Priest Cited In Suit Refused Evaluation After ’96 Complaint
Priest named in a sexual-abuse lawsuit A Pierce County priest named in a sexual-abuse lawsuit in Clark County last fall refused to cooperate with an archdiocese investigation into a similar complaint made six years earlier, despite a strong recommendation from a forensic psychologist that he be evaluated. The Rev. Barry Ashwell, … [Read more...]
Two More Priests Removed in Chicago
The Archdiocese of Chicago has removed two more priests for alleged sexual improprieties, bringing to five the number of priests removed in the archdiocese this year because of an independent review board investigation. The Rev. R. Peter Bowman, 73, retired last year as the archdiocese vicar for administration. The Archdiocese … [Read more...]
Retired San Diego Monsignor Admits Abuse; Bishop Urges Any Other Victims To Come Forward
A Thirteen people added their names to a lawsuit The Roman Catholic bishop of San Diego appealed Friday for any victims to come forward if they were abused by a retired monsignor who has allegedly admitted molesting three boys. In a letter to be distributed to parishioners this weekend, Bishop Robert Brom said retired Monsignor … [Read more...]