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.

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HELP FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE        CHILD PROTECTION / SAFE ENVIRONMENT

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RESOURCES

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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. 

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Original Sources:

• The Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report (2018)

• The Nature and Scope of Sexual Abuse of Minors By Catholic Priests and Deacons in the US (The "John Jay Report") (2002)

• The Causes and Context of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Catholic Priests in the US (2011)

• Testimony of Archbishop Vigano (2018)

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Commentary: Why Did This Occur?

• Confusing the Self-Emptying Love of the Cross with Political Power (Church Life Blog)

• The McCarrick Mess (Bishop Barron)

• Sexual Abuse in the Church: How do we Move Forward (Busted Halo)

• Call it What it Is- Sin (Duke Catholic Center)

• In Face of Denial (Teresa Tomeo)

• Sex-Abuse Timeline (OSV Weekly)

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Helping Pastorally: What Should We Say and Do?

• Healing broken hearts (Our Sunday Visitor Webinar w/Dr. Gregory Popcak, director of CatholicCounselors.com)

• Dear Fellow Catholics: the Church Needs You Now More than Ever (Katie Prejean McGrady)

• Praying the Sorrowful Mysteries of this Moment (Word on Fire)

• 7 Practical First Steps We Must Take (Word on Fire)

• Make an Hour of Eucharistic Adoration in Reparation (Daughters of Saint Paul)

• The Scandal is the Last Straw: Why Stay in the Catholic Church? (Spiritual Direction)

• Seeking Truth (OSV Weekly)

• Why It's Important to Pray for Others By Name (Mike St. Pierre)

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USCCB Press Releases: What the Bishops Have Said

• Statement from the National Review Board (Aug. 28, 2018)

• Cardinal DiNardo renews commitment to transparency (Aug. 27, 2018)

• Cardinal DiNardo responds to Pope Francis' letter to the Church (Aug. 22, 2018)

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Diocese of Richmond Resources

• Statement from Bishop Knestout (9/22/18)

• Pastoral Letter from Bishop Knestout (9/14/18)

• Joint Statement from Bishops Knestout and Burbidge re: the Va. Attorney General's Investigation

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Resources originally compiled by the Catholic Campus Ministry Association, with additional resources added by W&M CCM Staff.