Letter to Pius X families prompted by church abuse allegations causes stir — and clarification

LINCOLN (NE)
Lincoln Journal Star

August 24, 2018

By Margaret Reist

https://journalstar.com/news/local/education/letter-to-pius-x-families-prompted-by-church-abuse-allegations/article_397ab5c0-168e-5164-b9d3-e467bea18758.html

An email sent to Pius X High School parents outlining school safety procedures in light of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse within the Catholic Diocese of Lincoln caused a small controversy of its own.

An email sent to Pius X parents Aug. 17 appeared to suggest that parents should report abuse claims to police or the child abuse hotline if they happen outside the school, but to church officials if it involves diocesan officials.

But Principal Tom Korta said that’s the opposite of what he meant to communicate, and after several parents questioned that portion of the email, he sent a clarification to families Tuesday.

He intended to urge parents to report all suspected abuse, regardless of where it occurred, he said.

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