NEW ORLEANS (LA)
The New Orleans Advocate
October 16, 2018
By Ramon Antonio Vargas
Yielding to calls from Catholics who have demanded a full accounting of local clerical abuse cases in the wake of other disclosures across the U.S., New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond and the leaders of four other Louisiana dioceses said Tuesday they will release the names of clergy members who have been “credibly accused” of child sexual abuse in the past 50 years.
Aymond said the release of names “will be sooner rather than later,” though he stopped short of giving a firm date.
Allegations are deemed to be credible when, after a thorough review, the clergy who are accused are removed from ministry, according to the archdiocese.
“The clergy files are being examined very carefully,” Aymond said in a statement. “It is important to note that the review of the files goes back at least 50 years to ensure the list is accurate and complete. We will publish the list as soon as this work is finished.”
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