POINT PLEASANT (NJ)
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November 20, 2018
By Tom Davis
Leaders of the Catholic Church in New Jersey announced this week they will soon reveal the names of priests “credibly accused” of child sex abuse to help victims heal as more revelations have been made in recent months.
Indeed, at least nine members of the clergy with ties to New Jersey have faced allegations of child sex abuse in recent years. Nearly all of them were either sanctioned by the church, charged with a crime or both.
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, the archbishop of Newark, announced Monday that the Roman Catholic Dioceses in New Jersey will undertake a complete review of their files so that, early next year, the names of all priests and deacons who have been credibly accused of the sexual abuse of minors will be made public.
The dioceses will undertake this action in coordination with the Attorney General of New Jersey’s ongoing task force examining the issue of clergy sexual abuse. The revelation could be made by the end of the year.
“It is hoped that these steps will aid in the process of healing for victims, who are deserving of our support and prayers,” according to a statement from Tobin’s office.
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