At that meeting, the U.S. bishops adopted the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People,” their landmark directives addressing clergy sexual abuse in the United States.
As Dallas charter turns 20, abuse has become issue for much of society
Panel explores how sexual abuse survivors can help the church to heal
Praising clergy sexual abuse survivors for their courage in bringing their painful experiences to light, a panel of current or former diocesan victim assistance coordinators urged the Catholic community to enter into “radical accompaniment” with abuse victims to promote long-lasting healing.
Church apologizes again after report cites ‘epidemic’ of abuse in U.K.
An Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse took evidence from 725 witnesses in 325 hearings, while the testimonies of 6,000 abuse survivors were collected separately.
Most U.S. adults don’t think abuse is more common among Catholic leaders
Despite the slew of abuse allegations and cases surfacing within the Catholic Church, most U.S. adults actually do not think that sexual abuse of children is more common among Catholic priests and leadership than it is among any other adult groups.
Minnesota bishop denies coercing abuse victim from reporting allegation
Bishop Michael J. Hoeppner of Crookston “categorically denies that he in any way forced, coerced or encouraged” a candidate for the permanent diaconate not to report his claim of sexual abuse against a priest of the diocese, the Diocese of Crookston stated May 9.
Bishop Kettler calls for prayer, just resolution to civil claims
Bishop Donald Kettler is asking Catholics in the Diocese of Saint Cloud to join him in praying for healing for all victims and survivors of clergy […]