NEW MEXICO
Albuquerque Journal
By Albuquerque Journal Editorial Board
Sunday, November 15th, 2015
Where is the spirit of reconciliation and commitment to make things right? Apparently, it comes with an asterisk in some segments of the Catholic Church when it comes to settling claims against clergy who abused children.
At the same time Santa Fe Archbishop John Wester warns Roman Catholics in New Mexico that the upcoming release of the movie “Spotlight” will revive painful memories, the Diocese of Gallup pleads poverty and one of its insurers says victims of one of its worst abusers may not get a dime for their suffering under its interpretation of coverage obligations.
Wester, who as archbishop over a church province that includes New Mexico and Arizona has some responsibilities over the Gallup Diocese, said he fears the movie about the Boston Globe’s 2002 investigation into the church’s cover-up of clergy abuse may bring up “horrific memories” for victims and asked local churchgoers to pray for those victims.
The archbishop added, “The Archdiocese of Santa Fe and I are … dedicated to the aid in the reconciliation and healing process.” Apparently “aid” might not include “financial” in the case of the Gallup victims.
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