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The Diocese of Rochester proposes settlement of bankruptcy case; survivors of sexual abuse push back"By offering such a low number the diocese has re-victimized clergy sexual abuse survivors.”
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The Diocese has acknowledged more than 100 of its priests as being credibly accused of abuse. Nine are currently on leave pending investigations.
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“Pick your poison: either way, the Catholic Church is going to oppose it. We’re not going away. We’re not going to wait two years.”
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The religious groups that brought the case said that the rules violate the First Amendment and discriminate against them.
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"Pastors are trying to stay connected with their flocks, and some are doing it through mailings and through the internet, but a lot of parishes will try to live stream at least Easter Mass."
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The Erie Diocese, identified by the Pennsylvania attorney general as a place where clergy sex abuse was widespread, is said to have spent nearly $12 million on its victim compensation program.
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"The bishop recognizes how very hard this is for people and people will be very upset who really turn to mass for their peace, their solace, and being fulfilled spiritually."
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The diocese has been under financial strain from legal fees and payouts to people its clergy and other affiliates abused over many decades.
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They’re adding new plaintiffs from the Philadelphia, Altoona-Johnstown, Greensburg and Harrisburg dioceses.
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“A lot of people need more time. Some people are just starting to come to grips with the abuse that happened to them, and they’re not ready.”