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  • Bishops start dealing with new rules on sex-abusing priests

    06/29/2002 3:13:58 PM PDT · by Salvation · 40 replies · 164+ views
    Catholic News Service ^ | 6-24-02 | Jerry Filteau
    WEEKLY ROUNDUP Jun-24-2002 (1,190 words) xxxnBishops start dealing with new rules on sex-abusing priestsBy Jerry FilteauCatholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Within days of their historic June 13-15 meeting on clerical sex abuse of minors, some U.S. bishops began implementing the new national charter they established in Dallas. Several priests with past records of abuse who had been restored to ministry or church-related office jobs following treatment were removed from those posts, including eight in Chicago. Some retired priests were informed they could no longer wear clerical garb, present themselves as priests or say Mass publicly. Bishops held planning meetings...