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Archdiocese Responds to Signing of Bill 326; Thanks Governor and Senators

By Janela Carrera
Pacific News Center
September 23, 2016

http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/local/10974

The church announced that they will be setting up a special fund.

Guam - The Archdiocese of Agana released a statement today minutes after Governor Eddie Calvo signed bill 326 into law, announcing that they will set up a special fund "to help persons who have been gravely hurt" by clergy members.

"We acknowledge the agony suffered by victims of child sexual abuse by clergy and the responsibility the Archdiocese has to bear," the statement, signed by Apostolic Administrator Archbishop Savio Hon Tai Fai.

He also thanked Governor Eddie Calvo and lawmakers "for their part in Bill 326-33."

"Once again, we apologize to and ask forgiveness from all victims of sexual abuse in our Archdiocese. We pledge to strengthen our response and care of victims and are working to ensure that all people, especially the most vulnerable, our children, are served in a welcoming, safe environment in our Church," Archbishop Hon concluded.

 

 

 

 

 




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