2009 News - Part 5: September to October

Abuse Tracker 2009
Part 5: September to October 2009

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

September 2009

September 1

- Interim Leader Has Prestigious Record: Archdiocese of Philadelphia Cardinal to Head Diocese until Pope Picks New Bishop, by Mark Guydish, Times-Leader (September 1, 2009)
- SNAP Looks for Possible Victims of Former Xavier Teacher, by Sarah Thomsen, WBAY (September 1, 2009)
- Abuse Victims Sought Locally, on Fox 11 (August 31, 2009)
- Former Natick Priest Faces Child Sexual Assault Allegations, in MetroWest Daily News (September 1, 2009)
- Bishop Joseph F. Martino Retires, Citing Poor Health, by Michael Sadowski, Pocono Record (September 1, 2009)
- Fatigued Bishop Resigns, by Mark Guydish, Times-Leader (September 1, 2009)
- Area Priest Named Administrator: Citing a Lack of Time, Cardinal Picks Msgr. Bambera to Run Daily Diocese Operations, by Mark Guydish, Times-Leader (September 1, 2009)
- Time to Move Forward after Bishop's News Mark Guydish Opinion, by Mark Guydish, Times-Leader (September 1, 2009)
- Statement of Bishop Joseph F. Martino, on Catholic Online (September 1, 2009)
- Thank You Bishop Martino for Your Fidelity and Courage, by Deacon Keith Fournier, Catholic Online (September 1, 2009)
- Scranton Bishop Resigns, Citing Tensions, by David O'Reilly, Philadelphia Inquirer (September 1, 2009)
- Watertown Priest Faces Abuse Allegation, Associated Press, Watertown Tab & Press (August 31, 2009)
- Former Parishes React to Watertown Priest Accused of Sexual Assault, by Fred Hanson and Meghann Ackerman, Watertown Tab & Press (August 31, 2009)
- St. Teresa's Priest & Business Manager Ousted, by Claudine Ewing, WGRZ (September 1, 2009)
- Group Wants Answers from New Saginaw Bishop, in Connect Mid-Michigan (August 31, 2009)
- Alleged Sex Abuse Victims Question New Bishop, in WNEM (September 1, 2009)
- Sex Abuse Survivors Group Invites Saginaw Catholic Bishop Cistone to Town Hall, by Paul Gully, The Saginaw News (September 1, 2009)
- Rabbi Arraigned for Allegedly Molesting Boys, by Kilian Melloy, EDGE (August 31, 2009)
- Former Priest Goes to Court, Charged with Child Sex Assault, by Melissa McCrady, Today's TMJ (September 1, 2009)
- Victims of Sexual Abuse by Priest Speak out, by Cami Mountain, MyFox Wausau (September 1, 2009)
- Priest Involved in Rampant Pedophilia, Court Told, by Josh Jerga, The Australian (September 1, 2009)
- Students Forced to Have Group Sex, Court Told, in ABC News (September 1, 2009)
- More Bathurst School Sex Abuse Charges, in ABC News (September 1, 2009)
- St Stanislaus Chaplain Granted Bail Despite New Sex Charges, by Gil Taylor, LiveNews (September 1, 2009)
- Paedophilia Rampant at Bathurst Schools, Court Told, by Lisa Davies, The Daily Telegraph (September 1, 2009)
- Students Forced to Engage in Group Sex in "Rampant Pedophilia': Court, by Bellinda Kontominas, Sydney Morning Herald (September 1, 2009)
- Man on Further Charges over Alleged Historical Sexual Assaults at Bathurst Schools, in New South Wales Police (September 1, 2009)
- Remember Not Only Scandal, by Paul Walton, Canada.com (September 1, 2009)
- Group: Teacher Accused of Sexual Abuse Worked at Pacelli High School from 1969-70, by Cara Spoto, Wausau Daily Herald (September 1, 2009)
- Organization Seeks Possible Victims of Former Appleton Xavier High School Teacher Raimond Rose, by Dan Wilson, Post-Crescent (September 1, 2009)
- Controversial Pennsylvania Bishop Resigns, by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (August 31, 2009)
- Papal Envoy Is Asked to Intervene at St. Teresa's, by Jay Tokasz, The Buffalo News (August 31, 2009)
- Trial Set for Former Elsberry Priest in Sex Case, in Hannibal Courier-Post (September 1, 2009)
- Former Teacher Says He Witnessed Sexual Assaults, by Bellinda Kontominas, Sydney Morning Herald (September 2, 2009)
- Teachers Allegedly Hypnotized Boys for Sex, in United Press International (September 1, 2009)
- Students "Hypnotised for Sex" at St Stanislaus, by Lisa Davies, The Daily Telegraph (September 2, 2009)
- Father Rucker, What Are You Hiding by Invoking the Fifth Amendment over and over Again?, in City of Angels (September 1, 2009)

September 2

- Honesty Overdue on Abusive Priest, by Michael Wegs, Columbia Daily Tribune (September 1, 2009)
- Bishop Martino's Departure: Did He Jump or Was He Pushed?, in Catholic Culture (September 1, 2009)
- The Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport Must Not Be Allowed to Hide behind the First Amendment, by Miranda Hale, Examiner (September 2, 2009)
- Archbishop Faces Two Rape Charges, by Cecil Motsepe, Sowetan (September 2, 2009)
- Attorney Says Church Needs to Do More about Recent Sex Allegations, by Dan McDonald, The MetroWest Daily News (September 2, 2009)
- Was an Anti-abortion Bishop Too Outspoken?, by Amy Sullivan, Time (September 2, 2009)
- For the Record, in Boston Globe (September 1, 2009)

September 3

- Did Rome Force out Martino?, by Mark Guydish, Times-Leader (September 3, 2009)
- South Colby Abuse Victims Get $574k Settlement from Church, Pastor, by Josh Farley, Kitsap Sun (September 2, 2009)
- Survivor Empowerment at Pacelli Press Conference, on YouTube (September 3, 2009)
- Oc Diocese Priorities: Surfers and Facebook, Yes; Sex-abuse Victims, No, by Gustavo Arellano, Orange County Weekly (September 3, 2009)
- Gardai to Quiz St Joseph's Inmates, by Simon Brouder, Kerryman (September 3, 2009)
- Appeals Court Rejects Molestation Suit against Irish Church Officials, in Metropolitian News-Enterprise (September 3, 2009)
- Waiting for Justice Scalia, on The Blog of Legal Times (September 2, 2009)
- Part Sociologist, Part Pit Bull, All Catholic, by Anne Hendershott, California Catholic Daily (September 3, 2009)
- Scalia Passes Bridgeport Diocese's Clergy Sex Abuse Files Request to Full Court, by Dave Altimari, The Hartford Courant (September 3, 2009)
- Highest Court to Decide on Clergy Sex Abuse Papers, by Joe Piraneo, NBC Connecticut (September 3, 2009)
- SNAP Gives "Mea Culpa" in Br. Rose Case, on Fox 11 (September 3, 2009)
- Green Bay Diocese Says Brother Raimond Rose, Accused of Molesting Children, Never Served in Appleton, by Dan Wilson, Post-Crescent (September 2, 2009)
- Xavier High School Officials Find No Record of Teacher Accused of Assault, on WBAY (September 2, 2009)
- Diocese: Rose Never Taught Here, by Mark Leland, Fox 11 (September 3, 2009)
- Denver Archbishop to Investigate Controversial Legion of Christ, by Michael Roberts, Denver Westword (September 3, 2009)
- The Republican (Catholic Church) Captivity, by Nicholas P. Cafardi, National Catholic Reporter (September 3, 2009)
- Legion of Christ Leaders Express Regret, Take Steps Following Maciel Revelations, in Catholic News Agency (September 3, 2009)
- Archdiocese Bans Nun from Teaching, in Local 12 (September 3, 2009)
- Part 4: Mcallister Describes Life after Settlement over Abuse Claims, by Nate Birt, Boonville Daily News (September 3, 2009)

September 4

- Director of Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests Apologizes for Linking Accused Priest to Green Bay, Appleton, in The Post-Crescent (September 4, 2009)
- Legionaries Sideline Maciel, by Austen Ivereigh, America Magazine (September 3, 2009)
- Bishop Knew Priest's Love-child Secret, by Mike Keegan, Manchester Evening News (September 4, 2009)
- SNAP Gives "Mea Culpa" in Br. Rose Case, on YouTube (September 3, 2009)
- Former Priest Pleads Not Guilty in Sex Case, by Rona Proudfoot, The Chronicle-Telegram (September 3, 2009)
- Diocese Looks at Concerns, by Michael Futch, The News & Observer (September 4, 2009)
- 15 Victims of Jesuit Priest Abuse Found on State's Reservations As Search Continues, by Michael Moore, Missoulian (September 3, 2009)
- Ex-youth Pastor Gets 40 Years (video), by Mark Caudill, News Journal (September 4, 2009)
- Former Shec Pastor Arrested in Minn. Prostitution Sting, by Tristan Scott, Missoulian (September 4, 2009)
- Church's 'Power Distance Index' in Decline, by John L Allen Jr, National Catholic Reporter (September 4, 2009)
- Watertown Pastor Placed on Leave, in Pilot (September 4, 2009)
- Mt Clergy Sex Abuse Victims Sought, in Montana's News Station (September 4, 2009)
- Editor Resigns over Berlusconi-Tied Accusations, by Rachel Donadio, New York Times (September 3, 2009)
- Mass Media Mayhem As Berlusconi Lashes Foe, by Paola Totaro, Brisbane Times (Australia) (September 5, 2009)
- Catholic Editor Dino Boffo Quits after 'Smear' by Silvio Berlusconi Newspaper, by Jack Bremer, First Post (September 4, 2009)
- Press War Fuels Row in Italy, by Stacy Meichtry, Wall Street Journal (September 4, 2009)
- Catholic Editor Who Rapped Berlusconi Resigns, but Church May Have Last Laugh, Reuters (September 3, 2009)
- School Sex Abuse Findings Delayed, in Chronicle (September 5, 2009)
- Probe of Sex Abuse at School to Focus on Christian Brothers, by Donal Hickey, Irish Examiner (September 3, 2009)
- Volunteer Minister Accused of Sexual Battery, by Carli Shaffran, My Fox Orlando (September 4, 2009)

September 5

- Crime Victim Advocates Host 5th Annual Seminar on Faith Leaders and Justice, by Dana Clark Felty, Savannah Morning News (September 5, 2009)
- Letter Sent to Regnum Christi in US, in Zenit (September 4, 2009)
- Italian Priest Uncovers 100 Pedophile Networks, in Catholic.net (September 4, 2009)
- Charade of Secrecy Must End Now, by Sharon A. See, Connecticut Post (September 4, 2009)
- Court to Decide Whether Clergy Sex Abuse Files Should Remain Sealed, on NECN (September 4, 2009)
- Clergy Sexual Abuse in Children: In Cases of Sexual Abuse Involving Children and Members of the Clergy, Including Priests, Sensitivity and Compassion Are Necessary. The Right Arizona Attorney Will Bring Both Qualities to Cases Involving Victims of Abuse in the Church, in 24-7 (September 5, 2009)
- Girl, 12, Says Ministers Raped Her: Volunteers at Auburndale Church Face Several Charges in Case, by Kara Phelps, News Chief (September 5, 2009)
- Former Pastor Sentenced to Prison, by Jeff Lehr, Joplin Globe (September 4, 2009)
- Police: Volunteer Minister Had Sex with Girl, 12: Polk Investigators Say Clevon Ghent, 18-Year-Old Nephew Gernard Jones Abused Girl Several Times This Year., by Shoshana Walter, The Ledger (September 4, 2009)
- Paper with Connections to Italian Prime Minister 'Outs' Catholic Journalist, by Kilian Melloy, EDGE Boston (September 4, 2009)
- SNAP Establishes Web Sites to Help Victims of Abuse by Clergy, in Vindicator (September 5, 2009)
- Out of Left Field: Another Deposition, More Betrayal, by Margaret Field, Chicago Catholic News (August 31, 2009)
- David Learns to Use His Sling, by Nicole Sotelo, National Catholic Reporter (September 3, 2009)
- D.A. Guns for Nun, by Kieran Crowley and Selim Algar, New York Post (September 5, 2009)
- Ex-Priest from Valpo Arrested in Chicago: * Investigators Unaware of Other Improper Behavior He May Have Had with Teens., by Teresa Auch Schultz, Post-Tribune (September 2, 2009)
- Around the Region, in Post-Tribune (August 21, 2009)

September 6

- Mass. Church Fights Impending Closure, Associated Press (September 5, 2009)
- Correction, in Hartford Courant (September 5, 2009)
- Deal Hudson's World Falls Apart, by Michael Sean Winters, American Magazine (September 4, 2009)
- Ted Kennedy Praised by Cardinals, Martino Steps down, by Deal W. Hudson, Inside Catholic (September 1, 2009)
- Was Bob Crane a Pedophile Priest Assault Survivor? It Might Explain the Way His Sexual Behavior Ruined His Life and Career..., by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (September 6, 2009)
- War Tactics Should Be Applied to Abusers and Lying Schmucks Who Covered up, by Mike Ference, Examiner (September 6, 2009)

September 7

- Legionaries' Letter to Lay Members Details Reforms Order Has Made, in NZ Catholic (September 7, 2009)
- Pope Meets Berlusconi Aide Amid Scandal Fallout, by Nicole Winfield, Belleville News-Democrat (September 7, 2009)
- More Lawsuits against Archdiocese, on WTMJ (September 6, 2009)
- Bridgeport Catholics Call for an End of Secrecy, by Thomas C. Fox, National Catholic Reporter (September 4, 2009)
- Kentucky Church Plans to Ordain Registered Sex Offender, in ABC 30 (September 7, 2009)
- Registered Sex Offender to Be Ordained by Louisville Church, Many Concerned, on WHAS (September 7, 2009)
- Retired Pastor Charged with Indecent Assault, by Cindy Stauffer, Lancaster Online (September 7, 2009)

September 8

- Ex-Priest to Plead Guilty, Court Told, in WAtoday (September 8, 2009)
- I'M Guilty Admits Extradited Catholic Priest Charles Barnett, by Ken McGregor, Adelaide Now (September 8, 2009)
- Abuse Report Court Case Adjourned until Next Month, in Belfast Telegraph (September 8, 2009)
- Former Priest Admits to Sex Offences, in Sky News (September 8, 2009)
- Catholics Urged to Tell Vatican of Nuns' Work: Rome Is Asked to Cease Secrecy in Investigations, by David Yonke, Toledo Blade (September 8, 2009)
- SA Former Priest Pleads Guilty, in Sky News (September 8, 2009)
- Father Charles Alfred Barnett Ministered in Three Australian States, in Broken Rites (September 8, 2009)

September 9

- Dampened Spirit, by Jack Stripling, Inside Higher Ed (September 8, 2009)
- 2 Brothers Sue Archdiocese, Saying Priest Assaulted Them, by Annysa Johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (September 8, 2009)
- Boy Describes 'Camping' with Minister, by Cindy Stauffer, Lancaster Online (September 9, 2009)
- Redress to Pay Deceased Victims $5K, in Care Leavers Australia Network (September 9, 2009)
- In High-Profile Prosecutions, Martha Coakley Made Her Name, by Monica Brady-Myerov, WBUR (September 9, 2009)
- Legion of Christ Begs Forgiveness, by Martin Barillas, Spero News (September 8, 2009)
- Legionaries' Letter to Lay Members Details Reforms Order Has Made, by Dennis Sadowski, Catholic Review (Septenber 9, 2009)
- This Little Light of Hers Outshines the Abusers, in Baptist Planet (September 8, 2009)
- Sexual Abuse Survivor Prepares Legal Case to Have Protestant Institutions Included in Redress Scheme, by John Downes, Tribune (September 9, 2009)
- Baptistlife Review of " This Little Light", in Stop Baptist Predators (September 8, 2009)
- Archbishop Explains Why He Barred Nun-Catechist: Catechist Says: " It Is Vitally Important That Dialogue Continue", in National Catholic Reporter (September 9, 2009)
- It Shakes Me up: Profile of a " Christian" Rock Band, by James McCoy, Los Angeles Mission ()
- Oc Diocese Convicted Perv Albert Lee Schildknecht Violated Probation, Served Jail Time, by Gustavo Arellano in Ex Cathedra, Orange County Weekly (September 9, 2009)
- Baylor University Conducts Largest National Study of Clergy Sexual Misconduct with Adults, in EarthTimes (September 9, 2009)
- Depositions Sought in Priest Sexual Abuse Case, by Jennifer Fernicola, Chicago Now (September 8, 2009)
- Dead Priest's " Wife" Sues to Keep House They Shared, on WBBM (September 9, 2009)
- Des Plaines Woman Sues Catholic Priest's Estate over His Will, by Madhu Krishnamurthy, Daily Herald (September 9, 2009)
- Church Must Disclose Predators: Years Later, Officials Still Keeping Secrets, by Barbara Dorris, Columbia Daily Trbune (September 8, 2009)
- Convicted Ex-Priest Challenges Repressed Memories, Associated Press (September 9, 2009)
- The Courageous Neels Brothers - David: " Help Others", in YouTube (September 9, 2009)
- How Many Priests Does It Take To...?, by Bill Peters, Local Buzz (September 8, 2009)
- Linkup 1998 Newsletter Scanned Here, to Whet Appetites for New Book by Survivor Jay Nelson, Sons of Perdition, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (September 9, 2009)
- Many Women Targeted by Faith Leaders, Survey Says, by Jacqueline L. Salmon, Washington Post (September 10, 2009)

September 10

- " Avvenire" Has Two Readers Who Don't Get Along: the Bishops and the Vatican: The Newspaper of the Italian Bishops Is under Attack, and Its Director Has Resigned. But Church Leaders Appear to Be Divided. " Avvenire" Is Even Getting Hit by Friendly Fire. from the Secretariat of State, by Sandro Magister, Chiesa (September 10, 2009)
- Arguments Begin over Alleged Sexual Assault of Children by Catholic Priests, in Canadian Press (September 10, 2009)
- Court to Review $13m Church Sex-Abuse Deal, on CBC News (September 10, 2009)
- Baylor Study Reveals Sexual Misconduct by Clergy More Common Than Many Realize, by Erin Quinn, Waco Tribune (September 10, 2009)
- Survey Looks at Abuse, Clergy, by Trent Goldston, Lariat (September 9, 2009)
- Church Has Been Forthright: Actions Remedy Culture of Abuse, by Bishop John Gaydos, Columbia Daily Tribune (September 6, 2009)
- Women Allege Minister Repeatedly Touched Them When They Were Children: Sex Offences Trial: Say They Stopped Attending Anglican Priest's Sunday School in Chapleau in 1960s, '70s, by Linda Richardson, Sault Star (September 10, 2009)
- Former Pewaukee Priest Accused of Sexual Assault: Brothers File Suit against Milwaukee Archdiocese, in Living Lake Country (September 9, 2009)
- Honesty Overdue on Abusive Priest, by Michael Wegs, Columbia Daily Tribune (September 1, 2009)
- Priest's Alleged Abuse Victim in Court to Keep Vow to Dead Brother, in Winnipeg Sun (September 10, 2009)
- Sex Abuse Survivor Group Asks Church Not to Ordain Registered Sex Offender, in WHAS (September 10, 2009)
- New Study on Clergy Sexual Misconduct, in Surviving Therapist Abuse (September 10, 2009)
- Group Urges Church Not to Make Sex Offender Minister, on WFPL (September 10, 2009)
- Pastor Won't Comment on Ordaining Sex Offender, by Peter Smith, Courier-Journal (September 10, 2009)

September 11

- Hope and Healing for Victims, by Bob Boughner, Chatham Daily News (September 11, 2009)
- Ex-Priest Challenges Abuse Conviction on Repressed Memories, by Katie Zezima and Benedict Carey, New York Times (September 10, 2009)
- Court Approves $15m Church Sex-Abuse Deal, on CBC News (September 10, 2009)
- Diocese of London Settles with Another Victim, by Bob Boughner, Chatham Daily News (September 11, 2009)
- Clergy Come-Ons More Common Than You Think, by Manya Brachear, Chicago Tribune (September 9, 2009)
- Vicar Kept Child Porn on Pc, in Harwich and Manningtree Standard (September 11, 2009)
- Pueblo Judge Rules That Priest Should Stand Trial for Alleged Sexual Abuse, in Gazette (September 8, 2009)
- Woman Describes 'Secret, Special' Tickling Game in Ex-Minister's Sex Assault Trial, by Linda Richardson, Sault Star (September 10, 2009)
- Pedophile Priests Live Free and Unmonitored in Neighborhoods All over the Country., by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (September 11, 2009)
- Anglican Archdeacon "Told Police Girl in Assault Case Slapped Him", in The Tribune (September 11, 2009)
- Legal Firm Winds up Investigation, by Madeleine Logan, The Chronicle (September 12, 2009)
- Survey Reveals Prevalence of Clergy Sexual Misconduct, by Audrey Barrick, The Christian Post (September 11, 2009)
- Baylor Study Focuses on Clergy Sexual Misconduct, by Ken Camp, The Baptist Standard (September 11, 2009)
- Occasions of Sin by Diarmaid Ferriter, by David Dwan, The Guardian (September 12, 2009)
- New Ruling Could Bring Clergyman to Court, by Lauren Hasler, KBIA (September 11, 2009)

September 12

- Abuse Victim Speaks up, by Randy Richmond, London Free Press (September 12, 2009)
- Jim Pouillon, Rip; Priest Suing Archbishop, Monsignor, in Renew America (September 12, 2009)
- Abused at 3, Woman Gets RC Settlement, by Dalson Chen, The Windsor Star (September 12, 2009)
- Irish Priest Uses Nixon Quote to Describe Church after Abuse Scandal, by Cian Molloy, The Cathoic Review (September 12, 2009)
- Whatever the Priests May Have Said -- Ireland Was a Country Seething with Sex, in Irish Independent (September 12, 2009)
- News Republic Editorial: It's Time to Hear Voice of Church on Vosen, in Baraboo News Republic (September 12, 2009)
- What Would Jesus Do? File Chapter 11, of Course!, in Cycle Ninja (September 12, 2009)
- Sister Maureen on NY Senate Bill #s5893, on Voice from the Desert (September 12, 2009)
- Pastor Accused of Sex Abuse in Counseling Sessions Sentenced, on ABC 15 (September 12, 2009)
- Orthodox Jewish Community in Lakewood Deals with Sex Abuse, by Zach Patberg, Asbury Park Press (September 12, 2009)
- Father Bob Maguire Defends His Financial Record, in Courier Mail (September 13, 2009)

September 13

- Settlement Unsettling to Victim, by Patrick Malone, The Pueblo Chieftain (September 13, 2009)
- Burke Personnel File Relinquished, by Patrick Malone, The Pueblo Chieftain (September 13, 2009)
- "Sadhu" Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Minor Students, on Samay Live (September 13, 2009)
- 'Spoofing' Scams Make Caller ID Untrustworthy, by Judy L. Thomas, The Kansas City Star (September 12, 2009)
- Minister Suspended, by Ronica Shannon, The Richmond Register (September 13, 2009)
- Book Excerpt: Sons of Perdition, New Mexico in Secret History of Catholic Sex Scandal, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (September 13, 2009)
- Abuse Victims Offered Help, Join Lawsuit, by Sasha Goldstein, Lake County Leader (September 13, 2009)
- Parishioners Mourn Loss of Priest, Military Veteran, by Donna Boynton and Linda Bock , Telegram & Gazette (September 13, 2009)
- Registered Sex Offender Now Ordained by Germantown Church, on WHAS (September 13, 2009)
- War Tactics Should Be Applied to Vatican Abusers and Those Who Covered up, by Mike Ference, Examiner (September 13, 2009)
- More Sexual-Misconduct Claims Made against Priest, by Peter Smith, The Courier-Journal (September 13, 2009)

September 14

- Bishop Responds to Abuse Allegations, by Micel Schnehage, Eyewitness News (September 14, 2009)
- Zimbabwean Children Abused at Joburg Church, in The Zimbabwe Guardian (September 14, 2009)
- Church Ordains Registered Sex Offender As Minister, by Shayla Reaves, WAVE (September 14, 2009)
- Repressed Memory: Issue Still Argued, by Dianne Williamson, Telegram & Gazette (September 14, 2009)
- Pope Benedict Bashes the Bishops, by John Hooper, The Guardian (September 14, 2009)
- Remember the Boys of Benton, in Stop Baptist Predators (September 13, 2009)
- Who You Calling Pentecostal?, by Brad A. Greenberg, GetReligion (September 14, 2009)
- Detroit Archdiocese, Losing $42,000 a Day, Announces Restructuring, by Marylynn G. Hewitt, Pilot (September 14, 2009)
- 'People Get Sexual Favours for a Toothbrush', by Solly Maphumulo, IOL (September 14, 2009)
- South African Church Faces Child Sex Abuse Claims: Central Methodist Church Teacher Suspended Amid Claims That Children Seeking Refuge Are Being Forced into Sexual Acts, by David Smith, Guardian (United Kingdom) (September 14, 2009)
- On Trial's First Day, Diocese Settles with Darien Bookkeeper, by Susan Shultz, Darien Times (September 14, 2009)
- Cuban Refugee Who Accused Deceased Priest of Abuse Protests Case Dismissal, by Jay Weaver, Miami Herald (September 14, 2009)
- Tom Doyle on NY Senate Bill S-5893, in Voice from the Desert (September 14, 2009)
- Response to the Concerns of the NY State Catholic Bishops about S-5893, in Voice from the Desert (September 9, 2009)
- No Exemptions for Sex Abuse, in Asbury Park Press (September 14, 2009)
- Paraguayan Bishop Harbors Pedestry Cult of the Society of St. John, by Mike Ference, Examiner (September 14, 2009)

September 15

- Sacrificial Altar Boy, by Barney Zwartz, Age (September 15, 2009)
- Jesuit Victim Search Brings Dozens of Calls, by Michael Moore, Missoulian (September 14, 2009)
- Crosiers Gather to Celebrate, by Lawrence Schumacher, St. Cloud Times (September 14, 2009)
- Methodist Church Teacher Has Been Accused of Sexual Abuse before, by Micel Schnehage, Eyewitness News (September 15, 2009)
- Dismissal of Suit Protested: A Cuban Refugee Who Came to Miami As Part of the Pedro Pan Relocation Program Protested the Dismissal of His Lawsuit Accusing a Revered Priest of Sexually Abusing Him, by Jay Weaver, Miami Herald (August 15, 2009)
- Sexual Abuse Claims Rock Central Jo'burg Church, in Weekend Post (September 15, 2009)
- Investigation into Abuse at Jo'burg Church Welcomed, by Micel Schnehage, Eyewitness News (September 15, 2009)
- This Priest Received High Praise from His Archbishop but Now (thanks to Broken Rites) the Church Admits That the Priest Was an Abuser, in Broken Rites (September 15, 2009)
- 'Journalism Is War': Father James Haley, Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, and the 'Sexually-Active Priest' Crisis, by Matt C. Abbott, Renew America (September 15, 2009)
- Sex Offender Ordained Pastor, in Times of the Internet (September 14, 2009)
- World Record Baseball Game, in It's About Me (September 12, 2009)
- Abhaya Interrogation Broadcasts Shock Kerala Church, in Indian Catholic (September 15, 2009)
- Church Blasts Narco-Cd Telecast, in Expess Buzz (September 15, 2009)
- Abhaya Murder Case: 'Killers' Spill the Beans, in Express Buzz (September 15, 2009)
- Greensburg Diocese Seeks $45 Million, by Richard Gazarik, Tribune-Review (September 15, 2009)
- Committee to Seek Children's Referendum, by Patsy McGarry, Irish Times (September 15, 2009)
- Accused Nun Seeks Probe into Leakage of Narco Cds, in Press Trust of India ()
- Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese Priest Criticizes His Bishop's Leadership, by Thomas C. Fox, National Catholic Reporter (September 15, 2009)
- Catholic Brother Accused of Abuse in New Lawsuit, by Maricella Miranda, Pioneer Press (September 15, 2009)
- Ky. Church Ordains Registered Sex Offender, in Christian Post (September 14, 2009)
- Ccd Teacher Ousted for Support of Dissident Nun, in Catholic Culture (September 15, 2009)
- Probable Cause Hearing Delayed for Asheville Priest, John Schneider, by John Boyle, Citizen-Times (September 15, 2009)
- Re-Examining the Memories of a Catholic Childhood, by Bill Farr, The Age (September 16, 2009)
- Fourth Suit Accuses Retired Christian Brother of Sex Abuse: A Roman Catholic Brother Already Faces Abuse Charges from Incidents in the 1960s and '70s, by Jeff Strickler, Star Tribune (September 15, 2009)
- More Victims Accuse Local Priest of Sexual Abuse, on WHAS (September 15, 2009)
- Chandler Police Arrest Youth Minister for Sexual Conduct with Minor, by James King, Phoenix New Times (September 15, 2009)

September 16

- Former Priest Pleads Guilty, Could Get 18 Months for Touching Elyria Teen, by Brad Dicken, Chronicle-Telegram (September 16, 2009)
- Sacramento-Area Nuns Puzzled, Indignant over Vatican Probes, by Jennifer Garza, Sacramento Bee (September 16, 2009)
- Former MCF-RW Chaplain Again Accused of Sex Abuse: St. Paul - a Group Fighting Sexual Abuse by Catholic Clergy Wants People Who Have Been Abused As Far Back As the 1960s to Contact Law Enforcement Officials As More Allegations Surface about a Brother Who Taught in Several Upper Midwest Schools, by Don Davis, Republican Eagle (September 15, 2009)
- Court Oks Sex Abuse Lawsuit against Methodist Church in Missouri, by Courtney Shove, Missourian (September 15, 2009)
- PD: Tempe Church Worker Accused of Having Sex with Teen, by Christina Boomer, ABC 15 (September 16, 2009)
- Police: Youth Pastor Admits to Sex with Girl, by Mike Sakal, East Valley Tribune (September 15, 2009)
- Youth Pastor Accused of Sex with a Minor, by Julie Rose, My Fox Phoenix (September 15, 2009)
- Sexual Harassment Continues in Churches Unaware, Unprepared, by Traci Scott, Oregon Faith Report (September 16, 2009)
- Social Development Probes Sex Abuse Claims at Methodist Church, by Micel Schnehage, Eyewitness News (September 16, 2009)
- Bishop Verryn Lashes out at Aid Groups, by Micel Schnehage, Eyewitness News (September 16, 2009)
- Tempe Minister Charged with Sexual Conduct with Minor, in azfamily (September 16, 2009)
- Christian Brother Accused of Sexually Abusing Students, on KSTP (September 16, 2009)
- Clergy Sexual Misconduct Study, in Unreasonable Faith (September 16, 2009)
- Ex-Wife Saw Former Minister 'Snapping the Pants' of Girl: Court: Testifies Incident 'Probably Was Not Appropriate', by Linda Richardson, Sault Star (September 16, 2009)
- Do You Know Better?, in Veritas De Facto (September 15, 2009)
- Priest Faces Sex Offence Charges, on BBC News (September 16, 2009)
- More from the " You Have to Be Kidding Me File…", in Off My Knees (September 16, 2009)
- Convicted Sex Offender Ordained As Pastor, in Church Solutions (September 16, 2009)
- Principal Faces Sex Charges, by Loretta Bryce, Fraser Coast Chronicle (September 17, 2009)

September 17

- O'Malley and Others Pay Tribute to Clergy: Over 1,600 Attend Fund-Raising Dinner, by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (September 17, 2009)
- Taylor County Man Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Abuse Charges, on WDTV (September 16, 2009)
- Controversial Methodist Church Turns down Aid, by Micel Schnehage, Eyewitness News (September 17, 2009)
- Calls for Women to Be Removed from Methodist Church, by Micel Schnehage, Eyewitness News (September 17, 2009)
- Allegations of Sexual Abuse at Kanankuk Camp, by Peter Newman, KFOR (September 17, 2009)
- Vicar Denies Six Child Sex Charges, in Western Morning News (September 17, 2009)
- Concerns over Church Child Abuse Guidelines, in Clerical Whispers (September 17, 2009)
- Former Students of Catholic Priest Asked to Come Forward, on WSAW (September 17, 2009)
- Some 750,000 Pedophiles Prowling Internet: Un, in Breitbart (September 17, 2009)
- 2 Former Bishops of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield, Thomas Dupre and Joseph Maguire, Sued by Williamstown Man over Alleged Molestation, by Fred Contrada, The Republican (September 17, 2009)
- Haitian Boys' School Founder, Formerly of Fairfield County, Accused of Sexually Abusing Boys, by Edmund H. Mahony, The Hartford Courant (September 17, 2009)
- Fairfield U. Alum, Honoree Charged with Sex Abuse of Haitian Boys, by Michael P. Mayko, Connecticut Post (September 17, 2009)
- Man Indicted in Conn. with Abuse at Haiti School, by Dave Collins, The Associated Press (September 17, 2009)
- Former Connecticut Resident Charged with Sexually Abusing Children in Haiti, in Reuters (September 17, 2009)
- Two Former Springfield Diocese Bishops Named in Lawsuit, on WGGB (September 17, 2009)
- Williamstown Man Sues Former Bishops over Sex Abuse, in iBerkshires (September 17, 2009)
- "I Can No Longer Stay Quiet", by Jackie Bruno and Matt Caron, WWLP (September 17, 2009)
- Bishop Lori Prepares for "Worst Case" Should Abuse Papers Go Public, by Tom Roberts, National Cathoic Reporter (September 17, 2009)
- No Redress for Residents Magdalen Laundries, by Patsy McGarry, The Irish Times (September 17, 2009)
- Levy Increase Not Linked to Settlement Fund, Says Diocese, by Patsy McGarry, The Irish Times (September 17, 2009)
- Status of Church Questioned, by hrissie Long, Tico Times (September 17, 2009)
- Diocese Shouldn't Settle for Less Than the Truth, in The Advocate (September 17, 2009)
- Berkshire County Man Sues Two Bishops, by Liz Tufts, CBS 3 (September 17, 2009)

September 18

- NW Catholics May Be a Flock, but They Don't Behave like Sheep, by Joel Connelly, Seattlepi (September 18, 2009)
- Collection Levy Not Compensation, on BBC News (September 18, 2009)
- Church Seeks to Move Body of O'Connell, by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (September 18, 2009)
- Let US Prey (on Women), in GetReligion (September 18, 2009)
- Pastors' Sexual Misconduct Is Widespread, Survey Says, by George E. Hardin , Tri-State Defender (September 18, 2009)
- Not Enough Information to Probe Allegations - Church, by Rahima Essop, Eyewitness News (September 18, 2009)
- Let Us Prey (on Women), in Stop Baptist Predators (September 18, 2009)
- Legionaries' Future in the Balance, by Austen Ivereigh, America Magazine (September 17, 2009)
- Lawsuit Alleges Bishop Who Abused Minors Allowed Priest-abuser to Continue Ministry, in Catholic Culture (September 18, 2009)
- Bishops Sued in Abuse Case, by Fred Contrada, The Republican (September 18, 2009)
- Anger at Hike in Levy on Parish Collections, by Derry Journal, Ian Cullen (September 18, 2009)
- Nondenominational & SBC Sex Predators, in Baptist Planet (September 18, 2009)
- Magdalene Laundries Press Releases, on magdalenelaundries.com (September 18, 2009)
- Feds: Local Money Fueled Man's Haitian Child Sex, on NBC Connecticut (September 18, 2009)
- I Want Out: Bishop Malone's Plea to Pope, by Joanne Mccarthy, The Herald (September 19, 2009)
- Cult of Personality. . . And/or Cult of Appearances, by Cathleen Kaveny, dotCommonweal (September 18, 2009)
- Haitian Charity's Founder Accused of Abusing Boys, by Edmund H. Mahony, The Hartford Courant (September 18, 2009)
- The Priest, the Stripper, and Their Baby, by David Ovalle, Miami Herald (September 18, 2009)
- Lawsuit Alleges Church Sex Abuse, by Jennifer Huberdeau, The Berkshire Eagle (September 18, 2009)
- Court Docs: Mahony Delayed Report of Alleged Abuse, on CBS 13 (September 18, 2009)
- (Another) Smoking Gun Found in Cardinal Mahony's Mishandling of Sexually Abusive Priests, in William Lobdell (September 18, 2009)
- Funds Dry up for Haitian Charity Overseen by Ex-fairfielder, by Michael P. Mayko, Connecticut Post (September 18, 2009)
- Socal Pastor Gets Life Term for Abusing 5 Girls, in Mercury News (September 18, 2009)
- Supreme Court Rules in St. Paul's Case, by Jeff Lawson, WLOX (September 19, 2009)
- Former Stripper: Priest Fathered My Baby, by Gio Benitez, CBS 4 (September 18, 2009)

September 19

- Priest Gets a Tough Assignment, by Paul Gessell, Montreal Gazette (September 19, 2009)
- More Catholic Assets Targeted in Alaska Church Lawsuit, by Mary Beth Smetzer, Fairbanks News-Miner (September 19, 2009)
- Sex Abuse Cover-up by L.A. Archdiocese Is Alleged, by Martha Groves and Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times (September 19, 2009)
- Cardinal Allegedly Delayed Report of Abuse Claim, by Gillian Flaccus, The Associated Press (September 19, 2009)
- Fairfield Alum Indicted for Sexual Abuse in Haiti, in The Fairfield Mirror (September 19, 2009)
- Judgment Day Looms for Priest, by Linda Richardson, The Sault Star (September 19, 2009)
- Why Did the Bishop of Scranton, Pa., Resign?, by Jerry Filteau, National Catholic Reporter (September 14, 2009)
- Verryn to Quit, by Thabiso Thakali, IOL (September 19, 2009)
- There's a Stripper and a Priest and a Baby -- And, No, It's Not an Intro to a Joke, in Sun-Sentinel (September 19, 2009)
- Suspected WVA Child Molester Jailed on $4m Bond, in Charleston Daily Mail (September 19, 2009)
- O'Keeffe Criticised for Referring to Magdalen Women As "Employees", by Patsy Mcgarry, The Irish Times (September 19, 2009)
- Rockin' Our ... Pew?, in Chicagoist (September 19, 2009)
- Church Tap Dances in Baker Case to Prevent Discovery. Defendants Include Mahony and the Paracletes. Hearing Next Week, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (September 19, 2009)

September 20

- Cardinal Comes Home to Hand out Honors, by David Lester, Yakima Herald-Republic (September 20, 2009)
- Central Methodist Bishop to Leave, by Carmen Reddy, Eyewitness News (September 20, 2009)
- Los Angeles Cardinal Directly Implicated in Sex Abuse Scandal, in The Catholic Knight (September 19, 2009)
- Late Late Ended a Reign of Silence, by Sarah Caden, Irish Independent (September 20, 2009)
- Rees Offers Apology to Casualties of Care System, by Matthew Benns, Sydney Morning Herald (September 20, 2009)
- Exclusive: Satanists Recruit New Members in Small Ads, by Lauren Crooks, Sunday Mail (September 20, 2009)
- Sex Abuse Victims Blast Cardinal over New Document, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (September 20, 2009)
- Shocking Revelations by Top Catholic Church Insider; SNAP Responds, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (September 19, 2009)
- Methodist Group Investigate Abuse Scandal, by Carmen Reddy, Eyewitness News (September 20, 2009)
- The Catholic Church Sold My Child: Unmarried Mother Philomena Lee Was Forced to Give up Her Son to Irish Nuns, Who Sold Him on to Rich Americans. For Decades She Tried to Find Him. a Chance Meeting with Martin Sixsmith Eventually Uncovered the Truth, by Martin Sixsmith, Guardian (September 19, 2009)
- Piden Perdon Por Actos De Maciel: El Director De Los Legionarios De Cristo En Chile Lamentó El Dolor Causado En LA Sociedad; Dijo Que Los Hechos Recientemente Conocidos De LA Vida De Su Fundador Los Apenan Profundamente, on CNN (September 20, 2009)
- Responsables De LA Legion De Cristo En Espana Ampararon Los Abusos Sexuales De Marcial Maciel, in El Plural (September 20, 2009)
- Bishops Discuss Sexual Abuse Claims, in Citizen (September 20, 2009)

September 21

- Malone Requests Coadjutor Bishop for Maitland-Newcastle, on CathNews (September 21, 2009)
- Boost Your Credibility in Court: With a Darth Vader Toothbrush, by Val Van Brocklin, Officer.com (September 21, 2009)
- Vatican Official Asks Judge to Dismiss: Davenport Diocese Bankruptcy Trustee's Claim, by Ann McGlynn, Quad-City Times (September 21, 2009)
- Local Woman Ordained by Priestess Organization: An Afton Woman, Who for the Last Several Years Has Been Pursuing Her Own Path to Priesthood, Was Recently Ordained in a Ceremony Last Month by the Roman Catholic Womenpriest Organization, by Amber Kispert, Woodbury Bulletin (September 11, 2009)
- Author's Story of Assault Helps Younger Victim Cope, by Pedro Oliveira Jr., Gazette (September 19, 2009)
- The Case against Archbishop John Favalora of Miami: Why He Must Resign, by Eric Giunta, Renew America (September 21, 2009)
- Sex Scandal Rocks Program for Haitian Youth, by Steve Weinstein, EDGE Boston (September 21, 2009)
- Former Archdiocesan Official Says Cardinal Mahony Ordered Secrecy on Abuse Complaints, in Catholic Culture (September 21, 2009)
- Miami Priests out to Prove They like Women, Even If It Means Knocking up a Stripper, by Kyle Munzenrieder, Miami New Times (September 21, 2009)
- Sex Abuse Cover-up by L.A. Catholic Archdiocese Is Alleged, by John Aravosis, AMERICAblog (September 21, 2009)
- Hijos Del Cura Maciel Piden Reconocimiento, by Gardenia Mendoza Aguilar, La Opinion (September 21, 2009)
- Las Estafas Millonarias Del Padre Marcial Maciel, in Nuevo Dia (September 21, 2009)
- New Orange County Nonprofit Seeks to End Child Sexual Abuse, in The Innocence Mission (September 21, 2009)
- Priest Says He Was "Lied to" by Diocese, by Anthony DiLorenzo, WWLP (September 21, 2009)

September 22

- Vatican Isn't Going to Bail out N.S. Diocese, by Paul Schneidereit, The Chronicle-Herald (September 22, 2009)
- Group Formed to Help Victims of Sexual Abuse on the Flathead Reservation, by Michael Moore, Missoulian (September 21, 2009)
- Police: Man Abused Girls at Church, by Katharhynn Heidelberg, Daily Press (September 22, 2009)
- The Archbishop of Charm, by Robert Kolker, New York Magazine (September 22, 2009)
- Miami Priest Allegedly Fathers Child, Was Sent to New Parish after He Lived with Stripper for 3 Years, in Catholic Culture (September 22, 2009)
- Priest Facing Sex Charges Wants to See Notes, by Zelda Venter, IOL (September 22, 2009)
- Maltese Funding Link with Haiti Child Abuser, by Vanessa Macdonald, di-ve (September 22, 2009)
- New Suits Say Fbx Diocese Hid Assets, in Alaska Dispatch (September 22, 2009)
- Time to Put an End to Child Terrorism - We Don't Need Any More Surprises, in Examiner (September 22, 2009)
- Legionaries of Christ Director in Chile Laments Revelations about Father Maciel, in Catholic News Agency (September 22, 2009)
- Antigonish Diocese Sexual Abuse Class Action Certified and Settlement Approved!, on John McKiggan's Sexual Abuse Claims Blog (September 22, 2009)
- Concern about Ordination, by Rochelle Fournier and David Clohessy, The Courier-Journal (September 23, 2009)

September 23

- Judge Denies Testimony in Molestation Case, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press (September 23, 2009)
- Pedophile Ex-priest's Release Held up, by Manya Brachear, Chicago Tribune (September 23, 2009)
- Dark Charges from Mahony's Inner Circle, by Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times (September 23, 2009)
- SA Bishops Mull Sex-abuse Claims, on BBC News (September 23, 2009)
- Former Cleveland Catholic Diocese Accountant Anton Zgoznik Gets Prison Time, by James F. McCarty, The Plain Dealer(September 22, 2009)
- Diocese: Catholic Churches Now Listed on Real Estate Website, by Michael O'Mara, WKYC (September 23, 2009)
- Former Teacher, Cantor in Toronto Charged with Sex Abuse in Israel, by Atara Beck, Jewish Tribune (September 23, 2009)
- Editorial: an Alum's Honor Revoked, in The Fairfield Mirror (September 22, 2009)
- This Time the Roman Catholic Brother Is Accused of Attacking an 18-year-old Delasalle High School Student., by Jeff Strickler, Star Tribune (September 23, 2009)
- Ex-priest to Remain in Custody, by Susan Ball, NBC Chicago (September 23, 2009)
- Officials Seek to Bar Release of Convicted Priest from Prison, on Chicago Breaking News (September 23, 2009)
- Did the University Try to Cover up Perlitz Allegations?, by Chris Simmons, The Fairfield Mirror (September 23, 2009)
- LA Cardinal "Delayed" Calling Cops, on United Press International (September 23, 2009)
- Priest Abuse Case, in 1410 AM (September 23, 2009)

September 24

- Judge Undecided on Evidence in Diocese Trial, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press (September 24, 2009)
- Ex-priest, Long Tolerated in Chicago Archdiocese, Deemed Too Dangerous for Parole, in Catholic Culture (September 23, 2009)
- Panel to Investigate Catholic Church Abuse Allegations, in Telegraph (September 24, 2009)
- Former Longmont Church Worker Accused of Sexually Assaulting Boys, by Pierrette J. Shields, Longmont Times-Call (September 24, 2009)
- University, Local Leaders Tied to Perlitz Indictment, by Tom Cleary, The Fairfield Mirror (September 24, 2009)
- Humanist Group Condemn Church over Sex Abuse to UN, in CathNews (September 24, 2009)
- State Moves to Keep Sex Predator Ex-priest Locked up, by Bob Roberts and Bernie Tafoya, WBBM (September 24, 2009)
- Statement Following Article in the Burton Mail Newspaper, in Anglican Diocese of Litchfield (September 23, 2009)
- Village Vicar in Porn Pics Probe, by Richard Castle, Burton Mail (September 24, 2009)
- Lost Souls Fled Clerical Abuse, by Ruth McDonald, BBC News (September 24, 2009)
- Catholic Church Urges Whistleblowers to Report Sex Abuse Priests, by Ruth Gledhill, The Times (September 24, 2009)
- Appeals Run out on Fushek Trials, by Jim Walsh, The Arizona Republic (September 24, 2009)
- Advocate for Those Sexually Abused by Priests to Speak Friday, by Tyler K. Cleveland, The Ranger (September 24, 2009)
- Fairfield U. to Probe Ties to Scandal-plagued Haitian Charity, by Linda Conner Lambeck, Connecticut Post (September 24, 2009)
- Jason Berry to Receive Votf's Catherine of Siena Award, on Voice from the Desert (September 24, 2009)
- Sexually Violent Priest Released from Custody, in Chicago Breaking News (September 24, 2009)
- Supreme Knight Appointed to Board of Vatican Bank, in Catholic News Agency (September 24, 2009)
- Ill. Supreme Court Snubs Abuse Lawsuit against Former B'ville Priest, by Kevin McDermott, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (September 24, 2009)
- Former Day School Teacher Arrested in Israel, in JTA (September 24, 2009)
- Jason Berry to Receive Saint Catherine of Siena Award, on Voice of the Faithful (September 21, 2009)
- Former Maimonides Rabbi Charged with Sexual Assault, in Brookline Tab (September 24, 2009)
- Supreme Court Upholds Decision to Toss Lawsuit That Alleges Sexual Abuse by Priest, by George Pawlaczyk, News-Democrat (September 24, 2009)
- Family Ties: Kirk Is Heir to Boston Cardinal, by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (September 24, 2009)
- Another Suit Alleges Sexual Misconduct at Dunrovin in Marine, by Peter Cox, Stillwater Gazette (September 24, 2009)
- Lawyers Fight over Clergy Sex Abuse Case, by Elizabeth Hardin-Burrola, Gallup Independent (September 24, 2009)
- Group Protests Sex Offender's Ordination in KY., on KFVS (September 24, 2009)
- Invitation to O'Gorman to Speak at Mass Withdrawn, by Patsy McGarry, The Irish Times (September 24, 2009)
- Group Wants Vatican Oversight of Cleveland Bishop, in Boston Herald (September 24, 2009)
- Holy See Responds to Iheu Criticism, in International Humanist and Ethical Union (September 24, 2009)
- UN: IHEU Calls the Vatican to Account over Child Abuse, in International Humanist and Ethical Union (September 24, 2009)
- UN Publishes IHEU Statement on Child Abuse and the Holy See, in International Humanist and Ethical Union (September 24, 2009)

September 25

- Priest Sex Abuse Case at Standstill; Illinois High Court Upholds Suit's Dismissal, by George Pawlaczyk, News-Democrat (September 25, 2009)
- Groups Stage Protest against Diocese, by Melissa Sanchez, Yakima Herald-Republic (September 24, 2009)
- It Takes a Columnist, by Brad A. Greenberg, GetReligion (September 25, 2009)
- Sexual-abuse Lawsuits: Illinois Supreme Court Clarifies Statute-of-limitations Law, by Manya A. Brachear, Chicago Tribune (September 25, 2009)
- Demonstrators Protest Release of Convicted Priest, on WGNtv (September 25, 2009)
- Former Hinsdale Priest Convicted of Sex Abuse Released, by Amy Deis, Pioneer Press (September 24, 2009)
- Abc Presenter Recounts School Sex Abuse, on ABC News (September 25, 2009)
- Abc Radio Man Eoin Cameron Tells of Child Rape, in Perth Now (September 25, 2009)
- Fairfield U. To Probe Ties to Scandal-Plagued Haitian Charity, by Linda Conner Lambeck, Greenwich Times (September 24, 2009)
- Vatican Bank Has New Chairman, in San Francisco Chronicle (September 23, 2009)
- Diocesan Response on Indecent Images, by Richard Castle, Burton Mail (September 25, 2009)
- Pedophile Priest Released after Serving Sentence, by Art Barnum, Chicago Tribune (September 25, 2009)
- Pedophile Ex-Priest Is Freed, by Bill Bird, Naperville Sun (September 25, 2009)
- Vatican Revamps Its Bank's Ranks: In Push for Transparency, Holy See Names New CEO and Management Board, by Stacy Meichtry, Wall Street Journal (September 25, 2009)
- Supreme Knight Named to Works of Religion Institute, in Zenit (September 23, 2009)
- Vatican Bank Names Tedeschi, Santander Head in Italy, As Chief, by Lorenzo Totaro and Flavia Krause, Bloomberg (September 23, 2009)
- Knights of Columbus Leader Named to Vatican Bank Supervisory Panel, by John Thavis, Catholic News Service (Sertember 23, 2009)
- Vatican Bank Picks New Chief Executive Tedeschi: Ettore Gotti Tedeschi Is New Chief of the Institute for Works Od Religion. He Teaches Financial Ethics and Writes for L'Osservatore Romano, in Javno (Croatia) (September 25, 2009)
- Kamehameha Schools' Hiring of Teacher Challenged, by Susan Essoyan, Star-Bulletin (September 25, 2009)
- Hearing Postponed on Freeing Pedophile Ex-Priest, by Manya Brashear, Chicago Breaking News (September 25, 2009)
- As Illinois Court Denies Claims for Pedophilia Pre-2000, 65 Year Old Perpetrator Priest Released into Chicago Area, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (September 25, 2009)
- Giving Eddie a Break - Implementing Restorative Justice through Compassionate Listening, by Virginia Pickles Jones, Alternatives (September 25, 2009)
- Lawyer Claims Bishop Maguire Knew of Abuse in 1976, by Father Bill Pomerleau, iobserve (September 25, 2009)
- Author Speaks about Catholic Church Scandal, by George Duma, Tribune (September 25, 2009)
- Pedophile Priest Transferred to Mental Health Center: Dan McCormack to Be Held As Sexually Violent Person, in NBC Chicago (September 25, 2009)
- Latest Sex Abuse Case against Diocese to Begin Monday: Jury Selection Scheduled for Monday, on WPTZ (September 25, 2009)
- Group That Opposes Closings Seeks Oversight of Bishop, by Michael O'Malley, Plain Dealer (September 24, 2009)

September 26

- Doe V. Dallas, in Leagle (September 24, 2009)
- Pennsylvania: Ecclesiastical Trial Court Denies Bishop's Request for Dismissal of Charges or New Trial, by Mary Frances Schjonberg, Episcopal Life (September 25, 2009)
- Church Volunteer Accused of Sex Assault, on WABC (September 26, 2009)
- Church Court Denies Episcopal Bishop New Trial, by David O'Reilly, Philadelphia Inquirer (September 26, 2009)
- Other Pontifical Acts, in Vatican News Service (September 26, 2009)
- Oshawa Church, Youth Pastor Sued over Sex Allegations: Girl Coerced by Pentecostal Pastor: Lawsuit, by Jeff Mitchell, newsdurhamregion (September 25, 2009)
- Repent over Sex Abuse, Says Bishop, in Irish Independent (September 26, 2009)
- Financial Crisis Driving Child Sex Tourism, on ABC News (September 26, 2009)
- Keeping Homosexuals from the Priesthood Not the Answer, by Yolanda Vo, New University (October 3, 2005)
- School Puts Teacher on Leave: Ex-Friar Had Been Accused of Sex Misconduct with Student in Mainland Job, by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser (September 26, 2009)

September 27

- Victims Come Forward to Reveal Abuse by Missoula Priest Nearly 50 Years Ago, by Michael Moore, Missoulian (September 26, 2009)
- Monsignor Scicluna Signals Vatican Shift on Sex Abuse, by Christopher Sultana, Malta Independent (September 27, 2009)
- Talks near on Saint Francis Abuse Case, by Diane Weaver Dunne, Hartford Business (September 28, 2009)
- Lifting the Lid on Irish Sexuality, in Irish Times (September 26, 2009)
- Brooklyn Man Arraigned on Sexual Abuse Charge, on NY1 (September 26, 2009)
- Fort Greene Church Volunteer Charged with Sexual Abuse, in Gothamist (September 26, 2009)
- Kamehameha Teacher Put on Leave, by Susan Essoyan, Honolulu Star-Bulletin (September 27, 2009)
- Ex-Priest Apologizes for Abuse: 'It's Hard to Explain Why I Did It,' Paquette Says, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press (September 27, 2009)
- Clergy Abuse Settlements Can Lead to New Suffering, Associated Press (September 27, 2009)
- New Vt. Priest Trial Brings New Questions, by Kevin O'Connor, Times Argus (September 27, 2009)
- The Maciel Problem Legion a Problem for the Vatican, by Jason Berry, Hartford Courant (September 27, 2009)
- Las Denuncias Contra Sacerdotes Por Abuso Sexual Sacuden a Italia: El Silencio Terminó Con LA Denuncia De 67 Ex Alumnos Del Instituto Antonio Provolo, De Verona, in Notife (September 14, 2009)
- Italia, E Davvero Lotta Contro I Preti Pedofili?, in Giornalettisimo (September 15, 2009)
- Noi Vittime Dei Preti Pedofili, by Paolo Tessadri, L'espresso (September 23, 2009)
- Catholic Parishioners Bid Sad Goodbyes: 14 South Florida Catholic Churches, Missions, Outreaches Merging, by James D. Davis and Mike Clary, South Florida Sun Sentinel (September 27, 2009)
- Bishop Resigns from N.s. Diocese That Settled Sex Abuse Lawsuit for $13 Million, in Canadian Press (September 27, 2009)
- Diocese Keeps Homestead/munhall Parish, Closes Three Churches, in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (September 27, 2009)
- Diocese Appointments Made Following Lahey's Resignation, in Cape Breton Post (September 27, 2009)
- Resignation Letter from Bishop Lahey, in Cape Breton Post (September 27, 2009)
- Catholic Bishop to Step down in Antigonish, N.s, in Canada.com (September 27, 2009)
- So What Was I Going to Say That Was So Inappropriate?, by Colm O'Gorman, ColmogormanDotCom (September 27, 2009)
- O'Gorman 'Surprised' As Mass Invitation Withdrawn, in Irish Times (September 26, 2009)

September 28

- Priestly Abuse Victim Waited Too Long, by Joe Harris, Courthouse News Service (September 28, 2009)
- Many Religious Groups Have Policies against Ordaining Sex Offenders, by Peter Smith, Courier-Journal (September 28, 2009)
- Ohio Mother: Youth Pastor Raped My Daughter, in My Fox Phoenix (Septembver 27, 2009)
- Priest Sex Abuse Trial Starts Today, in WCAX (September 28, 2009)
- Trust Betrayed Once Again? Douglas Perlitzdouglas Perlitz - Sadly, Yet Another Mentor Might Have Abused Children in His Care, in Hartford Courant (September 28, 2009)
- Indecency Probe Minister Dies: Priest Was under Investigation for 'Offences of a Sexual Nature', by Joanna Skailes, Press and Journal (September 28, 2009)
- Ex-priest Voices Regret for Abuse, by John M. Guilfoil, Boston Globe (September 28, 2009)
- Yet Another O‘ Diocese Pervert Violates Parole, by Gustavo Arellano, Orange County Weekly (September 28, 2009)
- Catholic Group Honors N.O. Writer, in The Times-Picayune (September 26, 2009)
- Clay Shirky: Let a Thousand Flowers Bloom to Replace Newspapers; Don't Build a Paywall around a Public Good, by Joshua Benton, Nieman Journalism Lab (September 23, 2009)
- Tom Doyle Writes to CA Supreme Court, on Voice from the Desert (September 28, 2009)
- Vatican Asks U.S. Bishops to Fund $1.1 Million Sisters Study, by Thomas C. Fox, National Catholic Reporter (September 28, 2009)
- Should Christians Speak against Clergy Sexual Misconduct?, by Stan Shinn, Pokrov (September 24, 2009)
- Pokrov Co-founder Participates in SNAP Media Event, on Pokrov (September 22, 2009)
- Philly-area Priest Accused of Abuse 30 Years Ago, in Philadelphia Inquirer (September 28, 2009)
- Lawsuit Filed against Pastor of Saint Luke the Evangelist Parish, in Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia (September 28, 2009)
- O'Keeffe "Regrets" Magdalen Comment, by Patsy McGarry, The Irish Times (September 28, 2009)
- Papal Nuncio Says Bankruptcy Court's Lawsuit against Him Is Not Valid, by Barb Arland-Fye, The Pilot (September 28, 2009)
- If Polanski Were Wearing a Collar, by James Martin, America Magazine (September 28, 2009)
- SNAP on Roman Polanski, by David Clohessy, SNAP (September 28, 2009)
- Sex Abuse Rife in Other Religions, Says Vatican, by Riazat Butt, Guardian (September 28, 2009)
- Anaheim Pastor Arrested on Molestation Charges, in Los Angeles Times (September 28, 2009)
- Church Official Charged with Molesting Boy, in The New York Times (September 28, 2009)
- Along Came a Spider: What the Pope Doesn't See, by Anthea Butler, Religion Dispatches (September 27, 2009)
- Pastor Accused of Molesting Girls in His Flock, by Kimberly Edds, The Orange County Register (September 28, 2009)
- Former Santa Rosa Catholic Bishop Gravely Ill, by Guy Kovner, The Press Democrat (September 28, 2009)

September 29

- Martin Hannan: Church Needs to Go to Confession, in Evening News (September 29, 2009)
- Roman Polanski: What If He Were "Father Polanski'?, by David Gibson, Politics Daily (September 29, 2009)
- Priest Abuse Trial to Open Today, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press (September 29, 2009)
- Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse, by Freda Savana, Bucks County Courier Times (September 29, 2009)
- Metro Columnist Dan Casey: a Haunted Heart, by Dan Casey, Roanoke Times (September 29, 2009)
- Explanation Needed, in The Cape Breton Post (September 29, 2009)
- Cleveland: St. Joseph Academy Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct, under Investigation, on WKYC (September 29, 2009)
- 3 Say Pastor Took Them for Sex & Money, by Jeanine Deboer, Courthouse News Service (September 29, 2009)
- Catholic Church Refuses to Turn the Other Cheek, by Evan Maloney, NEWS.com.au (September 29, 2009)
- How Times Have Changed since Pope John Paull II Visited Ireland, by Conor O'Clery, Irish Central (September 29, 2009)
- Vatican: We May Be Bad, but Others Are Worse, on AMERICAblog (September 29, 2009)
- Vatican Official: Most Clerical Abuse Not Pedophilia, but Homosexual Abuse of Adolescents, in Catholic Culture (September 29, 2009)
- Former Delco Priest Faces Lawsuit over Alleged Abuse, by Patti Mengers, Daily Times (September 29, 2009)
- Ignore the Bells and the Smells and the Lovely Raphaels, the Pope's Visit to Britain Is Nothing to Celebrate, by Tanya Gold, Guardian (September 29, 2009)
- Young Irish Filmmaker Tackles Plight of Magdalene Laundry Victims in Powerful Documentary, by Michael Norby, The Irish Emigrant (September 29, 2009)
- Disgraced California Bishop Dying of Cancer, in Catholic Culture (September 29, 2009)
- Ex-priest Says Sorry for Abuse, in The Sun Chronicle (September 29, 2009)
- When You Think of "Going to Church," What Usually Comes to Your Mind?, in Wicked Shepherds (September 29, 2009)
- Put Celluloid Pastor/priest Polanski in Prison [addendum], in Baptist Planet (September 29, 2009)
- Roman Polanski Should Go to Jail, in American Glob (September 29, 2009)
- What If He Were a Priest..., on Confessions and Contemplations(September 29, 2009)
- Abused Altar Boy Case against Diocese Gets Underway, on Vermont Daily News (September 29, 2009)
- In Touch Weekly Senior Editor on Polanski Rape Case: 'It's Mind Boggling Why They're Still Pursuing This', by Carolyn Plocher, NewsBusters (September 28, 2009)
- Pass for Polanski, Prison for Priests?, on USA Today (September 29, 2009)
- Father Polanski Would Go to Jail, by Thomas J. Reese, Washington Post (September 29, 2009)
- Would Polanski Get a Pass If He Were a Paedophile Priest?, by Tom Heneghan, Reuters (September 29, 2009)
- Crown Stays Sex Charges against Priest, in Edmonton Journal (September 29, 2009)
- To the Vicar Go the Spoils: for Pembroke Pines Priest, a Miracle That's the Envy of Men, by Thomas Francis, New Times (September 29, 2009)
- Priest's Sex Charges Stayed by the Crown, by Tony Blais, Edmonton Sun (September 29, 2009)
- Man Recounts 'Monster' Priest Who Committed Abuse in New Jersey, Missouri, in Catholic Culture (September 29, 2009)
- Haitian Charity Founder, Accused of Abuse, Faces Return, by Michael P. Mayko, Connecticut Post (September 29, 2009)
- The Vatican Talks Man-boy Love, by Alex Blaze, The Bilerico Project (September 29, 2009)
- Polanski Arrest Applauded by Many around the World, in M & C (September 29, 2009)
- Vatican Sets Record Straight on Sexual Abuse, by Tom McFeely, National Catholic Register (September 29, 2009)
- What If Polanski Were an Abusive Priest?, by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe (September 29, 2009)
- Jury Picked in Diocese Trial, in Rutland Herald (September 29, 2009)
- Tom Doyle on Holy See's Response to the U.N. and Tom Reese's Response to Roman Polanski, by Thomas Doyle, Voice from the Desert (September 29, 2009)
- Mad Rush to Defend Polanski, in Catholic League (September 29, 2009)
- Cases Laid out in Priest-abuse Trial, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press (September 29, 2009)
- Reminder: Roman Polanski Raped a Child, in Salon (September 29, 2009)
- Roman Polanski's Supporters Sending Wrong Message about Rape, Minimizing Director's Crimes, Critics Say, in Los Angeles Times (September 29, 2009)
- Vatican: Abusive Priests Not Pedophiles, but 'Ephebophiles', by Kilian Melloy, EDGE Boston (September 29, 2009)
- Sex Abuse in Catholic Church Was Homosexual Problem, Not Pedophilia: Vatican, by Hilary White, Lifesite (September 29, 2009)
- Ex-penn Prof Gets 25 Years for Child Porn, Lies, by Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press (September 29, 2009)
- Fallen TV Priests, in Father Joe (September 29, 2009)
- Parma Pastor Admits to Sex with Teen, in Fox 8 (September 29, 2009)
- Priest Reacts to Local Church Closings, by Veronica Cintron, WWLP (September 29, 2009)
- Lawyer: Church at Fault in Sex Abuse, on WPTZ (September 29, 2009)
- Fourth Sex Abuse Case against Diocese Goes to Trial, on WCAX (September 29, 2009)
- Roman Polanski Was 43 When He Made the Decision to Drug, Sodomize and Rape This Young Girl, by John Manly, City of Angels (September 29, 2009)
- Polanski the Predator, in The Smoking Gun (September 29, 2009)
- Hollywood and Vile, in Investors Business Daily (September 29, 2009)

September 30

- Priest Says Thank You to One in Four for "Healing" the Church, by Hubert MURPHY, Drogheda Independent (September 30, 2009)
- Priest Abuse Trial Opens in Burlington, by Sam Hemingway, Burlington Free Press (September 30, 2009)
- Both Sides Unhappy with Judge's Rulings in Church Case, by Kevin O'Connor, Rutland Herald (September 30, 2009)
- Fightback and Counterattack: Vatican Says Church Sex Abuse of Kids Not Really Pedophilia, by Mike Cowie, Straight.com (September 30, 2009)
- Other Churches Also Have Abuse Problem: Vatican, in CathNews (September 30, 2009)
- A Pilgrim in a Pilgrim Church, by Dolores R. Leckey, America Magazine (September 30, 2009)
- Some Faith Leaders Offer Women More Than Prayer, in NPR (September 28, 2009)
- Mother Delayed Reporting Charges, by Jillian Duchnowski, Northwest Herald (September 30, 2009)
- Prosecutors to Bring New Allegations in FLDS Trial, by Michael Kelly, Standard-Times (September 30, 2009)
- Texas AG: Polygamist Sect Man Skirted Bank Laws, by Michelle Roberts, Houston Chronicle (September 30, 2009)
- Roman Polanski and Roman Catholics, in GetReligion (September 30, 2009)
- Bar Mitzvah Perv Jailed, by Alex Ginsberg, New York Post (September 30, 2009)
- The Guardian Has Blundered in Throwing Wild Accusations at Pope Benedict, by Damian Thompson, Telegraph (September 29, 2009)
- Vatican Responds to Sex Abuse Accusations, by Riazat Butt and Anushka Asthana, WAtoday (Australia) (September 29, 2009)
- Mercy Sister Theresa Kane Criticizes Church Hierarchy, by Thomas C. Fox, National Catholic Reporter (September 29, 2009)
- Vatican Explains Its Priests Are Not Pedophiles, They Just Want Sex with Adolescent Boys, by Glenn Church in Vatican, Foolocracy (September 30, 2009)
- Unfortunately, Hightower Is Still Law, by Kay Ebeling, City of Angels (September 30, 2009)
- Accused Child Molesting Cleric Also Worked at Local Hospital, Group Says, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (September 30, 2009)
- SNAP Event in Miami Wednesday, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (September 30, 2009)
- New Records Show " Playboy to Priest" Lived in Mid-Mo, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (September 30, 2009)
- Los Angeles Event Wednesday Regarding Polanski, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (September 30, 2009)
- Sex Abuse Rife in Other Religions, Says Vatican; SNAP Responds, in Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (September 28, 2009)
- Unfortunately, Hightower Is Still Law. Plus Vatican Starts New Lie Campaign, in City of Angels (September 30, 2009)
- Victims Group to Demonstrate and Boycott against Roman Polanski and Supporters, in LA Daily News (September 30, 2009)
- Catholic Church Delivers Astonishing Pedophilia Rationalization in Geneva, by Melissa McEwan, AlterNet (September 30, 2009)
- University Responds to Perlitz Scandal, by Christopher Haliskoe, Fairfield Mirror (September 30, 2009)
- Fairfield's Relations with Perlitz: Discussing Doug Perlitz, by Joe Carretta, Fairfield Mirror (September 30, 2009)
- Interview with Haitian Reporter, by Joe Carretta, Fairfield Mirror (September 30, 2009)
- Pastor Gets Prison Time, in iAfrica (September 30, 2009)
- Vatican Envoy to Un Defends Church's Response to Sex Abuse, by Sarah Delaney, Catholic News Service (September 30, 2009)
- New Sex Abuse Claims against Fmr. Miami Priest, on CBS 4 (September 30, 2009)
- The Vatican Still Doesn't Get It on Child Sex Abuse..., in David J. Rothkopf (September 30, 2009)
- Anti-Abuse Group Claims Former Boonville Priest Held Counseling Job, by Nate Birt, Boonville Daily News (September 30, 2009)
- Customs Finds Child Porn on Former Bishop's Laptop, by Donna Hopper, SooToday (September 30, 2009)
- Ottawa Police Issue Warrant for Ex-N.S. Bishop: Lahey Wanted on Child Pornography Charges, in Chronicle-Herald (September 30, 2009)
- Former N.S. Bishop Faces Child Porn Charges, on CBC News (September 30, 2009)
- Former Canadian Bishop Faces Child Porn Charges, in Reuters (September 30, 2009)
- Nova Scotia Bishop Arrested on Child Pornography Charges, in Guardian (September 30, 2009)
- Recently Resigned Bishop Facing Child Porn Charges, in Cape Breton Post (September 30, 2009)
- Former Nova Scotia Bishop Faces Child Pornography Charges, in National Post (September 30, 2009)
- Ex-Bishop in N.S. Facing Child Porn Charges, by Richard Foot, Vancouver Sun (September 30, 2009)
- Advocate for Sex-Abuse Victims Criticizes Polanski Supporters, in Los Angeles Times (September 30, 2009)
- Former Catholic Bishop Facing Child Pornography Charges, on CTV (September 30, 2009)
- Catholic Bishop Facing Child Porn Charges, in Globe and Mail (September 30, 2009)
- Catholic Bishop Who Resigned Faces Child Porn Charges: Lahey Responsible for Child Abuse Settlement, by Charles Lewis and Adrian Humphreys, National Post (September 30, 2009)
- Court Approves Settlement in Class Action against Roman Catholic Diocese of Antigonish for Sexual Abuse by Priests:, in CNW Group (September 30, 2009)
- Prominent Nova Scotia Catholic Stopped at Ottawa Airport over Images Found on Laptop, by Neco Cockburn and Andrew Seymour, Ottawa Citizen (October 1, 2009)
- Catholic Bishop in Canada Who Oversaw Sex Abuse Settlement Charged with Child Pornography, in Breaking News 24/7 (September 30, 2009)
- Nova Scotia Archdiocese Shocked by Bishop's Pornography Charges, in Canadian Press (September 30, 2009)
- Canadian Catholic Bishop Charged with Possession and Import of Child Porn, by John-Henry Westen, Lifesite (September 30, 2009)
- Polanski Would Face Tougher Prosecution Today, Associated Press (September 30, 2009)
- Wednesday, September 30, 2009, by Skip Shea, outpatient clinic (September 30, 2009)
- Resignation... And Explanation, in Whispers in the Loggia (September 30, 2009)

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