Major Sexual Abuse Cases Within Church
The Boston Archdiocese scandal is the latest in a series of cases that involve sexual abuse by priests. Here are some of the major cases: 1985: Louisiana ” In what is considered the first public case of its kind, the Rev. Gilbert Gauthe admitted he sexually abused altar boys and members of the Lafayette Parish Boy Scout troop. … [Read more...] about Major Sexual Abuse Cases Within Church
Bishop Forwards Complaint
Bishop Forwards Complaint Regarding Sexual Abuse. Bishop Daniel A. Hart has forwarded a sexual abuse complaint against two former priests of the Norwich diocese to state child welfare authorities, the diocese said Tuesday. Hart acknowledged that he received a copy of the complaint in early April, but did not notify the … [Read more...] about Bishop Forwards Complaint
3 Sex-Abuse Suits Filed Against Seattle Archdiocese
Three lawsuits were filed yesterday against the Archdiocese of Seattle alleging three priests and a former archdiocese employee sexually abused boys in the 1970s. The lawsuits, filed in King County Superior Court, name the Revs. John Cornelius, James McGreal and Jack Marsh, none of whom remain in active ministry. Allegations … [Read more...] about 3 Sex-Abuse Suits Filed Against Seattle Archdiocese
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...] about Retired San Diego Monsignor Admits Abuse; Bishop Urges Any Other Victims To Come Forward
Lawsuit Against Jackson Diocese Far From Settled
Lawsuit Against Jackson Diocese Over Abusive Priests. Alleged Jackson victims of abusive priests say a local lawsuit is far from over. Johnny Rainer is one member in a group of about 20 people suing the Jackson diocese. "There is no way to compensate people for what they've lost," Rainer said. "This is more to me an … [Read more...] about Lawsuit Against Jackson Diocese Far From Settled
Lawsuit Alleges Abusive Priests In LA Archdiocese Protected Each Other
Abusive Priests Protect Each Other. A lawsuit alleges 28 high-ranking priests in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles protected each other from allegations of sexual abuse in a “systemic failure” to protect children. The civil lawsuit, filed on behalf of 17 alleged priest sex abuse victims, says the archdiocese had an … [Read more...] about Lawsuit Alleges Abusive Priests In LA Archdiocese Protected Each Other
