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Clerical sexual misconduct

Rosica accuser: ‘I'm just looking for accountability’

Fr. Michael Bechard of the Diocese of London, Ontario, said that he hopes his story might encourage other priests harmed in the Church to find healing

The Pillar
Sep 11, 2024
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A priest who filed suit against Fr. Thomas Rosica says he hopes to encourage priests who have suffered sexual harassment and assault at the hands of other clerics to come forward, and because he believes Rosica should continue to be restricted from priestly ministry.

Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB. Image via National Shrine/YouTube

Fr. Michael Bechard of the Dioc…

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