Iowa bishop blesses millstone monument for abuse victims

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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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