The Legacy Of Clergy Abuse, How Churches Are Handling Accusations

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Heard On The Morning Show
The aisle of a church
Angel Rodriguez-Rey (CC BY-NC-SA)

We talk to a reporter who looked at how priests accused of sexual abuse have settled into life outside of the church without facing many consequences. Then, we look at how a survivor copes with the past and discuss what clergy accountability could look like.

Featured in this Show

  • New Data On Priests Accused Of Sexual Abuse

    New data shows more than 1,200 former priests, Catholic brothers and Catholic school officials accused of sexual abuse faced little retribution for their actions. A reporter digs into a recent investigation and explains why the movement of the accused remain unchecked by the government.

  • How Churches In Wisconsin And Across The Nation Are Handling Clergy Abuse

    More dioceses and religious orders across Wisconsin have released the names of clergy accused of sexually abusing children. We talk to a survivor and an activist about the legacy that abuse leaves behind and what churches are — and aren’t — doing to hold priests accountable.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Laura Pavin Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Lindsay Schnell Guest
  • Patricia Gallagher Marchant Guest
  • Terry McKiernan Guest