PENNSYLVANIA
Tribune-Democrat

By David Hurst
dhurst@tribdem.com

The western district of Pennsylvania’s top federal prosecutor and Altoona-Johnstown Catholic Diocese’s bishop are scheduled to announce a plan today to prevent future abuse by clergy.

Acting U.S. Attorney Soo Song and Altoona-Johnstown Bishop Mark Bartchak plan to outline “a collaborative framework to protect the children of the diocese from sexual abuse,” according to a media advisory.

A news conference on the topic has been scheduled for 1 p.m. today in Johnstown.

Tribdem.com will provide a live stream of the news conference.