Ascension catholic church cleveland7/26/2023 "Sad, just sad," Bishop Perez said of learning the names of 21 priests and one deacon would be added to the list. "Really as a continuation of what had been happening here since 2002 where the names have been released and the lists have been updated on our web page all along," he said. ![]() “While the updating of this information is certainly an occasion of profound sadness, inasmuch as it reminds us of the great harm experienced as a result of sexual abuse, may it also be an occasion for healing and a step towards restoring trust in the Church,” the Dioceses of Cleveland said in a statement.īishop Nelson Perez told News 5 the updated list was a result of a review he ordered of all old allegations. Some of the names on the website were removed when the accused individual died, but the names have since been placed back on the list. The Diocese of Cleveland stated it has been publishing the names of clerics removed from service due to such allegations on its website since 2002. ![]() ![]() CLEVELAND - The Dioceses of Cleveland released an updated list Friday afternoon comprised of individuals against whom there are substantiated claims of sexual abuse of a child.Īccording to Cleveland church officials, the named persons on the list have been placed there based on available evidence “that the allegations were more likely than not to be true.”Ĭhurch officials said that they have reviewed “all known allegations regardless of how old the allegations were or whether the cleric was alive or deceased.”
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