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Letter to the Priests, Deacons, Consecrated Religious, and the Baptized Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth from Most Reverend Michael F. Olson, Bishop of Fort Worth in Solidarity with the Decisions of Texas Catholic Bishops to Release Names of Clergy Credibly Accused of Sexual Misconduct with Minors
October 10, 2018
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As we read in the Gospel of Saint Matthew, Jesus placed before His disciples the example of a child as the most important member of His Kingdom as well as the measure by which He will judge us in our fidelity as His disciples. He also warns us of the judgment that awaits us if we, through acts of commission or omission, intentionally harm any child and die without authentic repentance (Matthew 18: 1-7). Jesus preached His Gospel in the midst of...
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List of Clergy with Credible Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors in the Diocese of Fort Worth
Texas Catholic dioceses announce plan to release names of clergy credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors
October 10, 2018
AUSTIN – The 15 Catholic dioceses in Texas and the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter made the decision on Sept. 30 to release names of clergy who have been credibly accused of sexually abusing a minor, going back at least to 1950.
The bishops’ decision was made in the context of their ongoing work to protect children from sexual abuse, and their efforts to promote healing and a restoration of trust in the Catholic Church. ...
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Memorandum to All Pastors, Parochial Vicars and Pastoral Administrators on Scouting in the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth
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Statement on Administrative Committee USCCB Plan of Action:
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USCCB Administrative Committee Statement, Actions to be Taken:
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Bishop Olson Statement on Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report:
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Safe Environment
The Office of Safe Environment is committed to protecting vulnerable children, youths, and adults in the Diocese of Fort Worth, and is in the process of implementing an enhanced safe environment program that strengthens the protection of minors and vulnerable adults.
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North Texas Catholic: A Safer Church: Diocese launches enhanced Safe Environment Program
NewsTalk WBAP: Chris Salcedo talks to Bishop Michael Olson
WFAA Channel 8: Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth institutes new educational training program to prevent sexual abuse
Dallas News: Policies aren't enough to protect children from abuse, churches must take action
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Bishop Michael F. Olson, S.T.D., M.A. was ordained bishop and installed as the fourth bishop of the Diocese of Fort Worth on January 29, 2014.
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