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  Text of the Letter from Archbishop Anthony Mancini to the Catholics of Nova Scotia

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Halifax
October 4, 2009

http://www.catholichalifax.org/images/stories/BishopOffice/2009%2010%2002%20All%20RC%20of%20NS.pdf

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To the Roman Catholic Faithful of Nova Scotia

Greetings and peace.

In the past days, I have been asked over and over again. What do you say to the parishioners, to the priests, the young people and to the faithful communities that make up our Church in Nova Scotia? What will you say to the victims of sexual abuse, as we all struggle in the aftermath of unbelievable revelations and allegations of even more unacceptable shocking and possible criminal sexual behaviour?

What I want to say is: Enough is enough! How much more can all of us take? Like you, my heart is broken, my mind is confused, my body hurts and I have moved in and out of a variety of feelings especially shame and frustration, fear and disappointment, along with a sense of vulnerability, and a tremendous poverty of spirit.

 
 

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