Former Easton priests among 75 clergy credibly or publicly accused in Fall River Diocese

FALL RIVER
Standard-Times

January 9, 2021

By Kiernan Dunlop

https://www.enterprisenews.com/story/lifestyle/faith/2021/01/08/fall-river-diocese-releases-list-clergy-credibly-accused-sex-abuse-easton-immaculate-conception/6593393002/

Two years after announcing a review of allegations of sexual abuse against minors, the Diocese of Fall River on Thursday released a list of 75 clergy credibly or publicly accused, including two former Easton priests.

“As I pray for a spirit of healing and reconciliation, I know that we cannot move on without an honest accounting for the past,” Bishop Edgar M da Cunha said in a press release from the diocese. “As your bishop, I am deeply and profoundly sorry for the abuse that was perpetrated by priests within this diocese and have recommitted myself to do everything in my power to ensure this never happens again.”

Diocese of Fall River Bishop Edgar M. DaCunha announced Thursday the release of a list of 75 clergy credibly or publicly accused of sexual abuse of a minor.

Jim Scanlan, a survivor of clergy sexual abuse that occurred during his time at Boston College High School, said it’s never a bad thing to have a list released.

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