It’s been a big month for news related to sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, especially in France and the United States. There are a lot of important stories below, but the six pieces with titles in bold are my top suggested reads for November.
Reminder: This is a collection of reading 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. If you care about these issues, I think it’s worth reading from a broad variety of sources and perspectives. I hope you do too.
A Terrible Month in the French Catholic Church
Last Month: Diocese confirms French Bishop Michel Santier disciplined by Vatican for sexual abuse
This Month: French Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard admits to abusing teen girl 35 years ago; Ricard to be investigated by French prosecutor and by the Vatican
And Then: French church hit with fresh scandal after priest accused of rape
And More: Retired French Archbishop Jean-Pierre Grallet admits 'inappropriate' behavior toward woman in 1980s
Reaction: Outrage and despair in France at scale of abuse by bishops
Analysis: French cardinal’s bombshell signals setback, progress on abuse
Other International News
Women must be included in formation of priests, says Father Zollner
Germany: Former Pope Benedict to mount legal defense over cover-up accusation
Ireland: Horrors of Irish priests' sexual abuse continue to be uncovered
Italy: Italy’s Catholic bishops say 600 sex abuse cases sent to Vatican
Vatican: Commission starts planning global report on child protection efforts
US News
U.S. bishops mark charter’s 20th year, pledge continued outreach to survivors
Archbishop Broglio, questioned on abuse in first press conference as USCCB head
California: Survivor helps inaugurate LA’s ‘Garden of Healing’ for abuse victims
Indiana: Suspended priest gets home detention for 2016 teen sex abuse
Michigan: Attorney General reports on abuse allegations in Marquette diocese
New York: Bishop Hubbard petitions to be removed as a cleric to marry
Ohio: New allegations charge Franciscan University abuse cover up
Tennessee: Bishop Stika, Knoxville diocese to face apostolic visitation
Tennessee: Widow says she was groped by priest during grief counseling session
Tennessee: Chattanooga Catholics call for removal of Knoxville bishop
Wisconsin: Superior Diocese releases list of 23 credibly accused priests
From Awake Milwaukee
Going Deeper
Pursuing restorative justice amid the Church’s sex abuse crisis
The abuse crisis should be the center of the pope's ongoing synodal process
Vatican child protection leader: ‘Building credibility needs a track record’
When it comes to institutional sexual abuse, what about the nuns?
Thank you for reading and for caring.
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Peace,
Sara
Sara, can you please include the following in you reading round-up. https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2022/11/sspx-priest-charged-with-child-sex-crimes/
Thanks, Erica