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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 2002
Page
7
Excerpts from victim speeches outline long term pain and survival after clerical abuse. Victims describe therapy, fear of ongoing treatment, and scars that include depression and anxiety. They urge accountability, parent forgiveness, and paths for bishop resignations where culpability is found. Names include Paula Gonzales Rohrbacher, David Clohessy, John Doe, and Craig Martin.
Church leaders including Cardinal Gregory acknowledged failures in protecting children and covering up abuse. Victims and supporters pressed for stronger action while bishops faced calls to remove offending clergy and report cases to Rome. Cited cases and resignations highlighted the ongoing crisis.
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