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“His purported reasoning for choosing to keep the identities of the credibly accused abusers secret is deceptive, duplicative and dishonest.” – Attorney Mike Reck (Ogdensburg, New York) – Diocese of Ogdensburg Bishop Terry LaValley’s statements to North Country Public Radio are archaic and abominable and showcase a culture of cover-up and lack of understanding. His purported reasoning for choosing to keep the identities of the credibly accused abusers secret is deceptive, duplicative and dishonest. Of course the identities of the survivors of these crimes against children are to be protected. …

(Minneapolis, MN) – Today, sexual abuse survivors, attorneys, and members of the Crosier order appeared before Judge Robert J. Kressel in United States Bankruptcy Court in Minneapolis seeking approval of a consensual bankruptcy plan between sexual abuse survivors and the Crosiers. Judge Kressel approved the proposed plan, but what made this hearing notable is the never-before-seen tenor between the Crosiers and survivors. After the bankruptcy plan was approved, Fr. Thomas Enneking, the Crosier Prior Provincial, offered a sincere and heartfelt apology to all of the sexual abuse survivors. “The …

(Minneapolis, MN) – Today, sexual abuse survivors, attorneys, and members of the Crosier order appeared before Judge Robert J. Kressel in United States Bankruptcy Court in Minneapolis seeking approval of a consensual bankruptcy plan between sexual abuse survivors and the Crosiers. Judge Kressel approved the proposed plan, but what made this hearing notable is the never-before-seen tenor between the Crosiers and survivors. After the bankruptcy plan was approved, Fr. Thomas Enneking, the Crosier Prior Provincial, offered a sincere and heartfelt apology to all of the sexual abuse survivors. “The …

The time to tell the full truth is now. In analyzing the Diocese of
Buffalo’s disclosure of 42 names of priests with allegations of child
sexual abuse, several questions remain unanswered

Today, the Diocese of Buffalo released the names of 42 priests “who were removed from ministry, were retired, or left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor.” Congratulations to the brave survivors who caused this vital disclosure. With today’s actions, Bishop Malone has taken the first step moving the Diocese of Buffalo away from secrecy and shame and towards transparency and accountability. It is now imperative that the Diocese of Buffalo disclose the full histories and whereabouts of these 42 alleged off…

The survivors, Crosiers and lawyers have been working for years in
mediation to avoid litigation and construct a plan to give survivors
closure and a measure of justice. The objection filed by the Archdiocese
of Saint Paul & Minneapolis is unnecessary and disruptive.

(Buffalo, New York) – The earlier assignment history for Father William F. White contained inaccuracies. Two priests with the same name worked in the Diocese of Buffalo. The Fr. William F. White referred to in the report did not work at Bishop Turner High School in Buffalo, New York. If there are further questions, please contact Jeff Anderson & Associates, PA.Office: (888)567-5557

The time for “reconsidering” and “thinking about”releasing the names has passed (Buffalo, New York) – On Sunday, Bishop Richard J. Malone of the Diocese of Buffalo told the Buffalo News that he was “reconsidering” a longstanding policy that withholds the names of priests who have been accused of sexual abuse. Apparently, the diocese has a 15-year “tradition” of withholding the names of priests accused of sexual abuse. It’s time for this “tradition” to end. “The New York bishops have been thinking about releasing names for decades,” said Attorney Mike Reck of Jeff Anderson & Associates, PA….

(St. Paul, MN) – Doe 524, a survivor of sexual abuse by a Catholic clergy member when he was an altar boy at Holy Cross Parish in Onamia, Minnesota in the 1960s and 1970s, has asked a Federal District Court in Minnesota to allow him to join two lawsuits involving the Diocese of St. Cloud and its insurance companies. The two lawsuits were brought by the Diocese and Catholic Mutual Insurance Company last year to determine whether policies issued to the Diocese by other insurance companies cover the more…

(Rockville Centre, NY) – A survivor of childhood sexual abuse by Diocese of Rockville Centre priest Fr. Ernest E. Robinson, a convicted sex offender, has settled his claims against the Diocese through the Diocese’s Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program (IRCP). Robinson has never been publicly identified as a perpetrator priest.Robinson sexually abused the survivor in approximately 1980, when Robinson was a priest at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Greenlawn…