Vatican slaps clergy abuse survivors in the face, again

Despite an outcry from abuse victims at the Vatican’s use of artwork by the credibly accused, now disgraced, former Jesuit priest Father Marko Rupnik, the Vatican has once again displayed one of his images on their website for the Aug. 15 solemnity of the Assumption of Mary. Clergy abuse survivor, Faith Hakesley, author of Glimmers […]

Vatican Spokesman Needs to Go

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Founder and President of the Ruth Institute, called for the resignation of Dr. Paolo Ruffini as the Prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Communication. At a recent Catholic Media conference, Ruffini responded to questions regarding the Vatican’s continued use of artwork by Father Marko Rupnik, who is credibly accused of serial […]

The Dark Side of the Clergy

On this episode of the Dr. J show, Christine Niles discusses reporting on the dark side of the clergy in the clergy sex abuse stories with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse.

On the Passing of Pope Benedict XVI and His Service to Truth

COMMENTARY: While his handling of clergy sexual abuse and his unprecedented resignation from the papacy give rise to legitimate criticisms, on balance he made a positive contribution in both cases. Jennifer Roback Morse January 3, 2023 at National Catholic Register Two themes dominate the assessment of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI’s life and pontificate: […]

Glimmers of Grace – Faith Hakesley Explains!

Glimmers of Grace

Originally published February 24, 2022 by Women of Grace, EWTN. Republished by Ruth Institute April 30, 2022. Glimmers of Grace: Moments of Peace and Healing Following Sexual Abuse In this episode of the Ruth Institute Podcast, we are delighted to listen in to Johnette Williams show, Women of Grace on EWTN. Faith Hakesley, author of […]

A Wounded Faith… A Nobler Hope

Wounded Faith

Originally published February 23, 2022 by Women of Grace, EWTN. Republished by Ruth Institute April 29, 2022. In this episode of the Ruth Institute Podcast, we are delighted to listen in to Johnette Williams show, Women of Grace on EWTN. Faith Hakesley, author of the book, Glimmers of Grace: Moments of Peace and Healing Following […]

20 Years After Dallas Charter, Has Catholic Clergy Sex Abuse Been ‘Solved’?

Catholic clergy sex abuse

Originally Published February 7, 2022 Updated February 17, 2022 This article was originally published in The National Catholic Register, by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse. Clergy sex abuse in the Catholic Church is not “over.” I mean this in two ways.  First, some clergy sexual abuse is undoubtedly still taking place. But more importantly, we haven’t […]

Remembering the Victims of Clerical Sexual Abuse

book and rosary

by Faith Hakesley on September 17, 2019 Are you tired of hearing about the Catholic Church sexual abuse crisis yet? Speaking as a survivor of sexual abuse by a priest, I’m sure tired of it. Believe me, some days I just want to snap my fingers and make all of the chaos disappear! Each of […]

The Disturbing Case of Father Michael Guidry

Father Michael Guidry should follow the admonitions contained in the Bible.

The Lafayette diocesan priest is in prison for the sexual abuse of a 16-year-old boy – a crime he confessed to. He sought parole in August and the judge refused because the priest shows no remorse.

Correcting the Data

Fr. Paul Sullins, Ph.D., gave a talk at the 2021 Summit on what the data is actually telling us.