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SEPTEMBER 19, 2002

A Man of History,
A Shepherd of Hope

A Catholic Herald special supplement

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Eisenberg Commission releases final report

Includes procedure that considers 'rights of the victim-survivors, clergy'


FINAL REPORT -- Eisenberg Commission chairman Anthony Kuchan addresses the media while Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan looks on. Dolan accepted the commission's final report Sept. 12. (Photo by Sam Lucero)

By Sam Lucero
CATHOLIC HERALD STAFF

MILWAUKEE -- In its final report to Milwaukee Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan, a special commission recommended that the archdiocese seek written assurances from religious orders that their members serving here have no records of sexual abuse of minors.

Listening and support sessions for abuse victims to be held in October

MILWAUKEE -- The Archdiocese of Milwaukee will hold two listening and support sessions for victims of clergy sexual abuse. The meetings will be held at the Midwest Express Center in downtown Milwaukee on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 6:30 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 26, 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan and Auxiliary Bishop Richard J. Sklba will attend both sessions. Full story ...

In addition, the commission -- appointed by former Archbishop Rembert G. Weakland last March to review how the archdiocese handles allegations of sexual abuse by priests -- recommended that the archdiocese "act proactively in identifying and addressing any psychological problems of clergy."

Dolan accepted the commission's report during a meeting Sept. 12 at the Cousins Center. A media briefing followed to discuss the report. Full story ...

Other news ...

• Franciscan friars now staffing St. Anthony Parish
Move bucks trend of religious orders leaving parishes

Vocations Awareness

• Archdiocese uses media, new archbishop to promote vocations
New vocations media campaign takes advantage of Dolan's popularity

• Archbishop's Vocation Message --
Vocations: On the brink of a new springtime
Abuse crisis will purify and strengthen church, increase vocations

• Nigerian priest brings new perspective to parish
For newly installed pastor, interest in priesthood began at age 5

• Love for children guides sister's work
Baudry teaches religion to special needs children in Fond du Lac County

Herald of Hope Column:

September songs: Revisiting high school memories

by Bishop Richard J. Sklba

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