Clergy Accused of Sexual Abuse
The Archdiocese of Detroit firmly believes transparency is key to healing; this value is at the center of our pledge to listen to victims of clergy sexual abuse, act on the information they provide and to do everything in our power to bring offending clergy to justice. We provide the information and resources below in the hope that they provide some measure of peace to victims. It is also our prayer that those who have not yet shared their abuse may find the strength to step forward, knowing we will listen.
Michigan Attorney General Report on Clergy Sexual Abuse in the Archdiocese of Detroit
On [DATE], the Michigan Department of the Attorney General released its report on clergy sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Detroit. The vast majority of clergy included in the report were never afforded due process of any kind under either civil or canonical legal systems.
Since the investigation's launch in September 2019, the Archdiocese of Detroit has fully cooperated with state official throughout their investigation and we welcome the release of the report. Indeed, the vast majority of the documents appearing the Attorney General's report were supplied by the Archdiocese of Detroit.
BishopAccountability.org
BishopAccountability.org provides a digital collection of documents, survivor witness, investigative reports, and media coverage about the Catholic clergy abuse crisis. Their collection of records relating to the Archdiocese of Detroit can be found at bishop-accountability.org/dioceses/usa-mi-detroit.
Supplemental List
Beyond the individuals included in the Michigan Attorney General's report, the Archdiocese of Detroit provides the following list of clergy and religious who have been credibly accused of sexual abuse. The Archdiocese considers a complaint to be credible, or substantiated, if it has a “semblance of truth,” meaning it appears to be or could possibly be true. This is a lower standard of proof than those used in civil and criminal proceedings, (preponderance of evidence and beyond a reasonable doubt, respectively).
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