Church Sexual Abuse Resources

Statements and Articles   

If One Member Suffers, We All Suffer Together With It Letter from Pope Francis    

U.S.C.C.B. Chairman Response to Pennsylvania Grand Jury Reports United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

The Church Sex Abuse Crisis: What You Need to Know A collection of news and articles on the clergy abuse crisis compiled by America Magazine  

The Darkness of Scandal and the Light of Christ Leah Murphy, LifeTeen

Dear Catholic Bishops: This is Not The Time to Play Defense Katie Prejean McGrady, America Magazine  

Bishop Frank Caggiano's Statement on Crisis to his Diocese NFCYM Episcopal Advisor, Diocese of Bridgeport

The Virtues of Catholic Anger - Fr. James Martin, S.J.

Youth Ministry: Addressing the Sad Reality of Sexual Abuse - Center for Parent / Youth Understanding

Grieving with You: On the Clergy Abuse and What We Can Do Blessed is She

U.S.C.C.B. National Review Board Calls for Lay Leadership Amid Sexual Abuse Crisis United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Pastoral Resources in Response to Sexual Abuse Diocese of Grand Rapids

Address to the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Reports Fr. Mike Schmitz, Ascension Press, Video

Why Remain Catholic? (with so much scandal) Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire, Video

Q&A about the Sexual Abuse Crisis Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire, Video

Talking with Children and Teens

Courageous Conversations to Have About the Clergy Sexual Abuse Crisis - Developed by Dr. Dobie Moser and Dr. Sean Reynolds (Mustard Seed Consultants) to assist in processing the
crisis with small groups.

Having Critical Conversations on the Church Sexual Abuse Crisis - a Facebook Live recording with Dr. Dobie Moser and Roy Petitfils.   

Talking To Young People About the Scandals in the Catholic Church Roy Petitfils, LPC offers tips for parents, teachers and ministers on how to discuss the recent scandals in the Catholic Church with
young people, Video

Defend Innocence Age appropriate information to share with children & teens  

The Clerical Sex Abuse Scandal: What Parents Can Do & How to Talk to Your Kids Jerry
Windley-Daoust, Peanut Butter and Grace

Addressing Clergy Sexual Abuse and Cover Up Lily Hannann, Life Teen

Discussion and Prayer

A Listening Session for Teens on Sexual Abuse by Priests - This session, developed by Saint Mary's
Press, allows young people in a school or parish to gather in a safe and trusting place to voice their feelings, thoughts, and concerns in light of the recent publicity of sexual abuse by priests  

Prayer for Healing Victims of Abuse United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Prayers and Intercessions from the Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of Sexual Abuse Irish Catholic Bishops Conference

A Novena of Saints for a Church in Crisis Meg Hunter-Kilmer, PiercedHands.com

Liturgy and Prayer Resources Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commisions

Prayer for the Church in this Time of Crisis The Association of Liturgical Ministers

·         Maria Goretti Network - The Maria Goretti Network reaches out to victims of abuse, their families and to those who support recovery, with God's love as witnessed in the life of Maria Goretti