MINNESOTA
St. Cloud Times
Times Editorial Board October 16, 2014
The recent landmark settlement between the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis and the Diocese of Winona and sexual abuse victims is remarkable for its accomplishment and promise.
The accomplishment is a list of protocols agreed to by Roman Catholic church leaders and the lawyers for abuse victims.
According to an Associated Press news report, the protocols include:
• Church leaders won’t recommend a priest for active ministry or for a position working with minors if the priest has been credibly accused of sexual abuse.
• Church leaders won’t conduct an internal investigation or “interfere in any way” with law enforcement investigations.
• Each clergy member will sign a declaration stating he has not abused a minor.
• The diocese must reveal the names of all abusers and all documents related to their cases.
• More details about the care the archdiocese is required to provide victims.
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