Grand Jury Gets Data On Priests
A judge today released documents from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati to a grand jury investigating possible crimes committed by priests, the archdiocese and its employees. Those documents remain unavailable to the public; other documents were unsealed today, but no explanation was given as to why some remained sealed and others did … [Read more...] about Grand Jury Gets Data On Priests
Priests’ Records Available
Opened its files on six dismissed priests The Allentown Catholic Diocese has opened its files on six dismissed priests for review by the district attorneys in the five counties it covers, a diocesan spokesman said Friday. The church's action came as the top prosecutors in Lehigh and Schuylkill counties said they've received new … [Read more...] about Priests’ Records Available
Law: Charges Unknown Before 1993
Cardinal Bernard Law responded to the latest release of documents from the file of the Rev. Paul Shanley, telling parishioners in a letter that he did not learn until 1993 that the priest was accused of molesting boys. Law rescinded Shanley's authorization to be a parish priest in San Bernadino, Calif., after learning of the abuse … [Read more...] about Law: Charges Unknown Before 1993
