Happy Friday everyone! I’m publishing this post before heading out for a road trip vacation (including moving my son to Georgia for college!), so there will be no post from me next week. I’m going to try hard to stay off my computer (and away from discouraging news) for at least a few days and hopefully return to my work refreshed and renewed.
Reminder: This is a collection of news, analysis, and reflections about the twin crises of sexual abuse and institutional betrayal in the Catholic Church, particularly in the United States. I only share pieces that I find thoughtful and worth reading, but that doesn’t mean I agree with every word contained in these articles.
Top Reads
A Congo teen alleged rape by a priest. She had to flee. He can still say Mass.
Native American survivors of alleged boarding school sex abuse want justice
When abuse victims are adults, they’re often treated as ‘sinners,’ threats to churches
US News
USCCB issues annual audit on compliance with charter by dioceses, eparchies
Alleged sex offender resigns in Worcester, but critic says it’s not enough
US Church Insiders Who Have Blown the Whistle on Alleged Child Sexual Abuse and Cover-Up
The Sexual Abuse of Children in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee
International News
Pope Francis calls steps against clerical abuse irreversible, despite resistance
Vatican efforts to clean house in Chile stopped too soon, advocates say
Argentine Catholics protest Zanchetta house arrest at retired priest home
From Awake Milwaukee
What We Often Get Wrong About Sexual Abuse and Sexual Offenders
Open Letter to Survivors (if you haven’t signed this yet, please do!)
Going Deeper
The Scandal Rocking Japan's Catholic Church (excellent video)
How the Marists cleaned the reputations of dead paedophiles in Australia (scroll down for a powerful video from one survivor)
Thank you for reading! Have a good weekend.
Peace,
Sara
Have a good time and sending big hugs your way for the college move in.