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An Open Letter to Pope Benedict, from a Survivor in New Zealand by Ann Thompson
About Oprah and Tyler by Tim Fischer
Healing Requires Revealing: How the Church is Failing Abuse Survivors by Kim Michele Richardson
Nun Abuse: A Survivor's Message for the Vatican by Kim Michele Richardson
Spiritually Bankrupt by Dan Rather
The Pope, the Church, and Sexual Abuse: A Perspective by Thomas P. Doyle, J.C.D., C.A.D.C.
Should There Be an Inquisition for the Pope? by Maureen Dowd
I Don't Go to Church Anymore by a Friend of Bill W.
Das Schweigen der Hirten...... Silence of the Bishops by Von Jorg Schindler, Frankfurter Rundschau
The Catholic Church's religious blackmail of secular government by Susan Jacoby, Washington Post
Catholic Church gives D.C. ultimatum by Tim Craig and Michelle Boorstein, Washington Post
Foul Ball by Timothy Dolan, op-ed New York Times
Catholic Church -- Same-Sex Marriage: A threat to social service contracts in D.C.? by Patrick J. Deneen, associate professor of government at Georgetown University, Washinton Post
Flaps Over Holy Communion Highlight 'Minefield' Facing Catholics, Post Opinion Piece Says National Partnership for Women & Families
Is the Church Militant Back? by Patrick J. Buchanan
Whose Team Is It, Anyway? by Kathy Pollitt, The Nation
Is Liberal Catholicism Dead? by David Van Diema TIME Magazine
At the Root of Clerical Sexual Abuse are Celibacy, Power, Silence and Dehumanization Caused by Cultural Inbreeding by Vinnie Nauheimer
The Influence Game: Bishops shape health care bill by Julie Hirschfield Davis, AP
The Bishops are Back, For Now, Thanks to the Party and President They Opposed by David Gibson, Politics Daily
A letter to the New York Times by James A. Jenkins, Ph.D.The 'anti-Catholic!' cry is a cheap, easy accusation by Tom Roberts, National Catholic Reporter
Chicago priest's suspicious suicide: Yet another bizarre case in the Windy City by Matt Abbott Read related article here.2009)
A Private Catholic in the Public Square by Ann Burke
Irish Survivor Uninvited to Healing Mass: So What Was I Going to Say That Was So Inappropriate? by Colm Gorman
Response to the Concerns of the NY State Catholic Bishops About S-5893 by Fr. Thomas Doyle, J.C.D., C.A.D.C.
An Open Letter to Sean Hannity by (priest) Jonathan Morris. Dated March 14 2007 in response to an interview with (priest) Thomas Euteneuer on 'Hannity and Colmes' program.
No Free Pass by the New York State Assembly by Sister Maureen Paul Turlish
Food for Thought: From a Former Friend of Mark Campobello by Craig Wassel
Papal Embargo Against Victims of Clergy Sexual Abuse by Tom Economus - Originally published in 1998 Missing Link
War tactics should be applied to abusers and to those who offered protection by Mike Ference
How much 'truth' is too much? by Rod Dreher
The Institution needs to be fearlessly examined - and dismantled by Thomas Doyle
Bitter Divorce by Kristen Lombardi
Ashamed for Humanity: The True Story of Kitty Genovese by Martin Gansberg
Emotional Intelligence and Ministry by Lynn M. Levo, CSJ, Ph.D.
Priests' Victims Victimized Twice by James Carroll
Priest Abuse Cases: Why We Handle Them by Joe Saunders
Leaving Church by Thomas E. Ambrogi
Church Hurts by "Father John"
A Battered Faith: Sex Abuse Scandal has Forever Changed the Catholic Church by Connie Lynne Carrillo
NH Catholics, Why Have You Forsaken Us? By Peter Pollard
The Proper Care of the American Victims of Catholic Clergy Child Sexual Abuse by Dr. Theophilus Green
Part I: The Impact of Catholic Clergy Abuse on Society
Part II: The Official Catholic Response to the Proper Criticism of Catholic Doctriine
Part III: When Psychologist-Philosophers Apply for the Priesthood
Part IV: Some Treatment Recommendations for the Personal Treatment of Consequences of Catholic Clergy Child Sexual Abuse
A Letter to Cardinal Bertone, Vatican Secretary of State by Thomas Doyle
The Character of Ethical Leadership by Michael A. Jacoby, Ed.D.
The Defeaning Silence by Sherry Niermann
Sexual Abuse - the Church's Millstone by Janet Patterson
Is Christ for All or an Exclusive Few? by Dr. Chris Anthony
Checks on Power and Authority in the New Testament by Rev. Dr. Harold Bussell
Eliminating the Statutes of Limitations by David Clohessy
Beyond the Facts: A Two-Fold Treatment Approach by Dee Ann Miller
Cannibalizing the Priesthood by Janet Patterson
Catholics can Open Priesthood, Gain Souls by Dennis Byrne
Church Still Unreformed by Anthony M. DeMarco
Dissappointed in the Catholics - a blog exchange with Mike Monger
View From the Eye of the Storm by A.W. Richard Sipe
Private Catholic in a Public Square by Justice Ann Burke
A Short History of 'The Manual' by Thomas Doyle, O.P., J.C.D.
An Executive Summary of The Problem of Sexual Molestation by Roman Catholic Clergy; Meeting the Problem in a Comprehensive and Responsible Manner by Michael R. Peterson, M.D.
Loss of Faith and Clergy Sexual Abuse by Richard Sipe
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