Richard Daschbach Timor-Leste Title: Sacked priest in Timor-Leste ‘will remain defrocked’ Author: Ryan Dagur Publisher: Union of Catholic Asian News Date: 15MAR2021 Divine Word congregation scotches rumors that Richard Daschbach could be reinstated after sex abuse trial. The superior of the Society of the Divine Word congregation in Timor-Leste has moved to scotch rumors that
Richard Sipe Thomas Doyle Title: Sipe documentary prompts memories of early sex abuse activist Author: Thomas P. Doyle Publisher: NCROnline Date: 09MAR2021 I watched the documentary, “Sipe: Sex, Lies, and the Priesthood,” with a mix of very powerful emotions: profound admiration and gratitude for all that A.W. Richard Sipe had done and all that he
Time To Stand Up Title: Dear your graces and my lord bishops of Australia are you listening? Or like church mice. Author: Chris Geraghty Publisher: John Menadue – Pearls and Irritations Date: 08MAR2021 Ok. That’s it. Time to stand up. The alarm has sounded. Rub the sleep from your eyes, take off your embroidered nightshirts,
Culture of Abuse Silence Title: Culture of silence keeps abuse systems in place Author: Grace Tame Publisher: The Age Date: 06MAR2021 In recent weeks, the once unspoken horror of sexual abuse has become the dominant focus of public conversation. But the events playing out in the centre of our nation – and the corrupt cultures
California Child Victims Act Title: Vlog: How Are Institutional Defendants Responding to Claims Brought Under the California Child Victims Act? Author: Mike Reck Publisher: Jeff Anderson and Associates Date: 03MAR2021 Transcript: So, being about a year into the window provided by the Child Victims Act, we’ve now had a chance to really see a response
Abuse In Care NZ Title: Faith-based Institutions To Front Royal Commission On Redress For Abuse Author: Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry Publisher: Scoop NZ Date: 04MAR2021 Witnesses for faith-based institutions, including Archbishops and a Cardinal, will give evidence before the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry this month, on their processes for
Native American Clergy Abuse Title: Scholars Confront Clergy Sexual Abuse in Native American Communities Author: Taylor Ha Publisher: Fordham News Date: 03MAR2021 Denise K. Lajimodiere, Ed.D., an indigenous educator and a guest speaker in a new Fordham discussion series, recounted the historical and intergenerational trauma experienced by indigenous sexual abuse survivors in U.S. Catholic boarding
French Catholic Clergy Abuse Title: French Catholic clergy may have abused at least 10,000 people since 1950, say investigators Author: Pierre Bairin Publisher: CNN Date: 02MAR2021 Paris(CNN)French Catholic clergy could have abused at least 10,000 minors and other vulnerable people since 1950, according to an independent investigation set up by the Church in France. The
“Spotlight” Editor Marty Baron Title: Honoring the Legacy & Impact of “Spotlight” Editor Marty Baron Author: Jeff Anderson Publisher: Jeff Anderson & Associates Date: 01MAR2021 On February 28, 2021, Washington Post Executive Editor Martin “Marty” Baron retired from journalism. His legacy and his influence on the clergy sexual abuse survivors’ movement cannot be understated. It’s
Catholic Abuse Opperman Report Title: Pontifical Secret Podcast Host: Ed Opperman Publisher: The Opperman Report via Radio.Com Date: 27FEB2021 Ed Opperman of The Opperman Report interviews Joolsmagools® about Roberto Ferruzzi’s painting “Madonnina” (AKA “Madonna of the Streets”), Pontifical Secret (AKA “Papal Secret”) and Crimen Sollicitationis. For more information & to listen to Ed’s podcast visit: