RESOURCES: CLERGY SEX ABUSE SCANDAL
A MESSAGE FROM BISHOP KNESTOUT
Bishop Knestout encourages anyone aware of sexual abuse of minors on the part of clergy or staff of our diocese to notify civil authorities, call the Attorney General’s Clergy Abuse Hotline at 1-833-454-9064, and reach out to the Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator, Jennifer Sloan at 1-877-887-9603.
HELP FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE CHILD PROTECTION / SAFE ENVIRONMENT
RESOURCES
The summer of 2018 brought many deeply painful reminders of sin within the Church. With a continual focus on the healing and justice needed for victims of clergy sex abuse, we offer the following resources.
Media:
Original Sources:
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The Nature and Scope of Sexual Abuse of Minors By Catholic Priests and Deacons in the US (The "John Jay Report") (2002)
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The Causes and Context of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Catholic Priests in the US (2011)
Commentary: Why Did This Occur?
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Confusing the Self-Emptying Love of the Cross with Political Power (Church Life Blog)
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Sexual Abuse in the Church: How do we Move Forward (Busted Halo)
Helping Pastorally: What Should We Say and Do?
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Dear Fellow Catholics: the Church Needs You Now More than Ever (Katie Prejean McGrady)
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Praying the Sorrowful Mysteries of this Moment (Word on Fire)
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Make an Hour of Eucharistic Adoration in Reparation (Daughters of Saint Paul)
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The Scandal is the Last Straw: Why Stay in the Catholic Church? (Spiritual Direction)
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Why It's Important to Pray for Others By Name (Mike St. Pierre)
USCCB Press Releases: What the Bishops Have Said
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Cardinal DiNardo renews commitment to transparency (Aug. 27, 2018)
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Cardinal DiNardo responds to Pope Francis' letter to the Church (Aug. 22, 2018)
Diocese of Richmond Resources
Resources originally compiled by the Catholic Campus Ministry Association, with additional resources added by W&M CCM Staff.