The recently-released 700 plus page investigative report of the Illinois Catholic Dioceses by the Attorney General revealed what has been known by Church leaders for decades upon decades; namely, that the six Catholic Dioceses have placed children physically and emotionally in danger by allowing pedophile priests to sexually abuse innocent children.
None of the six Catholic dioceses has publicly released its secret files (Canon Law 489 Files or Archives) which would reveal, for instance, the names of pedophile priests and complicit supervisors of pedophile priests. Publicly releasing these files will help victim/survivors try to heal and make the world safer for children.
Priests’ names, such as that of Fr. George Clements, a credibly accused pedophile, must be placed on the credibly-accused list of the Archdiocese of Chicago. According to the Attorney General’s report, there are hundreds of priests who have not been named and publicized
MEDIA RELEASE – MAY 23, 2023
What and Why
A press conference using Zoom to applaud the Illinois Attorney General for releasing his investigative report of the Catholic Dioceses of Illinois and demand greater transparency and honesty from Catholic Church authorities by releasing secret files/archives so the victims can try to heal and the world can be safer for children.
When
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 11:30 am Chicago time (12:30 pm Boston/New York time)
Where
On the Zoom link supplied by Attorney Mitchell Garabedian, Boston, MA (see below):
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8793639574?pwd=S09NS240NEhoL09JMjIxRFErQXV2UT09
Who and Contacts
Robert M. Hoatson, Ph.D., Co-founder and President of Road to Recovery, Inc., a former religious brother and priest, and victim of clergy sexual abuse. Road to Recovery, Inc. has assisted victim/survivors in all 6 Illinois Dioceses since 2002.
Attorney Mitchell Garabedian, Boston, MA – (cell – 617-388-5252) – (office – 617-523-6250)
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