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2002 - The Year in Review

A year most American Catholics would rather forget - but we cannot.

American Church In Crisis

Minor Abuse by Catholic Clergy Takes Center Stage In U.S. Media 

Certainly the most important as well as the most embarrassing story of 2002 was the mishandleing of priest abuse cases by Cardinal Law and some other bishops who neglected their duty and by so doing put the American Church in serious financial and moral danger. (full story)

Voice of the Faithful Forms In January 2002

 Attempts to speak to bishops asking for fundamental change in the priestly assignments and accountability.  Some bishops react negatively but the VOF condtinues to grow.  (full story) (Structural Change Report)

U.S. Bishops Definitively Address Minor Abuse by Clergy

It was like pulling teeth and the Holy See insisted on revisions to protect priests and deacons falsely accused but nationwide protections are now in place to protect our children.

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