Archdiocese Sued Over Alleged Sex Abuse
Eleven men who say they were molested by Roman Catholic priests angrily confronted a bishop, telling graphic stories of abuse and demanding that he make sure no one else is harmed. Paterson Bishop Frank Rodimer said he had no immediate answers for the men, who were attending an event Saturday called the "Mendham Survivors Summit." … [Read more...] about Archdiocese Sued Over Alleged Sex Abuse
Calif. Officials Seek Abuse Victims
Orange County authorities are seeking out potential victims of abuse by Roman Catholic priests rather than waiting for people to file police reports. Investigators have been digging through civil court cases, following up media reports and working with church officials to identify possible victims. Assistant District Attorney … [Read more...] about Calif. Officials Seek Abuse Victims
Ex-Priest Faces 8 Abuse Charges
Abusing children while working as Catholic priests Jason Sigler, one of four men accused in Wayne County of abusing children while working as Catholic priests, was arraigned Wednesday in River Rouge. Sigler, 64, flew to Detroit from his home in New Mexico to face eight felony counts of criminal sexual conduct. Because he appeared … [Read more...] about Ex-Priest Faces 8 Abuse Charges
Diocese Now Filing Reports Of Sex Abuse With Police
Catholic Diocese Filing Reports Of Sex Abuse. The Catholic Diocese of Spokane has filed 28 reports with the Spokane Police Department based on victims' allegations of sexual abuse by Catholic priests. Three more will be filed this week, said the Rev. Steve Dublinski, the diocese's vicar general. The reports were filed … [Read more...] about Diocese Now Filing Reports Of Sex Abuse With Police
Lawsuits Detail Allegations of Abuse
Allegations of Abuse Against Priests. Two lawsuits filed yesterday detailed for the first time sexual abuse allegations against nine Catholic priests and brothers. The information that follows comes from statements included in the complaints. Unless otherwise noted, those accused could not be reached to comment. A spokeswoman for the … [Read more...] about Lawsuits Detail Allegations of Abuse
St. Sebastian: Former Priest Arrested For Sexual Assaults On Children
Former Priest Arrested For Sexual Assaults. One of two former Catholic priests suspected of molestation and who both worked in Santa Paula parishes, has been arrested. Michael Wempe, 63, who was an associate pastor at St. Sebastian's Catholic Church in Santa Paula during the 1980s, was arrested Thursday and is being held … [Read more...] about St. Sebastian: Former Priest Arrested For Sexual Assaults On Children
