Victim Advocates Speak Out On DBQ Archdiocese

IOWA
CBS 2

[with video]

Updated: Wednesday, August 28 2013

DUBUQUE, IA (CBS 2/FOX 28) — Tonight, it’s the church asking for forgiveness.

“I will repeat it as long as I have life’s breath…I am sorry,” said Archbishop Michael Jackels.

With the Archdiocese of Dubuque settling with 26 more victims of sexual abuse for a total of $5.2 million dollars, the total is now up to 83 settlements over the past seven years. Jackels says they don’t want to stop at a cash payment.

“If there’s anything that we can do or say to help with the process of healing and wholeness, we’re ready to do that,” Jackels said.

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