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BISHOP JERMOME LISTECKI OF THE DIOCESE OF LACROSSE WILL BE IN CHICAGO THIS WEEK FOR THE MEETING OF THE NATION'S ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS.
THEY'LL DISCUSS THE NEXT STEPS IN THE CLERGY SEXUAL ABUSE CRISIS.
THE BISHOPS' MAIN TASK WILL BE TO REVISE THE CHARTER FOR THE "PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE" WHICH WAS ADOPTED IN 2002.
IT OUTLINES POLICIES THAT BISHOPS MUST FOLLOW IN RESPONDING TO, AND PREVENTING ABUSE.