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Will millstone mark turning point for abuse victims?
By Dawn Neuses
A visual sign of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Davenport’s commitment to victims of clergy sexual abuse is in place today after a Millstone Marker was dedicated Monday.
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About 50 diocese supporters, as well as sexual-abuse victims, attended the ceremony at the Diocesan Pastoral Center. Not everyone was happy with the event; one victim even likened it to a publicity stunt.
The heavy, circular stone marker was created by the Diocese of Davenport as part of the non-monetary settlement agreement between the diocese and a group of abuse victims. According to the diocese, the marker is a reminder of its commitment to protect God’s children, and symbolizes the diocese’s respect for the victims who were abused, and its commitment to their healing. . . .
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By Dawn Neuses
A visual sign of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Davenport’s commitment to victims of clergy sexual abuse is in place today after a Millstone Marker was dedicated Monday.
http://photos.qconline.com/mednails/06-19-05_06-25-05/06-20-05/mem20/mem20_13.gif
About 50 diocese supporters, as well as sexual-abuse victims, attended the ceremony at the Diocesan Pastoral Center. Not everyone was happy with the event; one victim even likened it to a publicity stunt.
The heavy, circular stone marker was created by the Diocese of Davenport as part of the non-monetary settlement agreement between the diocese and a group of abuse victims. According to the diocese, the marker is a reminder of its commitment to protect God’s children, and symbolizes the diocese’s respect for the victims who were abused, and its commitment to their healing. . . .
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