The short answer: Yes. When a child is harmed by the church, culpability and liability can land on more than the abuser. This includes: A bishop or cardinal whose job it was to oversee the clergy responsible The local diocese in charge of supervising the church leadership and reporting suspected abuse A living or dead…
If you are a victim of clergy sexual abuse, it can take years before you decide to take legal action against your abuser. The abuse might have happened when you were a minor, you might feel ashamed or that the abuse was your fault. However, when you take the steps to seek legal advice or…
Sexual abuse and assault cases can happen to anyone at any age. Survivors of abuse can go years before realizing they were a victim of sexual abuse, especially when their abuser is in a position of authority. Clergy sexual abuse occurs at the hands of a religious leader, or member of the Church, and is…