MONTANA
Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests
Posted by David Clohessy on July 16, 2012
A Catholic priest in Wisconsin has been suspended because of allegations that he molested a child in Montana. All child sex crimes are heinous and devastating. They’re even worse, however when committed by spiritual figures on innocent, vulnerable and isolated children in already-oppressed minority groups.
We applaud the brave individual who reported Fr. Druggan’s abuse. We hope this move will lead to greater healing for this courageous victim. We know that it has already made kids safer.
Montana’s Catholic bishops have a duty to aggressively seek out others who may have been hurt by Fr. Druggan. They should use their vast resources to beg anyone who may have seen, suspected or suffered clergy sex crimes to step forward. They should visit every church facility where Fr. Druggan worked, urging victims, witnesses or whistleblowers to speak up.
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