Diocese makes clergy disclosure list public for first time

Bishop encourages any victims to report abuse to civil authorities, diocese

Published: September 10, 2018
  

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Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will deliver a recorded homily at all Masses Sept. 15-16. Parishes are asked to show the video or audio sermon to further elaborate on the Clergy Disclosure List.

On the diocesan website at dolr.org/clergy-disclosure-list you can find more information, a longer version of the Frequently Asked Question as well as a list of pastoral assignments of the former priests.

A complete list of clergy who have had assignments in Arkansas and against whom there are credible allegations of sexual abuse of a minor was released by the Diocese of Little Rock Sept. 10.

This list, gathered through an internal review, contains the name of one former priest who was previously identified and 11 former priests who have not been identified before this week.

In a statement Bishop Anthony B. Taylor expressed concern for anyone who has been sexually abused by a priest, deacon or anyone representing the Church. He said the Church needs to be “a safe place where those who have been abused in the past can find understanding, healing and hope,” and he commits to offering whatever assistance the Diocese of Little Rock can provide.

The complete statement follows:

“In the wake of the recent scandals in the Church, I have decided to provide an accounting of cases here in

Article source: https://www.arkansas-catholic.org/news/article/5762/Diocese-makes-clergy-disclosure-list-public-for-first-time