The sympathetic response of Americans to the death of Pope John Paul II might suggest that the sexual abuse crisis in the United States has not harmed the reputation of the church, and that trust in its leadership remains strong. The public’s high regard for Pope John Paul II and the love of C
Kathleen McChesney
Kathleen McChesney headed the F.B.I. field offices in Chicago and Portland, Ore., and was the F.B.I.’s executive assistant director for law enforcement. Dr. McChesney was also the founder and executive director of the Office of Child Protection of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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New Steps to Protect the Children
In an unprecedented undertaking, from June 3 through Oct. 31, 2003, independent auditors reviewed the management actions taken by 191 Catholic dioceses in the United States to comply with the provisions of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The charter, adopted by the Unite