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Special Report: Sexual Abuse Crisis: 5 Years after the Papal Summit 
sexual abuse, Child Abuse, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 4/13/24 sexual abuse, Child Abuse, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 4/13/24

Special Report: Sexual Abuse Crisis: 5 Years after the Papal Summit 

Special Report - Sexual Abuse Crisis: 5 Years after the Papal Summit

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Pope praises "courageous vocation" of those who care for sex abuse survivors.
Abuse, sexual abuse, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 3/19/24 Abuse, sexual abuse, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 3/19/24

Pope praises "courageous vocation" of those who care for sex abuse survivors.

Francis meets members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, encourages them to continue "the work of protection and prevention"

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Faith in action for the abused
Abuse, sexual abuse, Child Abuse, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 3/19/24 Abuse, sexual abuse, Child Abuse, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 3/19/24

Faith in action for the abused

Public prayers for abuse victims, though well-intentioned, may appear hypocritical without concrete actions for justice. Victims need acknowledgment, support, and redress, not just prayers. Faith in action speaks louder than words alone.

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Release of Names of Jesuits Credibly Accused of Sexual Abuse of Minors
Child Abuse, sexual abuse, Canadian church, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 3/28/23 Child Abuse, sexual abuse, Canadian church, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 3/28/23

Release of Names of Jesuits Credibly Accused of Sexual Abuse of Minors

Jesuit Provincial Erik Oland, made good on a promise by the Jesuits in 2019 to conduct a comprehensive audit and make the results public.

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Canadian Lebanese woman pleads with Vatican authorities to intervene in Marriage adjudication
Women, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 3/27/23 Women, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 3/27/23

Canadian Lebanese woman pleads with Vatican authorities to intervene in Marriage adjudication

Christina*, a Catholic single mother and a Canadian citizen of Lebanese origin, has been subjected to an abuse of power by the Catholic Church for 20 years.

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For Victims of Abuse: Pope’s Prayer Intention For March
Abuse, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 3/15/23 Abuse, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 3/15/23

For Victims of Abuse: Pope’s Prayer Intention For March

Each month, the Pope sets before the People of God a special intention for the worldwide Church to bring to prayer. This month he asks that we pray for victims of abuse

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The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) released a series of Pastoral Letters to First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and the People of God in Canada,…
Residential School Crisis, Child Abuse, sexual abuse, Canadian church, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 2/17/23 Residential School Crisis, Child Abuse, sexual abuse, Canadian church, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 2/17/23

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) released a series of Pastoral Letters to First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and the People of God in Canada,…

Pastoral Letter to the People of God in Canada

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Video presentation: Slavery, The Catholic Church, and Lessons for Today.  Fr. Chris Kellerman, SJ
Racism, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 2/14/23 Racism, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 2/14/23

Video presentation: Slavery, The Catholic Church, and Lessons for Today. Fr. Chris Kellerman, SJ

To be an antiracist is to be a follower of Christ in his ministry to the poor, the excluded, and the oppressed.

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Abuse, sexual abuse, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 2/14/23 Abuse, sexual abuse, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 2/14/23

L ’Arche offers a template for how to respond to allegations of sexual abuse within an organization

The rest of the Church can learn from l’Arche.

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Cardinal Ouellette steps down
Abuse, Canadian church, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 2/14/23 Abuse, Canadian church, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 2/14/23

Cardinal Ouellette steps down

Cardinal Marc Ouellet of Quebec is retiring after fresh allegations of sexual assault

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The Diocese of Victoria appears to get it right when responding to clergy sexual abuse
sexual abuse, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 12/19/22 sexual abuse, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 12/19/22

The Diocese of Victoria appears to get it right when responding to clergy sexual abuse

The Diocese of Victoria appears to get it right when responding to clergy sexual abuse

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More terrible revelations about sexual abuse in our Church
Child Abuse, sexual abuse, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 11/21/22 Child Abuse, sexual abuse, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 11/21/22

More terrible revelations about sexual abuse in our Church

more terrible revelations.

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Fordham conference on abuse highlights ways the church can foster healthier culture of sexuality
Abuse, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 5/24/22 Abuse, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 5/24/22

Fordham conference on abuse highlights ways the church can foster healthier culture of sexuality

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Catholic Bishops Welcome Announcement of Dates and Hub Cities for Papal Visit to Canada
Residential School Crisis, Pope Francis, Church Response, Child Abuse Concerned Lay Catholics 5/24/22 Residential School Crisis, Pope Francis, Church Response, Child Abuse Concerned Lay Catholics 5/24/22

Catholic Bishops Welcome Announcement of Dates and Hub Cities for Papal Visit to Canada

Dates and locations set for Pope’s visit

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Alleged victim of sexual assault seeks records from Vatican's representative in Canada
Child Abuse, Abuse, Accountability, Canadian church, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 5/5/22 Child Abuse, Abuse, Accountability, Canadian church, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 5/5/22

Alleged victim of sexual assault seeks records from Vatican's representative in Canada

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Pope Francis wants annual audit of church's safeguarding measures worldwide
Church Response, Child Abuse Concerned Lay Catholics 5/4/22 Church Response, Child Abuse Concerned Lay Catholics 5/4/22

Pope Francis wants annual audit of church's safeguarding measures worldwide

The Pope continues to promote initiatives to better understand, and prevent child sexual abuse in the church

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Vulnerability to Abuse and the Catholic Church: International Conference May 25-28, 2022 on Campus and On Line
Abuse, Child Abuse, Canadian church, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 5/3/22 Abuse, Child Abuse, Canadian church, Church Response Concerned Lay Catholics 5/3/22

Vulnerability to Abuse and the Catholic Church: International Conference May 25-28, 2022 on Campus and On Line

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The church needs to name and confront 'clerical fragility'    NCR OnLine Daniel P. Horan
Church Response, sexual abuse Concerned Lay Catholics 4/14/22 Church Response, sexual abuse Concerned Lay Catholics 4/14/22

The church needs to name and confront 'clerical fragility' NCR OnLine Daniel P. Horan

In this article, Father Horan raises some very probing questions about the participation of clergy the conversation about clergy sexual abuse in the Church.

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Personal Reflection on Pope Francis’ apology from Donna McGreal, Concerned Lay Catholics Indigenous Relations Lead – April 2, 2022
Residential School Crisis, Church Response, Child Abuse Concerned Lay Catholics 4/7/22 Residential School Crisis, Church Response, Child Abuse Concerned Lay Catholics 4/7/22

Personal Reflection on Pope Francis’ apology from Donna McGreal, Concerned Lay Catholics Indigenous Relations Lead – April 2, 2022

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Development and Peace issues invitation to sign up for continuous prayer for success of the Indigenous leaders’ visit
Residential School Crisis, Church Response, Pope Francis, Prayer Resources Concerned Lay Catholics 3/29/22 Residential School Crisis, Church Response, Pope Francis, Prayer Resources Concerned Lay Catholics 3/29/22

Development and Peace issues invitation to sign up for continuous prayer for success of the Indigenous leaders’ visit

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