A Clergy Abuse Survivor’s Story: Taking a Stand & Overcoming Trauma
December 12, 2024 Clergy Sexual Abuse
Recovery from sexual abuse as a child can take a lifetime. Greg D'Alessandro is a powerful example of both the devastating impact of clergy abuse and the resilience it takes to rebuild one’s life. His story serves as a beacon...
Michigan AG Releases Diocese of Marquette Clergy Abuse Report
November 11, 2024 Clergy Sexual Abuse
On October 18, 2022, the Department of the Attorney General released an alarming report. It alleged sexual abuse and sexual misconduct by Catholic Dioceses in the Marquette Catholic Diocese. The report details the alarming number of incidents that occurred over...
Insights into the LA Catholic Church’s $880M Sexual Abuse Settlement
October 10, 2024 Clergy Sexual Abuse
Lawsuits involving the Catholic Church and allegations of sexual abuse are not new. With a rise in allegations in the 1990s, it seems like they haven’t stopped since then. While the rates of more recent allegations have dropped, allegations from...
Sexual Abuse Case Involving Former Diocese of Lansing May Set New Legal Precedent
April 04, 2024 Clergy Sexual Abuse
In recent years, sexual abuse scandals within religious institutions have come to light, exposing widespread misconduct and the failure of organizations to protect vulnerable individuals. Once such a case involving a former Roman Catholic priest has garnered significant attention, the...
Scope of Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church
April 04, 2023 Clergy Sexual Abuse
The sexual abuse scandal within the Catholic Church has been an ongoing problem that changed many lives. Its scope and impact have been the subject of intense scrutiny and debate. Recent data gathered between July 1, 2019 - June 30,...