MINNESOTA
WDIO
[with video]
The Duluth Diocese has released a list of names of priests who they say have been credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor.
The men worked all over the Northland, and the years for the allegations spanned from 1950 to the present. Most of the clergymen are deceased.
The list has been in the works for several weeks. The goal of releasing it, according to Bishop Paul Sirba, is to encourage hope and healing for victims.
Sirba said most of the information came from the 2004 John Jay study, which was commissioned by the U.S. Conference of Bishops, to look at the causes and context of abuse.
Sirba did acknowledge that a recently filed lawsuit asking the diocese to release the names did play a role.
Anyone who believes they have more information about these priests is encouraged to call the Diocese and law enforcement.
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