ALEXANDRIA (LA)
KALB TV
February 6, 2019
The Diocese of Alexandria released a list of clergy members, both living and dead, with credible allegations of sexual abuse on Wednesday afternoon.
A team of eight laypersons and seven clergy members reviewed over 500 files of clergy who served the Diocese of Alexandria since 1853 when it was established.
“I believe, together with all the members of the Permanent Review Board, that we have done what we can to present as truthful and as thorough a record of the alleged instances of sexual abuse by clerics against minors during our long history,” said Bishop David Talley. “I know that this list may be incomplete, not because we have held anything back, but because this kind of evil is perpetrated in secret and out of fear and shame some may not have been able to come forward.”
Talley also encouraged victims to come forward with any information.
“If you are a victim of sexual abuse, please contact your local law enforcement agency,” Talley said. “Sexual abuse is a serious crime and must be treated as such. If you would like more information or are in need of assistance, please contact our Victims’ Assistance Coordinator, Dr. Lee Kneipp, at (318) 542-9805.”
The full document, along with Bishop Talley’s letter, can be found in the Related Documents section of this page.
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