"Because people have an inherent right to confidentiality and privacy. It has nothing to do with conservative Catholics trying to protect themselves. It's about not letting the State take control over every aspect of our lives."

People do not have an absolute right to confidentiality and privacy, particularly  regarding concealing crimes. What you advocate has everything to do with conservative Catholics trying to protect pedophile priests, the Pontifical Secret, and enabling Bishops and Cardinals. The State has the right to take control of situations where people attempt to cover up clergy pedophilia.