Today, February 13, the Catholic diocese of new Jersey has published the names of 189 priests and deacons, which for decades was accused of sexual abuse of children.
In the words of cardinal Joseph Tobin, Archbishop of Newark, the list of names came after extensive review of the reports. The priest also expressed hope that this disclosure «will help to bring healing to those whose lives have been broken».
The attorney General of the state of Gurbir grewal was fall had formed a task force to conduct a criminal investigation of sexual abuse by clergy shortly after the publication of the report of the Grand jury of Pennsylvania. It spoke of more than 300 priests who have been convicted of inappropriate conduct, sexual assault or corruption of minors. From their actions have suffered about 1,000 children.
In the list of the diocese of new Jersey included all the priests and deacons accused of sexual abuse of minors. Many of them are already dead, and others were removed from service.
«This is a positive first step toward transparency and accountability, I hope it will continue in the ongoing investigation,» emphasized Grewal.
Mitchell Garabedian, the lawyer representing the alleged victims in new Jersey, said the publication of names is not enough.
«Given the huge number of priests, called sex offenders, and the period of time during which to commit violence, it is fair to say that the Archdiocese and the diocese of new Jersey, have forgotten how to be moral and good with children,» said Garabedian.
