Well written! Would love to know if bishops across the country have given any thought to what actions they will ensure happen locally. I wonder if parish clergy are on board moving forward? What changes are they willing to make?
Thank you for using your influence as a journalist to amplify the voices of Indigenous peoples.
You mentioned one step towards reconciliation: "Protect all vulnerable people, including children, against abuse, hold perpetrators and their enablers accountable, and provide reparations to victims." In my work with primarily non-Indigenous victims/survivors of clergy sexual abuse, some faith community leaders will not meet with victims/survivors.
In some cases, I believe fear may be behind this hesitancy; in other cases I have heard of, lawyers / insurance companies advise leaders NOT to meet directly with victims/survivors. It would be good to have a story exploring the role of lawyers/insurance companies as impediments to reconciliation. I would be happy to provide you some background if you desire.
Well written! Would love to know if bishops across the country have given any thought to what actions they will ensure happen locally. I wonder if parish clergy are on board moving forward? What changes are they willing to make?
Thank you Glen for a refreshingly sane and considered assessment of both Pope Francis’ visit and how we all might move forward.
Thank you for using your influence as a journalist to amplify the voices of Indigenous peoples.
You mentioned one step towards reconciliation: "Protect all vulnerable people, including children, against abuse, hold perpetrators and their enablers accountable, and provide reparations to victims." In my work with primarily non-Indigenous victims/survivors of clergy sexual abuse, some faith community leaders will not meet with victims/survivors.
In some cases, I believe fear may be behind this hesitancy; in other cases I have heard of, lawyers / insurance companies advise leaders NOT to meet directly with victims/survivors. It would be good to have a story exploring the role of lawyers/insurance companies as impediments to reconciliation. I would be happy to provide you some background if you desire.