GALLUP (NM)
Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests
Posted by David Clohessy on July 16, 2012
We are grateful to these three brave victims for breaking their silence. While a trial may have provided the public the opportunity to learn the full truth of Cichanowicz’s crimes, we are glad that these survivors can now put this ordeal behind them and work on healing.
New Mexico Catholic officials, especially Gallup’s bishop, also have an obligation to seek out and help anyone who may have been hurt by Cichanowicz. A decade ago, bishops pledged to be “open and honest” about clergy sex crimes and cover ups. New Mexico church officials should honor that pledge by aggressively spreading the word about this dangerous ex-cleric.
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