Harrisburg Diocese to Hold First Town Hall on Clergy Abuse

By Christine McLarty
ABC 27 News
January 10, 2019

https://www.abc27.com/news/local/harrisburg/first-harrisburg-catholic-diocese-clergy-abuse-town-hall-held-thursday/1695303100

Anyone with questions can get answers regarding child sexual abuse by clergy in the Harrisburg Catholic diocese.

Bishop Ronald Gainer on Thursday will host the first of nine seminars to address questions about the grand jury report.

The nine sessions will be held in different counties over the next two months.

During each meeting, Gainer will offer opening remarks then open the floor to questions.

The grand jury report released in August uncovered sexual misconduct allegations against more than 300 priests in six Pennsylvania dioceses.

The Harrisburg diocese will discuss new programs, procedures and what the future of the diocese looks like.

Thursday's talk starts at 7 p.m. at Saint Catherine Laboure parish, at 4000 Derry Street in Harrisburg. No prior signups are necessary, and everyone is welcome.

The next listening session will be held in Adams County at Saint Joseph Parish. For a list of all nine sessions, click here.