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At Seminary, Unease Over Gay Priests
July 21: Unspoken Issue Created Atmosphere of Tension.
Andrew Krzmarzick during orientation week for his class of aspiring priests, he noticed another student "definitely checking me out." So he ditched the tour and asked the one friend he'd made so far: "Hey  are we the only straight guys here or what?"
David Kucharski asked some fellow students how they thought gay people were treated in their parishes. At least a couple seemed sympathetic. "I knew I would need a friend for later," he said.
They were two young seminarians from the diocese of Dubuque, Iowa one straight and one gay. Both would have been Roman Catholic priests by now, but, both left when what they noticed those early weeks came to dominate their seminary experience in a way they found unnerving. It was not the presence of gay men that bothered either of them, it was the skittishness surrounding the whole issue of homosexuality at the seminary. Gay or not seemed to define social cliques, political camps and many a classmate's wrenching personal struggles. Yet being gay was never mentioned by the faculty except as an abstract possibility.
South Africa
South African Catholic Church Officials said in a letter to Parishes, that they will not report accusations against Priests to the Police. By keeping some abuse claims private, the Church is on a collision course with law enforcement authorities.
Cardinal William Keeler Apologizes and Prays with Dontee
*Cardinal Apologizes to the Man Accused of Shooting Priest.
*Text Of Letter Sent to Cardinal Keeler from Dontee's Attorney.
The Mother and Pastor of Man Charged in Catholic Priest Shooting talking to "Today" host Katie Couric about why they think the 26-year-old man shot a priest he accused
of molesting him as a boy. Video Clip(6:24)
July 19: Boston's Cardinal Law Grilled on Stand About Rejection of Abuse Settlement.
Hong Kong
May 19: Church Denies Accusations That They Are Not Cooperating With Police.
May 15: Cops Criticize Roman Catholic Church Shielding Alleged Pedophile Priests.
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*Former Priest Accused of Sexual Misconduct Appears to Have Commited Suicide.
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June 16, 2000:
*Ex-Altar Boys' sex testimony released
says ex-priest O'Shea pressured them to
go on trips, got them drunk.
(This article is from TBC News Archives.)
May 17: Priest Shooting Suspect Free on Bail.
May 16: No Bail for Alleged Priest Shooter.
May 15: Priest Shooting Suspect Due In Court.
May 14: Priest shot by a man who accused him of molestation.
May 20:
*Gays and the Seminary.
John's Seminary, Camarillo, Calif., is one of the most respected training grounds for Catholic priests in the nation.  (Newsweek)
April 29:
*At Largely Gay Church,
a Test of Faith.
Roz Gallo member of largest
gay Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in San Francisco.
(Peter DaSilva; N.Y. Times)
Spain
April 30, 2002: Priest Quits After Ex Releases Porno Video of Him
Hell hath no fury like a lover scorned, and a priest in the small town of Nerja in southern Spain has learned a powerful lesson about scorn.
Ireland
April 2, 2002: Suffer Little Children: Bishop Forced to Quit
A leading Catholic bishop in Ireland has resigned following allegations that he was told one of his priests was abusing and raping young boys but did not do enough to stop him.
France
Sept. 5 ~ February 23 2001:
*Sentenced for Not Blowing Whistle on Paedophile Priest.
*Bishop Who Kept Quiet Over Paedophile on Trial.
*Church Abuse Cover-Up.
*Bishop Charged in Sexual Scandal.
March 3:
*Alleged Abuse Victim Who Confronts Law During Mass is Arrested.
February 3:
*Father and Son, Share Anguish of Sexual Abuse by Priests.
James Francis,              Parent's Sheila and Harold Francis
(Herald Staff photo by Mark Garfinkel)
April 11:
*Parents to File Wrongful Death Suit Against Archdiocese of Boston.
Related articles on Rev. Ronald Paquin in Sexual Abusers Section.
Rev. R. Paquin March & January Headlines:
*Three More Acussers Sue Rev. R. Paquin.
*Was Priest's Reassignment a Tragic Twist of Fate
*Two Pastors Help Force Paquin Out.
*Rumors Began Soon After Paquin's Arrival.
Rev.Ronald Paquin amitted abuser & cause of 'Wrongful Death Suit'. (See Victim's Stories for more details. (Herald)
Noatble Cases
Catholic Priest's Sexual Abuse Involving Minors.
February Headlines
Accused Priest: I'm Innocent.
*Hard Time for Defrocked Priest John Geoghan.
Bishop Wilton Gregory, offers an apology, but, he blames abuse on Homosexual Atmosphe. (CBS/AP)
May 16: Cardinal Apoligizes as Church Abuse Coverup Hits Los Angeles
Aricle and View Video Clip link of Vince Gonzales reports on cover-up accusations involving Cardinal Roger Mahony of Los Angeles. Includes the Cardinal's apology, the details of his personal knowledge of sexual abuse
by Priests and his involvement in the coverup of the abuse.
May 15: Boston College Leader Says Catholic Church Hierarchy had "Badly Mishandled" Cases of Sexually
Abusive Priests.
April 29: Top US Clerics Apoligize for Priest Sex Scandal Mistakes.
February 20: Bishop Gregory Offers Apology.
Cardinal Egan (Left AP Photo)
March 19:
*Bridgeport Priest Charges May Be Too Late.
March 21:
Pope Breaks His Silence on Church Sexual Abuse.
April Headlines
*Law Aides Balk at Settlements as Risk to Finances.
*177 Priests Were Removed in 28 States.
*Catholic Abuse Scandals State by State.
*Catholic Church has Spent Millions on Secret Treatment.
*N.Y. Priest Rev. Romano Ferraro Nabbed for Rape.
May 16:
*Abuse Suits Name More New Hamshire Priests.
May 10:
*Beleaguered New Hampshire Bishop Refuses to Resign.
*Shanley Lawyer Challenges Case and Bail. Judge lowers  Rev. Shanley's Bail to $300,000 does not reduse charges
Video & Audio Clips Index
Former Priest Ronald Paquin
*Rev. Ronald Paquin Pleads Not Guilty
to Charges of Rape
*Rev. Ronald Paquin Arrested, Ploice Say Was About to Flee.
Cardinal Bernard Law
*Cardinal Bernards Law Deposition Centers on Reassigning Geoghan.
Rev. Paul R. Shanley
*Judge Enters Not Guilty Plea for
Rev. Paul R. Shanley.
*Rev. Paul R. Shanley Extrdition Hearing.
*Rev. Paul Shanley Arrested.
*Middlesex DA Announces Charges Against Rev. Paul R. Shanley.
*Annorney Speaks About Shanley Victims  Reaction to Arrest.
(Updated May 11.)
Cardinal Law's Deposition Centers on His Covering Up Priests Sexual Abuse.
May 11: Cardinal Law Questioning Contines for a 2d Day.
May 10: Judge Blocks Transcript of Law Deposition from Being Released.
May 10: Law is Expected to be Pressed on Role in Reassigning Geoghan.
May 9: Law Recalls Little on Abuse, Delegated Geoghan Matter to Other Bishops.
May 10: Law: Explains Why He Broke the Agreement to Pay 86 Abuse Victims. Law's Delegation of Duty is Called Faulty Should Have Tracked Geoghan Casea.
May 2:
Rev. Paul Shanley was arrested in San Diego on three counts
of child rape. One of his victim's was Gregory Ford, who was first molested by Shanley when he was six years-old. Related article April 30, Law blames victim and parents for abuse below.
(See news articles and video clips in Sexual Abusers Section.)
May 5: Statement of Archdiocese of Boston, Resinded Settlement Agreement Geoghan's Victims.
May 3: The Archdiocese Backs Out on Promise to Pay 86 Victim's in Settlement Agreement.
May 14:
Another Priest Hit With Abuse Lawsuit as Ex-Altar Boys Detail Sex Acts.
May 11:
*Miami Priest is Accused of Abusing Teen in
Tampa.
May 2:
*Palm Beach Diocese Leader Fields Questions on
Sexual Abuse.
April 25:
*Catholics Seethe Over Cardinals' 'Arrogance'
*Questions of Church Leadership Remain
April 8:
*Documents Provide Early Concern of Gays Entering Pristhood.
May 2:
*Rev. Shanley Co-Owned a Gay Hotel in California.
*Rev. Paul Shanley arrested Three Counts Child Rape.
(See Greg Ford in Victim's Stories.)
April 30:
*Cardinal Bernard F. Law asserts that "negligence'' by Greg Ford and his parents contributed to the alleged abuse. How dare he try to "Blame the
Victim", who was six years-old when sexual abuse began.
*Alleged Sexual Abuse Victim Demands Monsignor Apologize.
St. Patrick's Cathedral Protest
    (< Photo Bedford Times >)    
New York City
April 29:
  *Cardinal Edward Egan Invites 1,000 Priests to Discuss Abuse Cases. 
*Activists Protest Gay Scapegoating At at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
April 28:
*Over 150 Participants Conduct Peaceful Protest of Anti-Gay Comments
at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
*Gay Groups Protest Outside St. Patrick's Cathedral
Action Alerts ~ Press Releases

April 29: GLAAD New York City
Over 150 Participants Conduct Peaceful Protest Of Anti-Gay Comments At St.Patrick's Cathedral.
April 25: Human Rights Campaign
Urge Catholic Church Leaders to Speak and Act Responsibly on Issue of Child Sexual Abuse.
Opinions, Editorials and Related Articles


Steve Lopez L.A. Times May 3:
Cardinals Look Out for No. 1 in Sexual Abuse Scandal.

Tampa Bay Coalition April 30:

Dave Ford San Francisco Chronicle April 28:
PRIESTLY SINS: Putting Pedophilia in Perspective Scandal
Resurrects Incorrect Stereotype About Gay Men.

Frank Rich  N.Y. Times April 27:

Sheryl McCarthy  Newsday April 25:
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
April 25:
*Philadelphia to Convene a Grand Jury on Accusations of Abuse
April 25:
*Roman Catholic Cardinal & Bishop Leadership Blame Growing Sex Scandal on 'Homosexual Atmosphere'.
April 30:
*Boca Church Hears People's Anger Over Abuse
Cover-Ups.
April 3:
*Sex Scandal New Lawsuit To Name St. Petesburg Diocese and Vatican.
March 24~27:
*Accused Bishop Supported En Masse.
*Catholic Church Scandal Spreads to Tampa-St Pete.
March 8:
*Vatican Blames Gays Sex Abuse May Ban Gay Priests.
April 23 ~ 24: VATICAN
*Pope's Speech to American Cardinals on Church Crisis.
*Text of U.S. Cardinals' Statement
*Text of U.S. Cardinals' Letter to Priests
April 26: VATICAN
*U.S Bishop Cites a Split on Handling Past Abuse
*Roman Catholic Church in Damage Control Mode
Palm Beach
March 22:
*RICO Statute to be Used in Civil Case Against Former Palm Beach Bishop.
March 8~15:
*Florida Catholic Bishop Resigns Admitts Touching Student Priest
*Audio Clip of Bishop Anthony O'Connell Statement to Media
*Church Scandals Turn Into Avalanche
*Palm Beach Priests Reassure Parishioners Following Bishop's Resignation
April 29:
*Aides Balk at Paying Settlements, Risk to Finances.
*Law Claims: Church Are 'Wounded Healers'.
*Law Blames Victim for Contributing to Abuse.
*Law Says the Last Word on the Abuse Policy Will be the Vatican's.
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April 25: VATICAN
*U.S. Cardinals Fly Home, Sex Victims Outraged
*Cardinals Target Repeat Offenders
*Cardinals Agree on Ousting Priests for Sexual Abuse
April 25: VATICAN
*U.S. Cardinals Fly Home, Sex Victims Outraged
*Cardinals Target Repeat Offenders
*Cardinals Agree on Ousting Priests for Sexual Abuse
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Pope John Paul II
One would think the Pope wishes, the sexual abuse, was dealt with openly when first
discovered and not covered up for decades. As I'm sure, are the victims and their families,
many of which, who would have not become victims of this horrific sexual abuse, if it was.
Bishop Wilton D. Gregory, 
Criticized gay priests as a cause of the sex scandal. 
(Photo Left by Gregorio Borgi/AP)
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Cardinal's J. Francis Stafford &
Theodore E. McCarrick, Bishop
Wilton D. Gregory and Vatican's spokesman Joaquin N. Vals.
(Associated Press)
Cardinal Theodore McCarrick and Bishop Wilton Gregory During Press Conference at
the Vatican press center.
(Photo Reuters)
Catholic church leaders closed ranks, pledge broad policy dealing with child sex abuse.  Top U.S. Bishop, Detroit Cardinal, and a leading New York Priest, all blamed the ongoing scandal on gay priests.
April 29:
*Aides Balk at Paying Settlements, Risk to Finances.
*Law Claims: Church Are 'Wounded Healers'.
*Law Blames Victim for Contributing to Abuse.
*Law Says the Last Word on the Abuse Policy Will be the Vatican's.
Palm Beach
March 22:
*RICO Statute to be Used in Civil Case Against Former Palm Beach Bishop.
March 8~15:
*Florida Catholic Bishop Resigns Admitts Touching Student Priest
*Audio Clip of Bishop Anthony O'Connell Statement to Media
*Church Scandals Turn Into Avalanche
*Palm Beach Priests Reassure Parishioners Following Bishop's Resignation
TBC Special News Report Roman Catholic Church Sexual Abuse Scandal
April 26: VATICAN
*U.S Bishop Cites a Split on Handling Past Abuse
*Roman Catholic Church in Damage Control Mode
April 23 ~ 24: VATICAN
*Pope's Speech to American Cardinals on Church Crisis.
*Text of U.S. Cardinals' Statement
*Text of U.S. Cardinals' Letter to Priests
So. Florida Roman
Catholic Bishop
Anthony O'Connell
(Photo Sun-Sentinel)
March 8:
*Vatican Blames Gays Sex Abuse May Ban Gay Priests.
Florida
April 30:
*Boca Church Hears People's Anger Over Abuse
Cover-Ups.
April 3:
*Sex Scandal New Lawsuit To Name St. Petesburg Diocese and Vatican.
March 24~27:
*Accused Bishop Supported En Masse.
*Catholic Church Scandal Spreads to Tampa-St Pete.
Rev. Robert J. Schneider, addresses the allegations against Bishop Robert N. Lynch. [Times photo:Jamie Francis]
April 25:
*Roman Catholic Cardinal & Bishop Leadership Blame Growing Sex Scandal on 'Homosexual Atmosphere'.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia