LUBBOCK (TX)
KLBK News
October 10, 2018
By Mari Salazar
The Catholic Diocese of Texas plans to release names of priests accused of sexual abuse on January 31, 2019. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lubbock plans to release names, as well. The Bishop of Lubbock said they want to restore trust in the church and protect children from crime.
Bishop Robert Coerver said they want to provide a safe place for everyone and the first step is to be transparent and help the victims through the healing process.
“That trust has been damaged especially through the events of this summer that have been widely publicized,” said Coerver.
There are more than 1,000 Catholic parishes in Texas and each one of those will be investigated. The church is review
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