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Brooklyn Diocese Sets Up Abuse Victim Compensation Fund

NY 1
June 22, 2017

http://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2017/06/22/brooklyn-diocese-abuse-victim-compensation-fund.html

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A major part of the city's Catholic community is reaching out to survivors of abuse.

The head of the Brooklyn Diocese says it will financially compensate parishioners who were abused in the past by priests or deacons.

The fund will be overseen by a committee which is independent from the church.

The Diocese, which covers Brooklyn and Queens, will abide by the committee's decisions.

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio says this will help mend the relationship between the Church and the communities it serves.

"I am well aware that no amount of money will ever heal the scars of abuse, but this is a program and a concrete expression of our contrition, and our desire to make amends. We hope it will help with the healing process, and bring survivors some amount of healing," DiMarzio said.

Applicants have until September 30 to submit their requests.




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