Sullins, “is that it advances its arguments with competent social science analysis. “A great strength of the book,” notes Fr. Paul Sullins, Emeritus Professor of Sociology, Catholic University of America. “Donohue writes with a combination of penetrating intellect and relentless pugnacity,” says Fr. He tackles one of the most difficult to discuss issues, that of clerical sexual abuse. In it, he brings to bear his background as a sociologist, a faithful and observant Catholic, and his decades of experience in analysis of issues in the Church and the world. His latest book is The Truth about Clergy Sexual Abuse: Clarifying the Facts and the Causes (Ignatius Press, 2021). His recent books include Why Catholicism Matters: How Catholic Virtues Can Reshape Society in the 21st Century (Image, 2018) and Common Sense Catholicism: How to Resolve Our Cultural Crisis (Ignatius Press, 2019). His writing, speaking engagements, and appearances on countless television and radio programs see him addressing many issues from a Catholic perspective, as well as through the lens of sociology. Bill Donohue, the president of the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, earned a Ph.D.
