Court confirms Gallup diocese's bankruptcy plan
The diocese and insurers will fund a trust of approximately $23 million; after fees and costs, about $19 million will go to most of the 57 abuse claimants.
Accountability
Kansas City bishop apologizes for 'betrayal' of sexual abuse
Bishop James Johnston Jr. apologized June 26 to survivors of clergy sexual abuse, their families and the community in the diocese during a special liturgy of penitence.
Why the best chance to end the abuse crisis rests with you
Young Voices: If the sex abuse crisis is to end, we adults must ensure that every bishop who puts a child at risk is held accountable.
Sex abuse survivors' resources for recovery
Part 4 of four-part series on sex abuse: Whether for you or a loved one, here are ways a survivor can find healing support.
Pope calls bishops' negligence a crime: this is important
Bishop Accountability: Long time abuse victim's advocate praises pope's plan to hold bishops accountable for hiding sex abuse.
Extending the statute of limitations
Church officials who covered up sex abuse should be punished. But before we unequivocally support extending the statute of limitations, other factors need to be considered.
Editorial: New law for bishops raises many questions
NCR Editorial: We hope that Pope Francis' new universal law to initiate a bishop's removal for negligent response to clergy sex abuse addresses the deficiency of accountability.
Debate continues over NY bill lifting statute of limitations on sex abuse crimes
Update: As the New York state legislature plans its annual recess at the end of June, the bill's opponents hope to run out the clock.
SNAP: Catholic church does not ignore us
NCR Today: A recent article claimed "the church resolutely ignores SNAP's voice" and that SNAP has no "organized" approach to healing. Our history strongly suggests otherwise.
The roots of the clergy sex abuse crisis
Distinctly Catholic: The fact that we, as a church, are still wrestling with how to confront the crime of clergy sexual abuse of minors invites all manner of emotional and programmatic responses.
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In This Issue
September 9-22, 2016
- Editorial: Make action on poverty a national priority
- Music provides a deeper sense of promise
- SNAP concerned with survivor confidentiality after judge's sanctions
- Special Section (subscribers only): Health & Well-Being