Documentary chronicles priest abuse cases in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- An HBO documentary chronicling the abuse of some deaf boys who were molested by Father Lawrence Murphy at a Catholic boarding school in St.
MILWAUKEE -- An HBO documentary chronicling the abuse of some deaf boys who were molested by Father Lawrence Murphy at a Catholic boarding school in St.
Archbishop Listecki voices opposition to federal mandate
OAK CREEK -- Speaking after a mass in Oak Creek, Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki voiced his objections to a U.S. Health and Human Services mandate that all employers provide free contraceptives.
OAK CREEK -- Speaking after a mass in Oak Creek, Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki voiced his objections to a U.S. Health and Human Services mandate that all employers provide free contraceptives.
Ex-priest: Archdiocese payment helped in new life
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The Archdiocese of Milwaukee and a former priest who received money to leave the ministry following allegations of sexual abuse say the payment was a form of charity meant to help men transition to a new life following the priesthood.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The Archdiocese of Milwaukee and a former priest who received money to leave the ministry following allegations of sexual abuse say the payment was a form of charity meant to help men transition to a new life following the priesthood.
Top U.S. archbishop linked to abusive priest payout plan
(CNN) -- One of the most powerful Catholic Church leaders in America approved payments of $20,000 to get abusive priests to leave the church, abuse victims and the archdiocese in question said Thursday, May 31st.
(CNN) -- One of the most powerful Catholic Church leaders in America approved payments of $20,000 to get abusive priests to leave the church, abuse victims and the archdiocese in question said Thursday, May 31st.
SNAP says some priests were paid to leave priesthood
MILWAUKEE -- The group Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) says some priests in the Milwaukee Archdiocese were paid to leave the priesthood.
MILWAUKEE -- The group Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) says some priests in the Milwaukee Archdiocese were paid to leave the priesthood.
Dousman family bound by priesthood, seven priests ordained
MILWAUKEE -- After 26-year-old Jacob Strand of Dousman was ordained as a priest Saturday, May 19th, the family sent its second son into priesthood with a third on the way!
MILWAUKEE -- After 26-year-old Jacob Strand of Dousman was ordained as a priest Saturday, May 19th, the family sent its second son into priesthood with a third on the way!
Cardinal Timothy Dolan returns to southeast Wisconsin
HUBERTUS -- Thousands flocked to the Basillica of Holy Hill Saturday, April 28th to celebrate the return of a beloved Catholic leader.
HUBERTUS -- Thousands flocked to the Basillica of Holy Hill Saturday, April 28th to celebrate the return of a beloved Catholic leader.
Cardinal Dolan celebrates Mass of Thanksgiving at Holy Hill
HUBERTUS -- Cardinal Timothy Dolan celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving at Holy Hill on Saturday, April 28th.
HUBERTUS -- Cardinal Timothy Dolan celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving at Holy Hill on Saturday, April 28th.
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HUBERTUS -- Cardinal Timothy Dolan, formerly the Milwaukee Archbishop, is returning to Wisconsin on Saturday, April 28th.
HUBERTUS -- Cardinal Timothy Dolan, formerly the Milwaukee Archbishop, is returning to Wisconsin on Saturday, April 28th.
Judge rules to keep depositions in priest abuse cases sealed
MILWAUKEE -- A judge in Federal Bankruptcy Court ruled Thursday, April 5th to keep all depositions in priest abuse cases against the Milwaukee Archdiocese sealed.Judge Susan Kelley heard arguments from church lawyers who asked the Court to keep sealed new court depositions of top church officials, including bishops Rembert Weakland and Richard Sklba.Lawyers for the victims in these cases wanted the depositions unsealed.
MILWAUKEE -- A judge in Federal Bankruptcy Court ruled Thursday, April 5th to keep all depositions in priest abuse cases against the Milwaukee Archdiocese sealed.Judge Susan Kelley heard arguments from church lawyers who asked the Court to keep sealed new court depositions of top church officials, including bishops Rembert Weakland and Richard Sklba.Lawyers for the victims in these cases wanted the depositions unsealed.
Group calls for all priest-abuse documents to be released
WEST BEND -- A group representing survivors of priest abuse is asking that the Milwaukee Archdiocese open all its documents relating to its investigations and recent depositions in court.
WEST BEND -- A group representing survivors of priest abuse is asking that the Milwaukee Archdiocese open all its documents relating to its investigations and recent depositions in court.
Priest sex abuse victims dispute judge's observations
MILWAUKEE -- Local activists want the names of 100 alleged child abusers made public after a federal judge ruled that parents should not be concerned about sex abusers still working for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Local activists want the names of 100 alleged child abusers made public after a federal judge ruled that parents should not be concerned about sex abusers still working for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
Federal judge says no safety concern in Milwaukee Archdiocese
MILWAUKEE -- A federal judge says she has not found evidence that people should be concerned about current employees of the Milwaukee Archdiocese.
MILWAUKEE -- A federal judge says she has not found evidence that people should be concerned about current employees of the Milwaukee Archdiocese.
Priest sex abuse victims ask attorney general to conduct investigation
MILWAUKEE -- The ongoing bankruptcy case against the Archdiocese of Milwaukee has taken a new turn after 100 new sex abusers have been identified in court documents.
MILWAUKEE -- The ongoing bankruptcy case against the Archdiocese of Milwaukee has taken a new turn after 100 new sex abusers have been identified in court documents.
Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki talks politics
MILWAUKEE -- In this intense political season, the leader of some 700,000 Catholics in the Milwaukee area is weighing in on the state's divisive issues.
MILWAUKEE -- In this intense political season, the leader of some 700,000 Catholics in the Milwaukee area is weighing in on the state's divisive issues.
Judge rules on abuse claims against Milwaukee Archdiocese
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- A federal judge is allowing two claims to go forward against the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for alleged sexual abuse by clergy.But U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Susan Kelley on Thursday dismissed a third claim because that person already had entered into a settlement.Kelley is allowing two claims to stand.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- A federal judge is allowing two claims to go forward against the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for alleged sexual abuse by clergy.But U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Susan Kelley on Thursday dismissed a third claim because that person already had entered into a settlement.Kelley is allowing two claims to stand.
Milwaukee Archdiocese wants 500+ abuse claims thrown out
MILWAUKEE -- More than 550 reports of child sex crimes have been filed against the Milwaukee Archdiocese since early 2011.
MILWAUKEE -- More than 550 reports of child sex crimes have been filed against the Milwaukee Archdiocese since early 2011.
Claims against Milwaukee Archdiocese to exceed 500
MILWAUKEE -- The deadline has passed for those wishing to be part of a class action lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, and roughly 500 alleged victims of sexual abuse have come forward.
MILWAUKEE -- The deadline has passed for those wishing to be part of a class action lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, and roughly 500 alleged victims of sexual abuse have come forward.
Priests, clergy abuse victims working together
MILWAUKEE -- Catholic priests and victims of clergy abuse united Tuesday in Milwaukee, and we're told this is the first of its kind of partnership in the country.
MILWAUKEE -- Catholic priests and victims of clergy abuse united Tuesday in Milwaukee, and we're told this is the first of its kind of partnership in the country.
Child Victims Act would remove statute of limitations for abuse victims
The Penn State football team takes on the Wisconsin Badgers this weekend, and Wisconsin lawmakers are hoping to use the Penn State child sex abuse incident that rocked the campus recently, to launch their own child sex abuse reforms.
The Penn State football team takes on the Wisconsin Badgers this weekend, and Wisconsin lawmakers are hoping to use the Penn State child sex abuse incident that rocked the campus recently, to launch their own child sex abuse reforms.