The release of the Maryland Attorney General’s report on clergy sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Baltimore was a day of sorrow.
Archbishop Lori saddened, shamed and sickened by abuse in the church
New ministries take Christ to abuse survivors to promote healing from their trauma
A homebound ministry for victim-survivors of clergy abuse to receive the Eucharist and a support group for employees of faith-based institutions who experienced abuse are now offered through the archdiocesan Office of Ministerial Standards and Safe Environment (OMSSE).
Maryland bill to remove civil statute of limitations on abuse called ‘unfair’ to church, other private groups
The state Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee passed a measure March 10, 2023, that would remove the civil statute of limitations for lawsuits and allow a “lookback window” for survivors of sexual abuse to take legal action no matter when the abuse occurred.
Judge orders release of redacted report on child sex abuse in Baltimore Archdiocese
The judge ordered the attorney general’s office to redact more than 200 names from the report and submit it to the court by mid-March.
Indian nuns decry church silence on rape case, ask where women can get help
Indian nuns questioned the church’s silence in the rape case and expressed support for the complainant nun after a court acquitted Bishop Mulakkal of all charges Jan. 14, 2022.
NRB chair urges bishops to continue focus on healing for abuse survivors
Chairwoman of the National Review Board told the spring assembly of bishops much work remains ahead for the U.S. Catholic Church for reconciliation with survivors of clergy sexual abuse.