MONTANA
National Catholic Reporter
Dan Morris-Young | Dec. 4, 2015
While its sexual abuse settlement and bankruptcy proceedings fade into history, the Helena, Mont., diocese’s “road less traveled” to healing and outreach for victim survivors continues, most recently through seven “deeply moving” prayer services throughout the sprawling see.
Helena Bishop George Thomas, who presided at each, described them as “one of the most difficult and challenging tasks in my 40 years of priesthood.”
During his homily repeated at each site, Thomas admitted he “experienced a deep sense of inadequacy as I searched to find words to express the sadness and sorrow I feel toward those who have suffered, so often in silence, for years if not decades.”
Called “Vespers — A Healing Journey,” the rites took place from Sept. 30-Oct. 8 throughout the diocese which is more than one and a half times the size of Ireland.
Nearly 1,200 participated, diocesan officials said.
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