July 23, 2003 - The Archdiocese of Boston has received the Attorney
General’s report
The Archdiocese of Boston has received the Attorney
General’s report. A report of this depth and length requires
a serious and thorough reading before any substantive response can
be made.
We intend over the next few days to carefully review the findings of
the report and its recommendations before making any further public response.
The Archdiocese of Boston reiterates its commitment that the Archdiocese
will treat sexual abuse of a child as a criminal matter, that it will
end any culture of secrecy in the handling of such matters, that it will
adopt and implement comprehensive and effective measures to prevent child
abuse, that the Archdiocese will appropriately respond to any allegations
of abuse, and that the Archdiocese agrees that efforts will be made at
every level to ensure the safety of children. The Archdiocese believes
that it has already taken substantial steps in those directions and is
willing to work with interested parties, including the Attorney General’s
office, to improve the present Policies and Procedures that have been
issued to ensure the safety of children within the Archdiocese.
As always, we ask all to continue to pray and work for reconciliation
and healing within the Archdiocese of Boston.
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