Archdiocese of Indianapolis names priests accused of sex abuse

INDIANPOLIS (IN)
Indianapolis Star

October 12, 2018

By Holly V. Hays and Crystal Hill, Indianapolis Star

The Archdiocese of Indianapolis on Thursday released the names of more than 20 priests associated with the archdiocese who have at least one “credible” claim of sex abuse of a child or adolescent against them, including two priests who the church said each had more than a dozen victims.

The list includes 19 priests for the archdiocese and four who were members of religious orders who served in the archdiocese, dating back to 1940.

The diocese also released the names of priests accused of improper relationships with “vulnerable” adults and others who were deceased before their allegations were reported and the allegations were not substantiated.

Collectively, the diocese identified 103 victims.

“I pray the release of this list of credibly accused clergy will help all survivors of sexual abuse find the strength to…