All posts by Simmons Hanly Conroy
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 26, 2019
West Virginia Files Lawsuit Against Catholic Church That ‘Knowingly Employed Pedophiles’
Many parents rely on school faculty and administrators to keep their children safe. It does not matter whether a superintendent or a bishop is in charge — all students deserve the chance… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 12, 2019
House and Senate Introduce the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019
On March 7, the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019 (ARBAN) was introduced in both the House and Senate. The bill was sponsored by Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley, of Oregon,… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 28, 2019
Making a Difference on Rare Disease Day 2019
Right now, there are thousands of people living with a rare disease – and many of them have no idea. By the end of this year, individuals from all over the world… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 27, 2019
Vatican Summit on Child Abuse Concludes Without Immediate Action
The Vatican summit on child abuse convened by Pope Francis has come to a close, and many survivors feel no closer to justice than they were before. The historic four-day summit, titled… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 21, 2019
Pope Francis Confirms Catholic Priests Sexually Abused Nuns for Years
Since 2014, when the Vatican revealed what the world believed to be the true extent of sexual abuse in the Catholic church, a steady stream of revelations has continued to emerge. This… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 18, 2019
Nearly 200 New Jersey Catholic Clergy Members Accused of Sexual Abuse
Early on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, Newark’s archdiocese became the first of five dioceses in New Jersey to release a list of names of clergy members accused of sexually abusing minors. New… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 13, 2019
15 Attorneys General Take Action to Require Asbestos Reporting
Asbestos continues to endanger American homes, schools and workplaces, and Americans deserve to know exactly how and where. For decades now, the only way Americans have known to avoid asbestos has been… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 8, 2019
Nearly 300 Priests in Texas Accused of Sexual Abuse
Bishops of the Roman Catholic Church have released a list of nearly 300 priests who have been credibly accused of sexual abuse in Texas. In the words of Bishop Joe Vasquez of… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 4, 2019
World Cancer Day 2019 Calls Individuals and Governments to Action
World Cancer Day is about saving lives. Cancer kills 9.6 million people each year, more than HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined. At our current pace, that number is projected to rise to… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 1, 2019
Child Sex Abuse Survivors Can Now Sue NY Clergy for Abuse That Happened Decades Ago, Thanks to Senate Vote
For thousands of survivors who were sexually abused by members of the New York clergy, the battle for justice has taken a big step forward. In a landmark step forward Monday, the… Read More