In Response to Bishop Skylstad
Original Article:
01/01/2003 Bishop Renews Vow of Change
We the Catholic Church are in a crisis that has profoundly eroded the moral integrity of church leaders.
As a SNAP Spokane leader I am horrified at the extent of the sexual abuse/criminal activity in this diocese and the internal hierarchical policies that provide for a clear process of cover-up of abhorrent crimes against innocent children.
Laws have been broken, hearts, spirits, and emotions.
Open up personnel files, financial records, name deceased priests, listen to the voices of victims – that is change.
The real child protection policy change that has taken place this year is the change taking place in the parish pews. Catholics challenging the bishop for disclosure & accountability.
Another promising policy change in 2003 is the potential changes in the legislature involving the statute of limitations, mandatory clergy reporting and the “crime of cover-up” making hierarchy criminally responsible for covering up crimes.
It’s time to replace abuse, power & secrecy with TRUTH & ACCOUNTABILITY.
Molly Harding
11519 N Kathy Drive
Spokane, WA 99218
509-466-1877
cell 509-991-8834
The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests