SYRACUSE CATHOLIC DIOCESE TO COMPENSATE VICTIMS OF CLERGY ABUSE

SYRACUSE (NY)
Spectrum News

February 14, 2018

Syracuse Catholic Diocese Bishop Robert Cunningham unveiled the establishment of a compensation fund for victims of abuse at the hands of clergy in the diocese.

The voluntary Independent Reconciliation Compensation Program has a goal to “promote reconciliation and further healing of those who were harmed by members of the clergy.”

Cunningham on Wednesday, commented that on a holy day for Catholics, Ash Wednesday is a day of pennance, and a fitting time to make the announcement.

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