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
Catholic Priest Sex Scandal Isn’t Limited To United States
Worldwide attention on the Priest Sex Scandal The Vatican summit of American cardinals helped focus worldwide attention on the scandal of sexual abuse by Roman Catholic priests in the United States, but dozens of similar cases in other countries show the problem is not limited to America. Now some Catholics in other countries are … [Read more...] about Catholic Priest Sex Scandal Isn’t Limited To United States
Keeler Apologizes For Abuse By Priests
Apologized for the first time to victims Cardinal William H. Keeler has apologized for the first time to victims of sex abuse by Roman Catholic priests and said he regrets his 1993 decision to return the Rev. Maurice Blackwell to his parish after an abuse allegation. "I take full responsibility for the decision I made in 1993 … [Read more...] about Keeler Apologizes For Abuse By Priests
Wisc. Priests Struggle With Scandal
Roman Catholic priests struggled to comfort their congregations on Sunday after the Milwaukee Archdiocese acknowledged paying a man $450,000 to settle sexual misconduct allegations against former Archbishop Rembert Weakland. Several priests acknowledged that parishioners' faith in God has been shaken by the Sept. 11 terrorist … [Read more...] about Wisc. Priests Struggle With Scandal
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
Spokane Police Will Pursue Priest Sex-Abuse Claims
Police will investigate the 28 reports of alleged sexual abuse by Roman Catholic priests they have received from the Diocese of Spokane, a police spokesman said Tuesday. Cases of sexual abuse of children are second only to homicide in the attention they receive from the police department, spokesman Dick Cottam said. He noted … [Read more...] about Spokane Police Will Pursue Priest Sex-Abuse Claims
