Speak No Evil: Catholic Priests Remain Silent on Confessions of Sexual Abuse

Speak No Evil: Catholic Priests Remain Silent on Confessions of Sexual Abuse

The Catholic confessional: site of anguish, embarrassment, moral reckoning, redemption and relief. The Sacrament of Confession offers congregants around the world the opportunity to unburden their consciousness and experience forgiveness. Parishioners relay their sins...
Your Cross to Bear: The Crushing Consequences of the Catholic Church’s Silence on Sexual Assault Survivors

Your Cross to Bear: The Crushing Consequences of the Catholic Church’s Silence on Sexual Assault Survivors

Tell the truth. For many, this was our first moral lesson. If we commit a wrong, honesty allows us to take responsibility for our actions and offer reparations. If a secret causes discomfort, sharing our thoughts and experiences with others may minimize isolation and...