by joscottcoe | Jan 31, 2019 | Culture, history
This afternoon, the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston released its names of “credibly accused” priests for the diocese, dating from 1950. There were only 40 individuals identified. You can read the full list here. Rev. Joseph Leduc’s name is included...
by joscottcoe | Jan 30, 2019 | Culture, history
Tomorrow, all dioceses in the State of Texas have pledged to meet a self-imposed deadline. On that day, January 31, they will release the names of all priests “credibly accused” of sexual abuse. Eyes are focused closely on the Archdiocese of...
by joscottcoe | Dec 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
MASS will turn nine months old on January 4. As the year comes to a close, I want to send a big “thanks” for the folks who have made room at their microphones, on their bookshelves, and in their classrooms for MASS and me. Bookmaking and book-talking is a...
by joscottcoe | Nov 16, 2018 | Culture, history, Uncategorized, women's history
Victim-survivors of the Catholic Church are everywhere. Survivors of sexual abuse as children. Survivors of assault or power-based abuse in sexual “relationships” as adults, even during study for religious life. Survivors of affairs with priests that ended...
by joscottcoe | Nov 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has gathered in Baltimore for its much anticipated Fall Assembly. Top of the docket was the current crisis, the latest wave of revelations about abuse and coverup at the highest levels: internationally–as in Chile,...
by joscottcoe | Aug 23, 2018 | buzz, creative, Culture, music, writing
In May, my “A Side” playlist for MASS: A Sniper, a Father, and a Priest was published at Largehearted Boy (many thanks, David Gutowski!). Most people do not realize that by the time he took his position at the UT Austin tower on August 1, 1966, to kill 15...
by joscottcoe | Aug 11, 2018 | Culture, history
A.W. Richard Sipe died this week, on Wednesday August 8, at the age of 85. He was a tireless crusader for justice within the Catholic Church, a bold and pioneering researcher, and an ally–often an expert trial witness–for survivors of sexual abuse. If you...
by joscottcoe | May 31, 2018 | buzz, Culture, Uncategorized
At a fantastic community reading last week at Cal State San Bernardino (CSUSB)–featuring lightning rounds of poems and short prose works from students at Riverside City College, participants in the Spring 2018 Riverside Inlandia Workshop, and current Cal State...
by joscottcoe | May 21, 2018 | buzz
by joscottcoe | May 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
You can find MASS on Amazon (in print and Kindle editions). Even better, you can ask your favorite local bookstore to order your copy today. Special thanks to Vromans, Skylight, Book Soup, The Last Bookstore, The Ripped Bodice, and Cellar Door! If you live in...
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