NEW ORLEANS (LA)
The Advocate
By Ramon Antonio Vargas
October 16, 2018
The Archdiocese of New Orleans and dioceses in other parts of Louisiana on Tuesday committed to releasing the names of clergy who have been credibly accused of sexually abusing minors within the last half century, stepping up their language from last month, when they said they were only exploring the possibility.
In a prepared statement, Archbishop Gregory Aymond said the release “will be sooner rather than later,” though he stopped short of giving a firm date.
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“The clergy files are being examined very carefully,” Aymond said. “It is important to note that the review of the files goes back at least 50 years to ensure the list is accurate and complete. We will publish the list as soon as this work is finished.”
The Diocese of Shreveport’s Diocesan Administrator, Father Peter Mangum, said in his own statement that his diocese as well as Alexandria’s “will follow the lead of New Orleans and release names.”
The announcements follow reports in The Advocate last month that revealed a number of unreported financial settlements over claims of sexual abuse involving personnel at Jesuit High School, as well as diocesan institutions in New Orleans.
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