LINCOLN (NE)
Diocese of Lincoln
April 29, 2020
By Most Reverend George J. Lucas
(leer la carta del obispo en español)
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
Last April, Bishop Conley shared with all of you a plan to “Build a Culture of Vigilance” and released the names of clergy who had substantiated allegations of sexual abuse against minors and young adults.
The purpose of my letter is to update you on the diocese’s efforts and share the findings related to an investigation into the actions of Monsignor Leonard Kalin while he was diocesan vocation director and chaplain at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Newman Center. It also includes a brief update on our safe environment policies, and on the priests who are on leave.
This is an important next step in strengthening trust with all of you. While Bishop Conley is on medical leave, I believe it is important to provide this update now. I have spoken to Bishop Conley and he is aware of this update. I am committed to continued communication about all this work in the hope of healing wounds and strengthening our faith as we move forward together.
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