Month: June 2015

The Official Creditor Committee in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis bankruptcy has made an unprecedented appeal for abuse survivors to anonymously file claims .  The debtor in bankruptcy, in this case the Archdiocese, is legally charged with giving such notice to all survivors of abuse.  However, the Creditor Committee didn’t wait around for the … Read more

Some People recognize an opportunity to set an example and make a difference.  Today, Jim McDonough is that person: Read More:  https://www.facebook.com/jvwlaw?fref=ts

Newly appointed interim head of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minnesota, Archbishop Bernard Hebda, said yesterday that he will devote most of his time to the archdiocese, because “The archdiocese has been suffering something difficult and shocking, and it would make sense to give [it] the bulk of time and energy at this point.”  What was unfortunately missing from the Archbishop’s … Read more

In the wake of the recent criminal charges against the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis for mishandling of child sex abuse reports, the Diocese of Helena Bankruptcy, recent lawsuits against other religious groups and a multi-million dollar punitive damage verdict against the Boy Scouts of America, it is important to remember there are … Read more

One of the consequences of claiming moral superiority while hiding pedophile priests is that followers stop following.  Read more: Fall from grace: Why Nienstedt had so little support among Twin Cities Catholics

The courage of Richard Geary is self-evident.  In his recent column in the Missoulian, Richard speaks out about priest abuse he endured as a naive country boy, its effects on his life, his journey through the Helena Bankruptcy case, and his empathy for survivors still living in silence and shame, “The ones I pity … Read more

From the Sartribune:  Archbishops Harry Flynn and John Nienstedt couldn’t be further apart in beliefs and style, but now they are inexorably linked in the sex scandals and criminal charges that have rocked the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Read More:  http://www.startribune.com/nienstedt-not-the-only-one-culpable-in-church-sex-scandal/307751591/

From the Trinity News Daily:  After years of sexual abuse allegations, the Catholic Church is finally taking serious action against churchmen in high positions around the world. Read More:  http://www.trinitynewsdaily.com/pope-francis-signs-resignation-of-u-s-bishops-accused-of-sexual-abuse-cover-up/2564/

Minnesota Archbishop Resigns in Wake of Child Sex Abuse Charges. http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/15/us/minnesota-archbishop-resigns/index.html