Press Coverage
The Sacred and Profane draws on a story that has already been reported publicly. Below is prior coverage; reviews and interviews related to the memoir itself will be added here as they run.
The Salt Lake Tribune By Peggy Fletcher Stack. "He wanted to be a priest. He worked in Utah's Catholic schools. But he was hiding a painful secret." — July 28, 2025. The original report on Bill Hambleton's decision to come forward about abuse he experienced as a teenager.
The Salt Lake Tribune By Peggy Fletcher Stack. "Utah's Catholic diocese responds to latest priest abuse report" — July 29, 2025. The Diocese of Salt Lake City's initial public response following the Tribune's report.
The Salt Lake Tribune By Peggy Fletcher Stack. "Utah's Catholic bishop finds latest allegations of sex abuse by a priest 'credible'" — July 31, 2025. Bishop Oscar Solis's determination and the diocese's public apology.
The Salt Lake Tribune By Peggy Fletcher Stack. "Catholic abuse: Powerful Utah priest is alleged to have destroyed documents" — January 28, 2026. A follow-up investigative report on allegations of document destruction by a senior priest within the Diocese of Salt Lake City.
KSLTV By Sarah Martin. "Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City finds 1991 sexual abuse allegations credible, issues apology" — August 1, 2025. TV interview with Bill Hambleton and coverage of the diocese's finding and apology.
ABC4 By Abigail Jones. "Catholic Diocese of SLC apologizes for sexual abuse in 90s, victim urges removal of involved officials" — August 2, 2025. Coverage of the apology and Hambleton's statement calling for further accountability.
KSL By Emily Ashcraft. "Salt Lake Diocese confirms allegations of sexual abuse 30 years ago are credible" — August 8, 2025. Coverage of the diocese's finding and Hambleton's response.
Diocese of Salt Lake City Press release by Rev. John Evans. "Press Release by Vicar General" — July 31, 2025. The diocese's official statement, including Bishop Solis's apology.