Friday, August 24, 2018

PA School Drops Abp's Name Due to Sex Abuse; Vandals Sprayed Paint on Abp's Name at School

A Roman Catholic high school will shed the name of Washington's archbishop, who was cited in a sweeping grand jury report as having allowed priests accused of sexually abusing children to be reassigned or reinstated while he was Pittsburgh's bishop, the Religion News website reports today (August 24, 2018).

The Diocese of Pittsburgh said that Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl made the request to remove his name from Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School and that school and diocese officials accepted it.

The sign in front of the suburban Pittsburgh school was discovered vandalized earlier this week, with red spray paint obscuring Wuerl's name.

The 77-year-old Wuerl defended himself, saying he acted to protect children, promptly investigate allegations, and strengthen policies as understanding of child abuse evolved. He has said he will not resign.

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