INDIANAPOLIS (IN)
Indianapolis Star
December 17, 2018
By Andrew Clark
Three Jesuits formerly missioned at Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School in Indianapolis have been accused of sexually abusing minors during their time at the school.
On Monday, the Midwest Province of the Society of Jesus released the names of Jesuits against whom there has been at least one “established allegation” of sexual abuse of a minor since 1955. The organization defines an “established allegation” as a case in which “there is a reasonable certainty that the sexual abuse of a minor occurred.”
“The Midwest Jesuits take this step in the spirit of transparency and reconciliation,” the Rev. Brian G. Paulson, S.J., said in a letter on the organization’s website. “As we look back at our history, the failures of the Society of Jesus and the Church to protect those entrusted to its care fill our hearts with outrage, sorrow and shame. On behalf of the Midwest Jesuits, I apologize to victim-survivors and their families for the harm and suffering you have endured.”
Five of the priests on the list had ties to Indiana, three of whom were once missioned at Brebeuf.
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