CHICAGO, United States – Jesuit authorities for 20 US states on Monday released the names of 89 priests with credible allegations of child sexual abuse dating as far back as 1950. Maryland released 24 names with allegations dating back to 1950 and USA Midwest released 65 names dating back to 1955. The names made public Monday included dozens of priests with multiple allegations of abuse who served in educational institutions. Paulson added that the organization had learned from its mistakes, and has improved training for Jesuits and was holding them accountable if abuse allegations are made. Earlier this month, provinces overseeing Jesuits in more than 20 western, southern and central US states released lists of 153 members accused of child sexual abuse.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 17, 2018 21:45 UTC