Sexuality in Catholic Teaching and the Catholic Community

Occasional Papers

Our times reveal an urgent need for a holistic understanding of sexuality in Catholic teaching. From its earliest days, the church has developed its understanding of sexuality as a gift of God.


 

"Finding Time for Ethical Practice"
James A. Donahue, President and Professor of Ethics, The Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley

"Crisis in the Church and the Virtue of Hope"
The Reverend William B. Neenan, S.J., Vice President and Special Assistant to the President

"The Catholic College and Pastoral Leadership in the Church: A Partnership"
The Reverend Michael McFarland, S.J., President, The College of the Holy Cross

"Sexual Abuse and the Irish Church: Crisis and Responses"
Robert Savage, Associate Director of Boston College Irish Studies Program
James Smith, Assistant Professor, English Department

"Why Do We Remain Silent in the Face of Unethical Behavior?"
Richard Nielsen, Professor, Wallace E. Carroll School of Management

"What Can We Do About Unethical Organizational Silence?"
Richard Nielsen, Professor, Wallace E. Carroll School of Management

"Treatment of Victims of Child Abuse: Four Phases"
Ann Wolbert Burgess, RN, DNSc

"Is the Church Open to Change in its Governance? Some Historical Evidence"
The Reverend Michael Sheeran, S.J., President of Regis University (CO)

"What Do We Know About the Effects of Male Sexual Abuse? A Review"
Ann Wolbert Burgess, RN, DNSc

"Preventing Child Sexual Abuse: Some Thoughts on Contested Meanings"
Alberto Godenzi, Dean, School of Social Work

"Rebuilding a Broken Foundation: Lessons from American Catholic History for the Current Crisis"
James O'Toole, Professor, History Department