PORTLAND (OR)
UP Beacon

October 13, 2018

By Wes Cruse

This is part three of a series of articles

For the third article in a three part series, The Beacon sat down with Rev. James Gallagher, director of Campus Ministry and pastoral resident of Mehling Hall, to discuss how the news of the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report releasing the names of more than 300 clergymen accused of sexual abuse in August.

And in September, a report also released the names of 18 additional priests “credibly accused” for the abuse of minors in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend in Indiana.

Gallagher shared the impact these reports have had on his vocation as a priest and provided advice for students struggling with their faith because of the recent news.

The Beacon: What were your initial thoughts and feelings with the Pennsylvania Grand Jury report was released?
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