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People with a History: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Trans* History Sourcebook
Homosexuality and Catholicism Bibliography:
Section X: Sexual Abuse in the Roman Catholic Church
© Paul Halsall
Bergman, Brian, "Sex, Gays and Religion",
Maclean's Feb 17, 1992; 105:7 p. 16-17
[Abstract from electronic database]:Anglican minister
James Ferry, Lutheran minister Stan Richards and former United
Church minister John Howard discuss the discrimination they have
faced as gay men of the cloth. The debate surrounding the views
of these churches on homosexuality is addressed.
"Bernardin lawsuit begs serious questions ", National Catholic Reporter Dec 3, 1993; 30:6 p. 24
[Abstract from electronic database]:An editorial
notes that internal church reaction to charges of sexual abuse
by clerics has bred external action against the church. Some immediate
observations that Steven J. Cook's sexual abuse lawsuit against
Joseph Bernardin plays out are examined.
Blaine, Barbara, "Abused by Priest, She Sought
Healing Process ", National Catholic Reporter Nov
3, 1989; 26:3 p. 7
[Abstract from electronic database]:A woman who
was sexually abused as a child by a priest relates her difficulties
in trying to resolve situation. After fighting with the religious
community, she finally received a satisfactory solution.
Berry, Jason, Lead us not into temptation : Catholic
priests and the sexual abuse of children, (New York : Doubleday,
c1992)
Berry, a New Orleans journalist, claims not to be
anti-gay and blames child abuse on repression. Nevertheless he
repeatedly comes back to the large number of gay seminarians as
the cause of the problem. In doing so he also recounts much of
recent Dignity history.
Reviews
Steinfels, Peter, "Needed: A firm purpose of
amendment", Commonweal Mar 12, 1993; 120:5 p. 16-18
Shupe, Anson, Journal for the Scientific Study
of Religion Mar 1994; 33:1 p. 93-94
Berry, Jason, "Investigating child sexual abuse
in the Catholic Church", IRE Journal Jan 1993; 16:1
p. 10-11
[Abstract from electronic database]:The investigation
of the indictment of Father Gilbert Gauthe in Lafayette LA on
charges that he sexually molested 11 altar boys is discussed.
The attempts of the church to coverup the facts made the case
difficult.
Berry, Jason, "Listening to the survivors:
Voices of people of God", America Nov 13, 1993; 169:15
p. 4-9
[Abstract from electronic database]:The need for
the Roman Catholic Church to listen to the stories of parishioners
who as children became victims of priest sexual improprieties
is discussed. Most survivors of priest sexual abuse simply want
a dialogue of truth and desire the church to respond sympathetically
to their suffering.
"Bishops conference to address issue of sexual
abuse", Radio Program: All Things Considered--NPR Nov 15,
1993; Program :1302 p. --
[Abstract from electronic database]:Victims of sexual
abuse by Catholic priests say they want the Church to stop treating
them like pariahs. The Church says policies and attitudes are
changing, but admits the process has been slow and painful.
Buckley, William F Jr, "The church's newest
cross", National Review Apr 26, 1993; 45:8 p. 63
[Abstract from electronic database]:Sex scandals
in the church are discussed. The Vatican needs to speak out on
the issue of Catholic priests guilty of sexual abuse.
Burbank, James, "New Mexico reels in wake of
sex allegations against Santa Fe prelate", National Catholic
Reporter Mar 19, 1993; 29:20 p. 5-6
[Abstract from electronic database]:Five women in
the Santa Fe NM archdiocese say they had sexual relations with
Archbishop Robert F. Sanchez, the first US-born Hispanic archbishop.
The allegations are detailed, and New York Cardinal John O'Connor's
comments on the Sanchez case and other allegations of sexual misconduct
by Catholic clergy are included.
Bull, Chris, "Hustler's Story: Apocrypha Or
Gospel Truth? Famed New York Priest Enters the Shadow of the
Valley of Scandal ", Advocate Feb 13, 1990; :544 p.
14-15`
[Abstract from electonic database]: Roman Catholic
priest Bruce Ritter was accused by 26-year-old gay hustler Kevin
Lee Kite of paying him for sex. The controversy surrounding this
allegation is discussed.
Burkett, Elinor and Frank Bruni, A gospel of shame
: children, sexual abuse and the Catholic Church, (New York,
N.Y., U.S.A. : Viking, 1993)
More critical than Berry.
Reviews
Abrahms, Sally, New York Times Book Review Nov 7, 1993; p. 7, 20:4
Messer, Donald E, Christian Century Apr 6,
1994; 111:11 p. 361-363
Shupe, Anson, Journal for the Scientific Study
of Religion Mar 1994; 33:1 p. 93-94
Stuttaford, Genevieve, , Publishers Weekly Oct 4, 1993; 240:40 p. 62
Cage, Mary Crystal, "Seminaries review screening
of applicants in wake of sex scandals involving priests Photograph", Chronicle of Higher Education Jul 28, 1993; 39:47 p. A29-A30
[Abstract from electronic database]:In order to
reassure their parishioners and the public in the wake of sex
scandals involving priests, the Roman Catholic Church is scrutinizing
its procedures for screening applicants to seminaries and theology
schools. These schools already require an in-depth psychological
examination before admission, but the Church wants
"Cardinal Bernardin's defense", National
Catholic Reporter Dec 3, 1993; 30:6 p. 7-8
[Abstract from electronic database]:Excerpts from
a news conference held on Nov 15, 1993 at which Joseph Bernardin,
a popular and respected Catholic cardinal, defended himself against
sexual abuse charges are presented.
Castelli, Jim, "Abuse of faith Illustration", US Catholic Sep 1993; 58:9 p. 6-15
[Abstract from electronic database]:There are hundreds
of known cases of Catholic priests having sex with minors, and
church members are angered and confused by reports. Efforts by
the church to punish and treat offending priests and to prevent
further sexual abuse are discussed.
"Catholicism and sexual abuse", Christian
Century Jan 27, 1993; 110:3 p. 77-78
[Abstract from electronic database]:Felony charges
have been filed against two Wisconsin friars accused of sexually
abusing students at St. Lawrence Seminary. Some church leaders
have betrayed parishioners' trust by covering up such misconduct.
"Catholic bishops sued under RICO act", Christian Century Jul 14, 1993; 110:21 p. 707-708
[Abstract from electronic database]:Three men, including
a Roman Catholic priest, have filed suit against the", US
Catholic bishops, charging them with obstruction of justice and
racketeering in their response to allegations of sexual abuse.
The suit is believed to be the first brought by a Catholic priest
against bishops of his church as well as the first suit against
bishops under RICO.
Charlie, Robert, La chastete clericale, (Brussels:
Librarie Socialiste de Henri Kistemaeckers, 1878)
Attack on vices of clergy in France and belgium
- including supposed attacks on boys. Typical anticlerical writing.
Chua-Eoan, Howard, "After the fall", Time May 9, 1994; 143:19 p. 56-58
[Abstract from electronic database]:Faced with lawsuits
and struggling to treat clerics accused of sexual abuse, the Catholic
Church lags behind in forging a policy on priestly pedophilia.
The lawsuits and the Church's remedies are discussed.
"Church acting to stop sex abuse, says bishop", Christian Century Aug 25, 1993; 110:24 p. 811
[Abstract from electronic database]:Archibishop
William Keeler recently told members of the Knights of Columbus
that the Catholic Church has done more than any other institution
to deal with the problem of child sex abuse.
"Church bankruptcy may be a hidden blessing
", National Catholic Reporter Jan 14, 1994; 30:11
p. 20
[Abstract from electronic database]:An editorial
discusses the possibility that the Santa Fe NM archdiocese may
go bankrupt in light of Lloyds of London and Interstate Insurance's
refusal to pay around $50 million in claims to child sex abuse
victims who were violated by archdiocese clergy. Bankruptcy might
be a hidden blessing for the archdiocese.
"Clergy sex abuse widespread, says priest", Christian Century Apr 14, 1993; 110:12 p. 392-393
[Abstract from electronic database]:Andrew M. Greeley,
a priest-sociologist, believes that child sexual abuse by Roman
Catholic clergy is much more pervasive than had been previously
thought. Greeley's projections for the magnitude of clergy sex
abuse are discussed.
Corry, John, "Roman scandals Illustration", American Spectator Feb 1994; 27:2 p. 76-77
[Abstract from electronic database]:The mainstream
press and the Catholic Church are not getting along, with a church
official charging that the media's presentation of the church
amounted to "caricature." The media's coverage of allegations
of Joseph Bernardin, a Catholic cardinal in Chicago, is a glaring
example.
Dolan, Jay P, "Betrayed by their protectors", New York Times Book Review Feb 28, 1993; p. 7, 20:2
[Abstract from electronic database]:Jay P. Dolan
reviews the book "Lead Us Not Into Temptation: Catholic
Priests and the Sexual Abuse of Children" by Jason Berry.
Dreese, John J, "The other victims of priest
pedophilia: An inheritance squandered Illustration", Commonweal Apr 22, 1994; 121:8 p. 11-14
[Abstract from electronic database]:Those Roman
Catholic priests who have misused their positions to defile children
have brought shame upon the whole priesthood. Priests who have
not committed the crimes are deeply hurt.
Edwards, Robin T, "Bishops weather storm, address
family issues ", National Catholic Reporter Dec 3,
1993; 30:6 p. 3-4
[Abstract from electronic database]:The charges
against Cardinal Joseph Bernardin of Chicago, the most senior
active bishop and a prominent leader in the church's efforts to
deal with clergy sex abuse, overshadowed the annual fall meeting
of the", US Catholic bishops. However, the bishops kept
to their agenda, touching on issues likely to hit close to home
for many Catholics.
Flaherty, Sandra, Woman Why Do You Weep? Spirituality
for Survivors of Church Sexual Abuse (Paulist, 1992)
Fox, Thomas C, "As nation discusses pedophilia,
even pope admits it's a problem", National Catholic Reporter Jul 2, 1993; 29:33 p. 2-3
[Abstract from electronic database]:The problem
of pedophilia among US clergy of the Roman Catholic Church is
discussed. Pope John Paul II is aware of the problem and issued
a statement announcing the formation of a joint committee of Vatican
and US experts to examine how church law can better deal with
the problem.
Fox, Thomas C, "Bernardin: 'I have never abused
anyone' ", National Catholic Reporter Dec 3, 1993;
30:6 p. 3,
[Abstract from electronic database]:The news media's
response to litigation filed against Chicago Cardinal Joseph Bernardin
in which Steven J. Cook alleges that Bernardin sexually abused
him between 1975 and 1977 is discussed.
Fox, Thomas C, "Accuser's counsel a critic of
Bernardin ", National Catholic Reporter Dec 3, 1993;
30:6 p. 6
[Abstract from electronic database]:The involvement
of Wisconsin priest Charles Fiore in the sex abuse case against
Joseph Bernardin is discussed. Fiore counseled Steven J. Cook,
who claims that Bernardin sexually molested him when he was a
teen, and has been a bitter critic of the Chicago prelate for
many years.
Fraze, Barb, "Canadian bishops move vigorously
on sex abuse problems ", National Catholic Reporter Jul 2, 1993; 29:33 p. 3
[Abstract from electronic database]:Bishops in Canada
have moved quickly and vigorously to address child sex abuse problems
among its clergy. A list of recommendations made to Canadian
bishops for properly addressing the problem is presented.
Giles, Thomas S, "Coping with sexual misconduct
in the church", Christianity Today Jan 11, 1993; 37:1
p. 48-49
[Abstract from electronic database]:The issues surrounding
clerical misconduct and sexual abuse are discussed. Victims find
clear-cut policies are only a place to start.
Glass, Charles, "Betrayed by perverts and crooks", Spectator Feb 12, 1994; 272:8640 p. 16-18
[Abstract from electronic database]:The Roman Catholic
priesthood is in a state of crisis unprecedented in its history,
and the institution as it is known may be dying out. Recent sex
scandals and other problems besetting the priesthood are discussed.
Greeley, Andrew M, "Contraception a baby among
church's sins", National Catholic Reporter Oct 15,
1993; 29:44 p. 18-21
[Abstract from electronic database]:The history
of the Roman Catholic Church's response to the contraceptive revolution
is discussed. The church had lost the support of the majority
of Catholic women in their attitudes toward birth control and
the purpose of sex in 1963--and arguably long before that--and
was losing the support even of the most devout women, especially
those born in the 1940s.
Hansen, Mark, "Church wins ruling", ABA
Journal Feb 1993; 79 p. 38
[Abstract from electronic database]:The Catholic
Archdiocese of Chicago has been involved in a bitter battle with
Cook County State's Attorney Jack O'Malley over the confidentiality
of church files dealing with accusations of sexual abuse against
priests. The archdiocese has won the first round as a circuit
judge ruled that subpoenaed files are protected by pastoral privilege.
Harris, Michael, Unholy Orders. Tragedy at Mt
Cashel (1990)
"'I trusted him": Sally Jessy Raphael Apr
19, 1994; TV Program :1465 p. --
[Abstract from electronic database]:Women talk about
having been sexually molested by their pastors. They allege that
pastors tried to engage them in acts from fondling to intercourse
at a church in Georgia. Critics say it is the women's fault.
Johnston, Rosemary, "Parents of molested sons
tell of alienation from the church", National Catholic
Reporter Dec 17, 1993; 30:8 p. 6
[Abstract from electronic database]:The parents
whose sons were molested by Franciscans are disappointed by the
response to the charges and have become alienated from the church.
The parents found later that the St. Anthony's seminary friar
had been accused of child abuse in another case 12 years earlier.
Kaganoff, Penny, "Paperbacks -- Paper Dolls:
A True Story of Childhood Sexual Abuse in Mormon Neighborhoods
by April Daniels and Carol Scott", Publishers Weekly May 31, 1993; 240:22 p. 46
It seems the issue is not only with Roman Catholics.
Loftus, John Allan, "A Question of Disillusionment:
Sexual Abuse among the Clergy", America Dec 1, 1990;
163:17 p. 426-429
[Abstract from electronic database]:Sexual abuse
among the Roman Catholic clergy is discussed. Sexual orientation,
homosexuality and mandatory celibacy among the clergy are discussed
in relation to sexual abuse.
McCann, Eamonn, "Northern exposure", New
Statesman & Society May 27, 1994; 7:304 p. 12-13
[Abstract from electronic database]:Derry Northern
Ireland has been devastated by revelations of child sex abuse
involving about 90 children in two series of incidents that may
be unrelated. Many of the incidents involved children from Catholic-run
schools and a Catholic-managed youth club, and the Catholic Church
has been implicated in a cover-up of the abuse.
MacLoughlin, James, "Just following orders:
The politics of pedophilia ", National Catholic Reporter Apr 16, 1993; 29:24 p. 15
[Abstract from electronic database]:The internal
failure of the Roman Catholic Church to deal with the problem
of pedophilia by its clergy is discussed. The church has tolerated
pedophilia for centuries and has shaped its policy on it based
on canon law rather than on conscience.
Martinez, Demetria, "'60 Minutes' sex-abuse
investigation raises speculation in Albuquerque ", National
Catholic Reporter Mar 12, 1993; 29:19 p. 5
[Abstract from electronic database]:Catholics in
Albuquerque NM were very concerned over a sex-abuse scandal after
attorneys for the Catholic Church tried to silence an attorney
involved in 28 sexual abuse cases. The concern of Catholics there
became more intense after a crew from "60 Minutes" tried
to interview those who were victims of sexual abuse by the clergy.
"Moving beyond denial, sex abuse examination
begins", National Catholic Reporter Jul 2, 1993; 29:33
p. 24
[Abstract from electronic database]:An editorial
discusses the need to deal with clergy child sexual abuse in the
Catholic church. It is possible that Catholic church structures
and its clerical state, its isolation of priests and its sexuality
teachings contribute to the problem.
"Pedophilia Crisis", Christian Century Jan 20, 1988; 105:2 p. 48
[Abstract from electronic database]:Priestly pedophilia
is a growing crisis in the Catholic Church according to the ", National Catholic Reporter. The NCR also accuses the church
of covering up the problem.
"Pilarczyk Supports PR Move, Nay-Says Eucharist
Concerns", National Catholic Reporter Jun 15, 1990;
26:33 p. 8-9
[Abstract from electronic database]:In an interview,
Cincinnati Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk talks candidly about public
relations, women's issues, the celibate priesthood, homosexuality
and sexual child abuse.
Press, Aric, "Priests and abuse", Newsweek Aug 16, 1993; 122:7 p. 42-44
[Abstract from electronic database]:The Catholic
Church is facing its worst clerical scandal in modern times as
allegations of sexual abuse by priests destroy the moral authority
of the Church. The charges of sexual abuse by Catholic priests
is examined, and the subsequent reaction by the Church is discussed.
"Priests & Sex", Commonweal Nov 20, 1992; 119:20 p. 3-4
[Abstract from electronic database]:An editorial
discusses the sexual molestation accusations against Catholic
priests and asserts that Church teaching must modify its ways
of dealing with the topic of sexuality. The Church hierarchy
has failed to address the causes of such behavior.
"Priests sexually abusing kids and getting away
with it" : Donahue Mar 24, 1993; TV Program :3692 p. --
[Abstract from electronic database]:Experts and
victims of sexual abuse by Roman Catholic priests discuss the
problems of pedophile priests, their personal experiences and
the Catholic church's inappropriate responses to the problem.
Rigali, Norbert J, "Church responses to pedophilia", Theological Studies Mar 1994; 55:1 p. 124-139
[Abstract from electronic database]:Major responses
to the Catholic Church in Canada and the US to the recently uncovered
instances of sexual abuse of minors by priests and brothers are
examined.
Reese, Thomas J, "Bishops speak in public session
of sexual abuse", America Jul 3, 1993; 169:1 p. 4-6
[Abstract from electronic database]:At their spring
general meeting held Jun 17-19, 1993, US bishops discussed sexual
abuse by priests, liturgy and health-care reform, among other
topics. A think tank of 31 experts and sexual abuse victims called
for standardized and improved methods of screening candidates
for the priesthood.
Rosetti, Stephen, Slayer of the Soul. Child Sexual
Abuse and the Catholic Church (Twenty-third Publications,
1990)
"Sex More Controversial Than Drugs at Bishops'
Meeting ", National Catholic Reporter Nov 23, 1990;
27:5 p. 5
[Abstract from electronic database]:A bishops' meeting
in Washington DC, at which their document on human sexuality was
discussed, produced more debate on the topic of sex than it did
on substance abuse. The controversial document is discussed,
as are other topics voted on by the bishops.
"Sins of a father", America Jun
19, 1993; 168:21 p. 3
[Abstract from electronic database]:An editorial
discusses increased incidences of child sex crimes committed by
Catholic priests and details efforts to remedy the problem. The
idea that such crimes cannot happen has been dispelled.
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