Iowa diocese identifies 28 Catholic priests accused of abusing more than 100 minors

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Omaha World Herald-AP

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — At least 28 priests are credibly accused of having sexually abused more than 100 boys and girls while working for a Roman Catholic diocese in Iowa, church officials announced Monday.

The Diocese of Sioux City identified those 28 priests as it published a long-awaited list of those who have been the subject of credible allegations of sexual abuse involving minors.

The list included about 5 percent of the priests who have worked for the diocese at some point since its inception in 1902. A 29th priest has been accused but his name is being withheld pending an appeal to the Vatican.

"Publishing this list is the beginning of a new chapter in the history of our diocese," said Bishop R. Walker Nickless, who released the list at a news conference. "We want it to usher in a climate of openness and transparency, resulting in the protection of our youth and accountability for clergy and church leaders."

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[saidsimplesimon]

1. Hello Steve,

This is a scandal that engulfs the entire continent and beyond. The "Dark Ages" never ended, just sweep under the political umbrella of those unwilling to admit that religion is just another tool to control we "plebes". imo

[doc03]

2. The priests need to at least give up little boys for lent. nt

[Submariner]

3. The quicker the Vatican closes down the tent and pulls up stakes, the better.

Liquidate the multi-millions in real estate, art jewels and artifacts, and go home.

Give ALL the proceeds of those sales to the families of survivors of child rape and those driven to suicide by these wretched low lifes.

Take off the robes, and sashes, and other phony churchy garb used to get your hands into little boys pants. Stop teaching this phony imaginary sky people crap about gods and saints used to terrify the raped children into silence.