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Diocese will establish independent compensation and reconciliation program for abuse victims, survivors

November 8, 2018 dioceseadmin

Fulfilling the commitment made by Bishop Alfred Schlert and his brother Pennsylvania Bishops in mid-September, the Diocese of Allentown will establish a compensation and reconciliation program to assist victims and survivors of past clergy sexual abuse. The Diocese recognizes … [Read more...]

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Bishop Schlert: Please offer us another opportunity to regain your trust

August 18, 2018 dioceseadmin

19 August 2018 edition of The Morning Call People are angry. The abuse of children by some members of the clergy, and the past failures to address this deviant behavior appropriately, are outlined in terrible and heart-wrenching detail in the statewide Grand Jury … [Read more...]

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Statement from Bishop Schlert

August 15, 2018 dioceseadmin

Every Bishop inherits the history of his Diocese. It falls to him to shoulder any failings from the past, to apologize, to ask forgiveness, to promote healing, and to do what he can to prevent recurrence. The Grand Jury Report is a sad and humbling account of the Priesthood … [Read more...]

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Bishop Schlert answers questions about the Grand Jury Report

August 15, 2018 dioceseadmin

The Grand Jury Report contains painful details of past clergy sexual abuse, yet you advocated for its release even as some others tried to block it. Why? It is only by confronting and understanding our past that we can continue to heal and move forward toward a goal we all … [Read more...]

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DIOCESE STATEMENT ON STATEWIDE GRAND JURY REPORT

August 14, 2018 dioceseadmin

Past incidents of abuse contained in the Grand Jury Report are abhorrent and tragic. We apologize to everyone who has been hurt by the past actions of some members of the clergy. We know that these past actions have caused pain and mistrust for many people. The victims and … [Read more...]

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