LOUISIANA
The Advocate
By BARBARA SCHLICHTMAN
bschlichtman@theadvocate.com
Advocate religion and youth editor
Catholic Bishop Robert Muench made what survivors of sexual abuse called "an impressive commitment" Wednesday to eradicating sexual abuse perpetrated by clergy and religious.
Muench led the Lenten vesper service at St. Joseph Cathedral. He dedicated the prayers to survivors and victims of clergy sexual abuse.
During his homily, Muench encouraged worshippers to join him in doing everything "humanly and spiritually" possible to eradicate the sin and crime of sexual abuse, especially abuse perpetrated by clergy or religious.
"I also express my own apology and sorrow," said Muench who acknowledged the ripple effect of such abuse in terms of pain among families and friends.
"We pray for the suffering and also that no one else will suffer," he said.
Posted by kshaw at March 12, 2005 05:21 AM