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‘Endemic to the culture’ - Closed consultation process raises concern before Charter vote

Some have questioned whether the bishops are ready to vote on a safeguarding document at all.

Jun 10, 2026

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When the U.S. bishops’ conference gathered in Dallas in the spring of 2002, they were in a crisis.

The Boston Globe had published reports in the months prior on the extent of clerical sexual abuse of minors in the diocese, and the transfer of abusers and cover-up of allegations which came subsequently.

‘Endemic to the culture’ - Closed consultation process raises concern before Charter vote

Some have questioned whether the bishops are ready to vote on a safeguarding document at all.

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