Diocese of Rochester Ending Settlement Process for Child Abuse Claims

By Howard Thompson
Rochester First
March 14, 2019

https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/local-news/diocese-of-rochester-ending-settlement-process-for-child-abuse-claims/1849149240

The Diocese of Rochester says it is concluding its settlement process as it reviews cases of reported sexual abuse at churches.

When complete, the diocese says more than 30 victims' claims will have been heard as part of the process. In a statement, the Diocese of Rochester says it "now wants to assess where we are as we prepare to respond to and cooperate with the process set forth in this recent legislation."

The legal process will continue, with Judge Robert Lunn serving as a mediator for the remaining claims. But, victims who have gone through the investigative process will have their claims administered by Judge Lynn.

"The Diocese has a long-established process of working directly with victims and will continue to do so," the church adds.

Over the past year, the church has faced increased scrutiny as new and old abuse claims have been brought against the diocese. In December, the diocese removed two priests, Reverend Thomas Valenti and Reverend Erick Viloria, from the public ministry due to abuse claims.