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	Diocese Unveils Abuse Monument Des Moines Register [Davenport IA] June 22, 2005 Davenport, Ia. - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Davenport unveiled a monument that is dedicated to the dozens of men and women sexually molested by eastern Iowa priests in the past 50 years. This week's ceremony was attended by victims of abuse, including those who were part of the 37-member group that sued the diocese for damages and agreed to a $9 million settlement in October. The Millstone Marker was created as part of the settlement agreement. Bishop William Franklin told the about 50 people who attended the ceremony that the church is "truly sorry" for the abuse that took place. He offered a special blessing for the victims. "Young people were hurt by those who should have known better," Franklin said.