Opus Bono’s finances came under scrutiny after authorities were contacted by a once-loyal employee – Mary Rose, the daughter of co-founder Joe Maher – who began questioning the way money was spent.
Sexual Abuse
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Catholic charities tested by abuse scandals and the border crisis
For U.S. charities affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church, the past year has tested the resilience of their fundraisers and the loyalty of their donors in unprecedented fashion.
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Archbishop Carlson: Release of abuse allegations ‘is the right thing to do’
As the Archdiocese of St. Louis released a list of names of archdiocesan clergy with substantiated allegations of sexual abuse of a minor July 26, Archbishop Robert J. Carlson acknowledged that seeing the names “will be painful” and publishing them “will not change the past.”
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After new reports on German choir abuses, bishop vows to boost prevention
For years, there had been reports and knowledge of abuse at the schools, but in 2010, the incidents became more publicly known.
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West Virginia’s attorney general demands more transparency in Bishop Bransfield case
The Office of the West Virginia Attorney said sanctions issued by Pope Francis against Bishop Michael J. Bransfield are a “first step” but demanded further disclosure of the investigation.
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Pope Francis issues disciplinary measures for Bishop Bransfield
Pope Francis proclaimed that the former Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston can no longer participate in the liturgy and commands him to make amends for the harm he caused.
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How arguing over whether Epstein abused ‘girls’ or ‘young women’ hurts all victims of injustice
Jeffrey Epstein is accused of buying and selling young girls, writes Simcha Fisher, and games over semantics (is it “pedophilia” or “ephebophilia”?) means we are not truly fighting for justice for his victims.
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‘Dangerous’ California bill on seal of confession withdrawn before key hearing
The bill’s author, state Democratic Sen. Jerry Hill of San Mateo decided to shelve his bill after learning that it did not have enough votes to pass out of the committee.
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French priest laicized for abusing Scouts in landmark case
A french priest is believed to have abused as many as 85 boys and faces trial in a French court next year. The church tribunal said its internal investigation found he committed “criminal acts of sexual character against minors under 16.”
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Chicago Public Schools urged to take lesson from Catholic Church on sex abuse
The Chicago Public Schools system should take some lessons from the Catholic Church in dealing with child sexual abuse allegations, according to an op-ed in the Chicago Tribune.