PHOENIX (AZ)
ABC 15
[with video]
• By: Corey Rangel
PHOENIX – The Catholic Church in Phoenix has taken a step to help with the healing for those sexually abused by priests.
The Catholic Diocese of Phoenix released a list of names of priests accused and convicted of abuse.
It has nearly 29 names on it and shows where the clergy members once served but it does not give details on what the priests and deacons are accused of doing.
Joe Baca, a victim of priest abuse, said it’s a step towards the church taking responsibility.
“I think what they’re doing is they’re cleaning up the damage. I think this is one of the steps to get to the acknowledgment,” said Baca.
Baca is the Arizona Director of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests , a support group for victims.
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