IRISH REPORT SHEDS LIGHT ON WORDWIDE ABUSE COVER-UP

May 20, 2009

MEDIA ADVISORY

SUMMARY: The shocking report released today by the government-appointed Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse details the depth of child abuse at the hands of the clergy and religious of the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland. Roughly 2,000 men and women were abused in more than 100 schools and institutions run by religious orders dating back to the 1950s. This latest report is another example of the worldwide issue of clergy abuse—an issue that cannot be resolved without an end to the culture of secrecy and a call for accountability.

WHAT: When the report is released to the public, Voice of the Faithful leaders will be available for comment on the worldwide clergy abuse crisis and the need for accountability from the leaders of the Catholic Church.

WHO:

Dan Bartley - President, Voice of the Faithful

Sean O’Conaill– Voice of the Faithful Ireland Acting Coordinator

William Casey –Chair, Committee to Protect Children and Support Survivors

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IRISH REPORT SHEDS LIGHT ON WORDWIDE ABUSE COVER-UP

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	IRISH REPORT SHEDS LIGHT ON WORDWIDE ABUSE COVER-UP May 20, 2009 MEDIA ADVISORY SUMMARY: The shocking report released today by the government-appointed Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse details the depth of child abuse at the hands of the clergy and religious of the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland. Roughly 2,000 men and women were abused in more than 100 schools and institutions run by religious orders dating back to the 1950s. This latest report is another example of the worldwide issue of clergy abuse—an issue that cannot be resolved without an end to the culture of secrecy and a call for accountability. WHAT: When the report is released to the public, Voice of the Faithful leaders will be available for comment on the worldwide clergy abuse crisis and the need for accountability from the leaders of the Catholic Church. WHO: Dan Bartley - President, Voice of the Faithful Sean O’Conaill– Voice of the Faithful Ireland Acting Coordinator William Casey –Chair, Committee to Protect Children and Support Survivors CONTACT: Jessica Lillie PR Director (01) 617-558-5252, © 617-680-2131 votfpr@votf.org Action	VOTF™ Mission Statement To provide a prayerful voice, attentive to the Spirit, through which the Faithful can actively participate in the governance and guidance of the Catholic Church. Our Goals To support survivors of clergy sexual abuse To support priests of integrity To shape structural change within the Catholic Church.