SYRACUSE (NY)
Syracuse.com
December 5, 2018
By Julie McMahon
The Catholic Diocese of Syracuse has acknowledged its list of 57 priests accused of child sex abuse could be incomplete.
The diocese published the list for the first time on Monday, after years of advocates calling for more transparency in the handling of clergy sex abuse cases.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse has released a list of priests who faced credible allegations of abuse.
A chorus of those same advocates — including victims and lawyers — now say the list is incomplete. Three survivors of clergy sex abuse and three lawyers who have represented victims told Syracuse.com they were aware of allegations against priests who were not on the list.
Diocese Chancellor Danielle Cummings said her office has heard from people who believe the list is incomplete.
As allegations surface, the diocese will investigate and update the list as needed, Cummings said. The list is published on the diocese’s website. Cummings said she expects to make a public announcement if any new names are added.
The diocese is still investigating allegations concerning conduct from decades ago, Cummings said. The allegations surfaced in the last year as the diocese started a compensation program for victims, she said.
Yet advocates say the list also excludes names of priests who were reported to the diocese years or even decades ago.
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