Bishop’s statement on sexual abuse in the Church

By Bishop John M. Levoir
Journal
May 22, 2016

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The New Ulm Journal is publishing several powerful articles sharing the stories of victims and survivors of sexual abuse by priests. On behalf of the Diocese of New Ulm, I want to express my gratitude to those victims and survivors it takes great courage to come forward and tell this horrible story. It is essential that their experiences be shared and for the Church to publicly acknowledge what happened.

I have been humbled when personally meeting with and hearing the stories of victims and survivors. It is heartbreaking. Many times, the only response possible is one of sincere apology and a solemn vow to never forget the lessons of this tragic chapter in the Church's history.