PENNSYLVANIA
Tribune-Democrat
By David Hurst
dhurst@tribdem.com
The western district of Pennsylvania’s top federal prosecutor and Altoona-Johnstown Catholic Diocese’s bishop are scheduled to announce a plan today to prevent future abuse by clergy.
Acting U.S. Attorney Soo Song and Altoona-Johnstown Bishop Mark Bartchak plan to outline “a collaborative framework to protect the children of the diocese from sexual abuse,” according to a media advisory.
A news conference on the topic has been scheduled for 1 p.m. today in Johnstown.
Tribdem.com will provide a live stream of the news conference.
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