Dossier: Sexual Abuse

Easter Sermon in Munich's Liebfrauen Cathedral
"Clean out the old leaven!"
Archbishop Marx sees the roots of the crisis in irresponsibility
"Our world needs a Church renewed in Easter"
Press release, 3 April 2010

Church Shaken by News of Child Abuse
Archbishop Marx: Faith in the Resurrection shows the way out of night into life
Press release, 3 April 2010

Archbishop Marx calls for Path of Renewal
Priests must win back trust in the Church through humility and testimony
Press release, 1 April 2010

Catholic Parishes in Bavaria celebrate Palm Sunday
Archbishop Marx: The discussion concerning child abuse has shaken us deeply.
Only Christ can heal that which has taken place through sin
Press release, 28 March 2010

Statement regarding New York Times report
Press release, 26 March 2010

Parish Association in Garching/Alz appoints Ombudsman
Diocesan Authorities send Crisis Team
Support against abuse accusation
Press release, 25 March 2010

Parish Association of Bad Tölz appoints Ombudsman
Information meetings on sexual abuse
Offices of the Archbishop support church parish in clarification
Press release, 24 March 2010

New accusation of abuse against Priest H.
Offices of the Archbishop report suspicion to Department of Public Prosecution
Press release, 24 March 2010

Priest H. suspended from service
Prelate Obermaier resigns
Violations against conditions and supervision
Press release, 15 March 2010

Priest assigned to pastoral duties in spite of abuse claims and conviction
Archdiocese admits to grave errors in dealing with personal data in 1980s
Former Vicar-General Gerhard Gruber takes "full responsibility"
Press release, 12 March 2010

Archdiocese steps up the fight against abuse
Archbishop's Offices appoint new "Prevention" Task Force
Task Force continues examination of older cases from earlier decades
Press release, 12 March 2010

"Withhold nothing, conceal nothing, look the truth in the eye!"
Archbishop Marx expresses consternation and shame over abuse cases
Press release, 28 February 2010

"The Archdiocese stands at the victims' side"
Declaration concerning cases of sexual abuse in Church institutions
Press release, 22 February 2010
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Spring general meeting of the Freising Conference of Bishops
17/18 March in Vierzehnheiligen

Statement of the Freising Conference of Bishops
Press release, 18 March 2010

“Bavarian bishops are shamed and shocked”
Archbishop Reinhard Marx urges clarification of cases of abuse
Prayer for all those who have suffered violence and injustice within the Church
Press release, 17 March 2010

Bavarian bishops pray for God’s help for victims of abuse
Plea for forgiveness and spiritual renewal
Pontifical Mass at the Freising Conference of Bishops
Press Release, 17 March 2010