In Spirit and Truth Reading Roundup: June Edition

(Featuring a new, simplified format)

Thank you to everyone who weighed in on my questions about the future of the Reading Roundup feature - both those who encouraged me to focus on taking care of myself and those who said how much they value this offering. This month I’m experimenting with an abbreviated format to see if this less time-intensive version still provides some value to my readers. Please let me know in the comments below if you think this format is worthwhile!

As a 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. (I believe it’s valuable to read information from a variety of sources and perspectives, but I think that disclaimer is especially important now that I am not giving my own context and commentary when I post links.)

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Recognizing the 20th Anniversary of the Dallas Charter

• Charter's 20th anniversary calls for 'continued vigilance,' archbishop says

• Even with successes, charter seen as a document that must adapt over time

• 2002 Interview with Theodore McCarrick, USCCB spokesman of the Dallas Charter

Analysis of Vos Estis after Three Years of Implementation

• Francis' clergy abuse law, 'Vos Estis,' isn't working. Here's how to fix it.

• What does 'Vos estis' need now?

• Archbishop Nienstedt: an example of how the pope's abuse law is not working

Other Notable News

• FBI opens sweeping probe of clergy sex abuse in New Orleans

• #ChurchToo revelations growing, years after movement began

• Dozens of Northern CA Priests Facing Child Sex Abuse Claims for the First Time

• Facing criticism from survivors, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul vows to use 'whatever legal processes' he can in faith leader review

• Woman calls for NY clergy misconduct law after assault allegation

• ‘I want accountability’: Father Drew sex abuse survivor says he’s not done with Archdiocese of Cincinnati

• California novices dismissed after reporting formator

• In Venezuela, priests convicted of abuse have returned to ministry

From Awake Milwaukee

• Woman-Led Awake Milwaukee Will Host Listening Sessions to Highlight Voices of Abuse Victim-Survivors in the Catholic Church

• Awake Shares Final Report from June Synod Sessions *Must Read!

• Giving Voice and Support to Sexual Abuse Survivors (video interview with Sara)

• Survivor Story: Kateri Lirio

• What Should I Do If Someone Tells Me They’ve Been Abused? The 5-Step VEEEL Method

Going Deeper

• Effort to educate Catholic priests on what to do when accused of abuse draws criticism

• How (misuse of) chastity enables sexual violence

• A brief timeline of the sex abuse crisis and development of charter

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Thank you for reading! Let me know what you think in the comments below.

~ Sara