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Catholic Priests Falsely Accused: The Facts, The Fraud, The Stories [Paperback]

David F. Pierre Jr
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November 3, 2011

Praise for Catholic Priests Falsely Accused:

"This is an important topic, and not just for priests and bishops! Everyone should be concerned about this. Please check out Catholic Priests Falsely Accused: The Facts, The Fraud, The Stories."
- Rev. John T. Zuhlsdorf ("Fr. Z"), "What Does The Prayer Really Say?", wdtprs.com

"[T]he chilling tale of how decades-old claims of abuse by Catholic priests become 'credible' … David F. Pierre tells the sordid story the mainstream media won't touch. It rings of both truth and justice. I highly recommend Catholic Priests Falsely Accused: The Facts, The Fraud, The Stories."
- Ryan A. MacDonald, Spero News columnist

"David Pierre's Catholic Priests Falsely Accused is an important volume. By carefully documenting the harrowing stories of priests falsely accused, the author shows that legitimate outrage about abuse can at times boil over into wanton hysteria. May this book serve as a clarion call for even-handed and impartial justice for all, so that future tragedies may be avoided."
- Rev. Thomas G. Guarino, S.T.D., Professor of Systematic Theology, Seton Hall University

"Mr. Pierre's book is an eye opener! Meticulously researched and clearly written, it is a must-read for anyone with questions about the sex abuse scandal in the Catholic Church."
- Rev. Kenneth Gumbert, O.P., M.F.A., Providence College

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We must continue to demand justice and compassion for victims of Catholic clergy abuse. This is not optional.

However, there is a side of the Catholic Church abuse narrative that is not getting the attention it warrants. Countless priests in the United States have been falsely accused of committing horrendous child abuse.

Topics in this book include:
… how the most recent and reliable figures reveal that one third of accused Catholic priests in a major archdiocese were accused falsely;
… the stunning court declaration with the opinion from a retired FBI investigator that "one half" of all accusations are "entirely false" or "greatly exaggerated";
… the American cardinal who has been the target of not just one – but two – completely bogus abuse accusations;
… how accusers have retained huge monetary settlements even though their allegations later proved to be false;
… the father of an accuser who appeared at the funeral of an accused priest and apologized for the false allegation that his son leveled;
… proof that the agenda of the advocacy group SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) has little to do with the protection of children and everything to do with bludgeoning the Catholic Church;
… the Catholic archbishop who tells of being spat upon by a member of SNAP;
… the monsignor who waited five years to be exonerated of abuse charges even though his alleged victims denied having been molested;
plus much more.

This is the side of the Catholic Church abuse narrative that the media has not told you. This book is fast-paced, informative, and impeccably researched. There is no other book like this one.


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Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Dave Pierre is one of the country’s leading observers of the media’s coverage of the Catholic Church abuse narrative. Reviewers praised his previous book, Double Standard: Abuse Scandals and the Attack on the Catholic Church, as "essential reading," "a landmark book," and "a great service to the Church." Dave is the creator and author of TheMediaReport.com and is a contributing writer to NewsBusters.org, the popular media-bias blog of the Media Research Center.

Dave lives with his wife and family in Massachusetts.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 190 pages
  • Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (November 3, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1466425334
  • ISBN-13: 978-1466425330
  • Product Dimensions: 0.4 x 5.5 x 8.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #632,534 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dave Pierre is one of the country's leading observers of the media's coverage of the Catholic Church abuse narrative. Dave is the author of two critically acclaimed books, 'Double Standard: Abuse Scandals and the Attack on the Catholic Church' and 'Catholic Priests Falsely Accused: The Facts, The Fraud, The Stories.'

Readers have cited Dave's work as "essential reading," "a must-read," and "a great service to the Church."

Dave is the creator and author of TheMediaReport.com (www.TheMediaReport.com) and is a longtime contributing writer to NewsBusters.org (www.NewsBusters.org), the popular media-bias blog of the Media Research Center.

Dave has been interviewed on National Public Radio (NPR) as well as by other radio outlets and newspapers for his work. He has also contributed to print publications.

Dave is a graduate of Boston College and lives with his wife and family in Massachusetts.

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So much information we get is false or rumor, it's very important to know the truth. Beverly Sullivan  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
He cites specific cases of priests by name in the U.S., uncovering the truth. choosyshopper  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
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59 of 63 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Truth That was Waiting to be Told November 28, 2011
Format:Kindle Edition
In USA Today (11/18/2011) Richard Wexler, director of the National Coalition for Child Protection Reform, cited that 75% of reports alleging child abuse are not substantiated upon investigation. Yet three to five decades AFTER alleged abuse, claims against Catholic priests are routinely deemed "credible" with no investigation at all, casting the accused into the limbo of "zero tolerance."

Now comes David F. Pierre, an investigative writer who tracked case after case of priests falsely accused and engaged in steeply uphill battles to clear their names. Catholic Priests Falsely Accused: The Facts, The Fraud, The Stories stands alone among the genre of compelling legal and moral exposes. This book leaves the reader with one clear truth: child sexual abuse is a societal and cultural tragedy, but the solution is not to be found in unjust witch hunts. Every Catholic should read this sobering account, then take a deep breath. This book is the other truth that has been waiting to be told in the story of scandal in the Catholic Church.

Charlene C. Duline
Author, Drinking from the Saucer: A Memoir
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36 of 38 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, the innocent victims' story is told December 17, 2011
Format:Paperback
There are so many good and faithful priests who continue their ministries in honesty, integrity and sheer courage. When these innocent men are falsely accused the media treats them as guilty until proven innocent...only the media never reports the court's finding of innocence. The author is bravely documenting the effects of these false accusations and finally a more well rounded view of the collateral damage of the sex abuse crisis is being told. Highly recommend this book for those who choose to think independently of media brainwashing.
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33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Thought-Provoking December 18, 2011
By Liz F
Format:Paperback
This book is very well written. It reminds me of the way journalists are supposed to be; the author has obviously done his research and carefully cites all of his sources. I do have to admit that reading it angered me. I guess injustice has a way of doing that to people. I plan on buying his other book as well and buying more copies of this to share with others.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful and Balanced Evaluation
This book is a rare gem of truth about the media-fostered attacks on innocent priests who are falsely accused. The author has clearly done masterful research into the issue. Read more
Published 20 days ago by choosyshopper
5.0 out of 5 stars Pierre's book is a game-changer
I was told by a priest way back in the mid-'90s that chanceries had already begun paying out damages based on fraudulent abuse claims against priests. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Eliane
5.0 out of 5 stars Important information in this book.
I recommend it highly. So much information we get is false or rumor, it's very important to know the truth.
Published 1 month ago by Beverly Sullivan
1.0 out of 5 stars Public Record Speaks Louder Than Wishful Thinking
I wanted to give equal time to both sides of the Catholic priest abuse situation. It doesn't do anyone any good to make judgments without investigating both sides of the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by SMKenMc
5.0 out of 5 stars MOST IMPORTANT BOOK!
IN THIS TIME OF MEDIA DISTORTIONS OF THE TRUTH FOR AN AGENDA... THIS BOOK GIVES THE BALANCE THAT IS NEEDED... CLEAR, UNDERSTANDABLE AND MOST ESPECIALLY CREDIBLE... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Marbo424
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good
I recommend this book for everyone to read, even if they are not Catholic. To get some facts straight, rather than media biased.
Published 6 months ago by Samwyz
5.0 out of 5 stars Reason
Although this book may be a double edge sword, because it may seem that we are trying to excuse those who have done wrong. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Security Lad
1.0 out of 5 stars Same Old, Same Old
Another attempt to justify a morally and ethically CORRUPT system. Men dressed in women's clothes, jewellery and fancy hats, attracts what sort of men?
Come on, Wake Up! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Whitechapel
1.0 out of 5 stars A dangerous abuse of data
In purporting to provide an accurate estimate of the frequency of false accusation of Catholic clergy, Dave Pierre uses data with complete disregard for the need for mathematical... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Sean O'Conaill
5.0 out of 5 stars An incredible account of an unreported scandal
When talking about the enormous decline in sexual abuse cases inside the Catholic Church in recent years, it is customary to preface the remarks by saying that even one case of the... Read more
Published 14 months ago by John
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