More abusive priests to be named as bishops take on contrasting outlooks on abuse investigation

PENNSYLVANIA
PennLive

May 18, 2018

By Ivey DeJesus idejesus@pennlive.com

As early as next week, Catholics in Pennsylvania could learn the names of additional priests or lay people credibly accused of child sexual abuse.

At least one diocese – that of Erie – is expected to release additional names of priests or staff who face credible accusations of child sexual abuse or molestation.

That is according to an attorney who has been working closely with the diocese and its head, Bishop Lawrence Persico.

Mark Rush, of the Pittsburgh-based K&L Gates law firm, on Friday said the information will be posted to the website, in conjunction to the online announcement made in April by Persico publicizing a list of 34 priests and 17 lay people.

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