Parishioners Incredulous of Abuse Accusations
Sexual Abuse Accusations Against A Priest. The Rev. Anthony Ross transferred to Bloomingdale's St. Isidore Catholic Church in 1989. His mission: Help the parish heal after its priest had been accused of child molestation. Those same parishioners were stunned this week when the Joliet Diocese announced it was … [Read more...] about Parishioners Incredulous of Abuse Accusations
Church: We Acted Promptly
Sex abuse allegations against a former volunteer worker The Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta told Cobb County authorities about sex abuse allegations against a former volunteer worker the day the issue was brought to their attention, the archdiocese lawyer said Monday. The archdiocese won't comment about --- or doesn't know --- … [Read more...] about Church: We Acted Promptly
States Extend Time Limit For Sex-Abuse Lawsuits
Steps to Extend the Statutes of Limitations For Sex Abuse Lawsuits. The stream of civil suits against the Catholic Church over sexual abuse of minors by priests may soon turn into a flood as states take steps to extend the statutes of limitations on such cases. California, Connecticut and Pennsylvania recently have passed laws … [Read more...] about States Extend Time Limit For Sex-Abuse Lawsuits
Lawsuit Filed Against Priest Allegedly On Run
Lawsuit Filed Against Priest. Alleged sins from the past by a priest allegedly on the run are now the basis of yet another lawsuit against the Sacramento Diocese of the Catholic Church. The suit alleges that the Rev. Javier Garcia molested an altar boy at Our Lady of Guadalupe in the mid-1970s. Garcia is also accused … [Read more...] about Lawsuit Filed Against Priest Allegedly On Run
Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against SR Diocese
Accusing Santa Rosa Diocese officials of concealing Lawyers who have won millions of dollars in sex abuse lawsuits against the Catholic Church nationwide filed a claim Tuesday accusing Santa Rosa Diocese officials of concealing former priest Don Kimball's long-term sexual relationship with a troubled teen-age girl. The alleged … [Read more...] about Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against SR Diocese
Experts Troubled By Church Policy On Sex Abuse of Children
Church Policy On Sex Abuse. They aren't raising their voices or issuing any ultimatums. And they're not blasting the Catholic Church. But quietly, and mostly behind the scenes, almost a dozen local professionals on the issue of child sex abuse are expressing deep concerns about the U.S. bishops' recently revised and weakened … [Read more...] about Experts Troubled By Church Policy On Sex Abuse of Children
Church Policy Unveiled
First Church Policy Unveiled. State authorities and the Catholic Church unveiled the nations first written policy on turning in suspected pedophile priests, a policy victims advocates contend does not go far enough. The memorandum of agreement announced Monday would cover alleged sexual abuse both current and in the past, … [Read more...] about Church Policy Unveiled
Investigation Into Priest Continues
Investigation Into Priest Over Abuse. Kane County State's Attorney Meg Gorecki Wednesday urged anyone who either witnessed sexual abuse by a former Geneva priest or may have been a victim of abuse to come forward. Mark A. Campobello, 37, was arrested Tuesday after allegations that he inappropriately touched a 14-year-old girl … [Read more...] about Investigation Into Priest Continues
Bishop O’Brien Failed The Faithful
Bishop O’Brien Matter of Resignation. Whether he does depends, among other things, on whether he believes he serves just the institutional Catholic Church or the faith and the faithful. Catholics used to be able to believe all these were one and the same. But it's clear that not all of us can find it either in our hearts or faith … [Read more...] about Bishop O’Brien Failed The Faithful
Cardinal Law Quits
Priests Urged Cardinal Law To Step Down. Cardinal Bernard Law's resignation as Archbishop of Boston, accepted by the pope today, "is only the beginning," said one of the 58 priests who urged Law to step down earlier this week. Victims of priest sexual abuse are the first priority, restoring faith in the Catholic church … [Read more...] about Cardinal Law Quits
Former Key Largo Priest Found Guilty of Abusing Boy
Former Key Largo Priest Was Found Guilty. A priest who headed St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church here for 14 years was found guilty Wednesday in Detroit of four counts of indecent liberties with an 11-year-old boy more than 30 years ago. The Rev. Edward Olszewski, 69, faces up to 10 years in prison on each count. Sentencing is … [Read more...] about Former Key Largo Priest Found Guilty of Abusing Boy
McShane Leaving As Pastor of IHM
Rev. McShane Charged With Sexual Abuse. A Rutland priest charged with child sexual abuse is stepping down as pastor of a city Catholic church. The Rev. James McShane announced his departure as leader of Immaculate Heart of Mary in a letter read to 1,000 member families at Masses Saturday and Sunday. McShane’s exit comes as the … [Read more...] about McShane Leaving As Pastor of IHM
Late Priest Apologized In Letter To Abuse Victim
Priest Apologized In Letter To Abuse Victim. The latest release of records in the ongoing abuse scandal in the Catholic church includes a letter of apology from a priest to a woman he was accused of fondling when she was 14, but other documents appear to show the letter was never given to her. The alleged victim had complained to … [Read more...] about Late Priest Apologized In Letter To Abuse Victim
Nun Accused In Catholic Church Sex-Abuse Case
Catholic Church Sex-Abuse Scandal. There were new allegations Tuesday of sexual abuse against the Catholic Church in San Diego, and for the first time locally, a nun was named as an abuser. NBC7/39 reported that the San Diego diocese might face as many as 80 more sexual-abuse lawsuits by the end of the year. The boy referred to … [Read more...] about Nun Accused In Catholic Church Sex-Abuse Case
On Point: Not-so-secret target
Temporarily Lifting the Statute of Limitations. Colorado Senate President Joan Fitz-Gerald says her bill temporarily lifting the statute of limitations on sexual abuse lawsuits isn't aimed at any one group you know, such as the Catholic Church. Of course not. Such special legislation would be entirely out of line and Senate … [Read more...] about On Point: Not-so-secret target
Expert testifies diocese kept sexual abuse a secret
Fairbanks Catholic Diocese Kept Sexual Abuse Secret. Evidence that a priest operating in western Alaska was sexually abusing young girls was suppressed by Fairbanks Catholic Diocese officials under the secrecy rules instituted by the Catholic Church, according to testimony during a hearing in Nome Superior Court on … [Read more...] about Expert testifies diocese kept sexual abuse a secret
Catholic Church Continues Battle Against Changes to Statute of Limitations
Changes That Would Expand Statutes of Limitation. The Roman Catholic Church has been fighting state legislation charges around the country, changes that would expand statutes of limitation by creating “windows” in which sexual abuse victims can press charges and bring civil lawsuits against their perpetrators, no matter how long ago … [Read more...] about Catholic Church Continues Battle Against Changes to Statute of Limitations
Survivors Must Surrender Rights in NY Archdiocese Clergy Sexual Abuse Program
Cardinal Timothy Dolan recently announced that the Archdiocese of New York is creating a compensation program for individuals who were allegedly abused by Catholic clergy. Under the Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program (IRCP) victims must relinquish their rights to sue if they accept compensation in this … [Read more...] about Survivors Must Surrender Rights in NY Archdiocese Clergy Sexual Abuse Program
