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Pittsburgh Diocese's victim compensation program goes live
WTAE TV
January 22, 2019
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All victims are able to file a claim
The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said its "Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program" for those who suffered child sexual abuse by clergy went live Tuesday.
The program was created in the wake of the Pennsylvania grand jury report on clergy sex abuse that was released in August.
"It is about recognizing the harm done by past abuse and continuing our pledge of taking every appropriate action to prevent the occurrence of future abuse," Bishop David Zubik said in a written statement Tuesday.
"It should be noted that no funds for this program will come from Our Campaign for the Church Alive!, Catholic Charities, parishes, schools, or any other funds designated for a specific use by the donor, nor have such funds been used in the past to compensate victims," the diocese said.
For more information on the fund, click here.
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