Cardinal Dolan Deposed about Handling of Clergy Sexual Abuse Cases in Milwaukee

Wisconsin Public Radio
February 21, 2013

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Click to Enlarge PhotoFormer Milwaukee church leader answered questions about his time here

Former Milwaukee Archbishop - now New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan was questioned for several hours on Wednesday, about his handling of clergy sex abuse cases in Milwaukee. Dolan led Catholics here from 2002-2009.

The deposition is part of the Milwaukee Archdiocese's bankruptcy proceedings. It filed for bankruptcy under Dolan's successor, wanting to bring closure to the lawsuits process. Nearly 500 people here have filed claims against church priests and others, alleging sexual abuse.

A church Attorney said Dolan answered questions about his decision to publicize the names of priests facing credible accusations of child molestation over the decades.

Members of SNAP - Survivors Network for Those Abused by Priests says it will push to make Dolan's deposition public.

He will soon leave for Rome, where he will be part of the conclave that elects the next pope.