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Diocese of Harrisburg Begins Mediation Sessions with Abuse Survivors, Writes Bishop Gainer in Letter

LancasterOnline
February 20, 2021

https://lancasteronline.com/features/diocese-of-harrisburg-begins-mediation-sessions-with-abuse-survivors-writes-bishop-gainer-in-letter/article_2a3c963c-72cb-11eb-97c8-7f7dc8084728.html

The Rev. Ronald W. Gainer, bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg, issued a letter this week about the diocese’s filing for bankruptcy in 2020 and ongoing reckoning with survivors of sexual abuse by clergy.

The letter noted that on Feb. 8 and 9, the church’s present and past insurance providers met with survivors of abuse (individually, or through a committee representing their interests) for the first mediation session.

“The mediation process is an effort to work together to reach a consensual resolution regarding the survivor claims against the RCDH,” the letter reads.

While Gainer writes that he can't share much about the mediations, as they are confidential, he writes that “progress was made” and “all parties intend to continue negotiations and mediation, to reach a consensual resolution that will acknowledge the harm suffered and provide for meaningful and fair compensation for survivors.”

 

 

 

 

 




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