Hope in the Lord — Getting the message out: Communicating about the abuse scandal
The Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report on sexual abuse within the Church and the revelations of the horrible deeds of Archbishop McCarrick have filled the…
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Dolan: Even without vote, discussing abuse protocols still ‘productive’
By Julie Asher, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — A Vatican request that the U.S. bishops postpone voting on several proposals to address abuse was…
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Bishops hear frank presentations, discussion on abuse crisis
Catholic News Service BALTIMORE — The U.S. bishops opened and closed the second day of their annual fall general assembly in Baltimore with frank…
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Psychologist addresses bishops on helping abuse victims to heal
By Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service BALTIMORE — Heather Banis, victim assistance coordinator for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, told bishops gathered Nov. 13 for…
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Newspapers examine U.S. bishops’ responses to abuse allegations
By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON —The Boston Globe and the Philadelphia Inquirer newspapers teamed up for an article published in both daily…
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Response to sexual abuse crisis tops agenda for USCCB fall meeting
By Dennis Sadowski, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The firestorm surrounding the clergy sex abuse crisis and the way some bishops handled allegations of…
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Catholics gather for prayer of healing
By Jessica Able, Record Staff Writer About 85 Catholics gathered Oct. 5 at Holy Family Church for a prayer service led by Archbishop Joseph E….
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Planned bill to enable statewide investigations
Record Staff Report Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear and three state representatives from Jefferson County announced plans Sept. 25 for legislation that would allow…
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Church plans third-party abuse reporting system, code of conduct
By Julie Asher, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pledging to “heal and protect with every bit of the strength God provides us,” the…
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Young Catholics discuss way forward for church in light of abuse crisis
By Kelly Sankowski, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Pope Francis’ pontificate has been one of reform, but his response to the current abuse crisis…
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