2018 statements regarding sexual abuse in the church
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Bishop Lawrence T. Persico
December 14, 2018 statement:
Diocese of Erie to launch Survivors’ Reparation Fund in February 2019 (PDF)
November 8, 2018 statement:
Diocese of Erie to create compensation fund (PDF)
October 17, 2018 statement:
Bishop Persico comments on Poulson plea (PDF)
September 21, 2018 statement:
Pa. bishops pledge support for independent compensation program
September 8, 2018 statement:
Diocese of Erie announces Father Charles "Chuck" Schmitt removed from ministry (PDF)
August 30, 2018 statement:
Bishop Persico calls for creation of compensation fund for victim/survivors (PDF)
August 14, 2018 statement:
Bishop Persico’s statement upon release of the Grand Jury Report (PDF)
August 12, 2018 statement:
Bishop Persico’s letter to parishioners regarding expected release of the Grand Jury Report (PDF)
August 3, 2018 statement:
Bishop Persico comments on Bishop Emeritus Donald Trautman withdrawing his appeal (PDF)
July 26, 2018 statement:
Bishop Persico's statement regarding AG's letter to Pope Francis (PDF)
July 25, 2018 PA Attorney General Josh Shapiro letter:
July 25 letter to Pope Francis (PDF)
July 18, 2018 statement:
Diocese of Erie updates Public Disclosure list (PDF)
June 20, 2018 statement:
Bishop Persico comments on Pa. Supreme Court stay (PDF)
May 16, 2018 statements:
- Bishop Persico
Bishop Persico comments on meeting with AG Shapiro (PDF) - Attorney General Josh Shapiro
AG Shapiro comments on Diocese of Erie's cooperation (PDF)
May 9, 2018 statement:
Timeline of Poulson allegation, report and arrest (PDF)
May 8, 2018 statement:
Former pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish charged (PDF)
April 6, 2018 statement:
Diocese of Erie announces major update to the Policy for the Protection of Children (PDF)