Culled from a number of sources, we offer a variety of articles we feel are helpful, relevant, and important to the healing process. New titles are added regularly. We try to post the most recent articles at the top of  this list. However, new technology sometimes auto-arranges the articles alphabetically by author (first name). We appreciate your indulgence. 

Listening and Reconciliation
By Angelica Jochim, MFT

Missouri Center Treats Priests, Brothers Who Sexually Offend
By Cheryl Wittenauer
Associated Press
May 20, 2006

My Involvement with the Online SAS Archive Project
By Dick Dangaran
SAS Class of 1964

Under the Clouds of Smoke and Rain of Ash and Soot
By Didacus Ramos
SAS Class of 1968

When Litigation Ends
By John McCord
SAS Class of 1974

Interview with John McCord
By John McCord
SAS Class of 1974

I Was Abused, and 25 Years Later I'm Still Trying to Make Things Right
By John Salveson
Notre Dame Magazine
July, 2003

A Letter to the Friars of St. Barbara Province
By Mel Jurisich, OFM
August, 4, 2003

Living in the Real World and the Franciscan Commitment
By Mel Jurisich, OFM

Doing the Right Thing: An Apology
By Mel Jurisich, OFM
Delivered to survivors during a face-to-face meeting in Los Angeles, California, March, 2006.

Painful Memories
By Melissa Evans
Santa Barbara News Press
February 26, 2006

Homily
By Melvin A. Jurisich, OFM
Delivered at the SAS Chapel for SAS Alumni and the Greater Community
July 26, 2003

The Sin Must Be Named
Editorial/National Catholic Reporter
October 28, 2005

Spin Without End In Abuse Scandal
Editorial/National Catholic Reporter
June 16, 2006

Sorrowful Mysteries: Acknowledging the Pain of Clergy Sexual Abuse
By Paul Fericano
September 24, 2003

Bridge of Understanding
By Paul Fericano
Santa Barbara Independent
August 12, 2004

Making It Right and Getting It Right: Clergy Sexual Abuse, the Franciscans and the Press
By Paul Fericano
SAS Class of 1969

A Perspective on Clergy Sexual Abuse
By Thomas Plante, Ph.D.
San Jose Mercury News
March 24, 2002