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The investigation began after anonymous allegations surfaced on social media. University officials say no formal complaints have been made directly by alleged victims, and the rector denies any wrongdoing through her attorney.
The report says students repeatedly raised concerns with university officials over Father Thomas King's actions, but follow-up was slow and inconsistent.
COMMENTARY: A quarter century after the Jubilee of 2000, the Church is still asking why the evangelical hopes it kindled have yet to bear their full fruit.
COMMENTARY: The sacraments, especially the Holy Eucharist, offer vital pathways to healing, hope and renewal.
The verdict comes after other prominent French bishops have been accused of abuse or other misconduct.
The Pope asked the commission in late April 2022 to produce an annual report on what the Catholic Church is doing around the world to prevent the abuse of minors and vulnerable adults.
The visitation comes amid criticism of Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki’s handling of sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Cologne.
Unlike the report released in December 2019, the new document includes the full names of some of the priests who committed sexual abuse.
The composer, a layman, is a central figure in the “contemporary liturgical music” movement that began in the 1970s, along with composers Marty Haugen, Fr. Michael Joncas, Dan Schutte, and the “St. Louis Jesuits” group.
The BSA now joins Church dioceses in filing for bankruptcy over sex-abuse claims, although the legal contexts are different in some respects.
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