September 22, 2026 / by Christina Feeney / Catholic Church Sexual Abuse
For survivors of childhood sexual abuse, the passage of time does not necessarily bring an end to the harm. Memories can remain buried for decades. Shame, fear and the power held by trusted institutions can make coming forward extraordinarily difficult. And for many survivors, by the time they were emotionally prepared to speak about what […]
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Decades Later, Portsmouth Abbey Sexual Abuse Survivors May Have a Renewed Path to Justice
September 22, 2026 / by Christina Feeney / Catholic Church Sexual Abuse
For survivors of childhood sexual abuse, the passage of time does not necessarily bring an end to the harm. Memories can remain buried for decades. Shame, fear and the power held by trusted institutions can make coming forward extraordinarily difficult. And for many survivors, by the time they were emotionally prepared to speak about what […]
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More Sexual Abuse Survivors Come Forward as Rhode Island Clergy Abuse Lawsuits Continue to Reveal Decades of Harm
September 11, 2026 / by Christina Feeney / Catholic Church Sexual Abuse
More Rhode Island survivors are stepping forward to tell stories they say they have carried in silence for decades. In recent days, seven men have filed lawsuits against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, alleging they were sexually abused as children by clergy members entrusted with their care. Their cases are part of a growing […]
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34 Lawsuits Filed Against Rhode Island Catholic Church as Survivors Finally Gain a Path to Justice
September 10, 2026 / by Christina Feeney / Catholic Church Sexual Abuse
For many survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Rhode Island, July 1 marked more than the beginning of a new month—it marked the first opportunity in decades to pursue accountability in court. On the first day a new state law took effect, 34 lawsuits were filed against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence and affiliated […]
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