PENNSYLVANIA
PennLive
May 21, 2018
By Ivey DeJesus idejesus@pennlive.com
The Diocese of Harrisburg – one of six dioceses under state investigation for clergy sex abuse – on Monday walked back the suggestion that it might oppose the findings of a grand jury investigation.
In a statement to the media Attorney General Josh Shapiro applauded the decision, which was also taken by the Diocese of Greensburg.
Shapiro commended Bishops Ronald Gainer of Harrisburg and Bishop Edward Malesic of Greensburg for “doing the right thing.”
“Victims of this sexual abuse deserve the right to tell their stories to the people of Pennsylvania,” Shapiro said. “That is why my legal team and I have worked tirelessly to have each diocese agree to give victims the opportunity to be heard.”
The decision from the heads of the Harrisburg and Greensburg dioceses means that all six dioceses are in support of the release of the investigation’s findings and results and that the bishops will not stall the process.
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