Accountability

McCarrick removed from priesthood after being found guilty of abuse, solicitation

Feb 16, 2019

Pope Francis has confirmed the removal from the priesthood of Theodore McCarrick, the 88-year-old former cardinal and archbishop of Washington.

Commentary

Essential lessons for conducting grand jury investigations of clergy sexual abuse

by Hank Shea, Thomas Wheeler

Feb 16, 2019

Commentary: Currently, at least 14 attorneys general are investigating clergy abuse of minors in their jurisdiction. As seen with the Pennsylvania grand jury report, future efforts to seek the truth will be undermined as long as the investigations and any resulting reports move forward using faulty practices.

Trina McKillen, "The Children," detail (Courtesy of the artist and Lisa Sette Gallery with Laband Art Gallery)

'Confess': Irish artist's exhibit reflects on clergy sex abuse of children

by Sr. Rose Pacatte

Feb 16, 2019

Heartbreak and hope in the face of horrific sin threads through Trina McKillen's installation, currently on exhibit at Loyola Marymount University's Laband Gallery.

Column | Simply Spirit

How long, O Lord, must we wait to reform the clerical system?

by Christine Schenk

Feb 15, 2019

Reform starts with ordinary Catholics because we are the ones who financially support the present failed system. We are complicit in the sins of that system if we are not involved in creating inclusive structures of accountability.

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McCarrick removed from priesthood after being found guilty of abuse, solicitation

Essential lessons for conducting grand jury investigations of clergy sexual abuse

'Confess': Irish artist's exhibit reflects on clergy sex abuse of children

How long, O Lord, must we wait to reform the clerical system?

Virginia's two dioceses release lists of clergy credibly accused of abuse

Your thoughts on McCarrick as NCR Newsmaker of the Year

The Catholic Church's euphemization of power

Independent investigator issues report on abuse in Louisville Archdiocese

New Jersey dioceses publish list of priests 'credibly accused' of abuse

Great expectations: Vatican abuse summit has key, realistic goals

Catholic higher ed wants to be 'part of the solution' to sex abuse crisis

No clear-cut solution to sex abuse, but next week's meeting won't be a failure

Arkansas diocese updates clergy abuse report after independent review

Southern Baptist leaders vow to improve addressing sex abuse after papers' report

Advocacy centers help abuse victims tell their story, regain trust, heal

New York state set to extend statute of limitations on child sex abuse

French order, acknowledging abuse by founder, clarifies pope's remarks

Child sex abuse called 'a serious and pervasive' issue in US society

Daylong conference on church crisis looks at laity role, response

For Catholics in the church's 'middle,' patience has run out

Screening, service, reflection are Mount Angel's antidotes to clericalism

Survivors, lay leaders help archdiocese hear victims, assist in healing

Baton Rouge Diocese releases list of clergy with abuse allegations

Statements from Texas bishops on clergy credibly accused of abuse

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