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22 March 2016

Seattle Archdiocese must release ‘secret’ files on misconduct

Seattle Archbishop J. Peter Sartain has not exercised his authority to make public the files in his possession. As a result, it’s impossible to even begin to understand, the archdiocese’s responsibility for the sexual abuse of hundreds of children suffered at its parishes.
THE Catholic Church across America has been mired in scandal for nearly 20 years — since reports of widespread abuse of children by its priests first surfaced. The Seattle Archdiocese is no different.

http://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/seattle-archdiocese-must-release-secret-files-on-misconduct/