Diocese Committed to Kids" Safety

Crux
October 13, 2014

http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2014/10/13/winona-bishop-diocese-committed-to-kids-safety/

Winona Bishop John Quinn says his diocese has already implemented some protocols adopted as part of a settlement between the church and a man who claimed he was abused by a former priest.

A judge on Monday approved a settlement that resolves a case against the Diocese of Winona and the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. The lawsuit alleged church leaders created a public nuisance by failing to warn parishioners about an abusive priest.

Quinn’s statement says the Winona Diocese is “ashamed of the horrific crimes … perpetrated against children.”

Quinn says the diocese is committed to ensuring the safety of kids and has agreed to a series of child protection protocols — most of which have already been adopted.