Understanding Clergy Sexual Abuse and Sexual Exploitation of Adults by Clergy

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Phillip O'Connor articles from the St. Louis Post Dispatch - 2004

The story of the fall of Bishop Anthony J. O'Connell is told in this series of articles by Patrick Connor of the St. Louis Post Dispatch. If anyone is intent on knowing the truth about this horrible sex abuse scandal, this is a good place to begin. The truth is told here in a flowing, easy style with in-depth investigating. You'll learn about victims of child sex abuse as well as adult exploitation by clergy. Their stories must be told. The truth about O'Connell must be revealed.

Secrets, sins and silence - 11/14/04

Coming to terms, confronting the church - 11/15/04

Woman told of allegations by students at seminary - 11/15/04

Dad is haunted by family friend's abuse of son - 11/15/04

As scandal breaks, the search for truth begins - 11/16/04