STEUBENVILLE (OH)
WTOV
October 31, 2018
The Diocese of Steubenville has voluntarily released the names of 16 priests and a seminarian who have been credibly accused or admitted to sexual abuse of a minor and removed from active ministry.
The list dates back to the beginning of the formation of the diocese in 1944, and most of the allegations involve cases from decades ago.
“It will help survivors of sexual abuse find the strength to come forward and these innocent victims can begin the process of healing,” Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton said. “I pledge to do everything possible to protect our youth.”
The list of those credibly accused was developed with the assistance of the diocese’s Child Protection Review Board and the diocesan attorney.
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