Footnotes

(2004) 

1.        “Dioceses lauded for abuse outreach: Critics say audit is superficial, doesn’t address the roof the problem,” by Matt O’Brien, Sentinel & Enterprise, 17-04, p. A1.

2.        “Diocese follow abuse reforms: Some critics say bishops controlled audit of compliance," by Denis Lavoie (AP), Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 1-7-04, p. A2.

3.        “Local diocese reform steps commended,” by Marting Lutrel, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 1-9-04, p. A1.

4.        “Legal bills and cemetery costs put diocese in the red,” by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 1-10-04, p. A2.

5.        “B.C.- Cartoon,” by Johnny Hart, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 1-14-04.

6.        “Therapists confer to help abuse victims: Archbishop says counseling needed,” by Denise Lavoie (AP), 1-15-04, p. A2.

7.        “Rome greets audit with appreciation, reservations (The Word From Rome),” by John L. Allen, Jr., National Catholic Reporter, 1-16-04, p. 3.

8.        “Audit avoids basic question: Why? Report measured a bureaucratic response to the bureaucratic solution, says expect use abuse crisis,: by Thomas Doyle, National Catholic Reporter, 1-16-04, p. 7.

9.        “clerical group struggling: Boston Priests’ Forum trying to define its purpose,” by Jay Lindsay (AP), Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 1-25-04, p. A5.

10.     “Report on clergy abuse released: Conte responds to public concern,” by Regoer Leo, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 1-31-04,p. A1.

11.     “Young Fogeys: Young reactionaries, aging radicals-the U.S. Catholic Church’s unusual clerical divides,: by Andrew Greeley, the Atlantic Monthly, January/February 2004, p. 40.

12.     “Report from DA draws split verdict: Critics say document lack details,: by Martin Luttrell, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 2-2-04, p. A2.

13.     “Authors Capture deeper story of crisis: Voices of Silence - The Abuse of Power in the Papacy, of John Paul II,”  by Jason Berry and Gerald Renner,” reviewed by Tom Roberts, National Catholic Reporter, 2-6-04, p. 1a.

14.     “Letter to Attorney H. Bissell Carey III from Father Kardas, 5-23-04.

15.     “Washinton Notebook,” Joe Feuderherd, National Catholic Reporter, Vol. 1, No. 6.

16.     “Sex abuse by clergy exceeding estimates: Over 1,300 priests names sine 1950,: by Rachael Zoll (AP), Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 2-11-04,p. A8.

17.     “Bishops quits after abuse query,” by Bill Zajac, The Republican, 2-12-04, p. A1.

18.     “DA to investigate bishop,” by Bill Zajac, The Republican, 2-13-04, p. a1.

19.     :Springfield Bishop Dupre resigns, health cited,” by Staff and Catholic News, Catholic Free Press, 2-13-04, ;. 1.

20.     “We are on road to recovery: Report issued on history of sexual abuse in diocese,” by Kevin Uperchio, Catholic Free Press, 2-13-04, p. 1.

21.     “Clergy abuse monument inscription stirs debate,” by Jeff Diamant (Religious News Service), National Catholic Reporter, 2-13-04,p.14.

22.     “Dicoese must come clean: Interim successor to Dupre speaks,” by Bea O’Quinn Dewberry, The Republican, 2-14-04, p. A1.

23.     “Bishop Reilly issues report on sex abuse: Priests’ names not given,” by Martin Luttiell, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 2-16-04, p. A1.

24.     “Abuse study says 4% of priests in US accused: Figure is higher than Church officials expected,” by Michael Paulson, The Boston Globe, 2-17-04, p. A1.

25.     “Aid for former priest debated: Anonymous donors chipped in $100,000 to help support abusive priests, something that baffles the mother of an alleged victim,” by Bill Zajac, 2-17-04,p. B4.

26.     “Parish priest placed on leave: Diocese removes Blackstone pastor,” by Martin Luttiell, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 2-18-04,p. A1.

27.     “Blackstone pastor removed from parish,” Catholic Free Press, 2-20-04, p. A1.

28.     .”Local Report Generates Little Reaction,” by Kevin Uperchio, Catholic Free Press, 2-20-04, p. 1.

29.     “Vatican report criticizes US sex abuse policy: Overreaction charged,” by Frank Bruni (The New York Times), Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 2-24-04, p. A1.

30.     “Lenient remarks on sex abuse draw apology form monsignor,” by (AP), Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 2-24-04, p. A1.

31.     “Pastor guilty of stealing $250,000: rev. Donald Oueltte admits to taking money from Fitchburg Church,” by Matt O’Brein, Sentinel & Enterprise, 2-25-04, p. A1.

32.     “Word from Rome,” by John L. Allen, Jr., National Catholic Reporter, 2-27-04, Vo. 3, No.27, 2004.

33.     “Albany bishop denies sex allegations: Appoints independent investigation, National Catholic Reporter,2-27-04, p. 11.

34.     “Reports will tell only part of the story,” by Tom Roberts, National Catholic Reporter, 2-27-04, p. 29.

35.     “Lives of pedophile priest, abuse victim end in tragedy: Geoghan slain, McSorley dies 6 months apart,” by Denise Levoie, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 2-29-04, p. A4.

36.     “Report and study mark milestone,” by Jerry Filteau (CNS), Catholic Free Press, 3-5-04, p. 2

37.     “Disciplinary actions varied against preist, says sex abuse study,” by Agostino Bevo (CNS), Catholic Free Press, 3-5-04, p.3.

38.     “Bishop Reilly responds to reports,” Catholic Free Press, 3-5-04, p. 7.

39.     “Mass. Bishop may face criminal charges: Springfield indictment sought,: by Trudy Tynan AP,3-5-04, p. A2.

40.     “Priest accused in suit of sexual assault, battery,” by Emilie Asstall, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 3-6-04, p. A3.

41.     “Priest unafraid to criticize diocese for abuse scandals,” by Adam gorlick (AP), Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 3-7-04, p. A4.

42.     “Church is moving backward: Catholic leaders nix same-sex marriages,” by Dianne Williamson, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 3-11-04, p. B1.

43.     “Worcester Diocese, Rueger cited t suit,” by Gary V. Murray, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 3-12-04,p. A1.

44.     “Editorials: abuse rep9orts mark beginning, not end,” National Catholic Reporter, 3-12-o4, p. 24.

45.     Albany bishop faces abuse allegations: Hubbard denies charges some call questionable; diocese hires investigator,” by Ed Griffin-Nolan (Albany, NY), 3-19-04, p. 12.

46.     Letter from Attorney Carey to Father Kardas, 3-22-04.

47.     “Conn dioceses report abuse tally,” by John Christoffersen, 3-24-04, p. B7.

48.     Letter (form) from Voice of the Faithful to Thaddesu J. Kardas, 3-26-04.

49.     “Vatican to decide Dupre’s fate,” by Bill Zajac, The Republican, p. A1.

50.     E-mail from  Mrs. Joanne Curtin to Fr. Kardas, 3-27-04.

51.     “Is the sexual abuse scandal history- Essays in Theology,” by Fr. Richard P. McBrien, 3-29-04.

52.     Letter form Diocese of Worcester to Father Thaddeus J. Kardas, 3-29-04.

53.     “Fault Lines,” by WEORC, 3-04.

54.     “Former Notre Dame principal cleared,” by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 4-2-04, p. A1.

55.     “Alleged victim recants abuse claim, pastor reinstated,” by CNS (Joliet, Ill), National Catholic Reporter, 4-9-04, p. 10.

56.     “Celibacy Cause or Factor? Essays in Theology” by (Fr.) Richard P. McBrien, 4-12-04.

57.     “Bishop in Mass puts abuse suits on hold,: by Adam Gorlick, The Boston Globe, The Boston Burbs.com, 4-1-04.

58.     “Ratzinger and New York Times agree on sex abuse by priests,” (Copyright by America), by Andrew M. Greeley, 4-21-04,.

59.     “Bishops seduce and abandon review board,” by Eugene Kennedy, National Catholic Reporter, 4-23-04, p. 18.

60.     Pamphlet-Call t Action: New England-Pleanery Speaker-Thomas P. Doyle, O.P., J.C.D., 4-24-04.

61.     “Alleged victim draws fire,” by Kathleen A. Shaw Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 4-29-04, p. B5.

62.     “Former priest sues archbishop over abuse allegations,: by Religious News Service, New Orleans, 4-30-04,p. 4.

63.     “Preist gets five years-Lawyer: Pastor gave $252K to from teen parishioner,” by Matt O’Brien, Sentinel & Enterprise, 5-6-04, p. A1.

64.     “2 Boston-area priests defrocked: Shanley paqun removed after clergy sexual abuse scandal,” by Theo Emery (AP), Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 5-7-04,p. A2.

65.     “Donation spurs ethics complaint: Conte’s gift to church questioned,” by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 5-8-04, p. A5.

66.     “Bsihop McManus eager to get started,” by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 5-10-04, p. A1.

67.     “Priest’s motivation is a puzzle: parishioners remain forgiving of theft,” by Dianne Williamson, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 5-11-04,p. B1.

68.     “Cathoic bishops, panel at odds over future audits,” by Richard N. Ostling (AP). Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 5-13-04, p. A4.

69.     “Former pastor arraigned,” by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 5-18-04, p. B3.

70.     Note from Bishop McManus on ordination Anniversary to Father Kardas, 5-19-04.

71.     “Word from Rome,” by John L. Allen, Jr., National Catholic Reporter Internet, 5-28-04.

72.     “Activists want to see bishop,” by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 5-28-04, p. B3.

73.     “New priests determined to help: Graduates of seminary approach crisis in Church with faith,” by Helen Payne (AP), Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 6-13-04,p. A3.

74.     “The People’s Forum-Readers offer comments on bishop's pronouncements, gay marriage,” One of letters: Peter A. Lewandowski (Worcester), Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 6-14-04, p. A6.

75.     “Debunking stereotypes about priestly life_Priests: A Calling I Crisis by Andrew M. Greeley, National Catholic Reporter, 6-18-04.

76.     “Sex Abuse policy audit approved: Bishops also ask for study,” by CNS, Catholic Free Press, 6-18-04, p. 1.

77.     “Rigt of Accused priests: Forward a revision of the Dallas Charter and the Essential Norms,” by Avery Culles, S.J., America, June 21-28,2004.

78.     “riest, bishops are named in lawsuit,” by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette,  6-29-04, p. B3.

79.     “Vatican to speed up abuse cases,” by ohn Thavis CNS), Catholic Free Press, 7-2-04, p. 1.

80.     “Overcoming animosities is the aim of national review board chairman,” by Agnostinio Bino, Catholic Free Press, 7-2-04,p. 3.

81.     “Investigtion clears bishop of sex abuse charges,” by Ed Griffin-Nolan, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 7-16-04,p. 5.

82.     “Bsihop Wants seminaries to screen gays,” by (AP), Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 7-20-04, p. A2.

83.     “The strange culture,” by Paul Wiles, The Tablet, 7-21-00.

84.     “Shepherd Hill Teacher arraigned: Sexual relations with male student alleged,: by John Dignam, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 8-3-04, p. A1.

85.     “Sprigfiedl Diocese accused of cover-up,” Digest Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 8-4-04,p. A2.

86.     “Telling the truth,” by Donald Cozzens, The Tablet, 8-4-04.

87.     “A brave I honest book: the Changing Face of the Priesthood: a Reflection on the Priest’s Crisis of Soul, by Donald B. Cozzens, Comonwaeal, 7-11-04, p. 20-23.

88.     “A greater sin is the wakening of the molesting of the money,” by Jimmy Breslin, Newsday.com,7-18-04.

89.     “Priests say dismissal lacked due process: Military chaplain lose post when archbishop revokes endorsement,: by Arthur Hones, National Catholic Reporter, 8-13-04,p. 12.

90.     “Ruling uphold charitable immunity protection,’ by Willaim t. Clew, Catholic Free Press, 8-20-04, p. 6.

91.     “Church papers spurs battle: Texas abuse lawyers seek to include document,: by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 8-24-04, p. B6.

92.     “Priests and the crisis of hope within the Church,” by Timothy Radcliffe, National Catholic Reporter, 9-3-04, p. 16.

93.     “Radcliffe’s talk began the issues,” by Fr. Richard McBrien, National Catholic Reporter, 9-3-04, p. 17.

94.     “Pope meets with N. E. bishops: Church can heal from abuse wounds,” by John Thavis (CNS), Catholic Free Press, 9-3-04, p. 1.

95.     “New fund honors Rueger,” Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 9-6-04, p. A2.

96.     “Settlement reached in Kelley suit: Abuse was alleged at St. Cecilia’s,” by Gary V. Murray, Worcester Telegram & Gazette,9-10-04, p. A1.

97.     “The people’s Forum” St. John’s Church has many burden,” by Herbert J. Andrews (Dougles), Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 9-12-04, p. C1.

98.     “Rev. Holly stays in prison: New Mexico board denies parole for Worcester priest,: by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 8-18-04, p. a3.

99.     “Doocese wanted Rev. Holly ut,: by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 9-20-04, p. B5.

100.  “Holy Cross College priest abuse discussion,: Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 9-21-04, p. B3.

101.  “Bishop indicted for repaes: Springfield DA says trail cannot be held,: by Adam Gorlick (AP), Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 9-28-04,p. A1.

102.  “Offfenr priest get outsource Masses; Bishop forwarded special requests,” by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 9-29-04,p. A1.

103.  “Catholic engaging I personal attacks, says archbishop,” Catholic Free Press, 10-1-04, p. 9.

104.  “Theologian says be careful ot to judge politicians,: by John Thavis (CNS), Catholic Free Press, 10-8-04,p. 2.

105.  “Happy Birthday card from Mrs. Joanne Curtin, 10-7-04.

106.  “the Word from Rome-American bishops from  the New York area for their ad liminie visit-Rome,” by John L. Allen, Jr., National Catholic Reporter, 10-8-04.

107.  “diocese adopts Code of Conduct,” by Tanya Connor, Catholic Free Press, 10-8-04,p. 1.

108.  “Code of Ministerial Conduct-The Diocese of Worcester,” Catholic Free Press, 10-8-04, (Supplement).

109.  “Diocese code targets abuse,” by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 10-10-04,p. B1.

110.  “Diocese’s new code met with relief,” by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 10-13-04, p. B3.

111.  “The Word from Rome,” by John L. Allen, Jr., National Catholic Reporter, 10-15-04.

112.  “The Legion of Christ-Essays in Theology,” by Fr. Richard P. McBrien, 10-18-04.

113.  “Diocese urged to negotiate to settle claims: Lawyer calls current offers un-Christian,” by Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 10-20-04, p. A1.

114.  “frist church trails for priests set for New Orleans,” National Catholic Reporter, 10-22-04, p. 3.

115.  “Key charges in bishops’ abuse policy review board,” by Joe Feuerherd (Washington), National Catholic Reporter, 10-29-04, p. 5.

116.  “Fear,Too Will Pass,” Pipeline (A Publication of N.H. Area 43 Assembly) October 204, Reprinted form the July 1983 Grapevine-W.H. of Manhattan, New York.

117.  Letter from Bishop Robert J. McManus to Father Kardas, 11-8-04.

118.  “Bishop’s liaison to priest on leave due to allegations of sexual misconduct-Position Description, 11-8-04.

119.  “Voice of the Fasithful,” by Kathleen A. Shaw Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 11-3-04,p. A5.

120.  “Priest calls Catholic Church ‘evil’ at Voice of the Faithful gathering,” by Kathleen A. Shaw Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 11-14-04,p. B3.

121.  “Dioceses still reeling as bishops meeting open,: by Rachel Zell (AP). Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 11-15-04 ,p. A3.

122.  “Catholic priest and the laity must move forward carefully,” by Kenneth J. Mooynihan, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 11-17-04,p. A13.

123.  “Study finds laity wants more openness after sexual abuse scandal,” by David Briggs, National Catholic Reporter, 11-19-04,p.10.

124.  “Father Rich ‘taking leave of absence’,” by Dorothy Schneider, Sentinel & Enterprise, 11-20-04,p.a1.

125.  “Dicoese still supports priests on leave for abuse allegations,: by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette 11-22-04,p. A1.

126.  “Editorials-Bsihops seek a reprieve,” National Catholic Reporter, 11-16, 04,p. 32.

127.  “Lawyers for diocese want sex-abusers cases dismissed,” by Gary V. Murray, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 12-7-04, p. B2.

128.  “Editorials-Misplaced papal praise,” National Catholic Reporter, 12-10-04, p. 28.

129.  “The Vatican combats today's Manichaeans (Essay),” by Chris Robert, National Catholic Reporter, 12-10-04, p. 16.

130.  Note to Ted Kardas) fro Al. R., 12-12-04.

131.  “Santa Stint eases a heavy heart,” by Dianne Williamson, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 12-12-04, p. B1.

132.  “Church’s new anti-abuse plan criticized-New England,” by Rachal Zoll (AP), 12-11-04, A2.

133.  “New suits name 6 priests: Rev. Messier among listed,” by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 12-30-04, p. B1.

134.  “Retirred priest to be evaluated,” Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 12-30-04, p. B6.

135.  “6 file sex abuse suits in Worcester Diocese,” by (AP), boston.com (Internet), 12-31-04.