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Bill would devastate parishes, schools and ministries
B.S. UNLESS THERE'S A BUNCH OF GUILTY PRIESTS IN THE STATE. EACH CASE MUST BE WON ON IT'S OWN MERIT.
MARYLAND
The Catholic Review
By George P. Matysek Jr.
The Catholic Review
A Senate bill that would lift the statute of limitations on child sexual abuse cases in Maryland would have a devastating impact on parishes, schools and ministries in the three dioceses serving the state, Catholic leaders said.
Introduced by Sen. Delores Kelley, a Democrat representing Baltimore County, SB 238 would create a two-year window during which individuals claiming to be sexually abused as children could file civil suits against the perpetrator and private institutions such as dioceses, parishes and schools. The bill would allow multi-million-dollar civil lawsuits to be brought against Catholic dioceses, their parishes and schools for decades-old cases. The bill would also extend the age when claims could be filed from 25 to 50.
"We reject the claim that this bill is about protecting children," said Sean Caine, director of communications for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Mr. Caine noted that the bill contains no child protection measures to increase the awareness of child abuse, promote counseling, toughen criminal penalties or mandate background checks.
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