While much ink has been spilled on the tragedy of childhood sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, the majority of the Catholic hierarchy including archbishops, bishops, and even popes have largely been shielded from accountability. Certainly, grand jury reports have decried the actions of bishops but none have faced criminal penalties for allowing such criminal […]
Sexual Abuse and Catholic Military Chaplains
Many do not know that Catholic priests who serve in the United States military belong to a separate diocese known as The Archdiocese for the Military Services. This archdiocese functions somewhat differently from territorial archdioceses and dioceses throughout the country. For instance, none of the priest chaplains serving in one of the branches of the […]
Update on Louisiana Childhood Sex Abuse Law
There is no statute of limitations in Louisiana now for childhood sex abuse that occurred after June 14, 2021. For cases where the abuse occurred before June 14, 2021 there are some limitations. A look back window is legislation that suspends the ordinary statute of limitations for a specific period of time. Look back window […]
California Governor Jerry Brown Vetoes Bill Written to Assist Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Once again, Governor Jerry Brown has failed survivors of sexual abuse in California. As he did in 2013, Brown vetoed a bill that would have provided opportunities for sex abuse survivors in California to seek justice in the courts. The bill, written by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher (D-San Diego), would have allowed victims to file […]
Australian Archbishop Found Guilty of Covering Up Priest Abuse
Photo Credit to the Archdiocese of Adelaide via ncregister.com Just when the Catholic Church thought that it was getting a bit of positive traction with the media, another abuse case swallows any positivity and reminds the world about the ongoing problem of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. This time it’s Australia and it involves […]
