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	Crisis In The Priesthood
	Priesthood Sexual Abuse Scandal

		Eagle-Tribune July 2003


	New Hampshire Catholics for Moral Leadership


	Manchester lay group seeks aid of Boston Cardinal for help in forcing the resignation of Bishop John B. McCormack. *Full Story*


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	Whitewash or Renewal

		“This scandal has "never been just about sexual abuse. It's been about a culture of secrecy, clericalism, a lack of trust in the laity . . . and arrogance."


	AP Wire Story April 7 2003

	Boston Globe wins Pulitzer Prize for public service for church abuse stories: Full Text

	Boston Globe Resignation List

	Are The Bishops Getting Away With It ....


	Not Really!


	Since 1990 10 U.S. Bishops have resigned over sex or cover up scandals. Here is the list


	New York Times Article - Jan 12 2003


	Number of U.S. Priests Accused Now Stands at 1,205


	The New York Times relying on court records, news reports, church documents and interviews, found that 1,205 priests, or 1.8 percent of all priests ordained from 1950 to 2001, had been accused of abuse. Full Text


	United States Catholic Conference


	Approved Norms For Minor Abuse Allegations Against Clergy


	Governor Keating Urges Catholics to Fight Abuse With Cash and Feet.


	The People Are The Church Nurtured by traditional teachings, a Boston priest now seeks more power for the laity


	7/15/2002


	Is Homosexuality to blame for church scandal? By Marilyn Elias, USA TODAY


	*15 things Any Catholic Can Do*

	Recommended Related Resource:


	The Daughters of St. Paul have compiled a comprehensive set of excellent resources for pastoral guidance in this time of crisis and faith. It includes prayers, internet resources, articles, and a downloadable leaflet in both English and Spanish


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