More victims come forward alleging they were sexually abused by former NJ church pastor

The Archdiocese of Newark confirms Father Mitch Walters was removed from ministry last October after 2 others made similar claims.

More victims are coming forward claiming they were abused at the hands of a Catholic priest in new Jersey. "He molested me on two occasions. He fondled me on by buttocks and breast outside my clothes. I was also subject to years of predatory grooming by him," Danielle Polemeni, said.

http://www.fios1news.com/newjersey/priest-accused-of-rape-montclair#.V3sOuzU1eUn

Protests against Apuron, archdiocese to continue Catholic laity still dissatisfied with inaction

Members of the Concerned Catholics of Guam said they will continue protesting until the Archdiocese of Agana has formally addressed the issues which, they say, have divided the church on Guam.
Nearly a month has passed since the arrival of Archbishop Savio Hon Tai Fai as apostolic administrator of the Archdiocese of Agana, but protests by members of the groups Concerned Catholics of Guam (CCOG), Laity Forward Movement (LFM) and Silent No More have continued in front of the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral Basilica in Hagåtña on Sunday mornings.

http://www.postguam.com/news/local/protests-against-apuron-archdiocese-to-continue/article_a937d17e-4105-11e6-b778-ab67367f50ad.html 

Chile Olympic Runner Reveals Sexual Abuse, Wins Broad Support

Women's organizations praised the athlete for breaking the silence when rape victims are still widely stigmatized.

Chile's feminist organizations spoke out Sunday against sexist violence, following revelations by a national marathoner, due to run in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, that she suffered from systematic sexual abuse from her stepfather for 12 years. 

http://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/Chile-Womens-Groups-Back-Olympians-Revelation-of-Sexual-Abuse-20160703-0009.html 

Waiting for Goddard

In July 2014 the Home Secretary, Theresa May set up an Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA), to examine how the country's institutions handled their duty of care to protect children from sexual abuse.
The IICSA has launched 13 investigations into a broad range of institutions, one of which is the Roman Catholic Church.

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Scottish child abuse inquiry chair resigns over “unacceptable” comments allegations

Susan O'Brien QC has resigned as chair of the Scottish Government’s child abuse inquiry, claiming plans to remove her over an official complaint about “unacceptable” comments was ministerial interference.
Deputy First Minister John Swinney said the complaint had brought to light “serious concerns” and he had started the formal procedure to remove her from office. In her resignation letter, O’Brien said government interference had left her with “no alternative” but to step down.

https://www.holyrood.com/articles/news/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-chair-resigns-over-%E2%80%9Cunacceptable%E2%80%9D-comments-allegations 

Professor blasts Scottish Government 'interference' as he steps down from child abuse inquiry

A LEADING academic has criticised Scottish Government "interference" as he resigned from an historic child abuse inquiry.
Professor Michael Lamb said he was stepping down "with deep regret" from the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry, where he was a panel member, saying that it had "become increasingly clear over the last nine months that the Panel cannot act independently" and that the Scottish Government "intends to continue interfering in ways large and small, directly and indirectly".

http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/14585067.Professor_blasts_Scottish_Government__interference__as_he_steps_down_from_child_abuse_inquiry/ 

Apuron accusers urge passage of bill that would lift time limit on molestation lawsuits

‘Give us some measure of justice, closure.  Individuals who recently accused Archbishop Anthony S. Apuron of sexually molesting them or their loved ones when they were altar boys in Agat in the 1970s testified Monday in favor of a bill that could lift time limits on filing lawsuits against child molesters.

Eighteen of the 19 who testified urged senators to pass Bill 326-33, and some of them suggested changes to the legislation that would make it more protective of victims. One person took a neutral stance on the bill.

http://www.guampdn.com/story/news/2016/06/27/apuron-accusers-urge-passage-bill-would-lift-time-limit-molestation-lawsuits/86422374/ 

Klitzkie: Hon wasted his opportunity, turned back on survivors

Justice requires broadening the reach of Bill 326-33 to provide relief not only to those who have suffered at the hands of child sexual abusers, but others, to include not only the abusers but also their enablers, aiders or abettors, those acting in concert with them and their religious institutions or corporations sole

http://www.guampdn.com/story/opinion/2016/06/26/klitzkie-hon-wasted-his-opportunity-turned-back-survivors/86371486/ 

Catholic bishop in Kansas City apologizes at special service for church sex abuse victims

Betrayal, regret, healing and forgiveness were key words at a special Service of Lament on Sunday at Kansas City’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for victims and survivors of sexual abuse within the church.
Bishop James V. Johnston Jr. went straight to the point in his homily before a full congregation that included most if not all priests from the nearly 100 parishes in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.

http://www.kansascity.com/living/religion/article86125322.html

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In support of Bill 326

We join those in the community who support Bill 326 which proposes to eliminate the statute of limitations for civil cases involving child sex abuse. We continue to see child molestation as a particularly heinous crime with traumatic, long-term emotional impact. Children are often not able to understand what happened to them or why, and are unable to report the attack. That the attacker is often someone known and trusted by the young victim makes the act that much more traumatic and, we believe, difficult to report.

http://www.postguam.com/forum/editorial/in-support-of-bill/article_8cf51f70-3c3d-11e6-9f68-efb2f303a124.html 

Video: Union Officials Volunteer To Shield Abusive Teacher

A new video project from guerrilla filmmaker James O’Keefe proves just how ideologically inconsistent many who discuss the campus rape phenomena are.
We are, supposedly, in the middle of a campus rape epidemic. A much-bandied (although woefully inaccurate) statistic is that one in five women will experience sexual assault while on a college campus. One would think the proclaimed concern for women on college campuses would also apply to young women and men (not to mention girls and boys) before high school graduation.

http://thefederalist.com/2016/06/28/video-union-officials-volunteer-to-shield-abusive-teacher/ 

Bill Donohue Demands an 'Apology From Gays' Who Attacked Him at Parade

Bill Donohue, president of the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, is demanding an apology from gays and lesbians, the latter of whom he says once attacked him on the street.
Donohue, appearing Tuesday on CNN's "New Day" program was asked by host Chris Cuomo if he wanted to say he was sorry to the LGBT community after Pope Francis declared the church owes an apology to the group for its combative stances over the years.

http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/bill-donohue-apology-gays-attack/2016/06/28/id/736023/ 

Pennsylvania Senate committee reveals its twisted priorities

Priorities are important, for people and for politicians.
Most members of the state Senate Judiciary Committee made their priorities clear Tuesday. They concluded that it was more important to protect the financial resources of the Catholic Church and insurance industry than to offer justice to more victims of child sex abuse, to unmask predators to protect future children and to punish institutions that have aided and abetted in child abuse.

http://www.mcall.com/opinion/white/mc-bw-pennsylvania-senate-committee-20160629-column.html 

Innocence of accused priests should be emphasised - report

Catholic Church child protection guidelines makes recommendation on announcement of cleric standing aside. 

Public announcements by the church that a priest is standing aside from ministry due to child abuse allegations should emphasise the presumption of innocence, updated Catholic Church child protection guidelines have said. 

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/religion-and-beliefs/innocence-of-accused-priests-should-be-emphasised-report-1.2703936 

DA Investigating Sex Allegations Against NY Catholic Priest

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — Prosecutors are investigating allegations that a Long Island Catholic priest had sexually abused a minor years ago.
Newsday (http://nwsdy.li/29exuq2 ) reports that the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said Tuesday it received a complaint from the Dioceses of Rockville Centre regarding the allegations against the Rev. Frank Parisi.

http://wibx950.com/da-investigating-sex-allegations-against-ny-catholic-priest/