Footnotes

(2005) 

1.        “Struggling to keep the faith: Reverberations from a sex scandal still rock the Catholic Church,” by Beth Schulte, U. S. News World Report, 1-3-05, p. 14.

2.        “Church healing sought: Area Catholics wait openness,” by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 1-3-05, p. A1.

3.        “Giving power to victims of sexual abuse,” Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 1-7-05, p. A2.

4.        “The Word from Rome, by John L. Allen, Jr., National Catholic Reporter, 1-7-05.

5.        “Stanley’s last accuser described: Lawyer says alleged victim’s money came after consultation,” by Theo Emery, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 1-8-05, p. a13.

6.        “Diocese cuts its fiscal loses: Deficit reduced by more than half from last years,” by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 1-8-05, p. A3.

7.        “Group wants names listed on Internet: Organization targeting known, alleged molesters,” by Beverly Wang (AP), Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 1-11-05, p. A2.

8.        “The Word from Rome,” John L. Allen, Jr., National Catholic Reporter, 1-14-05.

9.        “Street priest facing criminal trail this week: Shanley accused by child rape 30 years ago,” by Denise Lavoie (AP), Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 1-17-05, p. A2.

10.     “Ministries essay: Leadership and the three-legged stool,” by Paige Byrne-Shortly, National Catholic Reporter, 1-21-05, p. 16a.

11.     “Vatican accepts retirement of Auxiliary Bishop Rueger,” by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 1-26-05, p. A1.

12.     “At 75, Bishop Rueger steps down: Served as diocese’s auxiliary for 18 years, under three bishops,” Catholic Free Press, 1-28-05, p. 1

13.     “Four priests in Boston Archdiocese are laicized, Catholic Free Press, 1-28-05, p. 8.

14.     “The Word from Rome,” by John L. Allen, Jr., 1-28-05.

15.     “A gay priest speaks out: The Vatican, homosexual’s holy orders,” by Rev. Gerard Thomas, Commonweal, 1-28-05.

16.     “Super Bowl ad pulled by Ford,” by David Bauder (AP), Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 2-4-05, p. C9.

17.     “Vatican prosecutor weights in n sex abuse: Article calls for end to statue of limitations I abuse cases,” by John L. Allen, Jr., National Catholic Reporter, 2-4-05, p. 13.

18.     “Shan ley’s jury begins deliberations; Accuser’s recovered memories of sex abuse debated by lawyers,” by Denis Lavoie (AP), Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 2-4-05, p. A2.

19.     “The intractable Catholic Church: Faith that Dares to Speak,” Reviewed by Dennis M. Doyle, National Catholic Reporter, p. 9a.

20.     “Bishop says abuse by clergy was great injustice to victims,” by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 2-1105, p. B8.

21.     “People’s Forum: Many Catholics press for self-determination,” by Daniel E. Dick, Worcester, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 2-11-05, p. A14.

22.     “Gethsemane-A place to learn a lesson,” by Ron Rolheiser, OMI, Current Column, 2-13-05.

23.     “Listening to victims is he, speaker says,” by Tanya Connor, Catholic Free Press, 2-8-05, p. 1.

24.     “Diocese faces conspiracy suit in abuse case: Hearing is Thursday in Texas incase involving Rev. Teczar,” by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 2-22-05, p. a1.

25.     “Word from Rome,” by John L. Allen, Jr., National Catholic Reporter,  2-25-05, Vol. 4, No. 28.

26.     “Teczar awaits ruling on psychologists,” by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 2-26-05, p. A2.

27.     “Editorials: ‘Fully compliant’ does equal accountability,” by National Catholic Reporter, 3-4-05, p. 5.

28.     “The People’s Forum: VOTF was invited to Holy Cross, by David J. O’Brien, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 3-7-05, p. A6.

29.     “Vatican asks Rice for help in sex abuse lawsuits,” by John L. Allen, Jr., National Catholic Reporter, 3-11-05, p. 5.

30.     “Policies & Procedures for the Protection of minors-Published by the Diocesan review Committee of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester. Revised and reissued on March 10, 2005.

31.     “Diocese policy on handling sex abuse allegations updated,” by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 3-12-02, p. A3.

32.     “Mahoney, in legal battle, insists Church has right to secrecy,” by Jason Berry, Los angles, National Catholic Reporter, 3-18-05, p. 5.

33.     “ ‘One-strike’ policy to be retained, says cardinal, by John L. Allen, Jr., National Catholic Reporter, 3-18-05, p. 10.

34.     Opus Dei by John L. Allen, Jr., Doubleday, New York, 2005, p. 249-250.

35.     “Editorials: Sealing the answers won’t quiet the questions,” National Catholic Reporter, 3-18-05, p. 24.

36.     “Tasting the darkness of God Friday," by Ron Rolheiser, OMI, Internet-Current Column, 3-20-05.

37.     “Priest suspended in 2003 returned to active ministry,” boston.com, (Internet), 3-23-05.

38.     “Judge declines to dismiss case on rev. Teczar: Psychologists allowed to testify abut memories of alleged abuse, by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 3-24-05, p. A2.

39.     “Dioceses settle cases for $14 M: Alleged abuse victims of Teczar lives in Tex.,” by Kathleen A. Shaw Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 3-26-05, p. A1.

40.     “Diocese says deal was never made on Teczar move: Accused priest went to Teczar,” by Kathleen A. Shaw Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 3-29-05, p. a2.

41.     “Sex-abuse lawsuit names former bishop,” by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 3-31-05, p. B1.

42.     “Review found claim of abuse not credible: Lawsuit filed against bishops, priests,” by Sarah Childress, Newsweek, 4-4-05, p. 30.

43.     “Tending to Wayward Shepherds: A new group seeks due process for accused priests, by Sarah Childress, Newsweek, 4-4-05, p. 30.

44.     “Former pastor admits to facts I assault case,” by Stephen H. Fosker Jr., Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 4-6-05, p. B2.

45.     “Settlement made in alleged abuse by Rev. Teczar,” by Mark Pratt (AP), Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 4-9-05, p. A15.

46.     “Touching America,” by Melinda Henneberger, Newsweek, 4-11-05, p. 51.

47.     “Conte isn’t interest in help: Victims’ rights group troubled by kiss-off,” by Dianne Williamson. Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 4-17-05, p. B1.

48.     “Election of new pope to defuse abuse crisis,” Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 4-17-05, p. c2.

49.     “Child sex abuse eases up 33 percent in 4 years,” by (AP), 4-8-05, p. A2.

50.     “Dolan back off on policy to search priests’ homes: Overwhelming negative reaction prompts reversal,” by Mary Zohn, J. S. Outline, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and 4-19-05.

51.     “Mass abuse victims told to stop protest at Vatican,” by Kathleen A. Shaw Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 4-21-05, p.A1.

52.     “Bishop requests prayers for assault victims,” Catholic Free Press, 4-22-05, p. 10.

53.     “Editorials: Law’s power a symbol of deeper crisis,” National Catholic Reporter, 4-22-05, p. 28.

54.     “Globe Editorial; Justice for some,” boston.com-The Boston Globe, 4-23-05.

55.     “Vatican to evaluate American seminaries," by Rachel Zoll (AP), boston.com-The Boston Globe, 4-30-05.

56.     “Cardinal Law’s role in Rome recalls Church’s scars," Christian Century, 5-3-05, p. 14.

57.     “Dolan backs off priests monitoring," Joe Fenerherd, National Catholic Reporter, 5-6-05, p. 11.

58.     “Gay, straight men smell sex differently: Response to testosterone in sexual area of brain studied,” by Randolph e. Schmidt, (AP), Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 5-10-05, p. A3.

59.     “Detail sought in priest removal: Check parishes say Maine activists,” by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 5-18-05, p. B7.

60.     “Boston Archdiocese get $8.5 M,” Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 5-21-05, p. A15.

61.     “People’s Forum: Everyone is wanted by Christ, Church,” by Rev. Robert D. Bruso, Fitchburg, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 5-22-05, p. A10.

62.     “People Forum: Mourners find comfort I eulogies," from Susan Stranier Meais, Oro Valley, Ariz. Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 6-2-05, p. A15.

63.     “Letter-to-the-Editor: Milwaukee priest,” by (Fr.) Jim Dougherty, National Catholic Reporter, 6-2-05.

64.     “”Searching for a new maturity,” by Ron Rolheiser, OMI, Internet-Current Column, 6-5-05.

65.     “Accused priest will be reinstated: Sex abuse claims unsubstantiated,” by (AP), Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 6-6-05, p. A2.

66.     “Abuse settlements surpass $1B threshold," by Rachael Zoll (AP), Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 6-10-05, p. A1.

67.     “If Watergate Happened Now,” by Jonathan Aler, Newsweek, 5-13-05, p. 33.

68.     “Worcester diocese reassigns priests,” Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 6-15-05, p. B5.

69.     “Catholic bishops retain ‘zero tolerance’: Wild set aside $1M for sex abuse study,” by Michael Paulson, Globe Staff, boston.com-The Boston Globe, 6-18-05.

70.     “People’s Forum: St. John’s pastor should be reinstated,” by Denise Boucher Garofoli, Worcester, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 6-21-05, p. A10.

71.     “New panelist believes Church on right track,” by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 6-23-05, p. a1.

72.     “The return of ‘1984’ by H.S. S. Greenway, The Boston Globe, 6-24-05.

73.     “Bish Center director: Engdahl heads Anna Maria unit,” by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 6-28-05, p. B5.

74.     “Document on homosexuality in seminary in pope’s hands,” by John L. Allen, Jr., Worcester Telegram & Gazette, “The Word from Rome,” 7-8-05, Vol. 4, No. 39.

75.     “Classic Peanuts featuring ‘Good Ol’ Charlie Brown,” by Schulz, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 7-10-05.

76.     “Tougher laws wanted for abusive priests,” Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 7-11-05, p. A2.

77.     “Irate Kennedy demands an apology,” by Loita C. Baler (AP).  Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 7-14-05, p. B7.

78.     “Father Lewandowski retires after medical leave,” Catholic Free Press, 7-15-05, p. B7.

79.     “Patricia Engdahl: Keeping children safe in new setting,” by Tanya Connor, Catholic Free Press, 7-15-05, p. 1.

80.     “Irish archbishop says to have mature faith, change structures,” by CNS, Catholic Free Press, 7-22-05, p. 1.

81.     “People’s Forum: Parish knows priest is not a danger,” by Charles A. Abdell, Jr., Boylston, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 7-23-05, p. A12.

82.     “Sister Kelleher named to Healing Office,” Catholic Free Press, 7-2905, p. 1

83.     “Editorials-Santorum: preposterous and wrong,” National Catholic Reporter, 7-29-05, p. 28.

84.     “St. Pat’s Scandal: Rector’s Love Nest/ Revs. Secret: St. Pat’s big and gal used aliens/ Love’s Shack: sneaking into Hampton’s hotel,” by Seum Algar, Jennifer Fernino and Dan Mangan, New York Post, 8-11-05, p. 4 & 5.

85.     “He’s gone, sex debate lingers,” by Rich Scharpiso and Bill Hutchenson, New York Daily News, 8-12-05.

86.     “Former priest breaks code of silence: Ordained after graduation from Holy cross, McGillicuddy reveals experiences of the past,” by Gregory D. Kesich, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 8-14-05, p. C4.

87.     “Cathedral rector resigns, denying allegation of affair," by News Wires, National Catholic Reporter, 8-26-05, p. 9.

88.     “Vatican papers spark debate: Clergy abuse protocol notes,” by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 8-28-05, p. A1.

89.     “The Church as an Unequal Society ; Remnants of a Feudal Past,” Section in Faith That Dares to Speak, by (Rev.) Donald Cozzens, Liturgical Press, Collegeville, Minnesota, 2004, p. 9-14.

90.     “Editorials: Bankruptcy-The gamble that backfired,” National Catholic Reporter, 9-9-05, p. 28.

91.     “Letter-to-the-Editor: Bishop Rueger offers thanks,” from Most Rev. George E. Rueger, Catholic Free Press, 9-16-05, p. 5.

92.     “Editorials: Of seminaries, gays and essential questions,” National Catholic Reporter, 9-16-05, p. 20.

93.     “Vatican bid to find gays in seminary stirs concern,” by Michael Paulson, Boston Globe Staff, boston.com-The Boston Globe, 9-16-05.

94.     “Gay priests becoming scapegoats: Vatican seeks to purge many dutiful servants," by Dianne Williamson, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 9-8-05, p. B1.

95.     “New Vatican Rule Said to Bar Gays as New Priests,” by Jan Fisher and Laurie Goodstein, New York Times, 9-22-05.

96.     “Expected Vatican ban on gay seminarians roils Church,” by Rachel Zoll (AP), Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 9-23-05, p. A4.

97.     “At the Vatican, exception make the rule,” by John L. Allen, Jr., New York Times, 9-27-05.

98.     “”Ex-teacher labels case witch hunt: Profit spurred matter of teen, Jennings says,” by Shaun Sutner, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 9-28-05, p. a1.

99.     “Church should expect fallout from expected gay-priests ban,” by Kenneth J. Moynihan, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 9-28-05, p. A17.

100.  “Sometime swallowing is real hard: Some Comments are just better left unsaid,” by Dianne Williamson, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 9-25-05, p. b1.

101.  “Church’s message lost on Masses,” by Andrew Greeley, Chicago Sun- Times, 9-30-05.

102.  “Bishop makes surprise visit: Gay marriage remark issue,” by Kevin Keenan, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 9-30-05, p. A1.

103.  “Priest pulled after refusing to support anti-gay marriage push,” Sentinel & Enterprise, 9-30-05, p. A13.

104.  “Americans Pam Rome Trip over Ban on Gay Priests,” by Laurie Goodstein, New York Times, 9-30-05.

105.  “Signature tricking hearing set: Anti-gay-marriage petition drive fraud,” by Bronislaus B. Kush and Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 10-5-05, p. a1.

106.  “Editorials-Bishop, where do we go from here?,” National Catholic Reporter, 10-7-05, p. 28.

107.  “No ban on gays expected in Vatican document: Will advise ‘prudential judgment,’” by John L. Allen, Jr., National Catholic Reporter, 10-7-05.

108.  “”Where’s proof of Church’s gay ban?” by Andrew Greeley, Chicago Sun Times, 10-7-05.

109.  ‘Homosexuality and the Priesthood,” by Fr. Richard P. McBrien, Essays in Theology, 10-10-05.

110.  “Factions put spin on gays in Vatican," by Andrew Greeley, Chicago Sun Times10-14-05.

111.  “A gay priest speaks on impending Vatican document,” by Jeff Severns Guntzel, National Catholic Reporter, 10-14-05, p. 5.

112.  “Screening the Priests: How do the Church’s shrinks decide who is gay and who isn’t? The first things they do is ask,” by David Van Biema and Sean Schully/ Philadelphia, Time, 10-17-05, p. 57.

113.  “People’s Forum: Bishop berated two parish priest,” by Joseph Federici, Westboro, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 10-18-05.

114.  “Rev. Aquino delivers apology Vegas sexual actions defied,” by Mark Melady, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 10-25-05, p. A1.

115.  “Letter (Fax) from Most Reverend Robert J. McManus to “Dear Father” (Priest of Worcester Diocese), 10-25-05.

116.  “Bishop taking case seriously: Priests’ account is disputed,” by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 10-26-05, p. A1.

117.  “Priests behaving badly: Church hierarchy guilty of hypocrisies,” by Dianne Williamson, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 10-27-05, p B1.

118.  “Bishop McManus continues to evaluate Father Aquino case,” by Margaret M. Russell, Catholic Free Press, 10-28-05, p. 3.

119.  Letter (Fax) form Most Reverend Robert J. McManus to “Dear Father” (Priest of Worcester Diocese), 10-30-05.

120.  “The Vatican and Gays,” by Fr. Richard P. McBrien, Essays in Theology, 10-31-05.

121.  “Rev. Aquino put on leave: Bishop McManus says alleged act grave scandal,’” by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 11-1-05, p. A1.

122.  “McManus knew earlier of charges against priest: Nevada DA sent bishop, police report on Aquino,” by Kathleen A. Shaw, 11-2-05, p. A1.

123.  “The more things change: Bishop still put image ahead of ‘whole truth,’” by Dianne Williamson, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 11-3-05, p. B1.

124.  “Worcester Telegram columnist challenges Bishop McManus to admit the diocese failure in Fr. James Aquino case, by Worcester Voice (Internet), 11-11-05.

125.  “Statement of Bishop McManus (Father Aquino’s Case),” from Diocese of Worcester, Bishop McManus, 11-12-05.

126.  “Bishop denies sex cover-up: McManus’ answers in print,” by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 11-15-05, p. A1.

127.  “Bishop refines his case: Skepticism remains on Rev. Aquino story,” by Dianne Williamson, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 11-15-05, p. B1.

128.  “Ziggy-Cartoon,” by Tom Wilson, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 11-15-05.

129.  Letter to the Editor form Joseph A. Ledoux, Spencer, Catholic Free Press, 11-18-05, p. 5.

130.  “The People’s Forum: “Scandal involving Catholic priest spurs readers’ reactions,” from David Clohesssy, National Director Survivors Network of those abused by priest, St. Louis, Mo., Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 11-22-05, p. A10.

131.  “Worcester Faithful saddened with reality of actions by Bishop McManus,” Worcester Voice, 11-23-05.

132.  “Vatican sets for seminaries: Vatican set policy o would-be priests,” by Nicole Winfield, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 11-23-05, p. A1.

133.  “Suspended priest sue accuser,” National Catholic Reporter, 11-8-05, p. 4.

134.  “Vatican decree gets mixed reactions: Some see rise in priest’s vocations, others see promoting a decline,” by Richard N. Ostling (AP), Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 11-24-05, p. A8.

135.  “Poll: Bishops image improving,” National Catholic Reporter, 11-25-05, p. 8.

136.  “The People’s Forum: Church stands on sexual matters antiquated," 11-25-05, p. A2.

137.  Letter to Fr. Kardas from Margaret, 11-27-05.

138.  “Priests’ alleged victim seeks wide audience," by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 11-28-05, p. b1.

139.  “Catholic hierarchy must find a better way to run the Church," by David O’Brien, (Professor at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester), Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 11-29-05, p. A13.

140.  “Vatican issues rules banning active gay men from clergy,” by Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Time, boston.com-The Boston Globe, 11-30-05.

141.  “Reports: Homosexuality and Catholic Priesthood: A Eureka Street comment,” Jesuit.org.au (Jesuit Australia), 11-30-05.

142.  “A Church confused over sexual issues, by Bernadette J. Brooten, boston.com-The Boston Globe, 11-30-05.

143.  “Parish says goodbye to Father Rich,” by Marisa Donelan, Sentinel & Enterprise, 12-2-05, p. A1.

144.  “Vatican says no ordaining homosexuals or men who support ‘gay culture,” by John Thavis, Catholic Free Press, 12-3, p. 1.

145.  “Document raises questions for seminaries,” by John Thavis, Catholic Free Press, 12-2-05, p. 1.

146.  “No sex ruling, no surprise,” by Fr. Andrew Greeley, Chicago Sun Time, 12-2-05.

147.  “Homosexuality destabilizes society: Vatican paper,” Reuters, 12-3-05.

148.  “Cartoon: Does this Make me Look Gay,” Newsweek, 12-5-05.

149.  “People’s Forum: Aquino column circumvented the truth,” by Joseph A. Ladoux, Spencer, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 12-10-05, p. A14.

150.  “The Vatican’s New Stereotype: Why its new rules barring gay priests turn Jesus’ teaching on its head,” by Andrew Sullivan, Time, 12-1205, p. 92.

151.  “Women’s survivors of sex abuse challenge Rome, O’Malley,” by Chuck Colbert, National Catholic Reporter, 12-16-05, p. 9.

152.  “People’s Forum: Rev. Coonan matter needs a fair hearing,” by Herbert J. Andrews, Douglas, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 12-20-05, p. A8.

153.  “Bishop didn’t sign list on gay marriage,” by Kathleen A. Shaw, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 12-24-05, p. A3.

154.  “Bishop says he signed gay petition: No explanation why name not on list,” by Richard Nangle, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 12-25-05, p. B4.

155.  “New TV series depicts priest caught up in just being human,” by Frazier Moore (AP), 12-28-05, p. a2.

156.  “Letter-to-the-Editor: Distortion of truth,” by Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Sullivan (Diocesan Chancellor), Catholic Free Press, 12-30-05, p. 5.

157.  “People’s Forum: The Holy Family is model for us all,” by Anthony S. Kazarnowicz, Republic of Korea, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 12-31-05, p. A12.