MILWAUKEE (WI)
WUWM Radio
March 19, 2019
By Latoya Dennis
Former Archbishops William Cousins and Rembert Weakland’s names have removed from buildings in Milwaukee
The Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee has removed the names of two former Milwaukee Archbishops — William Cousins and Rembert Weakland — from buildings as part of the church’s response to sexual abuse by clergy.
The Archbishop Cousins Catholic Center, which was named in honor of William Cousins, will be renamed on Friday. And Rembert Weakland’s name has been removed from the parish center at St. John the Evangelist in downtown Milwaukee.
Cousins and Weakland led the Milwaukee Archdiocese between 1958 and 2002 and helped cover up clergy sexual abuse of children.
Jerry Topczewski is chief of staff for current Archbishop Jerome Listecki, and says he hopes the name removals provide healing for victims.
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