LAS CRUCES (NM)
Albuquerque Journal
November 9, 2018
By Angela Kocherga
The Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces released the names of 28 priests who have been “credibly accused” of sexually abusing minors.
“These stories are shocking and demand that we find ways to work together and address the issues honestly and openly,” said Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas, the Apostolic administrator. Kicanas is serving in that role until a new bishop is named to replace Bishop Oscar Cantu, who left Las Cruces for the Diocese of San Jose.
“By publishing this list, the Diocese of Las Cruces is seeking to be transparent and accountable, and we invite anyone who may have been abused by church personnel to come forward and report that abuse to the proper authorities,” Kicanas told a news conference Thursday.
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