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By GIL AEGERTER
The Archdiocese of Seattle on Friday named 77 Catholic clergy or religious order members accused of sexual abusing minors.
Those on the list served or lived in Western Washington between 1923 and 2008, the archdiocese said in a statement.
The statement said those on the list “have allegations that are either admitted, established or determined to be credible.”
At least 40 of them were listed as deceased, although 14 were listed with unknown status. Most of the rest were “laicized,” according to the archdiocese list.
“I express my deepest apologies for the actions of those who were in positions of trust and who violated that sacred trust by abusing the vulnerable,” Seattle Archbishop J. Peter Sartain wrote in a letter.
He said the list was part of the archdiocese’s effort at accountability, and he thanked victims for coming forward. The archdiocese statement said anyone who knew of abuse or misconduct by clergy or employees should call 1-800-446-7762.
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