Charleston Diocese to Name Clergy Accused of Sex Abuse

WCIV TV
December 7, 2018

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The Catholic Diocese of Charleston is preparing to release the names of its clergy "credibly accused" of sexually abusing minors, a spokesperson said Friday.

Bishop Robert Guglielmone plans to release the list of names no later than mid-February, diocese media relations director Maria Aselage said in a news release Friday.

The list will span decades, to include "all priests" from the diocese "credibly accused" of sex crimes against minors dating back to 1950, per Aselage.

CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — The Catholic Diocese of Charleston is preparing to release the names of its clergy "credibly accused" of sexually abusing minors, a spokesperson said Friday.

Bishop Robert Guglielmone plans to release the list of names no later than mid-February, diocese media relations director Maria Aselage said in a news release Friday.

The list will span decades, to include "all priests" from the diocese "credibly accused" of sex crimes against minors dating back to 1950, per Aselage.

"The Diocese is currently in the process of reviewing its priest personnel files from 2007 through today," Friday's release says. "Once the current review is complete, the list will be released."

The diocese already has such files largely compiled, as they were collected during a detailed review of Diocesan priest personnel and other relevant files in 2007 as part of a class action lawsuit settlement agreement, Aselage says.

The diocese has shared findings of the review with law enforcement, per Aselage.

“We are committed to transparency,” Guglielmone is quoted as saying in Friday's announcement. “Releasing the names of those credibly accused is another step in the healing process for all who have been harmed by priests.”