News and Views 2003–2005 Part 1: January–June 2003 On this page we offer links to 1,634 articles about the crisis in the first half of 2003, including articles on the grand jury reports from New York and New Hampshire, a major settlement in Louisville, the arrest of Bishop O'Brien of Phoenix, the resignation of Governor Keating from the National Review Board, the meeting of the bishops in St. Louis (pictured here), the striking down of the Stogner decision, and many other topics. Click on those major stories, scroll down the page, or click to the month that interests you: January, February, March, April, May, and June. The articles on this page are part of a 7,123-article archive of news and commentary on the crisis, gathered by Kathy Shaw of Abuse Tracker and Goz Gosselin of VOTF-News. See our account of their important work, with Frequently Asked Questions about this feature. You may browse other portions of this archive by clicking on a month in the list below.

JANUARY 2003

- Appeals Court to Hear Arguments over Secret Church Documents, Associated Press (January 8, 2003)
- Boston Church Leaders Refused to Tell Parishioners of Abuse, by Pam Belluck (January 8, 2003)
- Bishop's Comments about News Coverage Don't Hold up in a Test of Logic, Morning Call (January 8, 2003)

- Judging Priests in a More Just Way, by Paul Shannon (January 9, 2003)
- Paterson Diocese Finds Abuse Charges Credible, by John Chadwick (January 9, 2003)
- Rockville's Response: Diocese Denies Official Asked Priest to Lie about Alleged Abuse, by Rita Ciolli (January 9, 2003)
- Questions Surround Arizona Catholic Bishop As Abuse Probes Continue, by Beth DeFalco (January 9, 2003)
- Gay Senator's Fury over Bishop, by Kenneth Lovett (January 9, 2003)
- Duane: Catholic Clergy Should Not Sit in Chamber during Session, Newsday (January 9, 2003)
- Victims of Priest Abuse Find a Calming Ally: The Counselor Makes No Apologies for the Coverups of Catholic Officials. Her Duty Is to Help People Heal, by Stephen Nohlgren (January 9, 2003)
- Bishop Tells of Shielding Priests: McCormack Says Aide's Plea Ignored, by Michael Rezendes and Stephen Kurkjian (January 9, 2003)

- Concerned Catholics Find a New 'Voice', by Kevin Dennehy (January 10, 2003)
- Group Asks McCormack Not to Destroy Records of Dead Priests, Foster's Daily Democrat (January 10, 2003)
- Bishop's Deposition Officially Released, by J.M. Hirsch (January 10, 2003)
- Judge Seeks to Expedite Sex Suits: Church's Attorneys Are Ordered to Produce Data on Priests Accused of Abuse, While Plaintiffs' Lawyers Will Provide List of Claimants, by William Lobdell and Jean Guccione (January 10, 2003)
- What Does Boston Mean for the Rest of the Church? by Richard P. McBrien (January 10, 2003)
- McCormack to Meet with Victims (January 10, 2003)
- Voice of the Faithful: Group Presses Lennon to Meet, by Michael Paulson (January 10, 2003)
- Vatican to Reinforce Catholic Orthodoxy, by Robert Pigott (January 10, 2003)
- Report on Church Scandal Lauded by Reformers, Portsmouth Herald (January 10, 2003)
- B.C. High: 15 Settle against Jesuits, by Walter V. Robinson (January 10, 2003)
- Judge Throws out Lawsuits against Boychoir School, by Diana Jean Schemo (January 10, 2003)
- Where Are the Files? Missing Priest Documents Fuel Additional Concerns, Union Leader (January 10, 2003)
- Church Sex Abuse Panel Holding Final Meeting: Policy to Be Presented to Bishop Next Week, TheWMURChnannel.com (January 10, 2003)
- Law Met with Problem Priests: Datebooks Indicate Talks He Later Denied, by Robin Washington and Tom Mashberg (January 10, 2003)
- Many U.S. Catholic Bishops Set to Retire, by Rachel Zoll (January 10, 2003)

- Religion: Scandal Shows Risks of Silence, 'Rebel' Priests Say, Associated Press (January 11, 2003)
- Abuse Scandal Exposure Continues, Catholic News (January 11, 2003)
- Deposition Shows McCormack Knew of Abuse in 1970, by Kathryn Marchocki (January 11, 2003)
- Plaintiffs Strike Back at Bid to Dismiss Abuse Lawsuits, by Tom Mashberg (January 11, 2003)
- Eyes Wide Open, by Warren E. Mason (January 11, 2003)
- Bishop Insists He Did Not Consider Shanley a Threat, by Nancy Meersman (January 11, 2003)
- Church Request to Drop Suits Draws Fire, by Robert O'Neill (January 11, 2003)
- Driven from the Flock, by Janet Patterson (January 11, 2003)
- Court to Decide on Sealed Priest Files, by Eric Rich (January 11, 2003)
- State May Require Clergy to Report Abuse, by Steve Schultze and Marie Rohde (January 11, 2003)
- Organized Religion Slips in Survey: The Catholic Church Scandal Is Blamed for Confidence Index Hitting Lowest Level in Decades. Protestant Churches Show Little or No Drop, by Larry B. Stammer (January 11, 2003)
- A Growing Trend: Hispanic Catholics Leaving the Fold, by Hieu Tran Phan (January 11, 2003)

- How the Study of Sexual Abuse by Priests Was Conducted, by Josh Barbanel (January 12, 2003)
- Church's Crimes Must Be Punished, Boston Globe (January 12, 2003)
- Pope in 'Prayerful Solidarity' with U.S. Church over Sex Abuse Crisis, Catholic News Service (January 12, 2003)
- The Church and the Press: Shooting the Messenger, by Fr. Charles Dahlby (January 12, 2003)
- Priest's Charity Charges Immigrants Millions: Records Show Ministry Provided Him and Associates Cars, Loans, by Brooks Egerton (January 12, 2003)
- Trail of Pain in Church Crisis Leads to Nearly Every Diocese, by Laurie Goodstein (January 12, 2003)
- Diocese to Discuss Record Handling, by J.M. Hirsch (January 12, 2003)
- For Many Victims of Clergy Sex Abuse, Healing Can Take a Lifetime, by Albert McKeon (January 12, 2003)
- In an Era of Change, a Persistent Crisis, New York Times (January 12, 2003)
- A Cardinal's Coverup: The Story of William O'Connell Shows Where the Church's Troubles Really Started, by James O'Toole (January 12, 2003)
- Abuse in 'Nearly All' US Dioceses - Report, RTE News (January 12, 2003)
- Extravagance, for Whose Glory? Murphy's Residence Fits in with a Trent of Wasteful Bishops, by Michael S. Rose (January 12, 2003)
- Boston Considers Opening Its Books to Chapter 11: The Troubled Archdiocese Weighs the Far-Reaching Consequences of Filing Bankruptcy to Avoid Financial Ruin, by Tom Tracy (January 12, 2003)

- High Visibility: Bishop Lennon Charms Parishioners with Visit, by Peter Demarco (January 13, 2003)
- Wisconsin Bishop Defends Decision in Shanley Case, by Denise Lavoie (January 13, 2003)
- Diocese to Strive for Healing: Bishop: Lenten Program Will Help Catholics Deal with Sex Scandal, by Genevieve Marshall (January 13, 2003)
- Priest Abuse Victims Ask Area Faithful to Help Push for Talks, by Theresa Monsour (January 13, 2003)

- Bishop Thomas O'Brien at the Edge of a Cliff, Arizona Republic (January 14, 2003)
- Priest Back in Jail: Apparent Violation Leads to Bail Hike for Admitted Molester, by Rita Ciolli (January 14, 2003)
- Dioceses Offer Healing from Sex Abuse Scandal, by Jeff Cox (January 14, 2003)
- Suit Contends Church Compounds Abuse Cases, by Michael Gormley (January 14, 2003)
- Diocese Discusses Record Keeping Policy, by J.M. Hirsch (January 14, 2003)
- Agenda of the 'Faithful', by James Krug (January 14, 2003)
- Cardinal Law Said He Relied on Others in Geoghan Case, by Denise Lavoie (January 14, 2003)
- Pope Seen Going Slow on Replacing Law: New Archbishop Faces Tough Job, by Julia Lieblich (January 14, 2003)
- New Cloud over Abuse Rev, January 14, 2003 (January 14, 2003)
- Lennon Sends Bulletin to Priests: Pledges to Resolve Accused Clergy Cases, by Michael Paulson (January 14, 2003)
- Slick Ducks, the Church & Freedom of Speech: What Do You Do When a Priest Falls? Duck, Philadelphia Inquirer (January 14, 2003)
- Ex-Vicar of Boston Concedes He Erred, by Michael Rezendes and Thomas Farragher (January 14, 2003)
- What Others Say: Bishops' Effort to Hide 'Scandal' Should Bring Criminal Penalties, Evening News (January 14, 2003)
- San Bernardino Priest Is 2nd Tied to Boston Scandal: Inland Empire Diocese Was Not Informed until September of Abuse Allegations Made in May. The Cleric Is Barred from Further Ministry, by Larry B. Stammer (January 14, 2003)
- Archbishop Flynn to Meet with Sex-Abuse Victims Group, by Warren Wolfe (January 14, 2003)

- Review Board Says Egan Unaccommodating, Associated Press (January 15, 2003)
- Philly Church Panel Submits Abuse Report, by Maryclaire Dale (January 15, 2003)
- Cardinal Egan Spurns Members of Review Board Studying Abuse, by Laurie Goodstein (January 15, 2003)
- Catholic Church Advised to Sue 'Sex-Experts' Who Counselled Pedophile Priests, Life Site (January 15, 2003)
- NH Voice of Faithful to Join City March, by Kathryn Marchocki (January 15, 2003)
- Fault Is Not Law's Alone, by Eileen McNamara (January 15, 2003)
- Doubts, Death and the Fragility of Belief, by Will Peakin (January 15, 2003)
- Sunlight Needed: Letters to the Editor, New York Times (January 15, 2003)
- Phoenix Diocese Balking on Files, by Joseph A. Reaves (January 15, 2003)
- Suit Calls Church Process Daunting: Albany -- 4 Trying to Report Abuse Allegations Say Meeting at Diocesan Center Is Too Intimidating, by Andrew Tilghman (January 15, 2003)

- Catholic Hierarchy Is Still out of Touch, by Charles Austin (January 16, 2003)
- Priest's Sentencing Delayed, by Rita Ciolli (January 16, 2003)
- Priest Sex Abuse Report Expected: Archdiocese Says Long-Awaited Data Ready for Release, by Julia Lieblich (January 16, 2003)
- Maligned Priest Accuser Learns of Additional Claim, by Tom Mashberg and Robin Washington (January 16, 2003)
- Lawsuits Could Put Hubbard on Stand: Albany-- Disputes over Handling of Abuse Claims Appear Headed to Court, by Andrew Tilghman (January 16, 2003)

- New York Cardinal Accused of Snubbing Bishops' Lay Review Board, Catholic News (January 17, 2003)
- Church Task Force Report Due Friday: Members Scrutinizing Diocese's Sex Abuse Policy (January 17, 2003)
- Diocese Reply Leaves Church Reform Group Cold, by Rita Ciolli (January 17, 2003)
- Priest: No Kids in My Gay Porn, by Kieran Crowley (January 17, 2003)
- Cardinal Supports Sex Abuse Panel's Recommendations, by Maryclaire Dale (January 17, 2003)
- Priest Says He Also Was Victim of Clerical Abuse, by Gill Donovan (January 17, 2003)
- 55 Credible Accusations of Priests since '93, by Cathleen Falsani (January 17, 2003)
- Bishop McCormack to Be Questioned in Boston Next Week, Foster's Daily Democrat (January 17, 2003)
- Sunlight Needed: Letters to the Editor, New York Times (January 17, 2003)
- Scranton, Pa., Area Priests Dish out Their Criticisms, by Mark Guydish (January 17, 2003)
- Church Task Force Reminds Bishop of Resignation Calls, by J.M. Hirsch (January 17, 2003)
- Flood of New Abuse Cases Headed to California Courts, by Arthur Jones (January 17, 2003)
- Mediating Church Scandals: Process Can Benefit Both Parties. But Will It Perpetuate Secrecy? by Jane Lampman (January 17, 2003)
- Lawyers for Boston Archdiocese Question Therapists Who Worked with Alleged Victims, by Denise Lavoie (January 17, 2003)
- Catholic Politicians Warned on Dissent, by Michael Paulson (January 17, 2003)

- Cardinal Law OKs Grilling by Panel, Associated Press (January 18, 2003)
- Lawyer Argues for Dismissal of Suits, by Kathleen Burge (January 18, 2003)
- Catholics Won't Aid L.I. Diocese, by Kieran Crowley (January 18, 2003)
- Bishop's Appeal Latest Flash Point between Long Island Group and Diocese, by Frank Eltman (January 18, 2003)
- Victims Talk about Sexual Abuse, by Francis X. Fay Jr. (January 18, 2003)
- Support for N.H. Bishop Dwindles, by Pamela Ferdinand (January 18, 2003)
- As Diocese Begins Fund Drive, It Finds It Has a Competitor, by Bruce Lambert (January 18, 2003)
- Panel: NH Catholics Say Bishop Must Go, by Kathryn Marchocki (January 18, 2003)
- Law Seeking Delay in Civil Depositions, by Tom Mashberg (January 18, 2003)
- Lay Panel Sets Wide Review of Church: Keating Board to Examine Sexuality, Role of Celibacy, by Michael Paulson (January 18, 2003)
- Documents on Priests: Latest Files Include Graphic Description, by Sacha Pfeiffer and Matt Carroll (January 18, 2003)
- Poll: Church Must Do More in Sex Scandal, by Barbara Schlichtman (January 18, 2003)
- Restoring Trust in Religion, by Peter Steinfels (January 18, 2003)
- Legislation to Protect Minors Introduced: Statutes of Limitation on Sex Abuse Would End, by Janet I. Tu (January 18, 2003)

- Priests (Mostly) Happy, Survey Says: Despite Scandals' Impact, State's Catholic Clergy Report Healthy and Satisfying Lives, by Garret Condon (January 19, 2003)
- Group of Church Faithful Struggles to Add Its Voice (January 19, 2003)
- Priests' Voices of Health and the Devil, Hartford Courant (January 19, 2003)
- From Monk to Sex Plaintiffs' Advocate, by William Lobdell (January 19, 2003)
- Nun Sex-Abuse Report Does Not Surprise Sisters: Support System: Women Say Problem Is Not Being Ignored, by Mary Nevans Pederson (January 19, 2003)
- Sex Victims' Group to Hand out Leaflets, by Ana Rhodes (January 19, 2003)
- Poll: Church Must Do More in Sex Scandal, by Barbara Schlichtman (January 19, 2003)
- Married Laywoman to Lead Parish, Washington Times (January 19, 2003)

- Albany Diocese Paid out $225,000 to Victim: Albany -- Payments Came after the Recipient Renewed Efforts to Find Priests He Claimed Abused Him As a Boy, Attorney Says, Albany Times Union (January 20, 2003)
- New Support Group for Women Involved with Priests, Catholic World News (January 20, 2003)
- L.I. Catholic Fund-Raising Shows Rifts, by Frank Eltman (January 20, 2003)
- Lennon Gets Warm Welcome from Former Parishioners, by Robin Washington (January 20, 2003)

- Judge Delays/Allows Resumption of Law Deposition, Associated Press (January 21, 2003)
- Rift Widens between Diocese, Long Island Catholic Group: Voice of the Faithful Began after Priest Sex Scandals, Associated Press (January 21, 2003)
- 'Tearful' Bishop Meets Victims, by Tom Dalton (January 21, 2003)
- Suit Charges Seminary with Pro-Gay Teachings, by Carol Eisenberg (January 21, 2003)
- Abuse Report, by Michelle Martin (January 21, 2003)
- Pew News . . . by Michael Sneed (January 21, 2003)
- Church Calls Money Aid, Not Hush Funds: Officials Say $225,000 Went to Abuse Victim down on His Luck, by Andrew Tilghman (January 21, 2003)

- Plea to Lennon: 'Do Not Do This to Your Wounded Faithful', Boston Globe (January 22, 2003)
- Abuse Scandal Doesn't Deter Seminarians, Catholic News Service (January 22, 2003)
- Enrollments Drop at Catholic Schools, by Sam Dillon (January 22, 2003)
- Law Deposition Continues after Judge Rejects Delay, by Theo Emery (January 22, 2003)
- Letter to the Editor (Long Island Edition), by Robert C. D'Andrea (January 22, 2003)
- Letter to the Editor (Long Island Edition), by Lorraine Geiger (January 22, 2003)
- Letter to the Editor (Long Island Edition), by William Schroeder (January 22, 2003)
- Letter to the Editor (Long Island Edition), by James T. Sugrue (January 22, 2003)
- Bishop's Appeal Is Better Than Its Critics, by Joanne Novarro (January 22, 2003)
- McCormack to Be Deposed Wednesday: Lawyers Represent 54 Men Who Say They Were Abused, TheWMURChannel.com (January 22, 2003)

- Former Waltham Pastor Indicted for Embezzlement, by Eric Convey (January 23, 2003)
- Bishops' Watchdog to Meet Church Heads, by Michael Paulson (January 23, 2003)
- Cathedral Vicar Asks Church to Stop Deposing Therapists, by Robin Washington (January 23, 2003)

- Catholic Church Leaders Meeting on Sex Abuse Policy: Leader Overseeing Compliance with New National Guidelines, TheBostonChannel.com (January 24, 2003)
- Diocese Issues Video on Abuse: Church Officials Call for Healing in Wake of Sexual-Abuse Scandal, by Felisa Cardona (January 24, 2003)
- Official Praises Archdiocese Efforts against Sex Abuse, by Eric Convey and Robin Washington (January 24, 2003)
- IRS Has Eyes on Priest's Ministry: INS Seeks Removal of Certification; Fees from Poor Spent on Leaders, by Brooks Egerton (January 24, 2003)
- Banned from Meeting at Church, We Are Still Faithful, Gloucester Daily Times (January 24, 2003)
- Group Will Not Protest This Weekend, by Christina Hall (January 24, 2003)
- Bend Bishop Denies 'Shell Game': Plot to Avoid Big Priest-Abuse Damages: Plaintiffs in Case Involving Now-Dead Priest File Motion to Block Asset Transfer to Local Churches, by Barney Lerten (January 24, 2003)
- McCormack Says Others Let Accused Priest Serve, by Kathryn Marchocki (January 24, 2003)
- The Lay Apostolate, by Rev. Richard McBrien (January 24, 2003)
- McCormack to Be Questioned Again: Bishop Asked Why Priest Was Reassigned (January 24, 2003)
- Two Charged in Attempted Extortion of City Priest, by Robert Mills (January 24, 2003)
- Facts Upset Conjecture, National Catholic (January 24, 2003)
- Victims' Advocates Argue Bill Must Be Retroactive, by Janet I. Tu (January 24, 2003)

- Lawyers Agree to Moratorium on Clergy Abuse Trial Preparations, Associated Press (January 25, 2003)
- Seminarians Ready to Help Archdiocese Begin Healing, by Eric Convey (January 25, 2003)
- Bill Would Lift Time Limits on Abuse Suits, Los Angeles Times (January 25, 2003)
- Church's Litigation Strategy Is Backed, by Michael Paulson (January 25, 2003)
- Victims Want Bishop to Lobby for Abuse Suits, by Joseph A. Reaves and Kelly Ettenborough (January 25, 2003)
- Bishops Blocked Bankruptcy Idea, by Walter V. Robinson and Stephen Kurkjian (January 25, 2003)
- Sex Abuse Victims' Advocate Wins Honor, by Robin Washington (January 25, 2003)
- Deficit Tripled, Los Angeles Archdiocese Says, by Barbara Whitaker (January 25, 2003)

- San Bernardino Diocese Publishes Victim's Story of Abuse by Priest, Associated Press (January 26, 2003)
- Irish Bishop Was Forced to Quit by Vatican, by Nicola Byrne (January 26, 2003)
- Catholics Fear Future Priest Shortage, by Eric Convey (January 26, 2003)
- Laymen Say Bishop Cut Deal in '97 to Go, by Brooks Egerton (January 26, 2003)
- Spotlight Follow-Up: Bishop Often Sided with Priests in Abuse Cases: Records Show McCormack Brushed Aside Accusations, by Thomas Farragher and Matt Carroll (January 26, 2003)
- Crowd Protests at Cathedral, Tells Bishop to Resign, by J.M. Hirsch (January 26, 2003)
- Abuse Cases Hit Snag: Victims' Lawyer Cut out of Mediation Talks, by Tom Mashberg (January 26, 2003)
- Opinion: A Matter of Choice, by Eileen McNamara (January 26, 2003)
- Boston's Catholics Say Little Done to Restore Church Trust: Cardinal Law's Exit Has Not Eased Discontent. His Successor Is Called Unresponsive and the Diocese's Tough Legal Strategy Sparks Outrage, by Elizabeth Mehren (January 26, 2003)
- Editorial: Tweaking Abuse Legislation, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (January 26, 2003)
- Activist Honored: Priest Lauded for 1985 Report on Abuse: Urged the Church to Intervene, but Study Was Rebuffed, by Jenna Russell (January 26, 2003)
- Testing the Church's Influence in Politics, by Robin Toner (January 26, 2003)

- Molestation Victim Gets Story Told in Churches, by Jeff Gottlieb (January 27, 2003)
- Victims' Group Leader Criticizes Interim Leader of Boston Archdiocese, by Denise Lavoie (January 27, 2003)
- A Requiem for a Loss of Innocence, by Elizabeth Mehren (January 27, 2003)

- 'Schizmatic' Women Lose Church Appeal: Vatican Condemns Self-Styled Priests, Associated Press (January 28, 2003)
- 'All We Want Is Justice': Duplessis Orphans Stage Protest. Group Demonstrates at Courthouse to Demand Cash for Sex-Abuse Victims, by Charlie Fidelman (January 28, 2003)
- Abuse Victims Hope Meeting with McCormack Bears Fruit, by Greg Sukiennik (January 28, 2003)
- Priest in Charge of Files Shocked by Depth of Abuse, by Robin Washington (January 28, 2003)

- Changing Church Story: Official: Diocese Knew Accused Priest Was Still in NY, by Stephanie Saul (January 30, 2003)
- Law on Clergy Sex Abuse Hit: Group: State's in 'Shameful Situation', by Pat Schneider (January 30, 2003)

- Voice of Faithful Goes after Biggest Issue of All: Authority, by Joan Chittister (January 31, 2003)
- Lay Review Board Outlines Ambitious Agenda, by Joe Feuerherd (January 31, 2003)
- A Chronology of Sex Abuse in Southern California, by Arthur Jones (January 31, 2003)
- Spotlight of Scandal Moves Westward, by Arthur Jones (January 31, 2003)
- Diocese Pays $800,000 in Abuse Cases against Priests, by Richard Lezin Jones (January 31, 2003)
- McCormack Says He Still Has Faith in Church, by Kathryn Marchocki (January 31, 2003)
- Profiles of the Board's High-Powered Members (January 31, 2003)
- Records on 10 Clergy Released: Documents Reveal McCormack's Role, by Sacha Pfeiffer (January 31, 2003)
- Second Grand Jury Scrutinizes Phoenix Diocese: Legal Maneuvering Delays Priest Sex Abuse Inquiry, by Joseph A. Reaves and Kelly Ettenborough (January 31, 2003)
- Judge Declines to Sentence 3 Catholic Gay Activists, by Arthur Santana (January 31, 2003)
- More Suits Target Diocese, Ex-Priest, by Janet I. Tu (January 31, 2003)
- State to Release Church Abuse Files March 3, Union Leader (January 31, 2003)
- Myths about Cardinal Law's Resignation, by George Weigel (January 31, 2003)
- Vatican Denounces Transsexuals, by Nicole Winfield (January 31, 2003)

FEBRUARY 2003

- Foxes and Lions: Sociological Analysis of Leadership in the American Catholic Hierarchy, by Msgr. George A. Kelly (February 1, 2003)
- Files Add 24 Priests to Accused Sex Abusers List, by Tom Mashberg and Robin Washington (February 1, 2003)
- Ne - Boys Town, York Church School Accused in Sexual Abuse Lawsuits (February 1, 2003)
- Diocese, County Debate Client-Attorney Privilege, by Joseph A. Reaves (February 1, 2003)
- At Least 2 More Catholic Schools to Close in June, by Anand Vaishnav and Karla Kingsley (Fabruary 1, 2003)

- Church Abuse Settlement Dismays Priest's Supporters: Defenders Say Woodbridge Cleric Betrayed, by Judy Peet (February 2, 2003)
- Diocese Sets $8.5m Fund-Raising Goal, by Donna Porstner (February 2, 2003)

- Law Deposition Continues in Shanley Case, Associated Press (February 3, 2003)
- Diocese Big Shot Should Be Here, by Jimmy Breslin (February 3, 2003)
- Lawsuit Challenges Nonprofits' Protections, by Kathleen Burge (February 3, 2003)
- The Immorality of Subpoenaing the Therapists of the Victims of Clergy Abuse, by Paul La Camera (February 3, 2003)
- Demonstrators Picket Bishop Timlin, by Charu Gupta and Christopher J. Kelly (February 3, 2003)
- Protesters: 'We're Not Going Away', by Kate Hogan (February 3, 2003)
- Bend Judge's Order Blocks Catholic Diocese from Transferring Assets: Order in Place until Hearing on Alleged Victims' Claims of Church 'Shell Game' to Avoid Big Damages, by Barney Lerten (February 3, 2003)
- Deadline on Abuse Cases at Issue: SJC to Hear Appeal on Three-Year Limit, by Michael Rezendes (February 3, 2003)
- Protester Arrested outside N.H. Church: Refuses Order to Leave Sidewalk, by Michael S. Rosenwald and Walter V. Robinson (February 3, 2003)
- Minnesota: Victims: Extend Time to File Suit, by Stephen Scott (February 3, 2003)
- Cardinal's Apology for Failure to Tackle Abuse, Total Catholic (February 3, 2003)

- Boston Priest Moved to Arizona after Admitting Rape, Associated Press (February 4, 2003)
- Cardinal Queried Again on Shanley, Associated Press (February 4, 2003)
- Globe Wins Award for Reporting, Boston Globe (February 4, 2003)
- Children Not Ready to Forgive Priest: Foley Allegedly Present When Woman Died (February 4, 2003)
- Group Helps Victims of Clergy Discuss Past, by Stan Finger (February 4, 2003)
- Editorial: Money and Clergy Victims: from the Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (February 4, 2003)
- Diocese Barred from Giving Funds to Churches, by Tom Peterson (February 4, 2003)
- Diocese Seeks a Dismissal of Count: Albany -- Sexual Abuse Victim's Lawsuit under Racketeering Law Alleges Church Figures Conspired to Prevent Complaints, by Andrew Tilghman (February 4, 2003)

- Accused Priests Were Not Restricted: New Files Show Suspected Abusers Were Moved to Parishes Where They Continued to Have Access to Children, Associated Press (February 5, 2003)
- Priest Admits Guilt in Abuse, by Rita Ciolli (February 5, 2003)
- Judge Allows Church Protester to Return, by Pat Grossmith (February 5, 2003)
- Demonstrator Says She Was Barred from Mass, by Katharine McQuaid (February 5, 2003)
- Files: Cardinal Tried to Help Accused Man Get Ordained, by Robin Washington and Tom Mashberg (February 5, 2003)

- Diocese Launches Charity Fund-Raiser, by Michael Clancy (February 6, 2003)
- Religious Order Seeks Names of Other Alleged Victims, by J.M. Hirsch (February 6, 2003)
- Church's Request for 2 Priests Denied, by Joann Klimkiewicz (February 6, 2003)
- Lennon Urged Hub Archdiocese to Probe Priest 'on Loan' to N.J. by Tom Mashberg and Robin Washington (February 6, 2003)
- Abuse Victim to Help Diocese Evaluate Accused Priests, by Judy Peet (February 6, 2003)
- Philadelphia Archdiocese Is Considering Plans to Build Large Home for Retiring Cardinal, San Francisco Chronicle (February 6, 2003)

- Poll Finds Condemnation for Church, Bishop, 12 News (February 7, 2003)
- New Hampshire Voice of the Faithful Issues Open Letter to McCormack, National Catholic Reporter (February 7, 2003)
- Law May Leave for Nun-Owned Md. Home, by Eric Convey and Tom Mashberg (February 7, 2003)
- Church Board Dismissed Accusations by Females, by Thomas Farragher and Matt Carroll (February 7, 2003)
- Demonstrators Accuse Bishop of Cover-up: Bishop Rejects Accusation, by Tom Kane (February 7, 2003)
- Files Say Molester Priest Still Active in Lexington Church, by Tom Mashberg (February 7, 2003)
- 'Plenty of Blame to Go Around' in Crisis, by James G. McManus (February 7, 2003)
- Scandal Costs Account for over Half of Archdiocese's $13.4 Million Deficit, By Arthur Jones (February 7, 2003)
- Sex Suit Hits Diocese, by Sandra K. Reabuck (February 7, 2003)
- Clergy Abuse Victims' Group Is Growing Fast, by Patricia Rice (February 7, 2003)
- Despite Scandal, Catholics Give More: Many Dioceses Report Rise in Parish Donations; Boston Archdiocese an Exception, by John Rivera (February 7, 2003)
- Louisville Priests Agree to Salary Freeze: Economy, Sex-Abuse Lawsuits Hurt Finances of Archdiocese, by Peter Smith (February 7, 2003)
- High Court to Hear Case on Clergy Sex Abuse: Lawsuit Involves Allegations More Than Four Decades Old, TheBostonChannel.com (February 7, 2003)
- Church Deficit, Changing Times Force Camarillo Seminary to Close, by Paul Wilborn (February 7, 2003)
- Opposition, Questions Slow Action on Child Sex-Abuse Bill, by Deborah Yetter (February 7, 2003)

- Diocese Must Submit Records on Clergy, Associated Press (February 8, 2003)
- Local Church Lay Leader to Meet with Bishop Reilly, by Paul Wilborn (February 8, 2003)
- Boston Cardinal Law Planning Move to Maryland, by Denise Lavoie (February 8, 2003)
- States' Abuse Bills Focus on Clergy, by Kathleen Murphy (February 8, 2003)
- Court Orders Phoenix Diocese to Turn over Files in Abuse Scandal, by Joseph A. Reaves (February 8, 2003)

- As Priests Quietly Work to Clear Names, One Fights Back, by James F. McCarty (February 9, 2003)
- Church, County at Odds in Priest Scandal, by James F. McCarty (February 9, 2003)
- Md. Bills Seek to Lengthen Limit on Filing of Sex-Abuse Civil Suits: Current Law Requires Victim to Initiate Action by Age 21, by John Rivera (February 9, 2003)
- Ex-Law Aide Said to Manage Abuse Cases, Associated Press (February 9, 2003)

- Experts Lament Unheeded Advice, by Rita Ciolli (February 10, 2003)
- Sins of the Fathers Grand Jury Says Li Diocese Protected Abusive Priests, by Rita Ciolli (February 10, 2003)
- The Boston Files, by Rita Ciolli and Joseph Mallia (February 10, 2003)
- Sex Abuse Group Objects to Ag Hopeful's Ties to Church, by Eric Convey (February 10, 2003)
- Sex Abuse by Clergy, New York Times (February 10, 2003)
- Grand Jury Report: Long Island Diocese Protected Abusive Priests, by Frank Eltman (February 10, 2003)
- Sources Say Documents Show McCormack Doubts Victims, by J.M. Hirsch (February 10, 2003)
- 4 Case Studies, by Joseph Mallia (February 10, 2003)
- Response by Diocese of Rockville Centre to Grand Jury Report, Newsday.com (February 10, 2003)
- Words from the Grand Jury, Newsday (February 10, 2003)
- Bishop McCormack Must Resign, Our View (February 10, 2003)
- The Times and Sexual Abuse by Priests (February 10, 2003)

- Guest Columnist: Archives Will Be Opened, by Jim Biteman (February 11, 2003)
- Diocese Warns about Disclosing Abuse, Cincinnati Enquirer (February 11, 2003)
- Da: New Abuse Laws Needed, by Rita Ciolli (February 11, 2003)
- Revs Called 'Serial Child Molesters', by Mike Claffey and Bill Hutchinson (February 11, 2003)
- Priest Is Still on Tucson Diocese Payroll Despite Molestation Accusations, by Stephanie Innes (February 11, 2003)
- Diocese to Surrender Papers to Grand Jury, by Joseph A. Reaves (February 11, 2003)
- More Abuse Records Released, by Michael Rezendes and Matt Carroll (February 11, 2003)
- Silence Imposed in Abuse Lawsuits: Directive Bans Those Involved in Cases from Talking to Media, by Andrew Tilghman (February 11, 2003)
- Suffolk Fights the Fire, Nassau Lets It Burn, by Paul Vitello (February 11, 2003)

- Lawmakers: Clergy Are Not Exempt: Confessional Secrecy Is the Focus of Sex Abuse Bill, by Daniel Barrick (February 12, 2003)
- Confidentiality Issue: Pickets Assail Memo by Counselor, Boston Globe (February 12, 2003)
- Seeking Help for Victims, by Rita Ciolli (February 12, 2003)
- Bishop Urged Cardinal to Defy Victim's Demand, by Eric Convey (February 12, 2003)
- Little Hope for Change: Victims Laud Grand Jury Finding, but Critize Church Response, by Carol Eisenberg and Steve Wick (February 12, 2003)
- 'Not Again' Is Reaction Among the Rank and File, by Elissa Gootman (February 12, 2003)
- Vindication, and Sadness, at Release of Jury Report, by Elissa Gootman (February 12, 2003)
- Church Kept Priest's Note of Apology from Victim, by Stephen Kurkjian (February 12, 2003)
- 85 Attend Catholic Laity Meeting: Voice of the Faithful Formed in Response to Church Sex Scandals, by Joan D. Laguardia (February 12, 2003)
- Top Aide to Law Says Records on Priests Were Accessible, by Denise Lavoie (February 12, 2003)
- Voice of the Faithful: Critical of Vicinanzo Bid for Ag Nomination, by Kathryn Marchocki (February 12, 2003)
- L.I. Diocese Tricked Victims of Sexual Abuse, Panel Says, by Robert D. McFadden (February 12, 2003)
- Open Priest Abuse Records, Plain Dealer (February 12, 2003)
- Parties in Abuse Lawsuits Warned: Albany -- Judge Says Statements Related to Clergy Sexual-abuse Cases Could Prejudice Potential Jurors in Region, by Andrew Tilghman (February 12, 2003)
- Victims React to Report on L.I. Priest Sexual Abuse, by Daniel J. Wakin (February 12, 2003)
- Diocese: Church Alleges Conflict: The Plaintiffs' Lawyer Filed a Motion to Have Superior Court Judge Constance M. Sweeney Rule on First Amendment Issues, by Bill Zajac (February 12, 2003)

- Silencing Justice: A State Supreme Court Justice Tries to Stifle outside Discussion of Clergy Sex Abuse Cases, Albany Times Union (February 13, 2003)
- Betrayed by a Family Friend, by Jimmy Breslin (February 13, 2003)
- An Apology for the Sins of the Past, by Rita Ciolli (February 13, 2003)
- No File Checks for Priests Promoted in '80s, by Eric Convey (February 13, 2003)
- Diocese Still Needs to Get Message on Abuse, by Raymond J. Keating (February 13, 2003)
- Ex-Aide to Law Testifies in Probe, by Stephen Kurkjian (February 13, 2003)
- A Window on Reform: The Catholic Lay Group, Voice of the Faithful, Now One Year Old, Is Refining Its Message of Change Amid Sharp Controversy over Its Role, by Jane Lampman (February 13, 2003)
- Boston Memo Sheds Light on Murphy, by Joseph Mallia (February 13, 2003)
- 'I Seek to Correct and Make Amends', by William F. Murphy (February 13, 2003)
- Miller's Comments Indicate Archdiocese Officials Knew Decades Ago about Abuse, by Peter Smith (February 13, 2003)
- States Follow California's Lead on Priest Abuse: Bills Would Extend Time Limits for Prosecution, Suits. Church Sees Threat to Religious Freedom, by Larry B. Stammer (February 13, 2003)
- Diocese Restates Policy on Sex Cases: Albany-- Church Vows Adherence to Bishops' Policies but Doesn't Say If Public Notification Will Remain, by Andrew Tilghman (February 13, 2003)
- Church Schools Face Axe in Boston Crisis, Total Catholic (February 13, 2003)
- Rockville Centre Bishop Rebuts Grand Jury Report, by Daniel J. Wakin (February 13, 2003)

- Li Faithful Sound Off: Angry Catholics Seek Answers in Church Sex Scandal, by Rita Ciolli and Tom Demoretcky (February 14, 2003)
- The Church Is Acting Honestly and Responsibly, by Bishop William F. Murphy (February 14, 2003)
- Altoona: Bishop Denies Coverup, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (February 14, 2003)
- The Catholic Church Confronts Its Future, by James E. Post (February 14, 2003)

- Diocese Calls Grand Jury's Report on Clergy Sex Abuse Untrue, Unfair, Catholic on-line (February 15, 2003)
- Bishop Took Pity on Geoghan after Allegations, by Eric Convey (February 15, 2003)
- Priests Could Face Additional Sex Suits: Appellate Court Says Parishioners May Sue for Exploitation, by Bob Egelko (February 15, 2003)
- Bishop Rebuts Abuse Report: Cites Policy Change in Claims Last Spring, by Frank Eltman (February 15, 2003)
- One Prosecutor Is Praised, Another Criticized in Priest Abuse Cases, by Elissa Gootman (February 15, 2003)
- McCormack Calls Meeting to Speak about Future of Church, by J.M. Hirsch (February 15, 2003)
- Disagree, but Don't Be Disagreeable, by John J. Lavin (February 15, 2003)
- Church Says It Wants to Help, but Victims Wary of Support Groups, by Geoff Mulvihill (February 15, 2003)
- God's Banker: One of the World's Most Notorious Holy Men Is Quietly Giving Mass in Sun City, by Robert Nelson (February 15, 2003)
- Tracking Wayward Shepherds, New York Times (February 15, 2003)
- Albany - Former District Attorney Sol Greenberg Once Told a Priest Accused of Molesting Two Boys to Leave the Area Forever or Face Charges, According to Published Reports, Troy Record (February 15, 2003)

- Distrust Threatens Clergy Talks, by Ashbel S. Green (February 16, 2003)
- Once-Abusive Priest Gives Evidence against Church, by J.M. Hirsch (February 16, 2003)
- Long Island Topic: Ritual and Remembrance, by Paul Mariani (February 16, 2003)
- Who Will Follow Cardinal Bevilacqua? in Four Months, He Turns 80, the Customary Retirement Age. While He Won't Discuss It, Others Are Speculating on the Next Leader of the Archdiocese's 1.5 Million Catholics, by David O'Reilly (February 16, 2003)
- Lennon's Rise: from Shy Schoolboy to the Chancery, by Michael Paulson (February 16, 2003)
- Spota and Murphy Should Not Be Adversaries (February 16, 2003)
- Pain of Abuse, Betrayal Endures: Church Releases File on Alleged Victim, by Robin Washington (February 16, 2003)

- Pastor Criticizes Springfield Diocese Handling of Sex Abuse, Associated Press (February 17, 2003)
- A Priest Repents for His Breatheren: Oyster Bay Congregants Moved by Gesture, by Rita Ciolli (February 17, 2003)
- Embattled Cardinal Finds a Friend: Religious Compound to Be His New Home, by Liz Halloran (February 17, 2003)
- The Church Needs Its Lay People to Take Charge, by Bob Keeler (February 17, 2003)
- Amid Anger, Faith: Li Catholics Say They Plan to Stay Strong, United in the Church, by Indrani Sen (February 17, 2003)

- Letters to the Editor (Long Island Edition), Newsday (February 18, 2003)
- Lawyer Advocates for the Abused, by Doug Mandelaro (February 18, 2003)
- Archdiocese Says Priest Should Pay, by J. Michael Parker (February 18, 2003)

- Diocese Moves to Dismiss Abuse Lawsuits on Constitutional Grounds, by Father Bill Pomerleau (February 17, 2003)

- Judge Rejects Archdiocese Request to Dismiss Lawsuits, Associated Press (February 19, 2003)
- Local Diocese Looking into Claim: 21 Priests Forming Labor Group, by Felisa Cardona (February 19, 2003)
- What the Diocese Should Do to Regain Trust, by Paul Ginnetty (February 19, 2003)
- Sex-Aabuse Conference to Meet in Louisville: Annual Meeting of the Linkup Centers on Clergy, by Peter Smith (February 19, 2003)
- New Hope for Suits against the Church, by Robin Topping (February 19, 2003)
- Can Prayer Heal Sex Scandal? by Priscilla Yeon (February 19, 2003)

- Cardinal Law Goes on Private Retreat, Associated Press (February 20, 2003)
- L.I. Monsignor Scorns Jury, Insisting He Is No 'Monster', by Dan Barry (February 20, 2003)
- Judge Rejects Boston Archdiocese's Motion to Dismiss 500 Suits in Abuse, by Pam Belluck (February 20, 2003)
- Restored: Cleared of Sexual Abuse, the Rev. Edward McDonagh Turns His Initial Grief into Understanding and Returns to His Supportive Parish, by Bella English (February 20, 2003)
- One Priest Laments Lack of Leadership at the Archdiocese, by Peter Gelzinis (February 20, 2003)
- Bingo! Charlotte Diocese Paid Nearly $500k in Abuse Cases, by Tara Servatius (February 20, 2003)

- Letters to the Editor (Long Island Edition): Murphy's Not to Blame, Newsday (February 21, 2003)
- Grand Jury Reports Long Island Diocese Protected 58 Abusive Priests, by Gill Donovan (February 21, 2003)
- Being and Building the Body of Christ: the Synod, by Cardinal Roger M. Mahony (February 21, 2003)
- Letters to the Editor (Long Island Edition): Murphy's Not to Blame, Newsday (February 21, 2003)
- Bill No Longer Requires Clergy Report Abuse: Lawmakers Cite Confidentiality Issues and Constitutionality Concerns, by Lynn Okamoto (February 21, 2003)
- LA Archdiocese Officials Testify before Grand Jury, San Francisco Chronicle (February 21, 2003)

- McCarrick Decries Md. Child Abuse Bill: Cardinal Questions Effect on Confessional, by Jo Becker and Caryle Murphy (February 22, 2003)
- Experience to Remember: Grand Jury Forewoman Recalls Work on Diocese Case, by Rita Ciolli (February 22, 2003)
- No Cutoff Date for Trupia Stipend: Trupia, Is "Manipulating the System," Said the Rev. Thomas Doyle, a Former Canon Lawyer for the Vatican Embassy in Washington, by Stephanie Innes (February 22, 2003)
- Catholic Lay Groups Grow in Numbers, by Joan D. Laguardia (February 22, 2003)
- 50% of Departing Priests Cite Woman or Celibacy, Los Angeles Times (February 22, 2003)
- Courant Seeks to Open Records: Sealed State Court Files Challenged, by Eric Rich (February 22, 2003)
- Socal Attorney Petitions against Combining Priest Sex Suits, San Francisco Chronicle (February 22, 2003)
- National Advocacy Group Helps Victims 'Break Their Silence': The Network, Which Has Grown since the Church Scandal Broke, Helps Those Abused by Priests Share Their Pain and Take the Next Step, by Larry B. Stammer (February 22, 2003)
- Abuse Cost Twin Cities Archdiocese $3.1 Million, by Warren Wolfe (February 22, 2003)

- Publisher's Note: The Bishop Vs. the News, by Wick Allison (February 23, 2003)
- Sex Abuse Victims Rally Together: Conference Helps Many Cope with Emotional Issues, by Lori Burling (February 23, 2003)
- Abuse by Clergy in Canada Is Described: Victims Say That Country Trails U.S. In Dealing with Issue, by R.G. Dunlop (February 23, 2003)
- Sucker-Punched, National Catholic Register (February 23 - March 1, 2003)
- At Victim's Funeral, Archbishop Gives Apology for Abuse, by Elizabeth M. Gillespie (February 23, 2003)
- Oregon Judge's Order Risks State Interference in Running Church, by Wayne Laugesen (February 23 - March 1, 2003)
- Abuse Panel's Critics Say Diocese Puts Priests First: Alleged Bias Prompts One Resignation from the Committee Set up by the Church in Orange, by William Lobdell (February 23, 2003)
- Church's Poor Choice, Monterey Herald (February 23, 2003)
- Unsung Judges Lead Way in Priest Investigations, by Joseph A. Reaves (February 23, 2003)
- The Church As Citizen, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (February 23, 2003)
- Confession Seal Comes under Attack in Several State Legislatures, by Thomas A. Szyszkiewicz (February 23 - March 1, 2003)
- Suspicious Characters? Some Want Special Rules for Priests, by Thomas A. Szyszkiewicz (February 23 - March 1, 2003)
- New Church Shocker, Tribune-Democrat (February 23, 2003)
- Albany Diocese's Offer to Help Had Condition: Albany -- Tape Reveals Bishop Telling Sex Abuse Victim Church Could Better Help Him If He Didn't Have an Attorney Involved, by Andrew Tilghman (February 23, 2003)

- Globe Honored for Stories on Church, Islamic World, Boston Globe (February 24, 2003)
- Number Alleging Abuse at Boys Town Rises to 4, by Stephen Buttry (February 24, 2003)
- Betrayal of the Flock: Understanding Abuse by Priests, by Richard Cravatts, Ph.D. (February 24, 2003)
- Evidence Reveals Diocese Cover-up, by Susan Evans (February 24, 2003)
- Florida Bill Extends Time Period for Victims of Sexual Abuse to File Lawsuits, by Peter Franceschina (February 24, 2003)
- Will State Legislatures Stand up to the Catholic Church, and Pass Strong Anti-Child Abuse Laws? Maryland's Example Suggests It Will Be a Tough Fight, by Marci Hamilton (February 24, 2003)
- Law Set to Face Grand Jury: Reilly May Issue Report on Abuses, by Stephen Kurkjian (February 24, 2003)
- Marchers Protest at Cathedral: Catholic Critics Want Bishops Accountable for Priests' Actions, by Peter Smith (February 24, 2003)
- State Lawmakers Propose Bills Stemming from Catholic Church's Sex Abuse Scandal, by Alan Scher Zagier (February 24, 2003)

- Mexico Mayor Vows Crackdown on Gay Prostitutes after Slaying of Priest, Associated Press (February 25, 2003)
- Cardinal As Tough As the Questions, by John Baer (February 25, 2003)
- Globe Receives Selden Ring Award, Boston Globe (February 25, 2003)
- Records of Two More Accused Priests Released, Herald wire services (February 25, 2003)
- Chapter for Priest-Abuse Victims Forms in Fayette, by Frank E. Lockwood (February 25, 2003)
- Lennon to Launch 'Healing' Initiative: Prayers, Meetings to Start with Lent, by Michael Paulson (February 25, 2003)
- Bishop in Green Bay, Wis., Embroiled in Abuse Scandal, Resigns upon Reaching Retirement Age, San Francisco Chronicle (February 25, 2003)
- Diocese Begins Abuse Outreach: Laura F. Reilly Is Organizing a Program on Cleric Abuse That Will Be Taken Parish to Parish, by Bill Zajac (February 25, 2003)

- Victims, Clergy Testify on Abuse-Reporting Bills in Md, by Jo Becker (February 26, 2003)
- Archdiocese Turns to Appeals Court: Seeks Higher Jurisdiction in Abuse Crisis, by Kathleen Burge (February 26, 2003)
- Diocese Probe Is Urged, by Susan Evans (February 26, 2003)
- What I Told Voice of the Faithful, by Deal Hudson (February 26, 2003)
- Hughes to Testify before Grand Jury Weighing Criminal Charges, by Jay Lindsay (February 26, 2003)
- Law Testifies before Grand Jury Weighing Criminal Charges, by Jay Lindsay (February 26, 2003)
- Bishop Plans to Strengthen Church, by Albert McKeon (February 26, 2003)
- A Parish Divided over Priest: A Fierce Debate over Internet Sites He Visited, by Katie Thomas (February 26, 2003)

- Rockville Ctr. Diocese Releases Financial Statement, by Rita Ciolli (February 27, 2003)
- Former Law Secretary Goes before Grand Jury, by Wendy Davis (February 27, 2003)
- Diocese Fights Request to Turn over Priest's Records, by Alicia Fabbre (February 27, 2003)
- Pope Revises Vatican Norms on Clergy Sex Abuse, Confession, by Jerry Filteau (February 27, 2003)
- Committee Votes to Expand Sex-Crime Reporting Requirements, by Howard Fischer (February 27, 2003)
- Church Says Victim May Share Blame, by Paul A. Long (February 27, 2003)
- Panel Oks 2 Sex Abuse Bills: Time to File Lawsuit, Penalties for Failure to Report Would Increase, by Joseph A. Reaves (February 27, 2003)
- Twin Cities: Group Questions Archdiocese's Accounting of Abuse Expenses, Associated Press (February 28, 2003)
- Diocese to Launch Anti-Abuse Seminar: 'Protecting God's Children' Targets Prevention, by Rita Ciolli (February 28, 2003)
- Church, Plaintiffs Spar over Court Dates, by Wendy Davis (February 28, 2003)
- Dioceses Resist Releasing Names of Accused Priests, by Laurie Goodstein (February 28, 2003)
- Cleveland Diocese Adopts Enhanced Policy, by M.R. Kropko (February 28, 2003)
- Support Group Asks Archdiocese to Open Personnel and Financial Files, KSTP.com (February 28, 2003)
- Catholics Supportive of Bishop's Plan, by Kathryn Marchocki (February 28, 2003)
- Diocese's 'Archive' of Victims Sought: Lawsuit: Misconduct Covered up since '58, by Cindy Schroeder (February 28, 2003)
- 47 Priests Accused of Abuse over Last 50 Years: Seattle Archdiocese Names Panel for 'Thorough Review' of 13 Cases, by Sam Skolnik (February 28, 2003)
- Laity and Abuse Survivors Will Help Change Church, by Warren Wolfe (February 28, 2003)

MARCH 2003

- Md. Panel Rejects Child Abuse Bill after Uproar: Catholics Objected to Plan to Require Clergy to Report Details from Confessional, by Jo Becker (March 1, 2003)
- Local Diocese Now Requires Reporting All Abuse Claims, by David Briggs (March 1, 2003)
- Aim Is to Speed up Process, Cleric Says, by Susan Gembrowski (March 1, 2003)
- Church Picks Review Panel for Sex Cases, by Giselle Goodman (March 1, 2003)
- Faithful Air Their Views on Catholic Sex Scandal: A Discussion of the Charges Attracts 200 at a Church Conference in Anaheim. 'We Have Created' the Problem, the Moderator Says, by Jennifer Mena (March 1, 2003)
- Church Seeks to Restrict Lawyer: Says Remarks May Block Fair Trials, by Michael Rezendes (March 1, 2003)

- Provisions of Church Abuse Settlement, Associated Press (March 2, 2003)
- Informed Public Helps System, Albany Times Union (March 2, 2003)
- Priest Plays down Abuse Crisis: Prominent Friar's Counseling Criticized by NJ Diocese, Victims, by Brooks Egerton (March 2, 2003)
- Diocese Muzzles Priests, by Susan Evans (March 2, 2003)
- Debating the Degree of Abuse, by Sean Murphy (March 2, 2003)
- Files on Priests Won't Be Pretty, by Sean Murphy (March 2, 2003)
- 47 Priests Accused of Abuse over Last 50 Years: Seattle Archdiocese Names Panel for 'Thorough Review' of 13 Cases, by Sam Skolnik (March 2, 2003)
- 'Not on His Watch' the Bishop Must End Cover-up, Tribune-Democrat (March 2, 2003)
- A Priest's Victim Sees Insult after Injury, by Daniel J. Wakin (March 2, 2003)

- Cardinal Mahony Cites 1st Amendment to Hold LA Clergy Abuse Files, Associated Press (March 3, 2003)

- Former Priest Sentenced to Year in Jail, Associated Press (March 4, 2003)
- Nevada Bill Requires Priests to Report Confessed Abuse, Associated Press (March 4, 2003)
- Text of Rev. Michael Hands' Statement, by Michael Hands (March 4, 2003)
- Report Details Auxiliary Bishop's Role, by Albert McKeon (March 4, 2003)
- Lawmakers Look to Change Sex Abuse Statute of Limitations, KARE11.com (March 4, 2003)
- Bishop Sends Letter Detailing Abuse Reforms, by Gregory D. Kesich (March 4, 2003)
- Report Details Auxiliary Bishop's Role, by Albert McKeon (March 4, 2003)
- Victim Testifies at Hands' Abuse Sentencing, by Rita Ciolli (March 4, 2003)
- Judge Rejects Motion That Would Have Delayed Mass. Priest Lawsuits, by Jennifer Peter (March 4, 2003)
- Nevada Bill Requires Priests to Report Confessed Abuse, San Francisco Chronicle (March 4, 2003)
- Church Files Reveal Depth of Priest Sex Abuse Scandal: State: Diocese Was 'Willfully Blind' to Danger Children Faced, by Annmarie Timmins and Daniel Barrick and Amy McConnell (March 4, 2003)
- Family Saw Two Faces of Diocese, by Annmarie Timmins (March 4, 2003)
- L.I. Priest Gets 2 Years in Jail for Sodomizing Boy, WNBC News (March 4, 2003)
- Legislators Debate Change in Sex-Abuse Laws, by Warren Wolfe (March 4, 2003)
- Bills on Child Sex Abuse Languish, by Rachel Zoll (March 4, 2003)

- Judge: No Way Church Officials Can Get Fair Trial, Associated Press (March 5, 2003)
- Priest Resigns after Allegations Made, Associated Press (March 5, 2003)
- State Aims for Tougher Abuse Laws: Bill Would Remove Statute of Limitations on Prosecution, by Daniel Barrick (March 5, 2003)
- In 1950s Case, Abuse Not Tolerated, by Amy McConnell (March 5, 2003)

- Report Details Sex Abuse by Priests and Inaction by a Diocese, by Fox Butterfield (March 6, 2003)
- Editorial: Horrors Revealed, Concord Monitor (March 6, 2003)
- Bishop Daily Bars Priest Powwow, by Carol Eisenberg (March 6, 2003)
- 5 More Claiming Clergy Sex Abuse File Suits against Archdiocese: Relations Cooling between Advocacy Group, Archbishop, by Tom Heinen (March 6, 2003)
- Clergy Abuse Targeted by Bills: Albany -- People Who Say They Were Molested by Priests to Join Senator As He Releases Reforms, by James M. (March 6, 2003)
- Editorial: Time to Let the Lawyers in, Journal Sentinel (March 6, 2003)
- Legislation Targets Clergy Sex Abuse: State Senator's Bills Would Let Victims Sue Decades Later, Prohibit Secret Settlements, by Erik Kriss (March 6, 2003)
- NH Catholics Must Now Take Action, by Joseph W. Mcquaid (March 6, 2003)
- Diocese Facing Boycott of Fundraiser: Sex Abuse Policy Challenged in Va. by Caryle Murphy (March 6, 2003)
- Bishop Calls Lent a 'Time for Healing' but Few Attend Mass to Foster Reconciliation, by Michael Paulson (March 6, 2003)
- Clergy-Abuse Bills Introduced: A Senate Disclosure Proposal Reaches Back 50 Years; Another Aids Suit Filing, by Yancey Roy (March 6, 2003)
- Diocese to Pay $1M in Abuse Case: Turlock Priest Admitted Molestation; 2nd Cleared, by Joe Tone (March 6, 2003)
- Priest Suits Pile up, Tribune-Democrat (March 6, 2003)

- Strapped Parishes Bracing for Cuts, by Yadira Betances (March 7, 2003)
- Confessional Seal under Attack in Several States, Catholic News Service (March 7, 2003)
- In Some Priest Cases, Death Isn't Figurative, Concord Monitor (March 7, 2003)
- Records Reveal Bishops's Role in Boston Scandal, by Gill Donovan (March 7, 2003)
- Victims Vow to Keep Cases in News, by Joe Feuerherd (March 7, 2003)
- Colorful Priest Offers Opinions at Tcu Fund Drive, by Jim Jones (March 7, 2003)
- L.A. District Attorney Seeks Access to All Abuse Files, by Arthur Jones (March 7, 2003)
- Sexual Assaults Raise Troubling Questions, by Dave Moller (March 7, 2003)

- Pope Secretly Approves Changes to Permit Quicker Trials, Dismissal of Priests, by John L. Allen Jr. (March 8, 2003)
- Archbishop's Words Intentionally Inflicted Harm on Women, by David Clohessy (March 8, 2003)
- The Church Is Working to Regain Trust, by Rabbi Marc Gellman & Msgr. Thomas Hartman (March 8, 2003)
- Priests Who Asked Law to Quit Attacked, by Michael Paulson (March 8, 2003)
- Bishop's Health Not His Only Worry: Stress of Sex-Abuse Scandal May Be behind Resignation, by Joseph A. Reaves (March 8, 2003)
- Letters to the Editor, Los Angeles Times (March 8, 2003)
- Clergy Must Be Held to Same Standard As All, Troy Record (March 8, 2003)

- A Plea for Justice: Victims of Sexual Abuse by the Clergy Want Tougher Reporting Requirements and Other Laws, Albany Times Union (March 9, 2003)
- Diocese Mismanages Moral Crisis, Albany Times Union (March 9, 2003)
- Getting Rome's Ear: NH Catholics Must Demand Change (March 9, 2003)
- Editorial: Holding Church Accountable, Journal Sentinel (March 9, 2003)
- Hoping to Heal: Murphy Says Mass at Hands' Former Parish, by Joseph Mallia (March 9, 2003)
- Turbulent Year for Diocese, Church, by Mary McLachlin (March 9, 2003)
- Still Catholic, but Changed, by Eileen McNamara (March 9, 2003)
- Clergy May Be Required to Report Child Abuse Claims, Olympian (March 9, 2003)
- When the Public Interest Is a State Secret: Lawsuits Involving Corporations, Regulations and Even Sexual Abuse Find Their Way behind Closed Doors, by Eric Rich, Jack Dolan and Dave Altimari (March 9, 2003)
- Release of Church Files a Needed Disinfectant, Telegraph (March 9, 2003)

- Church Protesters Turn out in Force, by Gary Dennis (March 10, 2003)
- Advocate, New Rules Target Church Abuse, by Susan Evans (March 10, 2003)
- There's Hope for Catholic Church, by Joanne M. Hogan (March 10, 2003)
- Making the Choice to Join Catholicism: Albany-- Hundreds Set to Complete Conversion on Easter As Church Endures Scandal, by Claire Hughes (March 10, 2003)
- Editorials: New Challenge for Diocese, Plain Dealer (March 10, 2003)
- Louisville, Ky., Archdiocese Freezes Wages, Cuts Budget, San Francisco Gate.com (March 10, 2003)
- Priest Scandal Hurting Numbers at Mass, by Robin Washington and Eric Convey (March 10, 2003)
- Talks Delay Sexual Abuse Suits in California, by Barbara Whitaker (March 10, 2003)

- No Cover-up Was Involved, Adamec Says, by Susan Evans (March 11, 2003)
- Hart Resignation Accepted; Successor Named, by Noreen Gillespie (March 11, 2003)
- Judge Dismisses 5 Suits against Milwaukee Archdiocese: Alleged Victims Say They Were Molested by Late Rev. George Nuedling (March 11, 2003)
- 'They Will Know Our Stories ... My Pain', Lowell Sun (March 11, 2003)
- Bishop, Lay Group Set to Meet, by Michael Paulson (March 11, 2003)
- Priests Seek Forgiveness: Atonement Service: Archbishop Hanus Apologizes for Clergy Who Preyed upon Children, by Mary Nevans Pederson (March 11, 2003)
- A 'Sorry' Day in Church, by Stephen Scott (March 11, 2003)

- Victim Becomes the Man His Priest Should Have Been, Arizona Republic (March 12, 2003)
- Changed Church, Times Await City's New Bishop, by Adam Bowles (March 12, 2003)
- Waterloo: It's a Matter of Faith, by Crystal Britt (March 12, 2003)
- Laity Group, Lennon Have 'Cordial' Meet, by Eric Convey (March 12, 2003)
- Teen's Suit Targets Church, by Peter Franceschina (March 12, 2003)
- Diocese Seeks to Seal Evidence: Church Officials Try to Protect Records from Public in Lawsuit, by Jimmie E. Gates (March 12, 2003)
- Catholic Group Picks Academic Team to Study Problem of Sexual Abuse, by Laurie Goodstein (March 12, 2003)
- Bishop Won't Lift Church Ban on Voice of Faithful: Group's Leader, Lennon Meet, by Michael Paulson (March 12, 2003)
- Reilly Calls for Higher Penalties for Not Reporting Abuse, WBZ.com (March 12, 2003)
- Shanley's Niece Defends Accused Cleric in Deposition, by Robin Washington (March 12, 2003)

- Blind Justice? An Attorney Claims Improper Communication between a Judge and the Albany Diocese, Albany Times Union (March 13, 2003)
- Diocesan Review Board Established, by Irene Lagan (March 13, 2003)
- Chesley to Review Diocese Records, by Paul A. Long (March 13, 2003)
- Bishops Sought Immunity: Before Answering Questions, by Kathryn Marchocki (March 13, 2003)
- Church to Check Backgrounds: It Plans to Investigate Coaches, Tutors, Helpers, by Patricia Montemurri (March 13, 2003)
- Catholic Watchdogs Question Diocese, News12.com (March 13, 2003)
- Lawyer Seeks to Freeze: Bishop Guertin Assets, Union Leader News (March 13, 2003)
- Pols Eye Tougher Penalties for Failure to Report Abuse, by Robin Washington (March 13, 2003)
- Judge Orders Catholic Leader's Testimony: Auxiliary Bishop Román Faces Questions in Suit, by Jay Weaver (March 13, 2003)

- Two Top Manchester Church Officials Sought Immunity, Prosecutor Says, Associated Press (March 14, 2003)
- Family Plans to Take Abuse Case to Pope: Father, Sons Plan to Take Their Cases of Alleged Clergy Sex Abuse Directly to Pope, ABC News (March 14, 2003)
- Focus on Healing, Preventing Abuse: Bishop Reilly Speaks out about Crisis, Catholic Free Press (March 14, 2003)
- Priest Was Moved So He Could Start Afresh, Law Says, by Wendy Davis (March 14, 2003)
- Priests Say Bishop Issues Gag Order, by Gill Donovan (March 14, 2003)
- Church Abuse Victim Seeks Redemption, by Jonathan Van Fleet (March 14, 2003)
- It's Time for Cardinal Mahony to Deliver on Promise of Openness, Los Angeles Times (March 14, 2003)
- Office Offers Services to Victims Who Call, by Kevin Luperchio (March 14, 2003)
- Lennon Takes Message to Suburbs, by Erica Noonan (March 14, 2003)
- New Bishop Faces Old Problem, by Margot Patterson (March 14, 2003)
- Bid to Shield Priest Data Faulted, by Michael Rezendes (March 14, 2003)
- Judge Accused of Bias Quits 3 Diocese Cases: Albany -- Recusal Comes after Plaintiffs' Lawyer Asks Appeals Court to Oust Jurist from Civil Lawsuits, by Andrew Tilghman (March 14, 2003)
- Camden Diocese Settles Suit, by Jim Walsh (March 14, 2003)
- Law: Probing Priest Dad Was Not My Job, by Robin Washington (March 14, 2003)

- People: Bishop Feels 'Horrendous Pain' at Sex Abuse Crisis, CNN News (March 15, 2003)
- AG Staff: Church Deal Was Best Decision, by Karen Dandurant (March 15, 2003)
- Dioceses Must Detail Plans to Protect Children (March 15, 2003)
- Embattled New Britain Priest Dies: Pastor of Polish Community Church Was Criticized for Denouncing Rape Victim, by Bill Leukhardt (March 15, 2003)
- Scurrilous Attack on Brave Priests, by Bob Maher (March 15, 2003)
- Sex-Abuse Victims Say N.J. Tough on Claims, by Pete McAleer (March 15, 2003)
- Bishop: Social Isolation Hurt the Catholic Church: Priests Were Stunted Emotionally, He Says, by Bruce Nolan (March 15, 2003)

- Opinion: Judging the Catholic Crisis, Albany Times Union (March 16, 2003)
- Catholic Church Must Be Open, Clarion-Ledger (March 16, 2003)
- Cote's Behavior Shocks Old Friend, by Pat Hammond (March 16, 2003)
- Priest Sex-Abuse Plaintiffs Decry Delays in Getting Justice, by Tom Kisken (March 16, 2003)
- Merrimack Parish Withholding Funds from Diocese, by Dan McLean (March 16, 2003)
- Abuse Survivors Optimistic after Meeting with Officials, by Tracy Robinson (March 16, 2003)

- Judge to Determine Whether L.A. Archdiocese Should Relinquish Documents (March 17, 2003)
- In Sad Times for Church, the Spies Have It, by Bob Keeler (March 17, 2003)
- Merrimack Parish Refusing to Send Collections to Diocese (March 17, 2003)
- Left by Her Husband, Hurt by Her Church: Efrain Lopez Returned to the Priesthood in 1992, Leaving His Wife of 20 Years $60,000 in Debt, by Caryle Murphy (March 17, 2003)
- Protesters Call for Release of R.I. Archdiocese Records, by Robin Washington (March 17, 2003)
- Sex-Abuse Victim Backs Veracity of Repressed Memories, by Robin Washington (March 17, 2003)

- Parish Loses $500,000 in Unauthorized Account, Pastor Says, Associated Press (March 18, 2003)
- Behind the Robes: Pondering the Secrets Cardinal Mahony Might Hold about the Catholic Sex Scandal, by Jeffrey Anderson (March 18, 2003)
- Survey Finds Detroit-Area Priests Happy with Work, Upset with Hierarchy, by David Crumm and Patricia Montemurri (March 18, 2003)
- Priest: Former LI Bishop Ignored Reports of Abuse: Priest's Statement Links Diocesan Leader to Church Cover-Up, by Eden Laikin (March 18, 2003)
- Apologetic Lennon Prays for Peace at Home, Overseas, by Robin Washington (March 18, 2003)

- Diocese's Lawyer Explains Contact with Judge, by Jill Bryce (March 19, 2003)
- Clergy Must Report Child Abuse Cases, by Marvin Eckfeldt and Mary Ellen Stone (March 19, 2003)
- Diocese Slicing Budget by $500k, by Albert McKeon (March 19, 2003)
- Bishop McCormack's House to Be Closed, by Katharine McQuaid (March 19, 2003)
- Text from Arcgbishop Lipscombs News Conference, Mobile Register (March 19, 2003)
- Bishop Bad Boy: Santa Rosa's Charismatic Catholic Bishop Got Busted Shaking down a Priest for Sex. But He Had Friends in High Places -- and They Served Him Well, by Ron Russell (March 19, 2003)

- Justice on Trial: Cases Involving Clergy Sex Abuse Must Be Handled with Strict Impartiality, Albany Times Union (March 20, 2003)
- Archdiocese Seeks Limit on Sexual Abuse Damages, by Wendy Davis (March 20, 2003)
- Bishops Urged to Back Measure on Abuse Cases, Los Angeles Times (March 20, 2003)
- Archdiocese Announces Child Protection Director, by Caryle Murphy (March 20, 2003)
- DA Continues Probe into Priest Sex Abuse Allegations: Staff Looks through Archdiocese Records, NBC 13 WVTM (March 20, 2003)
- Questions for the Diocese, Orange County Register (March 20, 2003)

- Law Spokeswoman Describes 'Nightmare': Morrissey Says She Was Often Kept in the Dark about Scandal, by Jenn Abelson (March 21, 2003)
- Catholic Priests Say Change Is Inevitable: Clerics from Paterson Diocese Discuss Future, by Jerry Barca (March 21, 2003)
- Stunted Teaching on Sex Has Role in Church's Crisis, by Sidney Callahan (March 21, 2003)
- 'A Goal to Reflect Jesus': Strength in Church's Message Brings New Catholics to Our Door, by Lenore Christopher (March 21, 2003)
- Diocese Changes Aim to Halt Abuse, by Michael W. Kahn (March 21, 2003)
- Religion Today, by Denise Lavoie (March 21, 2003)
- Moving beyond the Scandal, Merrick Herald (March 21, 2003)
- Church Needs a Deeper Accountability, by Rosemary Ruether (March 21, 2003)
- Voice of Faithful Letter Is Circulated by Parish, by Kathleen A. Shaw (March 21, 2003)
- Boston Archdiocese Asking for Lawsuits to Be Dismissed: Church Says First Amendment Protects It from Courts, TheBostonChannel.com (March 21, 2003)
- 3rd Judge Appointed to Hear Albany Diocese Cases: Albany-- 2 Justices Recused Themselves in Suits against Church, by Andrew Tilghman (March 21, 2003)

- Priest Abuse, by Melissa Butts (March 22, 2003)
- Judge: Fuse Priest Child Abuse Suits, by Felisa Cardona (March 22, 2003)
- Church Abuse Plaintiffs Win Access to Priest Files, Cincinnati Enquirer (March 22, 2003)
- Church Rejects Voice of Faithful Meeting: Catholic Survivors' Group to Meet at Marriott, by Jim DeBrosse (March 22, 2003)
- Victims Share Stories at Church Abuse Conference, Hartford Courant (March 22, 2003)
- U.S. Supreme Court to Review Molestation Ruling, KTVU 2 (March 22, 2003)
- Victims Share Stories at Church Abuse Conference, Newsweek (March 22, 2003)
- Priests' Psychologist to Speak: Franciscan Slated to Attend Local Conference, by Joan Treadway (March 22, 2003)

- Innocent until Proven Guilty, Enid News & Eagle (March 23, 2003)
- LI Poll: Scandal Hurts View of Church, by Joseph Mallia (March 23, 2003)
- 'John Doe' Cases Unfair to Accused, Church Says, by Jay Weaver (March 23, 2003)

- Redemption Key to Church Defense, by Wendy Davis (March 24, 2003)
- Americans Want to See Pope to Express Concerns over Sex Abuse, by Victor L. Simpson (March 24, 2003)
- Archdiocese Problems Linger under Interim Leader: Lennon Has Spent Time Pushing for Global Settlement, TheBostonChannel.com (March 24, 2003)

- Trio Still Hope to Meet Pope on Abuse, Associated Press (March 25, 2003)
- Canon Law Group Issues Guide on Implementing Sex Abuse Norms, Catholic News Service (March 25, 2003)
- Manchester Diocese Cuts Jobs, Plans Restructuring of Services, Catholic News Service (March 25, 2003)
- Catholic Priests to Converge for Sex Abuse Education, by Mark Guydish (March 25, 2003)
- Globe Crusade Creates New Victims, Standard Times (March 25, 2003)

- Mississippi Sex Abuse Cases Have Bigger Meaning for Law, by Reed Branson (March 26, 2003)
- Diocese Appeal Hurting: Contributions down after Reports of Priest Sex Abuse, by Rita Ciolli (March 26, 2003)
- New York Diocese's Fund-Raiser Lags Amid Revelations of Priest Abuse, by Frank Eltman (March 26, 2003)
- Kathleen McChesney: Helping the Bishops Get It Right, by John Bookser Feister (March 26, 2003)
- Documenting Patterns of Abuse: Boston Archdiocese Makes Priests' Personnel Files Public, by Denise Lavoie (March 26, 2003)
- Catholic Church Needs to Hear from Its Young, by Dick Ryan (March 26, 2003)
- Child Sexual Abuse: Victims Need Adequate Time to Bring Damage Suits, St. Paul Pioneer Press (March 26, 2003)
- Lawyer Seeks Venue Change for Priest Abuse Trials: Albany-- Lawyer for Victims of Sexual Abuse by Priests Claims Region's Judiciary Is against Him, by Andrew Tilghman (March 26, 2003)

- Symposium Explores Dramatic Changes in Catholicism since 1950s, Catholic News Service (March 27, 2003)
- Bishop: All Should Repent for Sex Scandal, by Kathy Ehrich (March 27, 2003)
- Bill Inspired by Priest Abuse Would End Limit on Prosecuting Rape, by Brendan Farrington (March 27, 2003)
- Special Pastoral Report from Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas: To the Clergy, Religious and Laity of the Diocese: Proceeding Honestly on Our Journey Towards Forgiveness, Diocese of Tucson (March 27, 2003)
- Group Aids Survivors of Sex Abuse by Priests, by Sandra Mathers (March 27, 2003)
- Senate Panel Endorses Measure Allowing More Time for Priest Prosecution: Church Will Not Take Position on Bill, NBC 4 News (March 27, 2003)
- Church: Abuse Suit against Diocese Violates Church-State Separation, NEPA News (March 27, 2003)
- Parts of Sex-Abuse Case Sealed, by Stephanie Saul (March 27, 2003)
- Sex Abuse Chapter Formed, by Bill Zajac (March 27, 2003)

- Even Egan Must Now Have Perv Checkup, by Susan Edelman (March 28, 2003)
- Persistent Sex Abuse Victims Get Message from Pope; Two Cathedrals, Two World Views; the Blair Rumors, National Catholic Reporter (March 28, 2003)
- Ireland Begins Investigating Diocese, by Shawn Pogatchnik (March 28, 2003)

- Let Us Prey; Teacher Sex Scandals to Top Priests', Arizona Republic (March 29, 2003)
- Sex-Crime Victims May Get Assist, by Lesley Clark (March 29, 2003)
- Panel That Reviewed Abuse Allegations to Be Replaced, by Eric Convey (March 29, 2003)
- Claim of Church Rights Panned, by Wendy Davis (March 29, 2003)
- Snap Urges Lennon Role in Legal Fight, by Wendy Davis (March 29, 2003)
- No Grounds Found for Prosecuting Allegations of Abuse, by Alex Friedrich (March 29, 2003)
- Siena Holds "Trusting the Clergy?" Seminar, by Duarte Geraldino (March 29, 2003)
- Bill Targets Omission in Sex Abuse Reporting, by Michelle Guido (March 29, 2003)
- High Court to Address Molestation Law, by David Kravets (March 29, 2003)
- Diocese Fights Deposition, by Richard Nangle (March 29, 2003)
- Abuse Victims Group Meets with Bishop, New York Times (March 29, 2003)
- Possible Law Successor Decries Secrecy, by Michael Paulson (March 29, 2003)
- Meeting of Minds on Crisis of Faith: Colonie -- Forum Aims to Give Scholars, Clergy and Laity a Chance to Air Views on Sexual Abuse Scandal, by Andrew Tilghman (March 29, 2003)
- Sex Abuse Victims' Group to Meet with Lennon: Group Wants Lennon to Make Policy Changes, WCVB-TV 5 (March 29, 2003)

- Church Paid Indicted Priest: Disgraced S.F. Cleric Received 'Basic Sustenance' Checks for 4 Years, by Elizabeth Fernandez (March 30, 2003)
- Pontiff off Limits to Locals: Lowell Men Meet with Vatican Official but Fail in Attempt to Talk with Pope, by Jason Lefferts (March 30, 2003)
- LA Cardinal Fights Document Release after Vowing Openness, by Sandra Marquez (March 30, 2003)
- Bishop's Stance Angers Activists: Voice of the Faithful Leader Criticizes Lori's Meeting Ban, Frances Grandy Taylor (March 30, 2003)

- 'Retroactive Punishment' Test Case: High Court Decision on Bay Area Molest Charges Could Affect Terror Law, by Bob Egelko (March 31, 2003)
- Supreme Court Considers Sex Crime Limits, by Gina Holland (March 31, 2003)
- Archbishop Flynn Speaks on Clergy Sex Abuse, KARE 11 (March 31, 2003)
- Cardinal Fights Document Release, by Sandra Marquez (March 31, 2003)
- Bishop Refuses Deal That Would Have Ended Criminal Investigation, by Joseph A. Reaves (March 31, 2003)
- Senate Panel Oks Bill to Extend Priest Case Deadline: The Measure Would Allow More Time to File Charges As Court Settles Dispute with Diocese (March 31, 2003)

APRIL 2003

- Reform Catholics Meet with Cardinal, by Kate N. Grossman (April 1, 2003)
- LA Cardinal's Sincerity Questioned in Legal Battle over Priest Files, by Sandra Marquez (April 1, 2003)
- New Catholic Lay Group Wants Bishops to Quit, by Albert McKeon (April 1, 2003)
- Local Chapter Organized to Support Victims of Priests, by Kathleen Mellen (April 1, 2003)
- LA Archdiocese Argues against Release of Priest Files: Lawyers Claim Files Are Protected by First Amendment, NBC 4 News (April 1, 2003)
- Church Refuses Group's Money: Voice of Faithful Decries Decision, by Michael Paulson (April 1, 2003)
- Justices Weigh How the Law Is Enforced: High Court Debates 2 California Cases: Sex Crimes' Prosecution and Tribal Sovereignty, by David G. Savage (April 1, 2003)
- Abuse Victims See Only Partial Justice: Many Still Want Archdiocese Held Accountable, by Peter Smith (April 1, 2003)
- Reform Group, Dupre Hold 'Fruitful' Meeting: The Discussion between the Bishop and Voice of the Faithful Members Was Not Open to the Media, by Bill Zajac (April 1, 2003)

- A Loss for the Archdiocese, Boston Globe (April 2, 2003)
- Catholic Charities May Defiantly Take VOTF Cash, by Eric Convey (April 2, 2003)
- Diocese Wants Boston to Pay: San Bernardino Church Officials Assert East Coast Archdiocese Is Liable in Sex Abuse Case, by Joanna Corman (April 2, 2003)
- Church's 1st Amendment Appeal Denied in Sex Abuse Suits: Bid to Dismiss Cited Separation of Church, State, by Wendy Davis (April 2, 2003)
- Arsenault Tells Pastors Not to Allow Group to Distribute Materials, by J.M. Hirsch (April 2, 2003)
- Ruling Hurt Victims of Church Abuses, by Paul Kendrick (April 2, 2003)
- L.A. Archdiocese Seeks to Withhold Files in Sex Cases, by William Lobdell and Richard Winton (April 2, 2003)
- Canon Law Expert Speaks on Abuse: The Rev. William J. King Detailed How the Church Deals with Clergy Accused of Misconduct, by Michael McAuliffe (April 2, 2003)
- This Church Won't Budge, by Eileen McNamara (April 2, 2003)
- County Announces New Policy for Priest Misconduct Investigations, by Carol Sowers (April 2, 2003)
- Grand Jury Completes Church Probe: Reilly Indicates Abuse Indictments Unlikely, by Robin Washington (April 2, 2003)

- Catholics Speaking out about Sexual Abuse Allegations, by Josh Bernstein (April 3, 2003)
- Diocese's Suit Seen As First of Trend, by Wendy Davis (April 3, 2003)
- Archbishop Offers Apology: Some Say the Healing Service for Local Catholics Wasn't Enough, by Alan Gustafson (April 3, 2003)
- L.A. Archdiocese Seeks to Withhold Files in Sex Cases, by William Lobdell and Richard Winton (April 3, 2003)
- Bishop Makes Lenten Visit: Lennon in Malden Today, by Kathy McCabe (April 3, 2003)
- Voice of the Faithful Creates Charity Fund, Newsday (April 3, 2003)
- Worcester Voice Asks Bishop to Meet, by Kathleen A. Shaw (April 3, 2003)
- Editorial: Problem Priests: Out of the 16th Century, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (April 3, 2003)
- Groups Meet to Help Each Other Deal with Priest Abuse, by Julie O'Neill (April 3, 2003)
- Law Gives Time to Prosecute Sex Abuse, by Jim Wasserman (April 3, 2003)
- Confession Would Stay Secret in Proposal to Report Abuse, by David White (April 3, 2003)

- Murphy Gets New Assistant: Pope Names Auxiliary Bishop, by Rita Ciolli (April 4, 2003)
- California Diocese Sues Archdiocese of Boston: Bishops Did Not Reveal Shanley's History, Concord Monitor (April 4, 2003)
- Silencing Its Critics Shows Manchester Diocese Is Unchanged, Concord Monitor (April 4, 2003)
- Clock Stops in Sex Abuse Cases: State Extends Statute of Limitations during Dispute over Priests' Files, by Alan Cooperman (April 4, 2003)
- State Enters Fray on Access to Priests' Files: California Freezes Clock for Statute of Limitations in Child Sexual Abuse Cases, by Alan Cooperman (April 4, 2003)
- Area Clergy Continue to Plan for Future Needs, by Tricia Hempel (April 4, 2003)
- Church Lists Sex Abuse Costs, by Steve Maynard (April 4, 2003)
- Catholics Urged to Get Involved to Safeguard Kids, by Marie McCain (April 4, 2003)
- Bill Aids Prosecutors in Sex-Abuse Cases, Orange County Register (April 4, 2003)

- Vatican Symposium Hears Homosexuality: A 'Risk Factor' In, but Not Cause of Sex Abuse, by John L. Allen Jr. (April 5, 2003)
- Spiritual Life: Jesuit, Swami Voice Views of Celibacy, by Rich Barlow (April 5, 2003)
- Archdiocese Motion Granted in Abuse Suit: Church Gets More Time for Discovery, by Wendy Davis and Kathleen Burge (April 5, 2003)
- Friars Sue L.A. Archdiocese over Sexual Abuse Case: A Franciscan Order Is Fighting Allegations That a Priest Molested an O.C. Boy in the '70s. It Seeks a Ruling That the Church Is Liable for Any Damages, by William Lobdell (April 5, 2003)
- Two Bishops Should Step down from Office, Telegraph (April 5, 2003)
- Angered by 'Disrespectful' Agenda, Flynn Cancels Meeting with SNAP, By Warren Wolf (April 5, 2003)

- Abuse Victim Speaks: Man Seeks Data on Priests from Catholic Bishop, by Jill Bryce (April 6, 2003)
- Seeking Justice for 31 Years, by Adam Gorli (April 6, 2003)
- Scandal Called Threat to Free Worship, by Adam Liptak (April 6, 2003)
- Abuse-Lawsuit Deadline Likely Near: The One-Year Anniversary of the First Story Could Mark the Statute of Limitations for Filing Suit against the Archdiocese, by Peter Smith (April 6, 2003)

- Harvard Doctor Attends Vatican Talks, by Douglas Belkin (April 7, 2003)
- Reasons behind Church's Decision, by Rev. Christopher Coyne (April 7, 2003)
- Following the Money Trail, Crisis Magazine (April 7, 2003)
- A Looming Crisis of Faith, by Bishop Francis A. Quinn (April 7, 2003)

- Archbishop Flynn Says Media 'Distorted' Sexual Abuse Problem, Catholic News Service (April 8, 2003)
- Canadian Expert Says with Treatment Most Priests Won't Abuse Againz, Catholic News Service (April 8, 2003)
- Catholic News Archbishop Flynn, Catholic News Service (April 8, 2003)
- Dismissing All Abusive Priests Is Ineffective Strategy, Vatican Told, Catholic News Service (April 8, 2003)
- Does Curlin Deserve to Be Praised? by Ken Garfield (April 8, 2003)
- Globe's Articles on Priests Spurred Scrutiny Worldwide, by Mark Jurkowitz (April 8, 2003)
- Church Aide Says She Had Allegations against 100 Priests in 1994, by Denise Lavoie (April 8, 2003)
- Support Group Gives Aid and Comfort to Victims of Sexual Abuse by Priests, by Kevin Murphy (April 8, 2003)
- Lay Group Calls for New Hampshire Bishop to Quit, New York Times (April 8, 2003)
- Notre Dame Adopts Campus Policy on Child Abuse, Northwest Indiana Times (April 8, 2003)
- Archdiocese Nun Says Concerns Were Ignored, by Robin Washington (April 8, 2003)

- Bill: Clergy Must Report Abuse: Proposed Law Allows Exceptions for Confessionals, Counseling; Moves on to Senate, by Bill Barrow (April 9, 2003)
- Catholic Charities Board to Accept Votf Cash, by Eric Convey and Robin Washington (April 9, 2003)
- Movers & Shapers: Abbot John Klassen: Profiles of Central Minnesotans Who Make a Difference, by Kristin Gustafson (April 9, 2003)
- Tactics Suit the Guilty, by Eileen McNamara (April 9, 2003)
- Church Scandal Prompts Push to Change Laws, by Gregg M. Miliote (April 9, 2003)
- Judge's Ruling in Rueger Case Appears "Open to Interpretation", by Kenneth J. Moynihan (April 9, 2003)
- Church Disunity in the Priest Scandal, New York Times (April 9, 2003)
- Charity to Accept Donation Despite Lennon's Stance, by Michael Paulson (April 9, 2003)
- Judge to Church: Reinstate Principal, by Stephanie Saul (April 9, 2003)
- McCormack's Mess: Bishop's Pride Continues to Divide Church, Union Leader (April 9, 2003)

- Prosecutor Says Church Could Help Priest Flee, by Steve Chawkins (April 10, 2003)
- Bill Allowing Lawsuits for Long-Ago Child Abuse All but Dead, by Brendan Farrington (April 10, 2003)
- Author, a Franciscan Priest, Criticizes Leadership of Catholic Church: St. Lucy Church, Call to Action Sponsor Michael Crosby's LeMoyne Talk, by Renee K. Gadoua (April 10, 2003)
- The Catholic Church and the Clergy Abuse Scandal: Act Three, by Marci Hamilton (April 10, 2003)
- Group Calls for Louisville Archbishop's Resignation, Henderson Gleaner (April 10, 2003)
- Reassigned Priest Is Content, Focused: Bierschenk Enjoys Building His Parish in Fast-Growing McKinney, by Ed Housewright (April 10, 2003)
- Catholic Charities Caves in, Crisis Magazine (April 10, 2003)
- Catholics Owe Boston Globe Gratitude for Scandal Coverage, by Paul Janensch (April 10, 2003)
- Reporters Deny Church Bias, by Mark Melady (April 10, 2003)
- Aide Says Extent of Church Abuse Unknown, by Richard N. Ostling (April 10, 2003)
- Judging Priests Guided by Veteran Clergy, Process in Place for Weighing Sex Abuse Allegations: "Faith Matters" Column, Rev. Alexander Santora (April 10, 2003)
- Judge to Church: Reinstate Principal, by Stephanie Saul (April 10, 2003)

- Court Orders Norwich Diocese to Turn over Priest Records, Associated Press (April 11, 2003)
- NY Archdiocese Temporarily Suspends Background Checks, Associated Press (April 11, 2003)
- End to Time Limits in Abuse Cases Urged, by Wendy Davis (April 11, 2003)
- Bishop Lori Speaks to Crowd, by Francis X. Fay, Jr. (April 11, 2003)
- L.A., O.C. Roman Catholic Dioceses Brace for Budget Cuts, by William Lobdell (April 11, 2003)
- Made in God's Image: A Homosexual Priest Speaks out, by Anonymous (April 11, 2003)
- Catholic Charities Cuts Jobs, Budget, by Kathryn Marchocki (April 11, 2003)
- Reform Group Meeting Barred from Catholic Charities Building, Portland Press Herald (April 11, 2003)
- Thousands Participate in Gatherings at Cintas Center, by Therese Shuler (April 11, 2003)
- Judge: Former Priest's Files Can Be Opened, by Greg Smith (April 11, 2003)
- Parish in Dark about Missing Money, by Milton J. Valencia (April 11, 2003)

- House Committee Approves Extending Time Limit for Sex Abuse Suits, by Mark Brunswick (April 12, 2003)
- City Prosecutor Wants to Charge As Many As 10 Priests in Sex Cases, by Tim Bryant (April 12, 2003)
- Actions, Not Words, to Stop Sexual Assaults, by Catherine M. Greene (April 12, 2003)
- Orange Diocese Faces Cutbacks: Layoffs, Program Reductions Necessary in Plan to Slash $2 Million in Expenses, by Jenifer B. McKim (April 12, 2003)

- Poll Shows Disapproval in Lipscomb Leadership, by Sam Hodges (April 13, 2003)
- Lawyer Attacks Church Via Racket Law, by James F. McCarty (April 13, 2003)
- One Year Later, Voice of Faithful Faces New Tests, by Michael Paulson (April 13, 2003)

- The Church Enters Difficult Times, ABS-CBN News (April 14, 2003)
- Socal Man's Holy Week Vigil Seeks Release of Catholic Church Records, by Bruce Haring (April 14, 2003)

- Seeking Justice: New York State Needs a Tougher Law for Dealing with Sexually Abusive Clergy, Albany Times Union (April 15, 2003)
- 2 Suits: Diocese Failed Us: 34 Men Seek Millions, Citing Church Role in Sex Abuse Cover-up, by Rita Ciolli (April 15, 2003)
- Archdiocese Records Filed in Lawsuit against Ryan, Foster's Daily Democrat (April 15, 2003)
- Parishioners Pray Diocese Listening xxxx, by Jeff Haynes (April 15, 2003)
- Lawsuits Detail Allegations of Abuse, by Eden Laikin (April 15, 2003)
- 'For All the Other Children', by Joseph Mallia (April 15, 2003)
- Alleged Abuse Victim Testifies against Former Catholic Priest, San Francisco Chronicle (April 15, 2003)
- Feminists Critique Past, Present Catholic Church, by Barrett Sheridan (April 15, 2003)
- Catholic Church Still Won't Listen, by Joan Vennochi (April 15, 2003)
- Church Memo: Accused Priest Was 'Very Dangerous', by Robin Washington (April 15, 2003)

- Man Testifies to Assault by Priest When He Was a Boy, Associated Press (April 16, 2003)
- The Bishop's Quest: Amid Scandal, Declining Donations, Murphy Reaches out to LI Catholics and Meets DA after Scathing Report, by Rita Ciolli (April 16, 2003)
- Record of Jesuit's Care at Issue in Abuse Case, by Wendy Davis (April 16, 2003)
- Diocese Employees Attend Sex Abuse Prevention Forum, by Tara Dooley (April 16, 2003)
- Couple Gives $3 Million to Diocese, by Susan Ruiz Patton (April 16, 2003)
- Lennon Appeals to Archdiocese Priests for Greater Unity, by Michael Paulson (April 16, 2003)
- Priest's Belated Trial: Baker: Finally, an Accused Molester of Young Boys Faces Justice, Press Telegram (April 16, 2003)
- Retired LA Catholic Priest Ordered to Stand Trial on Molestation Charges, San Francisco Chronicle (April 16, 2003)
- True Believer: St. Paul Attorney Jeff Anderson Has Already Made Millions "Suing the Shit" out of the Catholic Church. Now All He Wants Is Another Reformation and a Little Credit for Time Served, by David Schimke (April 16, 2003)
- Women Plan Rebirth of Millville Church, by Chris Sinacola (April 16, 2003)
- Eyes on the Prize, Pilot (April 16, 2003)
- Priest's Accuser Assails Process: Albany-- Alleged Victim Said Cleric's Suspension Came Nine Months after the Initial Complaint, by Andrew Tilghman (April 16, 2003)
- Police Officer Testifies to Being Raped by Priest, by Paula Tracy (April 16, 2003)
- Ex-South Jersey Priest Charged with Sexual Abuse, by Sam Wood (April 16, 2003)

- CM Priest Said He Sounded Warning, by Eric Convey (April 17, 2003)
- Archdiocese's Fiscal Pinch Costs Jobs, Bishops' Homes: The Archdiocese of Boston's Budget Crunch Hit Close to Home This Month, by Eric Convey (April 17, 2003)
- Priest Apologizes to Accuser in Tape-Recorded Meeting, by J.M. Hirsch (April 17, 2003)
- Tucson Diocese Priest: I'm Guilty: Rev. Guillen Faces 5 Years for Attempted Molestation, by Stephanie Innes (April 17, 2003)
- Judge Rules against Church in St. Elizabeth's Abuse Scandal, by Bryan Joiner (April 17, 2003)
- Abuse Victim in Holy Week Fast outside Los Angeles Cathedral, by Arthur Jones (April 17, 2003)
- Former Dover Priest Maguire Seeks to Bar Victims, by Brad Morin (April 17, 2003)
- 2 Priest Groups Issue Statement of Support for Archbishop Kelly: Clergy Members Say He Is Right Man to Lead Church during Crisis, by Peter Smith (April 17, 2003)

- Boys Town Asks Judge to Dismiss Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Abuse, Associated Press (April 18, 2003)
- Victim of Priest Sexual Abuse Speaks out, Associated Press (April 18, 2003)
- LI Priests Renew Vows -- and Spirits, by Rita Ciolli (April 18, 2003)
- Accused Ex-Priest to Return to N.J. Courier-Post (April 18, 2003)
- Retired Rancho Priest Won't Be Charged: DA Says Evidence of Molest Insufficient, Daily Bulletin (April 18, 2003)
- Catholic Church 'More at Peace' This Easter Season, by Steve Eighinger (April 18, 2003)
- Cardinal Seeks 'Repair, Restoration' of Church and Spirit, by Michelle Gahee (April 18, 2003)
- Cardinal Mum on Retirement at Colorful Mass, by Ron Goldwyn (April 18, 2003)
- Springfield Diocese Asks Judge to Dismiss Sex Abuse Suit, by Adam Gorlick (April 18, 2003)
- During Holy Week at the Cathedral, a Man's Lonely Vigil, by Steve Lopez (April 18, 2003)
- Diocese Taking Piecemeal Approach, Monterey Herald (April 18, 2003)
- Lennon Renews Vow for Healing, by Michael Paulson (April 18, 2003)
- Suit against Brooklyn Diocese Tossed, by Stephanie Saul (April 18, 2003)
- Alleged Victim's Mother Says She Trusted Priest: Closing Arguments to Be Delivered Monday, by AnneMarie Timmins (April 18, 2003)
- Lawsuit against Diocese of Brooklyn Is Dismissed, by Daniel J. Wakin (April 18, 2003)
- Changes Are near for Norwich Diocese, Willimantic Chronicle (April 18, 2003)

- Spiritual Life: 'Ramah' Voices Pain, Rage - and Hope, by Rich Barlow (April 19, 2003)
- Church Sued over Man's Suicide, by Jean Guccione and William Lobdell (April 19, 2003)
- Suit Says Abuse by Friar Led to Son's Suicide, by Calvin Sims (April 19, 2003)
- Priest in the Making, by Peggy Fletcher Stack (April 19, 2003)
- Bishop's Easter Message Calls for Reconciliation, Union Leader (April 19, 2003)
- Diocese Says Constitution Protects It in Abuse Lawsuit, by Bill Zajac (April 19, 2003)

- At 72, Priest Toils Alone to Serve a Growing Parish, by David Briggs (April 20, 2003)
- Adult Baptisms Mark a New Beginning, by Cara Mia DiMassa (April 20, 2003)
- Pitching the Priesthood: The Rev. James Walsh Finds His Own Calling in Encouraging Men to Choose the Religious Life, by Kate Gurnett (April 20, 2003)
- United in Faith, Divided by Crisis: Bishop Defends Handling of Abuse Claims and Explains What It Would Take for Him to Resign, by Kate Gurnett (April 20, 2003)
- A Matter of Faith, by Albert McKeon (April 19, 2003)
- The Truth Remains Key Issue, by Andrew Tilghman (April 20, 2003)
- Shuddering through the Season of Hope, by Daniel J. Wakin (April 20, 2003)

- Moments of Grace Punctuate never-Ending Work, by David Briggs (April 21, 2003)
- Abuse Lawsuit Dismissed against Former Palm Beach Bishop: [Two Other Suits Allowed to Go Forward], by Peter Franceschina (April 21, 2003)
- Jesuit Sees Church at Critical Crossroads, by Jim Goodman (April 21, 2003)
- Hands of Change Hold the Catholic Church, by Brian Lyman (April 21, 2003)
- Letter Implored Diocese to Take Accused Priest, by Richard Nangle (April 21, 2003)
- Colleges Examine Crisis in Church, by Michael Paulson (April 21, 2003)
- Alleged Victim Speaks to Catholic Investigating Panel: Diocese-Appointed Committee Hears Claims of Sexual Abuse by Priest, by Melanie Plenda (April 21, 2003)

- Vatican Tough on Flock, Blind to Priests' Abuses: Letter to the Editor, Los Angeles Times (April 22, 2003)
- A Young Priest Plunges into Thick of Parish Life, by David Briggs (April 22, 2003)
- One Diocese's Early Warning on Sex Abuse: '50s Records Reflect Bishops Taking Risks, by Alan Cooperman (April 22, 2003)
- A Nun's Story: What I Know about the Priest Scandal, by Sr. Karol Jackowski (April 22, 2003)
- Faith in Church Helps Victim of Abuse Cope, by Jo-Anne Mackenzie (April 22, 2003)
- Covington Diocese to Update Policies: Synod Would Be First in 40 Years, by Cindy Schroeder (April 22, 2003)
- Questions Follow Reforms: Despite Changes Spurred by Allegations of Sex Abuse by Priests, More Information Is Sought in Local Cases, by Jay Tokasz (April 22, 2003)

- Suit over Suicide Said First of Its Kind: Parents: Death Caused by Alleged Sex Abuse, by Marshall Allen (April 23, 2003)
- Diocese to Abuse Victims: Tell Church, by Paul A. Long (April 23, 2003)
- Priests Accused of More Abuse: Allegations Added to Suit against Covington Diocese, by Cindy Schroeder (April 23, 2003)
- Bishop Won't Release Abuse Numbers, by Kathleen A. Shaw (April 23, 2003)

- Sex Abuse Lawsuit against Ex-LI Priest, RVC Diocese Upheld, by Peter Franceschina (April 24, 2003)
- Group Fighting Abuse Praises City Catholic Church Support, Hartford Courant (April 24, 2003)
- Maui Priest Firing in Sex Case Upheld, by Timothy Hurley (April 24, 2003)
- Panel Will Weigh Whether Accused Priets Can Return to Duty, by Sam Skolnik (April 24, 2003)
- Seven Being Investigated, by Sam Skolnik (April 24, 2003)
- Scandals Shadow Bishop's Appeal: Albany-- Diocese Hopes for Another Successful Fund Drive Despite Revelations of Abuse, by Andrew Tilghman (April 24, 2003)
- Robichaud Trial Ends in Hung Jury: Outcome Not Expected to Affect Pending Abuse Cases, by AnnMarie Timmins (April 24, 2003)
- Catholic Man Challenges Church over Sex Abuse: Compelled: Former Victim Protests Archdiocese's Actions, by Nicole Tsong (April 24, 2003)

- House Grapples with Requiring Clergy to Report Abuse, by Cathy Brown (April 25, 2003)
- 'Brother Vic' Arrested in Abuse Cases: Longtime Catholic Educator in Mobile Accused of Sexual Abuse and Enticement, by Kristen Campbell and Steve Myers (April 25, 2003)
- Covington Diocese Named: Priest Named in Suit Tough to Track, Cincinnati Enquirer (April 25, 2003)
- Accused Molester Is Still Priest, by Jennifer Garza (April 25, 2003)
- Bad Reasons for Quitting Church, by Andrew Greeley (April 25, 2003)
- Lawyers: Victims Should Brace for Trials, Guardian (April 25, 2003)
- Archdiocese of Mobile Plans Sex Abuse Hot Line: Counselors Will Be Available to Help Individuals Talk about Allegations, by Steve Myers (April 25, 2003)
- Lennon Launches Effort to Replenish Church Funds, by Michael Paulson (April 25, 2003)
- Abuse Cases Delayed by Constitutional Arguments, by Bill Pomerleau (April 25, 2003)
- Archdiocese Putting Lowell Rectory up for Sale, by Christopher Scott (April 25, 2003)
- Plaintiffs' Attorneys Say Little Progress in Settlement Talks, by Greg Sukiennik (April 25, 2003)
- Sex Abuse Victim Breaks His Silence, WPMI.com (April 25, 2003)
- D.A. Subpoenas Files on 14 Priests in Sex Scandal: Action Follows Grand Jury Testimony by Detectives, Sets Stage for Clash with Archdiocese, by Richard Winton (April 25, 2003)

- Battling the 'Bunker Mentality': Legislator; Lawyer Work to Give Victims Day in California's Courts, National Catholic Reporter (April 26, 2003)
- Mass Attendance Dips 5 Percent, Cleric Says, Toledo Blade (April 26, 2003)
- Priestly Identity in Church's Time of Darkness: Common Ground Conference Examines Challenges of 'Icon of Christ' in Crisis, by Gill Donovan (April 26, 2003)
- Mediation Begins in Church Sex Abuse Suits: More Than 200 Plaintiffs Suing Archdiocese, TheLouisvilleChannel.com (April 26, 2003)
- Bishop: Talks Are Still 'Active' in Clergy Sexual Abuse Cases, by Tom Mashberg (April 26, 2003)
- Boston Archdiocese Lowers Goal for Fund-Raising Campaign, New York Times (April 26, 2003)
- Area Catholics Join National Support Group, by Peter Smith (April 26, 2003)
- Third Lawsuit Alleges Sex Abuse at Boys Town: Attorneys File Latest Lawsuit Thursday, TheOmahaChannel.com (April 26, 2003)

- Church Settlement Unmatched: State Remains out Front in Handling of Abuse Case, by Daniel Barrick (April 27, 2003)
- Officer Battles Personal Crime: He Can't Forget Molestation by His Priest, by Tom Kisken (April 27, 2003)
- Behind Bars and behind the Bar, by Dan Moffett (April 27, 2003)
- Priest Abuse Probe Widens, by Steve Myers and Kristen Campbell (April 27, 2003)
- Feeney Pleads Not Guilty to Sexually Assaulting Altar Boy, WBAY.com (April 27, 2003)

- 'Unhealed Wound': An 'Illusion of Scholarship', by Thomas J. Curry (April 28, 2003)
- Call for Women Priests Is Cheered: German Theologian Speaks at Harvard, by Wendy Davis (April 28, 2003)
- Lawyer Wants John Doe Named in Boys Town Abuse Case: Three Defendants Alleging Abuse at School, TheOmahaChannel.com (April 28, 2003)
- Catholic Priest, Nun Stray from Traditional Church Teachings, by Janet I. Tu (April 28, 2003)
- In Boston, Church Seeking a Savior Could Get Twin Cities' Archbishop Flynn, by Warren Wolfe (April 28, 2003)
- Lawyer Concludes Church Leaders Used SW Florida As 'Dumping Ground', by Alan Scher Zagier (April 28, 2003)

- South Carolina Priest Named in NY Abuse Complaint, Associated Press (April 29, 2003)
- Millville Church Seeks New Pastor, by Kathleen A. Shaw (April 29, 2003)
- Retired Priest Booked in Sex Case: Alleged Victim Accuses Man of Misconduct at St. John the Baptist Church, by Joe Segura (April 26, 2003)
- Millville Church Seeks New Pastor, Telegram & Gazette (April 29, 2003)
- Lawyer Rebuts Church Motion: Albany-- Constitutional Issue Raised in Lawsuit against Diocese, by Andrew Tilghman (April 29, 2003)
- Up to Code Why It's Time to Rewrite Your Ministerial Code of Ethics, TheOmahaChannel.com (April 29, 2003)
- Church Proposes $25m Settlement, by Robin Washington and Tom Mashberg (April 29, 2003)
- Tougher Guidelines for Clergy, WCAX (April 29, 2003)

- Mobile Archdiocese Opens Sexual Abuse Helpline, Associated Press (April 30, 2003)
- Voicing Catholic Concerns, by Michael Clancy (April 30, 2003)
- Mom of Priest's Victim Helping Others to Heal, by Richard Lake (April 30, 2003)
- SB Diocese Bans Accused Priest from Church Work, by Will Matthews (April 30, 2003)
- Reform Group Calls for Assembly of Archdiocese, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (April 30, 2003)
- Local Priest Who Pled Guilty to Lewd Behavior Reassigned by Diocese, WAVY.com (April 30, 2003)
- Economy May Clip Catholic Giving, by Bill Zajac (April 30, 2003)

MAY 2003

- Archbishop Has Some Unkind Words for Church-Appointed Monitor: Myers Cites Bishops' 'Perplexity' at Her Decisions As a Reformer, by Jeff Diamant (May 1, 2003)
- Abuse Suits Ok'd As Class Action Judge Suspends Activity against Archdiocese, by Gregory A. Hall (May 1, 2003)
- Catholics around the City Seem to Be Ready to Welcome Their New Bishop with Open Arms, Herald News (May 1, 2003)
- Catholic Review Board to Form Bishop Pilla Will Name 11 People to Assess Sex-Abuse Allegations, by Colette M. Jenkins (May 1, 2003)
- Former Henderson Priest May Not Get Jail Time, KLAS (May 1, 2003)
- Watching a Great Paper Dive into Pedophilia Chic, by Robert Knight (May 1, 2003)
- Court Makes It Harder to Sue in Some Cases of Sexual Abuse, by Adam Liptak (May 1, 2003)
- Former Priest Facing 34 Felony Counts in Sex-Abuse Case, by Sandra Marquez (May 1, 2003)
- Ex-Priest's Psychological Records Can't Be Released: Court Imposes Order As Condition of the Rev. J. Alexander Sherlock's Files Being Given to District Attorney's Office, by Gary McElroy (May 1, 2003)
- Religious Order Puts up Bail for 'Brother Vic', by Gary McElroy (May 1, 2003)
- Diocese Renews Bid to Dismiss Lawsuit Solicitation of New Plaintiffs Alleged, by Louise Taylor (May 1, 2003)
- Central Teacher Charged for Porn: Priest Has Been on Leave since Dec. Toledo Blade (May 1, 2003)

- Seminary, Deacon Formation Enrollments Drop; Lay Ministry up, Catholic News Service (May 2, 2003)
- Bishop Lifts Ban on Voice of the Faithful Meetings on Church Grounds, Catholic News Service (May 2, 2003)
- N.J. Law Still Blocks Suits on Sex Abuse by Clergy, by John Chadwick (May 2, 2003)
- N.J. Priest Punished for Teen Sex, by Jeff Diamant (May 2, 2003)
- Parish Members Defend Ousted Priest, by Cynthia M. Ellis (May 2, 2003)
- Manchester Diocese Delays Release of Financial Statement: Manchester, N.H. (AP) - the Diocese of Manchester Has Delayed Releasing Its Audited Financial Statement by Months to Make It More Complete, Foster's Daily Democrat (May 2, 2003)
- Survivor to Share Story of Abuse and Healing, Framingham Tab (May 2, 2003)
- Diocese at Fault, It Admits: The Case of Accused Priest Who Resurfaced Was 'Mishandled.', by Jennifer Garza (May 2, 2003)
- Good News! Bishop Daily Rescinds Ban on Votf, by Steve Krueger (May 2, 2003)
- E-Mail Assault Launched over NH 'Confession' Bill, by Kathryn Marchocki (May 2, 2003)
- Lay Group Allowed to Return to Brooklyn Archdiocese, Newsday (May 2, 2003)
- Bishop Appoints Two to Review Board, Sun-Sentinel (May 2, 2003)

- Former Priest Pleads Guilty to Molestation, by Richard Burgess (May 3, 2003)
- Church Leaders Discuss Abuse: Concerned Catholics Gathered in Albany to Discuss the Current Issues in the Church, Capital News (May 3, 2003)
- 3 Diocese Priests Are Facing Jail: Church Watchers Say Rate of Tucson Convictions Rare, by Stephanie Innes (May 3, 2003)
- Dioceses Nationwide Wait on Bend Case, by Carol McGraw (May 3, 2003)
- For Immediate Release, by Joe O'Callaghan and Mary Jane Range (May 3, 2003)
- Priest Asks That Sex Abuse Lawsuit Be Dismissed, by Kevin O'Hanlon (May 3, 2003)
- Catholic Charities Lowers Goal for Drive after Donations Drop, by Susan Ruiz Patton (May 3, 2003)
- Group Sees N.Y. Victory As Boost: Voice of Faithful Renews Push for Access, by Michael Paulson (May 3, 2003)
- Day of Prayer Would Have Aided Healing, Priest-Psychologist Says, by Patricia Rice (May 3, 2003)
- Spiritual Director Departs: Caught in Controversy over Church Support Group, by David Yonke (May 3, 2003)

- Priest Abuse Victims' Lawyer Confronts Clergy: Vassar Speaker Calls for Honesty, by Nik Bonopartis (May 4, 2003)
- ND Reaches out to Victims: Former Students Claim Clergy Misconduct: Alumni Group Wants to Know How University Handles Investigations, by Margaret Fosmoe (May 4, 2003)
- Lay Woman Runs Parishes, by Susan Hogan/Albach (May 4, 2003)
- James Scahill: Metuchen Model against Priest Abuse, Providence Journal (May 4, 2003)
- Inheriting a Legacy of Secrecy, Scandal: Bishop O'Brien Says the Church Is Different Today, by Joseph A. Reaves and Kelly Ettenborough (May 4, 2003)
- Priests with Troubled Pasts: An 'Arizona Republic' Analysis Examines the Histories of Sexual Abuse and Harassment in the Phoenix Diocese, by Joseph A. Reaves and Kelly Ettenborough (May 4, 2003)
- Priest's Abuse of Children Was Known for Years: Records Paint a Disturbing Portrait of Daniel C. Clark's Addiction to Child Sex and the Church's Response to It, by Andrew Wolfson (May 4, 2003)

- Archbishop Asked Priest to Leave Job in 1980s: Daniel Clark Accused of Molesting 19 Children, Associated Press (May 5, 2003)
- Despite Hard Times, Church Sets $9m Drive, by Thomas Caywood (May 5, 2003)
- Voice of Faithful Donation Rejected, by Rita Ciolli (May 5, 2003)
- Panel Could Aid Priest Abuse Suits: If It Cites Systematic Church Cover-up, by Ron Goldwyn (May 5, 2003)
- Supporting Victims Remains Group's Focus, by Greg Jonsson (May 5, 2003)
- Ex-Priest Spotted near Mexico: Crime: Widera, 62, Is Accused of Sexual Abuse in Orange County, Long Beach Press-Telegram (May 5, 2003)
- Attorney Wants Trial Date for Church Suit, by Paul A. Long (May 5, 2003)
- Protesters Send Message by Mail: Catholic Group Is against Confession Bill, by Annmarie Timmins (May 5, 2003)
- Blackwell Charged with Child Sex Abuse: Grand Jury Action Follows Testimony by Dontee Stokes, Who Shot Priest Last Year over Alleged Molestation, Baltimore Sun (May 5, 2003)

- Grand Jury Questions Stokes on Alleged Abuse: Man Who Shot Priest Says He Hoped Lesser Accusation in '93 Would Be Enough to Prosecute Blackwell, Associated Press (May 6, 2003)
- Policy on Abuse Cases Sought at Notre Dame: Grads Want School to Be Revered in How It Addresses Reports of Sex Abuse by Priests, Associated Press (May 6, 2003)
- Priest's Abuse Trial May Start, Cleveland Plain-Dealer (May 6, 2003)
- 'It Was the Worst Thing I Could Imagine': Grad Tells His Story of Alleged Abuse, by Margaret Fosmoe (May 6, 2003)
- Accused Priest Led a Public Life, by Jennifer Garza (May 6, 2003)
- Diocese Defends Rejection of Ad, by Lisa Kernek (May 6, 2003)
- Judge Holds off on Setting Date for Diocese Trial, by Paul A. Long (May 6, 2003)
- Ex-Priest Charged with Sex Assault Returned to New Jersey, Newsday (May 6, 2003)
- Diocese Fights 'Republic' Request for Court Documents, by Joseph A. Reaves (May 6, 2003)
- Charge of Sexual Abuse Linked to Stamford Church Parishioner, by Neil Vigdor (May 6, 2003)

- Helping the Church Heal: Coleman Vows to Build on O'Malley's Policies, by Curt Brown (May 7, 2003)
- Man Makes Claims against Priests, Capital News 9 (May 7, 2003)
- Boston Archdiocesan Spokeswoman Leaves Post, by Jay Lindsay (May 7, 2003)
- Diocesan Panel Letting All Abuse Cases Be Heard, by Kathleen Mellen (May 7, 2003)
- Priest Named in $150 Million Sex Abuse Lawsuit, Newsday (May 7, 2003)
- Church to Post Details of Its Budget, by Michael Paulson (May 7, 2003)
- Archdiocese to Fight Sex-Abuse Case in Federal Court, by Jim Smith (May 7, 2003)
- Priest Group Official Pans Abuse Policy, by Larry B. Stammer (May 7, 2003)
- Local Church Sex Abuse Allegations Arise: Lawsuit Alleges Law Overlooked Priest Sex Abuse in Jackson during 70s, TheJacksonChannel.com (May 7, 2003)
- More Allegations Filed against Priest, WFSB (May 7, 2003)
- Notre Dame Priest Fired, WNDU (May 7, 2003)
- Albany Roman Catholic Diocese Accused of More Sexual Abuse: Grand Jury Action Follows Testimony by Dontee Stokes, Who Shot Priest Last Year over Alleged Molestation, WTEN (May 7, 2003)

- Priest Said to Be Too Ill for Incarceration: Doctor Tells Court Blackwell Still Recovering from Wounds; Citing 'Notoriety of Case,' Defense Attorney Asks to Have Arrest Warrant Canceled, Summons Issued to Appear at Arraignment, Associated Press (May 8, 2003)
- For I Have Sinned . . . Evidence Reveals Shameful History of Priestly Abuses, Arizona Republic (May 8, 2003)
- Bishop Defends Church Property Transfers: The Bishop for Eastern Oregon Says He Was Complying with Church Law, by Jeff Barnard (May 8, 2003)
- Four Priests Named in Suit: John Doe' Seeks $600k, Alleges Abuse, by Jill Bryce (May 8, 2003)
- Priest Removed from Ministry: Holy Cross Apologizes for Peters' Actions, by Margaret Fosmoe (May 8, 2003)
- Diocese Facing Another Lawsuit, by James V. Franco (May 8, 2003)
- Editorial: One Compromise Too Far, Journal Sentinel (May 8, 2003)
- Report: Lawsuit Settled against Priest, Archdiocese, KTUL (May 8, 2003)
- Catholic Lay Group Still Seeking Its Voice in the Church, by Christine McConville (May 8, 2003)
- Personal Records Barred in Church Abuse Case, by Ralph Ranalli (May 8, 2003)
- New Allegation against Priest: Live-in Lover in B'Klyn, Too, by Stephanie Saul (May 8, 2003)
- Shrink-Priest Blasted Clergy, Victim without Meeting Them, by Robin Washington (May 8, 2003)

- Retired Wisconsin Priest Faces San Diego Sex Assault Charges, Associated Press (May 9, 2003)
- Church Pays $815,000: to Settle 4 More Cases, by Kathryn Marchocki (May 9, 2003)
- Priest Who Dodged Charges Is New Problem for Tucson Diocese, by Blake Morlock (May 9, 2003)
- $50m Clerical Abuse Lawsuit Is Rejected by Judge, by Dolores Orman (May 9, 2003)
- Accused Priest Resigns: Archdiocese Says It Didn't Ask Okon to Quit, by Diana Penner (May 9, 2003)
- Priests Continue to Struggle with Fallout from Sex Abuse Crisis, by Margaret Stafford (May 9, 2003)
- DA Will Probe Diocese Sex Case: Albany -- Schenectady County Prosecutor Robert Carney, at the Request of Bishop Howard Hubbard, to Investigate Alleged Victim's Claims That He Was Stalked by the Rev. Alan Jupin, by Andrew Tilghman (May 9, 2003)
- Retired Wisconsin Priest Faces San Diego Sex Assault Charges, Associated Press (May 9, 2003)

- Spokane Abuse Suit Names Priest, Associated Press (May 10, 2003)
- Pilla Picks Diocese Review Board, by David Briggs (May 10, 2003)
- Priests Take Leave As Suit Aired, by James V. Franco (May 10, 2003)
- Married Priests Group to Start Public Mass, by Jay Lindsay (May 10, 2003)
- Common Ground on the Catholic Crisis, by Peter W. Miller (May 10, 2003)
- Church Isn't Ready to Follow N.H. Lead, by Kevin O'Connor (May 10, 2003)
- Diocese Cleared in Abuse Allegation, by Dolores Orman (May 10, 2003)
- Parents Call Anti-Abuse Program Too Explicit, by Jonathan Saltzman (May 10, 2003)
- Diocese Puts 3 Priests on Leave: Clerics Request Action after Being Named in Abuse Lawsuit, by Andrew Tilghman (May 10, 2003)

- Vermont Priest Misconduct Investigation Continues, Capital News (May 11, 2003)
- Priest Who Pleaded Guilty to Misdemeanor Assigned to Highland Springs, Richmond Times Dispatch (May 11, 2003)
- Catholics Want Change, Poll Finds: Seek Archbishop Open to New Ideas, by Michael Paulson (May 11, 2003)
- Loyalty Seen As Vital in Selection, by Michael Paulson (May 11, 2003)
- Return of Priest Blocked by Parents: Albany-- Some Sought Help to Keep out the Rev. Louis Douglas, Named in an Abuse Lawsuit, in 1993, by Andrew Tilghman (May 11, 2003)
- Seeing 'Grace at Work,' Priests Hopeful of Future: In Two Major Archdioceses, Commitment Stays Generally Strong Despite Struggles with Morale in Scandal's Wake, by Tom Tracy (May 11, 2003)

- SNAP Leader Sees Progress in Church's Abuse Response, but Not Enough, Catholic News Sevice (May 12, 2003)
- Catholics Use Forum to Talk, Heal: Coordinators for Local Chapter of Voice of Faithful Hope Movement Spurs Discussion of Abuse Scandal, by Colette M. Jenkins (May 12, 2003)
- Trial Involving Priest, Sex Ring to Start Thursday: Priest Opts for Bench Trial, NewsChannel5 (May 12, 2003)
- Most in Poll Would Prosecute Law: Area Catholics Back Settlements, by Michael Paulson (May 12, 2003)
- Poll Results: Lennon Given Mixed Grades on Work, Prospects, by Michael Paulson (May 12, 2003)

- 5 Men, 1 Woman Sue, Allege Abuse by S.J. Priest: Ex-Students Say Catholic Church Officials Could Have Prevented His Actions in 1970s, by Brandon Bailey (May 13, 2003)
- Court Overturns One of Priest's Sex Abuse Convictions, by Marlo Barnhart (May 13, 2003)
- Church Reform Monitor to Meet with Lay Group: Voice of the Faithful Leaders Try to Overcome Bishop Opposition, by Jeff Diamant (May 13, 2003)
- Two New Lawsuits Filed, Fox 41 (May 13, 2003)
- Lawyer Asks to Force Therapist's Testimony, Boston Herald (May 13, 2003)
- Portland Archdiocese Sponsors Priest Abuse Support Group, KATU 2 News (May 13, 2003)
- Bishop O'Brien Target of New Suit: Ex-Altar Boy Alleges Cover-up of Abuse, by Joseph A. Reaves (May 13, 2003)
- Archdiocese Will Cut 34 Jobs, Budget: Church Anticipates Financial Impact of Suits Alleging Abuse, by Peter Smith (May 13, 2003)
- Diocese Settles Lawsuit Filed by Priest: Details of Agreement Not Released, TheWMURChannel.com (May 13, 2003)
- House Passes Pared down Version of Sexual Abuse Bill, WCCO (May 13, 2003)
- Sex Abuse Victim Wants Archbishop to Step down, WPMI (May 13, 2003)
- 'Lighthouse' a Safe Haven for Victims of Priest Sex Abuse, by Robin Washington (May 13, 2003)

- Extent of Priest Abuse 'Still Unknown', by John Chadwick (May 14, 2003)
- Top Monitor: Church Reform Effort Can Work: McChesney Talks with Lay Group Barred by Newark's Archbishop, by Jeff Diamant (May 14, 2003)
- Jaffrey Priest Settles Suit against Diocese, by Nancy Meersman (May 14, 2003)
- Petitions Call for Archbishop to Resign: Organizers Fault Kelly's Handling of Abuse Cases, by Peter Smith (May 14, 2003)
- Priest Settles Case; Said Diocese Covered up Dead Priest's Pornography, by Katharine Webster (May 14, 2003)

- Church Gets the Word out, by Maya Kremen (May 15, 2003)
- Diocese to Sell Watch Hill Property for Settlement Money, by Richard C. Lewis (May 15, 2003)
- Ruling Backs Diocese on Assets, by Carol McGraw (May 15, 2003)
- Priest Who Spoke against Law Resigns: Bishop Previously Cited Audit Concerns, by Michael Paulson (May 15, 2003)
- Church Needs Priest-Parishioner Partnership, by Dick Ryan (May 15, 2003)
- Former Priest Testifies That He Does Not Recollect Alleged Abuse, Herald Tribune (May 15, 2003)

- Former Pinellas Park Priest Victorious in Courtfriday, May 16th, BayNews9 (May 16, 2003)
- A Priest's Achievements, Boston Globe (May 16, 2003)
- Files Show Norwich Diocese Told Former Priest Sought out Teen Boys, Hartford Courant (May 16, 2003)
- Sex-Abuse Suit Filed against Ex-Priest, by Allison Schaefers (May 16, 2003)
- Forgiveness from Sin, but Not Pardon for Crime: Redemption Defense in Sex Abuse Cases Is Defective, by Richard P. McBrien (May 16, 2003)
- Llinois Passes Sex-Abuse Bill, by Kevin McDermott (May 16, 2003)
- Malpractice Verdict May Affect Abuse Cases in Boston: Brooklyn Diocese Lifts Ban on Lay Group; Newark Prelate Rebukes Head of Child Protection Office, NCR and Wire Services (May 16, 2003)
- St. Elizabeth's Trial Shocker: Priest Had Live-in Lover before, Queens Chronicle (May 16, 2003)
- Brooklyn Bishop Takes the Time to Listen, National Catholic Reporter (May 16, 2003)
- From the Editor's Desk, by Tom Roberts (May 16, 2003)
- Retired Cleveland Priest Pleads Guilty to Soliciting Sex, Chicago Sun-Times (May 16, 2003)

- Catholic School Says Students Responsible for Alleged Abuse, Associated Press (May 17, 2003)
- St. Paul Sex Sting Nets Three Men, Including Two Pastors, Associated Press (May 17, 2003)
- Schaeufele's Alleged Victims Moving on after Not-Guilty Verdict, BayNews 9 (May 17, 2003)
- Judge Says Church Lawyers Can Have Some Police Files, Boston.com (May 17, 2003)
- Auditors Reexamine Church Sex Abuse: Lay Catholic Panel Wants Assurances Dioceses Are Cleaning up Scandal, by Alan Cooperman (May 17, 2003)
- Sr Diocese's $16 Million 'Miracle', by Guy Kovner (May 17, 2003)
- Hearing Is Likely on Therapist Issue, by Kathleen Burge (May 17, 2003)
- Ogden Priest Charged with Enticing Minor on the Net, by Stephen Hunt (May 17, 2003)
- Archdiocese Says Drive Raised $200m, by Michael Paulson (May 17, 2003)
- Audit Noted Monsignor's Expense Excesses, by Walter V. Robinson (May 17, 2003)
- Retiring Bishop Discusses Sex Scandal and Changes in Church, WAVY (May 17, 2003)

- Shadow of Abuse Lingers, by Brooks Egerton (May 18, 2003)
- Nuns Celebrate Gift, Stick with Church, by Kathy McCabe (May 18, 2003)
- Fighting the Catholic Church: Lawyer John Aretakis Gives Voice to Those Who Claim They've Been Abused, by Andrew Tilghman (May 18, 2003)

- Ousted Pastor Urges Focus on Saving Social Programs: In Back Bay Parish, Anger at Archdiocese, by Douglas Belkin (May 19, 2003)
- Msgr. Scolds Media for Priest-Sex Reports, by Bill Farrell (May 19, 2003)
- Former Priest Sentenced to 10 Years for Indecency with a Child, KVIA (May 19, 2003)
- Man Claims Abuse by Catholic Priest, by Capital News 9 (May 19, 2003)
- Clergy Abuse Settlement Seen Unlikely, by Ralph Ranalli (May 19, 2003)
- State Bill Would Allow More Time to Sue over Alleged Childhood Abuse, by Patricia Rice (May 19, 2003)
- Childhood Sex-Abuse Liability: House Votes to Extend Time Limit for Lawsuits, by Ruben Rosario (May 19, 2003)
- Accused Priest Will Remain: But Diocese Says It Will Monitor Whether Frisco Parish Accepts Him, by Brooks Egerton and Lesley Tellez (May 19, 2003)

- 3 Brothers Sue Spokane Diocese for Sex Abuse, Associated Press (May 20, 2003)
- Schuyler Attorney to Testify about Sex Abuse, by Jennifer Kingsley (May 20, 2003)
- Priest's Confession Is Aired at Sex Abuse Trial, by William C. Lhotka (May 20, 2003)
- Catholic Dioceses Take Tough Stand: Many Pursuing Aggressive Legal Defense, MSNBC News (May 20, 2003)
- Prosecutors Won't File Criminal Charges in Church Sex Abuse Cases, Newsday (May 20, 2003)
- Boston Archdiocese Told to Ask Priests for Permission to Release Medical Files, WHTM (May 20, 2003)
- Advocates Call for Reform of Sexual Abuse Laws, WOKR (May 20, 2003)

- Accused Priest Faces More Charges: Local Briefs, Boston Herald (May 21, 2003)
- Victims of Clergy Sexual Abuse Seek Bill to Suspend Three-Year Statute of Limitations, by John Caher (May 21, 2003)
- Future Priest: 'I Love the Idea of Faith', by Eric Convey (May 21, 2003)
- Mother Says Priests Abused Her Teen Son: Altoona Diocese, Latrobe Archabbey Named in Suit, by Mike Crissey (May 21, 2003)
- Church Accused of Hiding Evidence, by Dan Horn (May 21, 2003)
- State Seeks 2nd Delay in Issuing Clergy Abuse Report, by Gregory D. Kesich (May 21, 2003)
- After Years of Silence, Man Tells of Abuse: He and Others Urge Abolition of Statute of Limitations on Sexual Abuse by Clergy, by Erik Kriss (May 21, 2003)
- Former Priest Pleads Not Guilty to Counts of Sexual Misconduct, by Susan McRoberts (May 21, 2003)
- Accused Metuchen Priests Not Facing Criminal Charges, New Jersey News (May 21, 2003)
- A Door Opens on Abuse Cases: Release of Notes on 87 Priests Is Set in Motion, by Ralph Ranalli (May 21, 2003)
- Priest-Abuse Ruling Was No Victory for Local Parishes, by David Slader (May 21, 2003)

- Hearing No Evil: State Lawmakers Show Little Interest in Confronting Clergy Sex Abuse Scandals, Albany Times Union (May 22, 2003)
- Cincinnati Archdiocese Held Papers, Court Told, Associated Press (May 22, 2003)
- Lawyer Files More Clergy Abuse Suits: Local Briefs, Boston Herald (May 22, 2003)
- Help from Megan's Mom: Maureen Kanka Now Advising Those Who Were Abused by Priests, by Jeff Diamant (May 22, 2003)
- Boy-Sex Ring in Tassie, Claims Priest: by Colin James and Ellen Whinnett, Mercury (May 22, 2003)
- Women: Bishops Wrong, by Ed Palattella (May 22, 2003)
- Child Sex Abuse: Bill Allowing Later Lawsuits Dormant, by Ruben Rosario (May 22, 2003)
- Suit: Priest Molested Students, by Roy Wood (May 22, 2003)

- Researcher Studies Why Priests Quit, by William Cleary (May 23, 2003)
- Decision on Lay Group Stalls until New Bishop Installed, by Eric Convey (May 23, 2003)
- Church Official Urges Longer Moratorium, by Theo Emery (May 23, 2003)
- A Question of Ethics in the News Media, by Bronson Havard (May 23, 2003)
- The Fog of Scandal: the Sexual-Abuse Crisis in Historical Perspective, by John T. McGreevy (May 23, 2003)
- Church Reaches Deal, but Bitterness Remains, by Albert McKeon (May 23, 2003)
- Appeal Set in Priest's Abuse Case: Diocesan Officials Are Held in Contempt for Not Giving up Personnel Data about Mark Campobello, by Geri Nikolai (May 23, 2003)
- San Bernardino Won't Charge Former Priest, Press-Telegram (May 23, 2003)
- Pedophile Priest Says Abuse Was No Secret: Louis Miller Testifies 3 Archbishops Knew about Molestation, by Peter Smith and Gregory A. Hall (May 23, 2003)
- Accused Priest Recounts Abuse Response, Henderson Gleaner (May 23, 2003)

- Law Expert Priest Charged with Sexual Abuse of Boy: Complaint Alleges Sexual Conduct with 15-Year-Old, by Beth Fouhy (May 24, 2003)
- Prosecutors Set to Schedule Second Trial for Priest, KSDK (May 24, 2003)
- Lawsuit Alleges Sex Abuse by Nun, by Kim Martineau (May 24, 2003)
- Priest's Trial Proves That the Opinions That Count Are the Jurors', by Bill McClellan (May 24, 2003)
- Lawyer Presses Archdiocese on a Settlement Deadline: Says He May Reject Further Court Delays, by Shelley Murphy (May 24, 2003)
- Rebel Priests Push Pope on Daily Heir, New York Daily News (May 24, 2003)
- See No Evil: S.F. Archbishop William Levada Styles Himself As a Leading Advocate for Openness Among Catholic Leaders on the Clergy Sex-Abuse Issue. So Why Doesn't He Practice What He Preaches? by Ron Russell (May 24, 2003)
- Diocesan Lawyer Seeks Investigation of Package: Troy-- Envelope Sent to Justice Presiding over Priest Abuse Cases Said to Contain Material about Church, by Andrew Tilghman (May 24, 2003)
- 1st New Sex Abuse Suit Vs. Diocese, Priest Filed, Tucson Citizen (May 24, 2003)
- Manchester Diocese to Publish Its Finances, Union Leader News (May 24, 2003)

- Priest's Victims Struggle to Heal: Year since Going Public about Abuse at S.J. School Has Been Painful for Men, by Brandon Bailey (May 25, 2003)
- Church to Hold Meeting on Priest's Arrest, by Jeff Dankert (May 25, 2003)
- Priest Faulted in Fund Raising: Misdeeds in LA Mirror Those Cited in Dismissal of Predecessor in Frisco, by Brooks Egerton (May 25, 2003)
- Archdiocese Actions Fail to Mollify Boston Parishioners, by Pamela Ferdinand (May 25, 2003)
- Priest Sex Scandal, by Erica Mishler (May 25, 2003)
- Catholics to Act on Sexual Abuse, News 24 (May 25, 2003)
- Church Insiders Now on Outside: Say Lennon Does Little to Reach out, by Michael Paulson (May 25, 2003)

- Priest Faulted in Fund-Raising, Associated Press (May 26, 2003)
- Chapel Dedicated for Victims of Sex Abuse: Ceremony at Cathedral Includes the News Media Critic of the Church Calls It a Stunt, by Steve Hymon (May 26, 2003)
- Victims Reported Sex Abuse after TV Shows, Online.ie (May 26, 2003)
- A Year of Painful Change: Voice of the Faithful, a Catholic Lay Group, Marks Its First Anniversary, by Frances Grandy Taylor (May 26, 2003)
- We Did Not Act Quickly Enough: Archbishop, by Louise Treccasi (May 26, 2003)
- McCormack's Appearance in Auburn Draws Protest, Union Leader News (May 26, 2003)
- Milwaukee Catholics Look to Future: Archdiocese Replaces Archbishop after Scandal, by Juliet Williams (May 26, 2003)

- Fugitive Ex-Priest Jumps to His Death from Mazatlan Hotel Balcony, by Isaac Guzman (May 27, 2003)
- Priest Pleads Innocent to Enticing Child, Casper Star-Tribune (May 27, 2003)
- Cardinal Stonewaller, by George Neumayr (May 27, 2003)
- Removal of Dissident Priest Criticized, by Steve Strunsky (May 27, 2003)
- Pair Play Key Roles in Church Sex-Abuse Inquiries, by Janet I. Tu (May 27, 2003)
- Elderly Pedophile Priest Gets 20 Years, UPI (May 27, 2003)

- Brothers Allege Church Abuse Coverup, by Roslyn Anderson (May 28, 2003)
- Priest Loses Post after Criticizing Sex-Abuse Policy, by John Chadwick (May 28, 2003)
- Victims Group Denounces Firing of Priest: Network Contends School Chief's Dismissal Is a Scare Tactic to Silence Church's Critics, by Jeff Diamant (May 28, 2003)
- Under New Law, Juries Would Hear More Evidence before Sentencing, by William C. Lhotka (May 28, 2003)
- Catholic Schools' Lesson on Touching Rubs Some Parents the Wrong Way, by Susan McMahon (May 28, 2003)
- Allen Still Battling Church: Seeks Records on Abuse by Priests, by John Nolan (May 28, 2003)
- Priest Quits in Sex Abuse Case: 1st in Bridgeport Diocese to Voluntarily Surrender Cleric's Role, by Daniel Tepfer (May 28, 2003)

- Oceanside Police Arrest Former Priest on Sex Abuse Charges, Associated Press (May 29, 2003)
- Parishioners Want Greater Winona Diocese Response, by Jeff Dankert (May 29, 2003)
- Lawyers Agree to Freeze Litigation in Shanley Lawsuits, by Theo Emery (May 29, 2003)
- Priest Who Advised on Abuse Arraigned in Marin, by Peter Fimrite (May 29, 2003)
- Detroit-Area Priests Gather on Sexual Abuse, by Bree Fowler (May 29, 2003)
- Archdiocese Toughens Priest Checks: New Policy Requires Police Background Search of Employees, by George Hunter (May 29, 2003)
- Head of Bishops Conference Says Accused Priest Should Keep His Collar off in Court, KMOX (May 29, 2003)
- Diocese Details Sale of Watch Hill Property: The Sale of the Bishop's Watch Hill Summer Home to a Connecticut Couple for $7 Million Tops the List of Property Sold to Pay for Settlements in Sexual-Abuse Lawsuits against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, by Jennifer Levitz (May 29, 2003)
- Some Catholic Bishops Bristle over Sexual Abuse Questionnaire, by Ann Rodgers-Melnick (May 29, 2003)

- Auditors Test Detroit Archdiocese Sex Abuse Compliance, Associated Press (May 30, 2003)
- Analysis: the American-Vatican Divide: Abuse Crisis, War on Iraq Revive Historical Distance between Divergent Cultures, by John L. Allen Jr. (May 30, 2003)
- Basu: a Year Later, Mother Waits for Action on Abusive Priest, by Rekha Basu (May 30, 2003)
- Detective-Priest 'Shocked' by Scandal, Boston Herald (May 30, 2003)
- Police Suspect Paedophile Network, Courier-Mail (May 30, 2003)
- FBI Alumnus to Lead Diocesan Review, by Joe Feuerherd (May 30, 2003)
- 40 Years Later, He's Still Haunted by Priest's Touch, by Steve Israel (May 30, 2003)
- Letters to the Editor, by Antony M. Visocchi (May 30, 2003)
- Van Wert Priest Sued over Abuse Allegations: Adrian Man Claims Diocese Ignored Pleas, Toledo Blade (May 30, 2003)
- Bishops Rally Ministers to Fight 'Gay' Marriage: 1 Year after 'Pedophile Priests' Scandal, Catholic Clergy Want Constitutional Ban, WorldNetDaily (May 30, 2003)
- Some Dioceses Slow to Respond to Abuse Survey: Unfair Questions, Lawsuit Fear Cited, by Rachel Zoll (May 30, 2003)

- Gays, Lesbians Lash out at Church: Same-Sex Marriage Opposition Blasted, by Yvonne Abraham (May 31, 2003)
- Church Synod Says Sorry, The Age (May 31, 2003)
- Now to Reinvent the Church, The Age (May 31, 2003)
- Reform Efforts Called Lacking, by Brandon Bailey (May 31, 2003)
- Archdiocese Opens Books for Public, by Eric Convey (May 31, 2003)
- Church Sets Abuse Policy: Review Panel Established for Sex Cases, by Eric Convey (May 31, 2003)
- Florida Man Sues Archdiocese, Claims That Priest Abused Him: Complaint Accuses Church Officials of Covering up Matter, by Gregory A. Hall (May 31, 2003)
- Former Pastor Avoids Prison for Beating, Whipping Boys: Roberts Gets Three Years' Probation for Abuse and Neglect of a Child, Open and Gross Lewdness, by Richard Lake (May 31, 2003)
- Diocese Adopts New Code of Conduct, by Greg Livadas (May 31, 2003)
- Priest Arrested for Child Abuse, News 24 (May 31, 2003)
- Holy Cross Priest Facing Extradition: Rev. Paul Lebrun Charged in Arizona Abuse Investigation, by Gwen O'Brien (May 31, 2003)

JUNE 2003

- Catholic District Settles Lawsuits: Dozens of Plaintiffs Had Claimed to Have Been Abused by Clergy, Associated Press (June 1, 2003)
- Catholics Struggle to Get Past Scandal, by Brandon Bailey (June 1, 2003)
- New Gatekeeper to the Priesthood, by Eric Convey (June 1, 2003)
- Child Sex Abuse Priest Sacked, This Is Local London (June 1, 2003)
- A Fresh Start in Precarious Times: Catholics Look to New Bishop with Hopes of Healing and Renewal, New London Day (June 1, 2003)
- Beast Priest Booted out, by Gerard McManus (June 1, 2003)
- Extend Sex-Abuse Statute of Limitations, Post-Standard (June 1, 2003)
- A Stop on Their 'Pilgrimage': Banned Group Has Mass at LI Shrine, by Theresa Vargas (June 1, 2003)

- Gays Protest Church Policy: Activists Say Catholic Bishops Do Not Have the Moral Authority to Question Same-Sex Marriage, Associated Press (June 2, 2003)
- Text of the Agreement, Arizona Republic (June 2, 2003)
- Sex Abuse Protesters Bring Cross, Photos to Cathedral: They Accuse the Archdiocese of a 'Media Stunt' in Dedicating a Chapel to Victims, by Daniel Hernandez (June 2, 2003)
- Bishop O'Brien Admits Cover-up in Sexual Abuse Cases, by Joseph A. Reaves (June 2, 2003)
- Lay Review Board Head Says Most Catholic Bishops Willing to Cooperate with Survey, by Ann Rodgers-Melnick (June 2, 2003)
- Walk Supports Silent Victims of Clergy Abuse: Marchers Take Their Message of Unity, Action to the Streets, by Scheri Smith (June 2, 2003)
- Sioux Allege Abuse at Church Boarding Schools, by Sharon Waxman (June 2, 2003)
- Fathers' Helper: How the Church Used Psychiatry to Care for-and Protect-Abusive Priests, by Barry Werth (June 2, 2003)
- Praise for Church Abuse Payment, by Ellen Whinnett (June 2, 2003)

- Shanley Won't Face Sexual Abuse Charges in Riverside County, Associated Press (June 3, 2003)
- White Collar Crime Bill Encounters Snag in the House, Associated Press (June 3, 2003)
- Morality Check: O'Brien's Admissions Are a Start in Rebuilding Trust, Arizona Republic (June 3, 2003)
- Bishop Avoids Charges: Phoenix Prelate Gives up Power in Sex Abuse Cases, by Alan Cooperman (June 3, 2003)
- Two Nashville, Tennessee Priests Publicly Endorse Voice of the Faithful, by Bill Dixon (June 3, 2003)
- Settlement Rejected in Church Sex-Abuse Case, by Gregory D. Kesich (June 3, 2003)
- Phoenix Bishop Admits Moving Accused Priests, by Charlie LeDuff (June 3, 2003)
- Church Fights Subpoena Power; Position Threatens Passage of State's Measure at Capitol, by Edmund H. Mahony and Lynne Tuohy (June 3, 2003)
- Romley, O'Brien Clash over Substance of Deal: Bishop Denies He's Admitting Cover-up, by Joseph A. Reaves (June 3, 2003)
- Faith Not Shaken, by Jeff Tucker (June 3, 2003)
- Experts: Prosecutor's Deal with Phoenix Bishop Minimizes Damage to Church, by Rachel Zoll (June 3, 2003)

- Sexual Abuse More Widespread Than Church Admits, Victims Say, Associated Press (June 4, 2003)
- Romley Pushing Envelope, but O'Brien Is Just Wrong, Arizona Republic (June 4, 2003)
- Downtown: Yes, This Is Unfortunate, by Steve Bailey (June 4, 2003)
- Bishops Have Eluded Sex Abuse Indictments: Experts Cite Hurdles for Prosecuting Those Who Did Not Stop Others' Crimes, by Alan Cooperman (June 4, 2003)
- Latino Lawmakers Call for Resignation of Bishop O'Brien, by Elvia Diaz (June 4, 2003)
- New Jersey Priest Criticizes Church's Handling of Sex Abuse Allegations, by Martin Finucane (June 4, 2003)
- Juror in Priest Case Expresses Misgivings about the Verdict, by Robert Hanley (June 4, 2003)
- Church Vs. State's Attorneys, Hartford Courant (June 4, 2003)
- Phoenix Bishop Could End up in Court, by Som Lisaius (June 4, 2003)
- Mediation Begins in Clergy-Abuse Lawsuits: Settlement Talks Get under Way between Plaintiffs, Archdiocese, by Peter Smith (June 4, 2003)

- Speak out on the Catholic Church Scandal, by Jim Clarke (June 5, 2003)
- Dubious Origins of Sex Education Raises More Concerns (June 5, 2003)
- Priest Who Fled Abuse Charge Arrested in India, by Cathleen Falsani (June 5, 2003)
- Romley Says Agreement with O'Brien Was Voluntary, by Howard Fischer (June 5, 2003)
- 23 Cited in Sex Abuse Cases Cited: Lawsuit Brief Notes Accusations Dating Back 60 Years against Diocese of Jackson Priests, Church Officials, by Jimmie E. Gates (June 5, 2003)
- Pretending Decades of Covering up Child Abuse Is Not a Crime: Why the Phoenix Settlement Agreement Is Insufficient, by Marci Hamilton (June 5, 2003)
- Catholic Parents Object to Sex Ed Program Being Forced on Children of Archdiocese of Boston, by Geraldine Hawkins (June 5, 2003)
- Newark Priest to Head New Chapter of Survivor Group, Newsday (June 5, 2003)
- Sides Will Try to Interpret O'Brien Deal, by Joseph A. Reaves (June 5, 2003)
- Sexual-Abuse Mediation Talks Proceeding Slowly: Archdiocese and Plaintiffs' Lawyers to Meet Again Today, by Peter Smith (June 5, 2003)
- A Call to the Vatican: If Bishop O'Brien Won't Step Down, Then the Pope Must Step in, Arizona Republic (June 5, 2003)
- Another Sex Abuse Suit Filed, WAVE (June 5, 2003)
- Priest Says Jersey Church Retaliated for Testimony, by Robin Washington (June 5, 2003)
- Priests to Discuss Hollingworth Case, Sex Abuse, by Barney Zwartz (June 5, 2003)
- Mo. Woman Sues Ex-Nun for Sexual Abuse Missouri Woman Sues a Former Catholic Nun, Accusing Her of Sexual Abuse during the 1970s, Associated Press (June 5, 2003)

- Serious Study of Sex Abuse, by John L. Allen Jr. (June 6, 2003)
- Mass Addresses Sexual Abuse Issue: Holy Cross Priest: 'No Denying', by Lauren Beck (June 6, 2003)
- Activist Fighting Another War: Doctor Who Battled Nuclear Weapons Turns His Attention to Crisis in Catholic Church, by Judith Cebula (June 6, 2003)
- Congregation Wants Priest Back: He Was Accused of Sexual Misconduct, Concord Monitor (June 6, 2003)
- Man Sues Dioceses over Alleged Abuse in Salinas, Arizona: The Rev. John Velez and the Rev. Juan Guillen Both Allegedly Celebrated Mass As Visiting Priests at Christ the King Church, by Alex Friedrich (June 6, 2003)
- New Archdiocese Anti-Abuse Rules: Background Checks on Priests Now Required, by Ron Goldwyn (June 6, 2003)
- Bishops Haven't Learned Lessons, by Andrew Greeley (June 6, 2003)
- Nurse Testifies Priest Raped Her in Rectory, by Andy Newman (June 6, 2003)
- Victims Appeal to Legislators in Push to Shape Abuse Bill: Measure Compels Clergy to Report Cases, but Private Talks Excluded, by Bruce Nolan (June 6, 2003)
- Archdiocese Keeps Faithful Amid Crisis: Scandals Had 'Zero Effect' on Donations, Officials Say, by John J. Shaughnessy (June 6, 2003)
- Deal May Come Next Week in Suits against Archdiocese, by Peter Smith (June 6, 2003)

- Land Sales to Fund Diocese Settlement, by Nena Baker (June 7, 2003)
- Church's Stand on Subpoena Power Examined: Letter to the Editor, by Brian S. Brown (June 7, 2003)
- Priest Allowed Back to Duties: Rev. Ramos Was Convicted in 1992 for Inappropriately Touching Boys, by Felisa Cardona (June 7, 2003)
- Dioceses Expand Fight against Child Abuse, Catholic Free Press (June 7, 2003)
- Up to 30,000 to Be Fingerprinted: Priests Prepare to Implement Revised Child-Protection Decree, by Lenore Christopher (June 7, 2003)
- The Bishop and the Prosecutor, by David Gibson (June 7, 2003)
- Archdiocese Approves Revised Sexual Abuse Policy, News Tribune (June 7, 2003)
- Alleged Abuse Prompts Lawsuit Wagner Pair Involved in Action against Feds, by Tera Schmidt (June 7, 2003)
- Catholics Take Sides on Bishop's Role in Sex Scandal, by Marshall Terrill and Jennifer Voges and Georgann Yara (June 7, 2003)
- Church's Stand on Subpoena Power Examined: Letter to the Editor, by Andre P. Tessier (June 7, 2003)
- Church's Stand on Subpoena Power Examined: Letter to the Editor, by Richard Tynan (June 7, 2003)

- Goal: to Speak for Hispanics to Bishop, Arizona Republic (June 8, 2003)
- Diocese Takes Initiative on Abuse, by Charles Dianis (June 8, 2003)
- Letter Warned of Priest's Past, by Charles Honey (June 8, 2003)
- New Lawsuits Filed Alleging Sexual Misconduct, Abuse, by Greg Moran (June 8, 2003)
- Who Knew What, When? Bishop, Lawyer for Holy Cross Discuss Lebrun, by Gwen O'Brien (June 8, 2003)
- Archbishop Choice Seen As Imminent: Pittsburgh's Bishop Called Top Candidate, by Walter V. Robinson and Michael Rezendes (June 8, 2003)
- Voice of Faithful Sets a Reform Agenda, by Jenna Russell (June 8, 2003)
- Roman Catholic Bishop Accused of Sexual Misconduct, San Francisco Chronicle (June 8, 2003)
- Lori: Diocese May Settle Dozens of Abuse Claims, Day (June 8, 2003)

- No New Archbishop for Boston for Now, Vatican Official Says, by John L. Allen Jr. (June 9, 2003)
- The National Review Board: for Show or for Real? by Barbara Beckwith (June 9, 2003)
- A Brief Overview of the Crisis (June 9, 2003)
- Pa. Bishop Distances Himself from Law Succession, by Eric Convey (June 9, 2003)
- Protesters Demand List, Daily Southtown (June 9, 2003)
- Priests Call for Compassion and Change, by Mary Jo Dangel (June 9, 2003)
- Houston Priest Still Working Despite Abuse Accusation: He Acknowledges He Crossed a 'Boundary' with Boy 2 Decades Ago, by Reese Dunklin (June 9, 2003)
- Some Bishops Falling Short on Enforcing Sex-Abuse Policy: One Year after Guidelines Set, Dioceses Vary on Removing Priests, by Reese Dunklin (June 9, 2003)
- Voice of the Faithful: 'Keep the Faith, Change the Church', by John Bookser Feister (June 9, 2003)
- Victims No More, by Christopher Heffron and Mary Jo Dangel (June 9, 2003)
- Clergy Sex Abuse: Bishop Joseph Galante Responds, by Susan Hines-Brigger (June 9, 2003)
- Clergy Defend Bishop in Sexual Harassment Rap, INQ7.net (June 9, 2003)
- Archbishop Flynn Finalist for Boston Job, KSTP (June 9, 2003)
- Catholics React to Bridgeport Diocese New Initiatives, KTNH (June 9, 2003)
- Sex, God & Greed, by Daniel Lyons (June 9, 2003)
- Honesty Comes before Healing, by Pat McCloskey (June 9, 2003)
- Phyllis Willerscheidt: Helping Victims Become Survivors, by Carol Ann Morrow (June 9, 2003)
- Voice of Faithful in Tucson, by Julie Prince (June 9, 2003)
- 'Scuse Us, Folks: Sex-Abuse Victims May Be No-Shows at Archbishop Levada's Upcoming Public Apology to Them, by Ron Russell (June 9, 2003)
- Brothers Seek $7m in Sex-Abuse Suit: The Suit Names a Priest and the Area's Roman Catholic Diocese, by Jonathan Sher (June 9, 2003)
- Family Contends Diocese Liable Even If It Didn't Know, by Jonathan Sher (June 9, 2003)
- Philippines Shocked over Bishop in Sex Scandal, Sun Star (June 9, 2003)

- Some Bishops Resisting Sex Abuse Survey: New Lay Review Board Seeks Responses to First Comprehensive Study of Priests' Misconduct, by Alan Cooperman (June 10, 2003)
- Church Not 'Vicariously Liable' for Abuse: Oakland Diocese Still Could Be Found Negligent in Lawsuit, by Ivan Delventhal (June 10, 2003)
- Molester Priest Gets 9 1/2 Yrs. in Prison, by A.J. Flick (June 10, 2003)
- Riverhead Parishioners Sued by Pastor: Priest Says He Was Defamed in E-Mails, by Mitchell Freedman (June 10, 2003)
- Priest's Abuse Civil Trial Opens: A London Mother's Family and Sons Seek $7m in Damages from the Priest and Diocese, by Peter Geigen-Miller (June 10, 2003)
- Blaming the Victim: Bishop's: Accuser Becomes the Accused, INQ7.net (June 10, 2003)
- Buried in Dirt, INQ7.net (June 10, 2003)
- Plaintiffs Seek $28 Million in Sex Abuse Case against Priest, by Camille Spencer (June 10, 2003)
- Soul-Searching, Star (June 10, 2003)
- Deal Reached in Ky. Church Abuse Cases, by Mike Torralba (June 10, 2003)
- Bishop Gregory: Church Must Not Be Silenced by Abuse Crisis, Catholic Telegraph (June 11, 2003)
- Samson and Delilah, by Syke Garcia (June 11, 2003)
- Abuse Response Rapped: A London Woman Says She Was Outraged the Rc Diocese of London Countersued Her Son, by Peter Geigen-Miller (June 11, 2003)
- People Relieved by Settlement, Look to Put Issue behind Them, by Gregory A. Hall (June 11, 2003)
- The Goal Preventing More Horror Stories: Area Catholic Parishes Join Training to Stop Abuse, by Amanda Krupkoski (June 11, 2003)
- Catholic Church Could Learn from the Times, by Rev. James Martin (June 11, 2003)
- Psychiatric Association Debates Reclassifying Pedophilia, by Lawrence Morahan (June 11, 2003)
- Removed Priests Will Be Identified in Catholic New York, Newsday.com (June 11, 2003)
- Lawsuit Accuses Bishop of Continued Cover-up, by Joseph A. Reaves (June 11, 2003)
- Suit Charges Priest Abuse Led to Suicide, by Jim Suhr (June 11, 2003)
- Catholics Have Hope: Needed 1st Steps Taken, Arizona Republic (June 11, 2003)
- Priest Faces 25 Counts of Child Molestation, Mercury News (June 11, 2003)
- Egan Refuses to Reveal Decisions on Priests, by Daniel J. Wakin (June 11, 2003)

- Royal Stench of Arrogance, by Jimmy Breslin (June 12, 2003)
- Catholics Told to Keep the Faith Amid Scandal, by She Caguimbal-Torres (June 12, 2003)
- 3 Former Residents of Bergen Orphanage Claim Abuse, by John Chadwick (June 12, 2003)
- Woman, 62, Claims Affair with Pastor, by Denis Cuff (June 12, 2003)
- Priest's Fondling of Boy Recounted: John Swales Described an Encounter in a Car That Was the Start of Four Years of Sexual Experiences, by Peter Geigen-Miller (June 12, 2003)
- Church Settlement Goes beyond the Abused, by Jeffrey Gettleman (June 12, 2003)
- Priest Loses Court Battle, by Jeff Haynes (June 12, 2003)
- There's Bigger Scandal, Says Activist Priest, by Gerald G. Lacuarta and Romulo Ponte (June 12, 2003)
- Phoenix Diocese Target of Pima Suit, KOLD (June 12, 2003)
- Silence about Sexual Abuse Is What a Spokane Group Wants to End with a Message of Openness in Many Eastern Washington Communities, by Stephen Mercer (June 12, 2003)
- Archbishop Kelly Says He Has No Plans to Resign, by Peter Smith (June 12, 2003)
- Cardinal Resisted Abuse Inquiry, Panel Says: Watchdogs Critical of L.A.'s Mahony, by Larry B. Stammer (June 12, 2003)
- Priest Pleads Guilty, Won't Face Jail Time: Rev. Schoettmer Convicted of Molesting Boy, by Sharon Turco and Dan Horn (June 12, 2003)
- Investigations Focus on More Priests: As Many As a Dozen Clergyman Are under Scrutiny. Prosecutors Consider Whether to Charge Church Officials with Conspiracy, by Richard Winton (June 12, 2003)
- Catholic Church Likely to See More Massive Settlements after Louisville Agreement, by Rachel Zoll (June 12, 2003)

- Sin Calls for 'Purification' Amid Clergy Sex Scandal, ABS-CBN (June 13, 2003)
- Abuse Panel Chief Angers L.A. Cardinal, Associated Press (June 13, 2003)
- Bishops Uneasy on Whom to Protect, by Laurie Goodstein (June 13, 2003)
- Swales Recounts '20 Lost Years', London Free Press (June 13, 2003)
- Editor's Note: the Following Homily Was Delivered during the Holy Hour and Benediction at the First Knights of Columbus Eucharistic Congress in Washington, D.C., June 22, 2002: Contemplate the Face of Christ: When We Make Christ the Center of Our Lives, We See His Face Shining in the Faces of Those around Us, by William F. Murphy (June 13, 2003)
- Cardinal and Bishops Reverse Course on Survey Participation, NBC 25 (June 13, 2003)
- Pittsburgh Diocese Updates Misconduct Policy, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (June 13, 2003)
- Bishop O'Brien to Abide by Deal, Diocese Confirms, by Joseph A. Reaves (June 13, 2003)
- Hispanic Parishes Burdened by Priests' Sex Abuse, by Joseph A. Reaves and Elvia Diaz (June 13, 2003)
- Group Protests outside Order: Claims Priests Are Abusers, by Peter Schworm (June 13, 2003)
- Release of Priest's Records Ordered, by Kathleen A. Shaw (June 13, 2003)
- Priest Extradited, Sky News (June 13, 2003)

- Bridgeport Bishop Plays Leading Role in Crisis, Associated Press (June 14, 2003)
- Richmond's Catholic Bishop Meets with Lay Reform Group Members, Associated Press (June 14, 2003)
- Bishop Apologizes for Abuses: Bishop Sean P. O'Malley Presents a Number of New Measures Meant to Tighten Abuse Reporting and Background Checks, by Jeff Brumley (June 14, 2003)
- Cardinal Suggests Keating Resign from Priest Sex Abuse Panel, by Alan Cooperman (June 14, 2003)
- More Candor Needed, Day (June 14, 2003)
- Victim Begins to Heal after Church Lawsuit Settlement, Fox News (June 14, 2003)
- I Have This Image in My Head, by Tom Fox (June 14, 2003)
- Legacy of Scandal Is Huge Waste, by Jim Ketchum (June 14, 2003)
- He Got Justice, Now Wants to Give It: A Sexual Abuse Victim Who Came to Believe in the Legal System Is Sworn in As an Attorney, Los Angeles Times (June 14, 2003)
- Contemplate the Face of Christ: When We Make Christ the Center of Our Lives, We See His Face Shining in the Faces of Those around Us, by Bishop William F. Murphy (June 14, 2003)
- Papal Nuncio Back Home with Pope's Ruling on Bacani, Star (June 14, 2003)
- Star Editorial: Rizal and the Bacani Scandal, by Carmen N. Pedrosa (June 14, 2003)
- Diocese in Yakima Establishes Panel to Deal with Abuse, Seattle Times (June 14, 2003)
- In Abuse Scandal, Parishioners Are Paying for It: Albany-- Diocese Says $230,000 Has Gone to Fees, Counseling in Past Year, by Andrew Tilghman (June 14, 2003)
- Mafia Remark Inflames Mahony-Keating Feud, by Daniel J. Wakin (June 14, 2003)

- Clergymen Hope for the Best, Ready for the Worst, ABS-CBN (June 15, 2003)
- As Church Settles Lawsuit, Abuse Victims Look to Heal, by Lori Burling (June 15, 2003)
- A Pledge to Listen, by Rita Ciolli (June 15, 2003)
- Still an Unhealed Wound: Abuse Victims: Church Isn't Doing Enough to Remedy Hurt, by Carol Eisenberg (June 15, 2003)
- Archdiocese Apologizes to Victims: Archdiocese Apologizes to Priests' Victims: Promises to Safeguard Youth, by Elizabeth Fernandez (June 15, 2003)
- Catholic Church Crisis Doesn't Deter Converts, by Don Lattin (June 15, 2003)
- A Clay-Footed Cardinal, Los Angeles Times (June 15, 2003)
- A Tough Rap to Shake, by Eileen McNamara (June 15, 2003)
- Diocese May Amend Mission Statement to Address Child Sex-Abuse, Newsday (June 15, 2003)
- Diocese Creates New Church Office, by Julie Prince (June 15, 2003)
- Priest Fears 'Cover-up' in Bacani Case, Star (June 15, 2003)
- Fungus of Faith, by Mayette Q. Tabada (June 15, 2003)
- Sex Scandal Spurs Filipinos to Question Celibacy Vows, Taipei Times (June 15, 2003)
- Bishops Still Trying to Restore Faith, Trust, by Andrew Tilghman (June 15, 2003)
- Chief of US Catholic Church Oversight Panel Quits, Voice of America News (June 15, 2003)
- Victims Found a Voice: Attorney Built Case As He Built Plantiffs' Trust, by Andrew Wolfson (June 15, 2003)

- Phoenix Bishop Arrested in Hit and Run: Phoenix's Catholic Bishop Thomas O'Brien Arrested in Fatal Hit-And-Run Accident, ABC News (June 16, 2003)
- A Choice for the Bishops, Boston Globe (June 16, 2003)
- Proper Perspective, by Mindanao Cross (June 16, 2003)
- Keating Standing by Secrecy Charge: Catholic Storm Roils As Ex-Governor Quits Abuse Board after Alleging Cover-up by Bishops, by Reese Dunklin and Brooks Egerton (June 16, 2003)
- Catholics Split over Abuse Panel Chief's Resignation: Some Say He Was Too Outspoken, but Victims' Advocates See More Church Stonewalling, by Richard Fausset and Nicholas Riccardi (June 16, 2003)
- A Cardinal without Credibility, Hartford Courant (June 16, 2003)
- Scandal Affecting Church's Credibility: Sex Abuse Detracts from Other Issues, by Don Lattin (June 16, 2003)
- Free Frank Keating: the Catholic Church Really Is like the Mafia, by Timothy Noah (June 16, 2003)
- Reardon Victims Still Wait for Help: Diocese Yet to Pay for Sex Abuse Care, by Ralph Ranalli (June 16, 2003)
- Catholic Is Spanish for Devotion, by Richard Ruelas (June 16, 2003)
- Bishop O'Brien Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run, by Dennis Wagner and Judd Slivka (June 16, 2003)
- Catholic Reforms Slow in Atlanta: Archbishop Promises Policy on Sex Abuse, by Gayle White (June 16, 2003)

- Sad Day for Bacani and the Church, ABS-CBN (June 17, 2003)
- Another Sex Scandal Overshadows the Catholic Charities/Haitian Multi-Service Center, by Jesse Blo (June 17, 2003)
- 'No Apology' As Keating Leaves Panel: Head of Catholic Lay Board Compared Bishops to Mafia, by Alan Cooperman (June 17, 2003)
- Hard Truths: Keating Right about Catholic Scandal, Dallas Morning News (June 17, 2003)
- With No Apology: Outspoken Chief of Church Reform Panel Quits, by Janice D'Arcy (June 17, 2003)
- Arizona Bishop Held in Hit-and-Run Death, by Beth DeFalco (June 17, 2003)
- Governor Frank Keating's Resignation, by Thomas P. Doyle (June 17, 2003)
- Abuse Victims Lament Pace of Reform: S.F. Archdiocese Slow to Implement Change, They Say, by Elizabeth Fernandez (June 17, 2003)
- Most of U.S. Bishops' June Meeting to Be behind Closed Doors, by Jerry Filteau (June 17, 2003)
- Seminary Sex Abuse Recounted, Peter Geigen-Miller (June 17, 2003)
- Governor Keating Resigns from National Review Board (June 17, 2003)
- The Credibility of Bishops, Hartford Courant (June 17, 2003)
- A Public Prayer for Jim L. Reed, Victim, by E.J. Montini (June 17, 2003)
- Faith in the Bishops Put to the Fire, New York Times (June 17, 2003)
- Keating's Departure Gives Bishops Image Problems, Newsday (June 17, 2003)
- Openness of Bishops Still at Issue, by Michael Paulson and Michael Rezendes (June 17, 2003)
- Cardinal Sins, Press-Telegram (June 17, 2003)
- Insiders Say Bishop Has Hit End of Tenure, by Joseph A. Reaves (June 17, 2003)
- Arrest, Resignation Intensify Scrutiny of Bishops Conference, by Patricia Rice and Ron Harris Post-Dispatch (June 17, 2003)
- The State of the Church: When Catholic Bishops Convene in St. Louis This Week, They Should Recommit Themselves to Thereforms That Were Made Last Year in Dallas, St. Petersburg Times (June 17, 2003)

- Judged Named in Priest Sex Abuse Civil Lawsuits, ABC 7 (June 18, 2003)
- Detroit Cardinal: Keep Zero Tolerance of Sex Abuse, Associated Press (June 18, 2003)
- Worldwide, 21 Roman Catholic Bishops Have Resigned Amid Church Sex Scandals since 1990, Associated Press (June 18, 2003)
- Impolitic but Right, Baltimore Sun (June 18, 2003)
- Boston Archdiocese, Hurting Financially, Warns of Layoffs, by Fox Butterfield (June 18, 2003)
- Bishops Get Mixed Reviews in Sex Crisis: Jersey Prelates Attack Scandal Differently, by Jeff Diamant (June 18, 2003)
- Priest Enters Guilty Plea, by Karen Freifeld (June 18, 2003)
- Failed Marriage Blamed on Abuse: Guy Swales Told the Court His Second Wife Complained He Was Cold and Distant, by Peter Geigen-Miller (June 18, 2003)
- Catholic Lay Board Finds Limits to Power over Bishops, by Laurie Goodstein (June 18, 2003)
- Black & White Collar Crime, by Ellis Henican (June 18, 2003)
- An Act of Contrition: Bishop of Orange Diocese Admits Church Made Mistakes in Sex-Abuse Scandal, by Jim Hinch (June 18, 2003)
- Catholic Sex Abuse Victims Demand Names: Keating Pressed to List Bishops Not Cooperating with Sex-Abuse Panel, by Susan Hogan/Albach (June 18, 2003)
- Bishop Accused of Hit and Run Resigns, by Dale Hurd (June 18, 2003)
- Bishop Kicanas Reacts to O'Brien's Resignation: The Bishop of the Diocese of Tucson Gerald Kicanas Has Released a Statement about His Friend and Colleague, Thomas O'Brien: O'Brien Has Resigned As the Bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix, KOLD (June 18, 2003)
- As Bishops Meet, Uneven Progress: Catholic Leaders, Meeting in St. Louis, Continue to Be Dogged with Questions about the Handling of Abuse Cases, by Jane Lampman (June 18, 2003)
- Bishops Just Hope to Divert Attention by Sacking Keating, Los Angeles Times (June 18, 2003)
- Events Bring New Turmoil to Bishops' Annual Meeting: Resignation, Hit-Run Death Freshen Issue of Priest Sex Abuse, by Jessica McBride (June 18, 2003)
- A Tough Rap to Shake, by Eileen McNamara (June 18, 2003)
- Editorial: Keating Tells It like It Is, MetroWest Daily News (June 18, 2003)
- A Year Later, Sex-Abuse Policy Divides Catholics, by Patricia Montemurri and David Crumm (June 18, 2003)
- Former Navy Seal Sues Catholic Church: Treasure Coast Resident Says Priest Sexually Molested Him, News4Jax (June 18, 2003)
- SNAP Says Progress Being Made in Priest Crisis: Hopeful but Frustrated, by Erin O'Neill (June 18, 2003)
- Archbishop Utters Bankruptcy, by Shelby Oppel and Ashbel S. Green (June 18, 2003)
- Alcohol Link Eyed in Arrest of Bishop, by Rene Sanchez (June 18, 2003)
- Priest Reportedly Arrested in K.C. Prostitution Sting, St. Joseph News-Press (June 18, 2003)
- Egan Quiet on Turmoil, by Gary Stern (June 18, 2003)
- Former Bishop Faces More Scrutiny from Authorities, Union-Tribune (June 18, 2003)
- Abuse Victims in Phoenix Diocese Pleased by Bishop's Resignation, WSTM (June 18, 2003)
- Watchdog Increases Pressure on Bishops, by Robin Washington (June 18, 2003)
- Diocese Employs Strategy of Silence over Bishop Crisis, by Tom Zoellner (June 18, 2003)
- O'Brien Resignation Another Blow for Fractured Catholic Church, by Rachel Zoll (June 18, 2003)

- A Lot of Things about Jim Lee Reed Were Big: Big Family. Big Man. Big Heart: And His Death Has Left a Big Void, Casa Grande Dispatch (June 19, 2003)
- Catholic Bishops Look for Leadership: Abuse Scandal Reshaping Hierarchy, by Alan Cooperman (June 19, 2003)
- Scandal Lingers As Bishops Meet: Catholic Leaders Likely to Assess Handling of Sex-Abuse Cases, by Tara Dooley (June 19, 2003)
- Turmoil Continues: U.S.bishops to Meet in St. Louis Amid New Controversies, by Carol Eisenberg (June 19, 2003)
- Are the Bishops Listening? An Interview with Votf's James E. Post, by Grant Gallicho (June 19, 2003)
- Tot Revealed Abuse, Judge Told Light: His Mother Said the Four-Year-Old Imitating Sexual Behaviour Led to a Talk with Her Sister and a Call to Police, by Peter Geigen-Miller (June 19, 2003)
- Dioceses Differ in Revealing Abuse Allegations, by Eric Gorski (June 19, 2003)
- It's Time for a Rico Prosecution of the Catholic Church: Governor Keating's Forced Resignation Shows the Church Will Not Reform Itself, by Marci Hamilton (June 19, 2003)
- Palm Beach Bishop Apologizes to All Church Abuse Victims, Herald-Tribune (June 19, 2003)
- Finding Hope in My Faith, by Frank Keating (June 19, 2003)
- By the Windows: a Crisis of Faith, by H. Marcos C. Mordeno (June 19, 2003)
- Troubled Church, PBS (June 19, 2003)
- Bishop's Fall Slow, Painful, Joseph A. Reaves (June 19, 2003)
- Bishops Doing Little on Abuse, Group Charges, by Ann Rodgers-Melnick (June 19, 2003)

- Bishops Meet in Somber Gathering: Arrest of Leading Cleric and Resignation of Key Review Board Member Cloud Conference, by Larry B. Stammer (June 20, 2003)
- Judge Allows Lawsuit against Priest to Go Forward, Associated Press (June 20, 2003)
- Task Force Formed to Solve Financial Woes, Associated Press (June 20, 2003)
- Survivors Group Urges Bishops Not to Neglect Crisis, by Jennifer A. Bowen (June 20, 2003)
- Who Watches the Shepherds? by Paul E. Dinter (June 20, 2003)
- After the Keating Resignation, by E.J. Dionne (June 20, 2003)
- Lay Group Says Grahmann Should Go, by Brooks Egerton and Reese Dunklin (June 20, 2003)
- As Bishops Meet, Image Is Tarnished, by Susan Evans (June 20, 2003)
- Did Phoenix Bishop Go Too Far? by Joe Feuerherd (June 20, 2003)
- Priest Was Observed 'Necking': A Windsor Cleric Testifies He Spotted Barry Glendinning in an Embrace with Another Man during Their Seminary Days, by Peter Geigen-Miller (June 20, 2003)
- Bishops, Board Reach Deal on Abuse Survey: Commission Will Use Codes to Identify Priests Accused of Sexual Assault, by Laurie Goodstein (June 20, 2003)
- 3 Priests Ordered to Stand Trial, by Sandra Marquez (June 20, 2003)
- Catholic Review Board Denounces Former Chairman's Statement, by Jessica McBride (June 20, 2003)
- Priest Abuse Suit Is Allowed: Judge OKs Way around Statute of Limitation, by David Crumm and Patricia Montemurri (June 20, 2003)
- Committee's Letter to Archbishop Gabriel Montalvo, Dallas Morning News (June 20, 2003)
- Abuse Crisis Exploited, Prelates Say, by Michael Paulson (June 20, 2003)
- Bishops May Hold National Council on Church Problems, by Michael Paulson (June 20, 2003)
- Abuse Settlement Possible Next Week, Lennon Says, by Ralph Ranalli and Michael Paulson (June 20, 2003)
- Bishops Begin to Address Sexual Abuse Problems, by Patricia Rice (June 20, 2003)

- Church Names Apostolic Administrator for Novaliches, ABS-CBN (June 21, 2003)
- Facing the Faithful: One Year after Scandal, Some Bishops Still Resist Reform, by Ron Claiborne (June 21, 2003)
- Group Praises 'Model Bishop', by Carol Eisenberg (June 21, 2003)
- Forgiveness Isn't Easy, Cardinal Says, but Essential to Healing, by Cathleen Falsani (June 21, 2003)
- The 'Fire' of Crisis Can Purify, Vatican Ambassador Tells Embattled U.S. Bishops, by Joe Feuerherd (June 21, 2003)
- U.S. Bishops Reflect on What Went Wrong: Annual Conference Continues with Closed-Door Session Examining How the Church Strayed So Far from Its Principles, by Laurie Goodstein (June 21, 2003)
- Bishops Unable to Shake Shroud of Shattered Trust: Catholic Leaders Started Meeting on Defensive, End It with Hope, by Jessica McBride (June 21, 2003)
- Bishops in 'Disarray' over Sex Scandal, by Mike McManus (June 21, 2003)
- Resignation Has Not Ended Law's Role in Church, by Michael Paulson (June 21, 2003)
- O'Brien's Policies Reversed: N.M. Archbishop Aims to Heal Rifts, by Joseph A. Reaves and Fred Bayles (June 21, 2003)
- One Year Later: The Catholic Abuse Scandal: Controversy Swirls to a Lesser Extent, but Local Bishop Says 'We Have Done Quite Well', by Edith C. Webster (June 21, 2003)
- Bishop Wants to Put Church 'In Order': Archbishop Sheehan, a Former Dallas-Area Priest, Steps into Troubled Phoenix Diocese, by Jeffrey Weiss (June 21, 2003)

- Priest Allowed to Serve Even after Prison Sentence, Associated Press (June 22, 2003)
- Archbishop Michael Sheehan's Letter, Arizona Republic (June 22, 2003)
- O'Brien Makes News in Mexico: Arrest Viewed As 'Positive', by Tessie Borden (June 22, 2003)
- Bishops Await Boston Resolution: Settlement Offers Due This Week in Sex Abuse Allegations, TheBostonChannel.com (June 22, 2003)
- Archbishop Hopes to Heal Turmoil in Diocese: The New Leader of Catholics in Arizona Is Asking for Forgiveness, Capital News (June 22, 2003)
- SNAP's Abuse 'Report Card' Is Challenged, Catholic New World (June 22, 2003)
- Former Del. Priest Forfeits Va. License: Allegations of Abuse End Cleric's Work with Children, by Steven Church (June 22, 2003)
- Clergy, Congregation Work to Move Past Ex-Bishop's Troubles, by Doug Cook (June 22, 2003)
- A New Reality for U.S. Bishops: Abuse Cases Loom at Event, by Carol Eisenberg (June 22, 2003)
- Catholics around the City Seem to Be Ready to Welcome Their New Bishop with Open Arms, by David Gibson (June 22, 2003)
- Catholic Abuse Boards a 'PR Sham', by Steven Greenhut (June 22, 2003)
- What Are They Doing to the Church? by David Kushma (June 22, 2003)
- Abuse Review Board's Work to Continue Despite Concerns, by Michelle Martin (June 22, 2003)
- Church Struggles with New Openness, by J. Michael Parker (June 22, 2003)
- Bishop Urges Fast Conclusion to Boston Suits: Conference Head Seeks 'Healing', by Michael Paulson (June 22, 2003)
- Group Takes Its Message on Clergy Abuse to Ballpark, by Michele Munz (June 22, 2003)
- Bishops Renew Pledge; Victims Await Actions, by Larry B. Stammer (June 22, 2003)
- LA Union Bishop Installed to Replace Bishop Bacani, Star (June 22, 2003)

- The Word from Rome, by John L. Allen Jr. (June 23, 2003)
- Bishops' Task Force to Review Sexual-Abuse Policy, CBC Ottawa (June 23, 2003)
- A Church in Search of Followers, by Paul Elie (June 23, 2003)
- Trial of Sex-Offender Priest at an End: Civil Proceedings in $4m Lawsuit Filed against Thomas O'Dell Wraps up This Week, by Denis St. Pierre (June 23, 2003)
- Family of Bacani Happy with Vatican Ruling, Star (June 23, 2003)
- Catholics in Phoenix Pleased with New Leader's Message, WHAG (June 23, 2003)
- Bishops End Confab Claiming Progress in Curbing Abuse, by Eric Convey and Robin Washington (June 23, 2003)
- Priest to Go on Trial in Sex-Abuse Case Clark Was Convicted in 1988 of Molesting 2 Boys in Bullitt, by Andrew Wolfson (June 23, 2003)

- Archbishop Promises to Meet Abuse Victims, by Michael Clancy (June 24, 2003)
- Another View: Use Proceeds from Sale of Mansion to Reopen Emmaus House, by Carolyn Disco (June 24, 2003)
- Judicial Watch Angered by Catholic Panel, NewsMax (June 24, 2003)
- Voice Speaks on Clergy Sex, by Russell Robinson (June 24, 2003)
- Flynn Puts His Focus on His Vows, by Stephen Scott (June 24, 2003)
- A Church at Risk: Excerpt, by Peter Steinfels (June 24, 2003)
- Catholic Priest Sentenced in Chile for Sexual Abuse, Voice of America News (June 24, 2003)

- Church Officials Respond to 1970s Abuse Allegations: St. Marys: Catholic Organization Says It Had No Reports about Priest, by Cathy Brown (June 25, 2003)
- Church Turning Eyes Away from Scandal, by Abbott Koloff (June 25, 2003)
- Father Charges Priest Corrupted His Sons: Bob Swales Told Court Revelations of Sexual Abuse Shattered His Belief, by Peter Geigen-Miller (June 25, 2003)
- Priest Won't Face Criminal Charges, by Susan Jacobson (June 25, 2003)
- Catholic Church Leaders Discuss New Plenary Council Formation, by John Jeanguenat (June 25, 2003)
- Church to Check How Diocese Dealing with Sex Abuse Claims, by Brian Lyman (June 25, 2003)
- 2nd Accuser of Priest Comes Forward: Schenectady-- Man Says Da Told Him Statute of Limitations Had Run out for Allegation against the Rev. Alan Jupin, by Andrew Tilghman (June 25, 2003)
- Boys Testify in Bullitt of Molestation by Priest: Defense Suggests Allegations against Clark Had Financial Motive, by Andrew Wolfson (June 25, 2003)

- Unaware He Hit Pedestrian, Bishop Said, by Associated Press (June 26, 2003)
- Archbishop Flynn Gives Progress Report on Sexual Abuse Response, Catholic News Service (June 26, 2003)
- Bishop Gets Earful: LI Catholics Vent Anger, by Rita Ciolli (June 26, 2003)
- Archdiocese Postpones Abuse Settlement Offer, by Eric Convey and Tom Mashberg (June 26, 2003)
- Trouble at the Altar, by Jim Cryns (June 26, 2003)
- Abuse Trial Adjourned till Sept. An Accused Priest Admitted to "Touching Someone Inappropriately" While Serving in Windsor, by Hank Daniszewski (June 26, 2003)
- Why Frank Keating Resigned, by Deal Hudson (June 26, 2003)
- Nailed? Lawyers for Hundreds of Sex-Abuse Victims Have California's Catholic Dioceses in a Dire Financial Bind. Can Church Leaders Finagle an Escape, or Are They ... by Ron Russell (June 26, 2003)
- Prosecutors' Patience Wears Thin with Levada, Mahony, by Ron Russell (June 26, 2003)
- Murphy Needs to Respond to Laity Complaints: Dick Ryan of West Islip Writes a Column for Salt, a National Catholic Publication. James P. Pinkerton Is on Assignment, by Dick Ryan (June 26, 2003)
- Laity Groups Call for Openness from Reilly, Worcester Diocese, by Kathleen A. Shaw (June 26, 2003)
- Priest Abuse Files to Stay Sealed: State Appellate Court Reverses Lower Court, by Lynne Tuohy (June 26, 2003)
- Priest Denies Abusing Boys: Bullitt County Jury Considers Charges against Daniel C. Clark, by Andrew Wolfson (June 26, 2003)

- Dallas Group Unveils Online Petition Asking Bishop to Resign, Associated Press (June 27, 2003)
- Phoenix Agreement Raises Issue of State Role in Diocesan Affairs, by Agostino Bono (June 27, 2003)
- Archbishop Creates Sex Abuse Board: S.A. Archdiocese Releases Policy Manual, ClickOnSA.com (June 27, 2003)
- Many Catholics Still Angry, by Tom Deignan (June 27, 2003)
- No Jobs Waiting for Pedophile Priests: Catholic Leaders Say 'Zero-Tolerance' Rules Will Keep Sex Abusers out of Parishes, by Elizabeth Fernandez, Don Lattin (June 27, 2003)
- Church's Victims Abused Again by High Court, Los Angeles Times (June 27, 2003)
- Man's Life Was Destroyed by Abuse at Hands of City Priest: Former City Priest Thomas O'Dell Threatened to Get Him and His Brother If He Told about Horrific Abuse, by Carol Mulligan (June 27, 2003)
- Archdiocese Misses Deadline to Settle with Alleged Abuse Victims, by Ralph Ranalli (June 27, 2003)
- On the Wounds to the Survivors of Priestly Sexual Abuse: Interview with Reverend Thomas Doyle, Religion & Ethics Newsweekly (June 27, 2003)

- Kids Treated As Objects: Archbishop, Age (June 28, 2003)
- Rebuilding a Broken Foundation: Lessons from American Catholic History for the Current Crisis: The Chruch in the 21st Century, Occasional Paper # 1 (June 28, 2003)
- Ruling May Boost Civil Abuse Suits: Victims See Another Route after Court Rejects Calif. Law, by Steve Carney (June 28, 2003)
- Bishop 'Sorry' for Delay, by Tom Mashberg (June 28, 2003)
- Putting a Price on Years of Sex Abuse: Lawyers for Victim of Former City Priest Seek $4m; Defence Lawyers Put the Figure $317,000, by Carol Mulligan (June 28, 2003)
- Questions for the Bishops - and Advice, by David O'Brien (June 28, 2003)
- Parishes without Priests June 20, 2003, P.B.S. (June 28, 2003)
- Contrite Lennon Vows Settlement Is 'First Priority', by Ralph Ranalli and Michael Paulson (June 28, 2003)
- Priest to Prison, by David Weber (June 28, 2003)
- Law of the Land: Hundreds of Molesters Freed by Supreme Court: Decision Throws out Legislation Allowing Prosecution of Old Sex-Abuse Cases, WorldNetDaily (June 28, 2003)

- Vatican II: 40 Years Later: Could the Architects Be Deconstructing?, by John L. Allen Jr. (June 29, 2003)
- Archbishop Celebrates First Public Valley Mass, by Shawn Day (June 29, 2003)
- Ruling Angers Abuse Victims: Will Free Some Sex Offenders in Calif., Los Angeles Times (June 29, 2003)
- Church Says Sorry for Sex Abuse: Catholic Cardinal Unveils Range of Measures to Expose Dirty Priests, by Jocelyn Maker and Andre Jurgens (June 29, 2003)
- Book Review: Censured Flock, by Garry Wills (June 29, 2003)
- Vatican Reaffirms Celibacy for Priests: Church Emphasizes Religious Vocations, by Nicole Winfield (June 29, 2003)
- Catholics Reclaim a Voice on Abuse, by Barney Zwartz (June 29, 2003)

- Church in Moral Crisis, Says New Archbishop, by Jonathan Ancer (June 30, 2003)
- Vatican Said to Be near Decision on New Boston Archbishop, by Frank Bruni (June 30, 2003)
- Future Uncertain for Catholicism in United States: Church's Current Crisis Could Lead to Decline or to Transformation, by David Gibson (June 30, 2003)
- Hermogeno: Breaking the Sound of Silence, by Lorna C. Hermogeno (June 30, 2003)
- My Turn: Is It Too Late to Save the Catholic Church? Not If Its Leaders Will Take This Opportunity to Make Much-Needed Reforms. I'M Not Holding My Breath, by Tom Hogan (June 30, 2003)
- What a New Archbishop Faces: Sean Patrick O'Malley, Expected to Be Appointed Head of Boston Diocese, Has Dealt with Church Scandals., by Jane Lampman (June 30, 2003)
- Protesters Pressure Lennon for Settlement, by John McElhenny (June 30, 2003)
- 'Who They Are ... Where They Are Now', by Ed Palattella (June 30, 2003)
- Bishop O'Malley Addesses Some Issues Facing Church: Former Fall River Bishop Expected to Be Next Leader of Boston Archdiocese, TheBostonChannel.com (June 30, 2003)
- Pope Chooses New Boston Archbishop, Reuters (June 30, 2003)
- A Burden Too Heavy to Bear: Dark Clouds Loom over the Philippines As Sex Scandals Plunge the Catholic Church into Crisis, by Marites Danguilan Vitug (June 30, 2003)
- Bishop's Fundraiser Lags As Scandal Scars Are Slow to Heal, WNBC (June 30, 2003)
- Rebuilding Trust, Part 2: What Becomes of Abusive Priests? by Scott Westcott (June 30, 2003)