The Catholic Women’s Forum shares the shock and outrage felt by many at the recent allegations of sexual abuse by Archbishop (formerly Cardinal) McCarrick, and at the appalling failure of Church authorities to address reports of McCarrick’s sexual misconduct and abuse of seminarians. CWF believes that the path forward requires action by the US Bishops, in collaboration with the laity, to ensure not only the bishops’ accountability but also a profound spiritual reform, leading to integrity, healing, and hope in Jesus Christ.

Catholics who are following the McCarrick scandal and the Church’s response will find below an up-to-date list of statements from US bishops and Church leaders.

Vatican

Pope Francis accepts resignation from College of Cardinals, July 28, 2018

Interview with Fr. Hans Zollner, president of the Center for Child Protection at the Pontifical Gregorian University, by Catholic News Service, August 10, 2018

Dicastery of Laity, Family, and Life

Cardinal Farrell, July 24, 2018

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)

Official Statement on removal from ministry, June 20, 2018

Official statement on resignation from College of Cardinals, July 28, 2018

Cardinal DiNardo, August 1, 2018

Cardinal DiNardo on EWTN, August 8, 2018

 

Archdiocesan Responses

Anchorage

Archbishop Etienne, August 1, 2018

Atlanta

Archbishop Gregory, August 9, 2018

Baltimore

Archbishop Lori, July 30, 2018

Boston

Cardinal O’Malley, July 24, 2018

Chicago

Interview with Cardinal Cupich, August 7, 2018

Cincinnati

Archbishop Schnurr, August 3, 2018

Denver

Archbishop Aquila, August 13, 2018

Kansas City

Archbishop Naumann, August 31, 2018

Los Angeles

Bishop Robert Barron, August 9, 2018

New York City

Cardinal Dolan, June 20, 2018

FAQ about McCarrick’s time in New York

Newark

Cardinal Tobin, June 20, 2018

Cardinal Tobin, July 28, 2018

Oklahoma City

Archbishop Coakley, July 30, 2018

Washington, D.C.

Cardinal Wuerl, July 31, 2018

Cardinal Wuerl, August 3, 2018

Cardinal Wuerl interview with EWTN, August 8, 2018

Collection of Wuerl’s Statements, June 21-August 3, 2018

 

Diocesan Responses

Albany

Bishop Scharfenberger, July 29, 2018

Bishop Scharfenberger, August 6, 2018

Arlington

Bishop Burbidge, August 2, 2018

Burlington

Bishop Coyne, August 1, 2018

El Paso

Bishop Seitz, August 2, 2018

Fairbanks

Bishop Zielinski, August 6, 2018

Fort Worth

Bishop Olson, July 28, 2018

Interview with Bishop Olson, August 3, 2018

Grand Rapids

Bishop Walkowiak, July 31, 2018

Jefferson City

Bishop McKnight, August 6, 2018

Juneau

Bishop Bellisario, August 7, 2018

Kalamazoo

Bishop Bradley, August 3, 2018

Kansas City-St. Joseph

Bishop Johnston, August 10, 2018

Knoxville

Bishop Stika, August 3, 2018

Lafayette, IN

Bishop Doherty, August 2, 2018

Lake Charles

Bishop Provost, August 1, 2018

Lincoln

Bishop Conley, August 1, 2018

Little Rock

Bishop Taylor, July 31, 2018

Madison

Bishop Morlino, August 18, 2018

Manchester

Bishop Libasci, August 10, 2018

Metuchen

Bishop Checchio, June 20, 2018

Bishop Checchio, August 9, 2018

Memphis

Bishop Holley, June 20, 2018

Pensacola-Tallahasee

Bishop Wack, August 2, 2018

Richmond

Bishop Knestout, July 30, 2018

Rockville Center

Bishop Barres, 2018

Spokane

Bishop Daly, July 28, 2018

Toledo

Bishop Thomas, August 2, 2018

Tulsa

Bishop Konderla, August 1, 2018

Tucson

Bishop Weisenberger, August 1, 2018

Wichita

Bishop Kemme, 2018

 

Other Significant Statements

Letter to His Excellency Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, September 5, 2018

Fordham University, July 5, 2018

“Open Letter to the USCCB Regarding the Cardinal McCarrick Scandal,” Marjorie Campbell, July 23, 2018

Catholic University, July 30, 2018

“Our Great Commission: The Call Of The Laity To Holiness & Reform In Times Of Scandal,” Timothy R. Busch, Napa Institute, August 2, 2018

University of Notre Dame, August 2, 2018

Open Letter from Young Catholics, August 8, 2018