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Bishop's letter and release of names
Thursday, January 31, 20190361 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: These have been very difficult days within the Church and the Diocese of Dallas. In October, the Diocese held a special Ceremony of Sorrow, a prayer service to express shame and deep remorse over the egregious sexual misconduct committed by some within the Church. Since that time, I have continued to pray for guidance, met personally with victims of abuse,...
UPDATED: Texas bishops to release names of clergy credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Bishop Burns tells St. Cecilia parishioners of sexual abuse and financial allegations against former pastor
Saturday, August 18, 2018
Bishop Burns calls Pennsylvania grand jury report 'nauseating'
Tuesday, August 14, 2018Pope Francis
Pope to convene world meeting on abuse prevention with bishops' leaders
Wednesday, September 12, 20180130 Pope Francis is calling the presidents of every Catholic bishops' conference in the world to Rome Feb. 21-24 to discuss the prevention of the abuse of minors and vulnerable adults.
As abuse crisis continues, pope to meet with USCCB officers, Vatican says
Tuesday, September 11, 2018