PENNSYLVANIA
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BY ERIKA STANISH WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8TH 2016
HOLLIDAYSBURG – The Diocese of Harrisburg sent out a letter warning its parishioners of financial hardship to the church if the statute of limitations changes.
The new law would allow for a victim of child abuse not over 50 to seek criminal investigations in their case and allow them to file civil lawsuits.
The letter was sent to Harrisburg’s Catholic School Community, openly opposing some of the proposed law to eliminate the statute of limitations.
The letter goes on to say more lawsuits could flood their diocese and force the closing of parishes, schools and ministries.
Tony DeGol, secretary of communications for the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, told 6 News if the law passes, the Catholic Church would be in the position to address cases up to 50 years old.
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