...the kind of openness that helps prevent abuse." Bishops also heard victims tell how pain permeated their lives. Michael Bland of Chicago told of joining the priesthood but leaving after trying to persuade church leaders to take action against...

CHICAGO (AP) -- Michael Bland said he was molested by a Roman Catholic priest as a child, but his love for the church remained and he later became a clergyman...

...guitar, left), Dave Pirner (vocals/lead guitar), Michael Bland (drums) and Tommy Stinson (bass). Stinson recently...Murphy on rhythm guitar, former Prince collaborator Michael Bland on drums and newcomer George Scott McKelvey on bass...