PITTSBURGH (PA)
Pittsburgh Catholic
October 26, 2018
It’s that famous Charles Dickens’ opening line to “A Tale of Two Cities,” his novel of the French Revolution: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times …” We’re there right now, right in the middle of both.
The “worst of times” is what gets all the news and what we hear and read about every day. The clergy sexual abuse crisis can’t be hidden, can’t be avoided, can’t be ignored. It needs to be addressed, it needs to be answered, it needs to be overcome.
Always, first and foremost, are the needs of the victims. Healing and hope for those hurt in this tragedy have to be our priority. Whether locally, nationally or internationally, we have to do all in our power to help victims deal with their pain and help them to be whole again.
Let me say once more: if you are a victim of sexual abuse by anyone representing the church — whether here in Pittsburgh or anywhere else — please contact us at 1-888-808-1235.
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