SPRINGFIELD (MA)
WWLP
January 7, 2021
By Hector Molina
An independent task force announced an initiative on the response to sexual abuse within the Diocese of Springfield.
Bishop William Byrne joined members of the independent task force along with representatives from the Stop It Now! organization Thursday at 2:30 p.m. outside the Bishop Marshall Center on Elliot Street in Springfield.
According to a news release sent to 22News from the Diocese of Springfield, the news conference is about an initiative to conduct listening sessions and surveying those who were sexually abused by members of the Catholic clergy.
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