Statements regarding sexual abuse in the church
Bishop Lawrence T. Persico
May, 18, 2021 statement:
Letter from Bishop Persico to the Faithful regarding the ISRP
May, 18, 2021 statement:
Diocese announces completion of Independent Survivors’ Reparation Program
August 21, 2019 statement:
Administrative change announced for DuBois Area Catholic Schools (PDF)
August 14, 2019 statement:
Bishop Persico reflects on the one-year anniversary of the release of the Grand Jury Report (PDF)
May 18, 2019 statement:
Priest removed from active ministry pending investigation (PDF)
May 9, 2019 statement:
Bishop Persico responds to Motu Proprio (PDF)
April 5, 2019 statement:
Diocese of Erie releases fifth update to its Public Disclosure List (PDF)
April 2, 2019 statement:
Update on Independent Survivors' Reparation Fund (PDF)
March 15, 2019 statement:
David L. Poulson laicized (PDF)
February 15, 2019 statement:
Fund for abuse victims launched on behalf of Diocese of Erie (PDF)
January 11, 2019 statement:
Bishop Persico comments on Poulson sentencing (PDF)
2018 statements:
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