In a March 24 news release, St. Catherine University is updating some of its policies on reporting any misconduct based on the report’s findings.
University to change some procedures after report on composer David Haas
With new claims against composer, archdiocese restricts local concerts
Catholic hymn composer David Haas is not permitted to give presentations, workshops or concerts at events hosted by Catholic entities in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, and his music will no longer be used at archdiocesan events, the archdiocese announced July 8.
Catholic composer denies claims of sexual misconduct; publisher cuts ties
Catholic composer David Haas denies allegations of sexual misconduct with adult women.
Priest pleads guilty to criminal sexual conduct
Father Anthony Oelrich, a priest of the Diocese of St. Cloud, pleaded guilty Nov. 26 to one felony count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. He will be sentenced Feb. 12.
Proposed protocol outlines restrictions on bishops facing claim of abuse
If a credible accusation of sexual misconduct has been reported against a retired bishop, his successor may act to limit the retired bishop’s scope of ministry, including the celebration of the sacraments and the right to be buried in the diocesan cathedral, according to a proposed document presented to the bishops the first day of their June 11-13 spring general assembly in Baltimore.
In video, archbishop overseeing West Virginia probe expresses regret
After a major newspaper published a story about alleged financial and sexual misconduct by a West Virginia bishop, a prelate overseeing the investigation for the Vatican expressed regret that he redacted his name out of documents detailing financial aspects of the scandal.
Former nuncio to U.S. heard rumors of McCarrick misconduct in 1994
A former nuncio to the United States acknowledged hearing rumors about the sexual misconduct of Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick already in 1994.
Catholic University students call for dean ouster over Kavanaugh tweets
Some students, alumni and faculty members at The Catholic University of America in Washington are calling for the resignation of the dean of its National Catholic School of Social Service following a series of tweets he wrote criticizing women who accused embattled Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct.