of Sorrow for Area Catholics, in Republican (August 29, 2009)
- Local Churches to Close, by Marci Izard, ABC 40 (August 30, 2009)
- Spfld Diocese to Close: 20% of Churches Will Close, More to, by Julie Tremmel, WWLP (August 30, 2009)
- Final Parish Reconfigurations Announced, 19 Catholic Churches to Be Closed, on CBS 3 (August 29, 2009)
- Parish Reconfigurations Announced, 19 Churches to Be Closed, by Terence Hegarty, iobserve (August 30, 2009)
- Sins of a Church, Editorial in Herald Sun (August 29, 2009)
- Cash Donated to the Catholic Church Are Paying for Sex Sins, by Sue Hewitt, Herald Sun (August 30, 2009)
- $30m Suit Vs. 'Perv' Pastor, by Kati Cornell and Shari Logan, New York Post (August 29, 2009)
- Sex Scandals, Controversy Plagued Cincy Archbishop's Career, by Tom Beyerlein, Middletown Journal (August 30, 2009)
- One Can Only Hope That the Homilist at Senator Kennedy's Funeral Mass Listens to His Own Words., in Ignatius Group (August 30, 2009)
- Watertown Priest Faces Sex Abuse Allegation, on WBZ (August 30, 2009)
- Priest Accused of Sexually Abusing Child, on TheBostonChannel (August 30, 2009)

August 31

- Watertown Priest Is Placed on Leave after Abuse Allegation, by Michael Corcoran, Boston Globe (August 31, 2009)
- False Hope = Lost Focus, in It's about me. (August 31, 2009)
- Church near End in Abuse Files Fight, in Hartford Courant (August 31, 2009)
- Former Priest Charged with Child Sexual Assault, by Melissa McCrady, Today's TMJ (August 31, 2009)
- Pope Accepts Scranton Bishop's Resignation, Associated Press, carried on 6 ABC (August 31, 2009)
- DNA Test Doesn't Tie Serial Killer to Nun's Murder, in Dayton Daily News (August 31, 2009)
- Pope Accepts Resignation of Scranton Bishops, in Metro Catholic (August 31, 2009)
- Former Priest Charged with Assaulting Boy in Elm Grove, by Bruce Vielmetti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (August 31, 2009)
- Former Music Minister Sentenced for Sexual Abuse, by Bob Allen, Associated Baptist Press (August 31, 2009)
- Bishop Joseph Martino Resigns, in WNEP (August 31, 2009)
- Parishioners React to Bishop's Resignation, by Trish Hartman, WNEP (August 31, 2009)
- Pope Accepts Resignations of Both Bishops from Diocese of Scranton, in Catholic News Agency (August 31, 2009)
- The Latest from Scranton, by Mollie Wilson O'Reilly, dotCommonweal (August 31, 2009)
- Update: Martino Says He Submitted Resignation in June, by Mark Guydish, Times-Leader (August 31, 2009)
- Police Stand by Bishop at Cleveland Church Closing, in Columbus Dispatch (August 31, 2009)
- Pope Accepts Resignation of Scranton Bishop for Health Reasons, in Catholic News Service (August 31, 2009)
- Planned Church Closings Averts Slow Trickle of Parish Failings, Say Officials of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield, by George Graham, Republican (August 31, 2009)
- Church Closings Upset Parishioners across Springfield Diocese, by Elizabeth Roman, Republican (August 31, 2009)
- The Final Mass Is Held at St. Procop in Cleveland: 'A Day of Sadness, a Day of Anger for Some', by Michael O’Malley, Plain Dealer (August 31, 2009)
- Scranton Bishop Joseph Martino, Biden's Nemesis, Resigns under Cloud, in Politics Daily (August 31, 2009)

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