News Archive
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December 1, 2024
New York Archdiocese announces staff cuts, ministry restructuring due to abuse payouts, By Gina Christian, The Pilot - Archdiocese of Boston [Boston MA], (November 25, 2024)
NYC priest, relieved of parish duties, accuses Brooklyn Diocese of ‘witch hunt’, By Brian Fraga, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (November 20, 2024)
German ‘synodal path’ versus the Synod on Synodality: Who ‘won’?, By José Lorenzo, Crux [Denver CO], (November 30, 2024)
Diddy hit with new sex abuse lawsuit, denied bail for third time, By Nate Tinner-Williams, Black Catholic Messenger [San Francisco CA], (November 30, 2024)
Vatican approves liturgical adaptations for Indigenous cultures in Mexico, By Eduardo Campos Lima, Crux [Denver CO], (November 26, 2024)
Man targeted by Paul Dunleavy as a then P7 pupil in Newry waives his right to anonymity as he recalls his horrific experience, By John Breslin, The Irish News [Belfast, Northern Ireland], (November 30, 2024)
Was the abuse in the Catholic Church really systematic?, Blue Entertainment [Volketswil, Switzerland], (December 1, 2024)
Another Court Appearance for Retired Priest Accused of Historic Sexual Assault in Russell Area, By Doug Falconer, GX94 [Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada], (November 28, 2024)
Priest admits making indecent images of child, By Matthew Richards, BBC [London, England], (November 28, 2024)
Proposals to demolish parochial house of accused priest, BBC [London, England], (December 1, 2024)
Saskatoon priest accused of sexual assault says he meant to encourage young girl with hug and kiss, By Keenan Sorokan, CTV News [Toronto, Ontario, CA], (November 30, 2024)
December 2, 2024
El Defensor del Pueblo reclama en el Congreso que el Estado y la Iglesia “colaboren juntos” para indemnizar a las víctimas de pederastia, By Julio Núñez, El País [Madrid, Spain], (November 21, 2024)
News Briefing: Church in the World, The Tablet [Market Harborough, England], (December 1, 2024)
C of E bishops accused of ‘careerism’ over failure to condemn abuse cover-up, By Matthew Weaver, The Guardian [London, England], (December 1, 2024)
Australian ambassador: Clergy abuse an ‘existential threat’ for Catholic Church, By Christopher White, National Catholic Reporter [Kansas City MO], (December 2, 2024)
Grade 8 teacher accused of sex crimes against students granted bail again, By Thomas Daigle and Michelle Song, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (November 28, 2024)
December 3, 2024
Christian Brother sentenced to further 10 years, The Irish Post [London, England], (December 1, 2024)
Bishop who called for Justin Welby to resign over Church of England’s worst child abuse scandal is ‘frozen out’, By Sam Merriman, Daily Mail [London, United Kingdom], (December 1, 2024)
Ex-members of women’s branch of Peru group seek compensation for fallout of abuse, By Elise Ann Allen, Crux [Denver CO], (December 2, 2024)
Court Holds State Accountable For Abducting Mixed Race Children In Belgian Congo, By Surya Gangadharan, Strat News Global [New Delhi, India], (December 1, 2024)
Belgium found guilty of crimes against humanity in colonial Congo, By Jennifer Rankin in Brussels, The Guardian [London, England], (December 2, 2024)
Pope Francis to criminalise ‘spiritual abuse’ in the Catholic Church, By Savio Rodrigues, Goa Chronicle [Goa, India], (December 3, 2024)
Press Release From the Hillcrest Survivors Steering Committee, SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests [Chicago IL], (December 1, 2024)
Michael Brown Faces Sexual Misconduct Allegations; Ministry Hires Third-Party Investigator, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (December 2, 2024)
December 4, 2024
Lawrence Hecker, former New Orleans priest accused of sexual abuse, pleads guilty, By Jillian Kramer, Nola.com [New Orleans, LA], (December 3, 2024)
New Orleans priest accused of rape, kidnapping enters guilty plea ahead of expected trial, By Erin Lowrey and Aubry Killion, WDSU [New Orleans], (December 3, 2024)
Retired Louisiana Priest Pleads Guilty to Rape and Kidnapping Charges, By Rachel Nostrant, New York Times [New York NY], (December 3, 2024)
As long as MAGA evangelicals are in power, sexual ethics will be in exile, but that’s not the end of the story, By Rodney Kennedy, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (December 2, 2024)
Student Sues Asbury University For Failing To Adequately Protect Her, By Kim Roberts, Religion Unplugged - The Media Project - Institute for Nonprofit News [Dallas TX], (December 3, 2024)
Ex-New Orleans priest pleads guilty to rape and kidnapping in sexual abuse case ahead of trial, Associated Press [New York NY], (December 3, 2024)
Shock after new revelations of sexual abuse by Piarist priest in Senegal, By Charles Senghor (In Dakar), La Croix International [France], (December 4, 2024)
Survivors of clergy sexual abuse to speak out before the funeral of Bishop Richard Sklba, Nate's Mission [Milwaukee WI], (December 4, 2024)
Plaintiff dismisses sex abuse claim believed to be against Kansas City deacon, By Nassim Benchaabane, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, (December 3, 2024)
December 5, 2024
Ex-head teacher charged with child sexual abuse, By Curtis Lancaster, BBC [London, England], (December 5, 2024)
Former head teacher at St. Anne’s Catholic School and Sixth Form charged with sexual abuse of student, By Sophie Lewis, The News [Portsmouth, UK], (December 5, 2024)
‘Longing for healing’: Survivors of clergy abuse and non-offending priests come together, By Mackenzie Krumme , Wisconsin Public Radio - WPR [Madison WI], (December 5, 2024)
Long Island Catholic diocese finalizes $323M settlement for child sex abuse victims, By Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, (December 4, 2024)
Diocese of Rockville Centre clergy sex abuse bankruptcy settlement officially approved by judge, By Bart Jones, Newsday [Melville NY], (December 4, 2024)
Two former priests with Archdiocese of Cincinnati mentioned as Ohio lawmakers consider child grooming bill, By Paula Christian, WCPO - ABC 9 [Cincinnati OH], (December 4, 2024)
December 6, 2024
John Cummins, Oakland’s longest serving bishop, dies at 96, By Jason Green, The Mercury News [San Jose CA], (December 4, 2024)
Nigerian Missionary School’s Alumni Force An Investigation into Past Abuse, By Bob Smietana, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (December 4, 2024)
Farewell, then, Justin Welby. Good to see that you have already forgiven yourself, By Marina Hyde, The Guardian [London, England], (December 6, 2024)
Tallahassee worship leader facing charges for allegedly sexually assaulting 16 year old, By Elena Barrera, Tallahassee Democrat [Tallahassee FL], (December 5, 2024)
Alleged clergy sex abuse victims discuss diocese settlement, By Krista McNally, News 12 Long Island [Woodbury NY], (December 4, 2024)
Zollner: Work, ‘change of attitude’ needed to make zero tolerance for abuse universal in church, By Gina Christian, OSV News, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (December 6, 2024)
Judge approves New York diocese’s $323 million bankruptcy settlement, By Gina Christian, OSV News, Catholic Review - Archdiocese of Baltimore [Baltimore MD], (December 5, 2024)
Court approves New York diocese’s record $323 million abuse settlement, By Daniel Payne for CNA, Catholic World Report [San Francisco CA], (December 5, 2024)
December 7, 2024
Court approves Catholic diocese’s $323M sexual abuse settlement, By Ryan Foley, Christian Post [Washington DC], (December 6, 2024)
One More San Diego Predator Priest to Disclose: Fr. Gregory Sheridan, By Horowitz Law, Adam Horowitz Law [Fort Lauderdale, FL], (December 5, 2024)
B.C. man sues Scouts, United church alleging clergy child sex abuse, By Jeremy Hainsworth, Richmond News [Richmond, British Columbia, Canada], (December 6, 2024)
10 Years After GRACE Abuse Report, Survivors Fear Too Little Has Changed at Bob Jones, By Kathryn Post, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (December 5, 2024)
Kansas City deacon remains suspended from ministry after man withdraws sex abuse claim, By Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star [Kansas City MO], (December 5, 2024)
Lawsuit against Diocese of Jefferson City dismissed, By Steve Lambson, KOMU 8 News Content Manager, KOMU 8 [Columbus, MO], (December 6, 2024)
Former SC Youth Pastor Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges, By Kim Roberts, Ministry Watch [Matthews NC], (December 6, 2024)
Do Church laws on sexual abuse work for survivors?, By Jean D'Cunha, Union of Catholic Asian News (UCA News) [Hong Kong], (December 6, 2024)
North Texas minister charged with child pornography possession, police say, By Paul Wedding, WFAA-TV, ABC-8 [Dallas TX], (December 6, 2024)
Class-action lawsuit for children abused by military priest certified by Alberta court, By Wallis Snowdon, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) [Toronto, Canada], (December 6, 2024)
Church abuse survivor wants archbishop to resign, By Abigail Jaiyeola and David Spereall, BBC [London, England], (December 6, 2024)
‘He Played With People’s Minds’: Fresno Priest Left a Trail of Sexual Abuse Allegations, By Alex Hall, KQED [San Francisco CA], (December 6, 2024)
December 8, 2024
Member of secretive Christian sect sentenced to 120 years in prison, By Lauren Lantry, ABC News [New York City NY], (December 6, 2024)
Church abuse victims ‘disgusted’ by Welby’s speech, By Ian Aikman and Aleem Maqbool, BBC [London, England], (December 5, 2024)
Archdiocese publishes list of 48 church associates accused of child sex abuse, By Joe Taitano II, Pacific Daily News [Hagåtña, Guam], (December 6, 2024)
Media coverage of sexual violence in the Church leads to rise in abuse reports, Brussels Times [Brussels, Belgium], (December 8, 2024)
‘They covered up child rape’: how the New Orleans archdiocese protected a priest who preyed on children, By Ramon Antonio Vargas , The Guardian [London, England], (December 8, 2024)
Bishop Sklba’s funeral draws protest from abuse survivors, Fox 6 [Milwaukee WI], (December 4, 2024)
Peru case imperils Vatican sovereignty, religious freedom, and anti-abuse efforts, By John L. Allen, Jr., Crux [Denver CO], (December 8, 2024)
‘NZ bishops have expected innocents to carry the burden of their church leaders’ crimes’, By Dr. Christopher Longhurst, La Croix International [France], (December 6, 2024)
December 9, 2024
Second scandal: Government-aligned Budapest priest suspended amid child abuse allegations, By Hetzmann Mercédesz, Daily News Hungary [Budapest, Hungary], (December 5, 2024)
Survivors of priest abuse tell their stories in support of bill to criminalize grooming in Ohio, By Susan Tebben, Ohio Capital Journal [Columbus OH], (December 9, 2024)
Letter: Closing the door on the Catholic Church because of betrayal, The Baltimore Banner [Baltimore MD], (December 4, 2024)
Survivor relieved, resolute after sex-abuse settlement with Diocese of Rockville Centre, By Bart Jones, Newsday [Melville NY], (December 8, 2024)
It’s not just churches: why closed communities like sport and youth groups can harbour abuse, By Ian Mahoney and Kirsty Teague, The Conversation [Waltham MA], (December 9, 2024)
WDSU Investigates obtains previously sealed documents depicting horrific sex abuse by priest, By Aubry Killion, WDSU [New Orleans], (December 8, 2024)
WDSU Investigates uncovers new Lawrence Hecker court records, By Aubry Killion, WDSU [New Orleans], (December 4, 2024)
Sorry, archbishop, you need to do a bit more work on your ritual contrition skills, By Catherine Bennett, The Guardian [London, England], (December 8, 2024)
Archbishop of Canterbury waffles, bringing more pain for survivors, By Christa Brown, Baptist News Global [Jacksonville FL], (December 9, 2024)
Bishop Sklba’s funeral draws protest from abuse survivors, By Mariana La Roche, WISN 12 - ABC [Milwaukee WI], (December 5, 2024)
December 10, 2024
More than 50 children were raped or subjected to vile sex abuse by paedophile monks on UK holy island, damning report reveals, By Tom Bedford and Liz Hull, Daily Mail [London, United Kingdom], (December 9, 2024)
Monks cruel to child sexual abuse victims – review, By India Pollock and Sian Elin Dafydd, BBC [London, England], (December 9, 2024)
Catholic Priest Sentenced in Ventura County for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials, KVTA 1590 [Ventura CA], (December 9, 2024)
20 years after Catholic Church abuse cases, KY still enabling sexual predators, By William F. McMurry, Courier Journal [Louisville KY], (December 10, 2024)
Former priest gets Ventura County jail sentence for possession of child sexual abuse images, By Lance Orozco, KCLU - NPR - California Lutheran University [Thousand Oaks CA], (December 9, 2024)
Modest Mercy: Ex-Wicklow priest jailed for child sex abuse has most recent prison term halved, By Fiona Magennis, Sunday World [Dublin, Ireland], (December 10, 2024)
December 11, 2024
‘They’re deceiving the public’: He said Catholic masses for teens. No one told parents about his past., By Jonathan Walsh, WEWS - ABC News 5 [Cleveland OH], (December 10, 2024)
Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations, Michael Brown to Take Time Off From Public Ministry, By Rebecca Hopkins, The Roys Report [Chicago IL], (December 7, 2024)
Private Sin: How a church protected child molesters, By Ken Kolker, WOOD-TV [Grand Rapids MI], (December 10, 2024)
Polygamous sect leader gets 50 years in prison in scheme to orchestrate sex involving children, By Jacques Billeaud and Anita Snow, Associated Press [New York NY], (December 9, 2024)
Investigation to Look at 82 Years of Missionary School Abuse, By Rebecca Hopkins, Christianity Today [Carol Stream IL], (December 10, 2024)
SoCal priest sentenced to year in jail, to register as sex offender after child porn plea, By Cameron Kiszla, KTLA-TV [Los Angeles CA], (December 9, 2024)
SC Supreme Court hears arguments in 1970s Charleston church sex abuse case, By Nick Reynolds, The Post and Courier [Charleston SC], (December 10, 2024)
Welsh Abbey apologises after review exposes historic child sexual abuse by monks, By Heather Preston, Premier Christian News [Crowborough, England], (December 10, 2024)