SYRACUSE (NY)
CNY Central
February 14, 2018
The Diocese of Syracuse is starting an independent compensation program for victims of past clergy sexual abuse.
Bishop Cunningham announced the establishment of the voluntary Independent Reconciliation Compensation Program (IRCP) during a news conference Wednesday. According to the Diocese, the purpose of the program is to promote reconciliation and further the healing of those harmed by members of the clergy.
“Child sexual abuse is a grave sin and a crime. And no child is responsible for his or her abuse ever,” Cunningham said. “We will not return to the mistakes of the past.”
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