BEND (OR)
KTVZ
[with video]
By John Hendricks, KTVZ.COM
BEND, Ore. — In light of a case now in the court system, the biggest challenge for newly ordained Bishop Liam Cary of the Diocese of Baker has ahead of him is making sure his new diocese is compliant with a charter that was put in place to protect kids from sexual abuse.
Over the years, dozens of sex abuse cases involving Catholic priests and children have come to light nationally, four within the Diocese of Baker.
Cary, who was ordained last Friday, is taking that role at an interesting time.
A 2011 report by the United Conference of Catholic Bishops said the Baker Diocese was one of two that refused to be audited for a program designed to curb sexual abuse within the church.
Since the report was published, Bishop Cary says things have changed.
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