Phoenix, Ariz., May 19, 2004 / 22:00 pm
The Diocese of Pheonix has partnered with the county attorney’s office to host a summit today, designed for individuals who work on sexual abuse issues.
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted underlined the significance of the conference, not only for the Church but also for society at large.
"Sexual abuse has not only impacted our Catholic Church and other faith communities,” he told the Arizona Republic, “it touches all parts of our society: youth sports, Scouts, schools, day-care centers, homes, any place where our children and youth gather to play, learn, live and trust.
"We need to do all that is possible to ensure that this trust will never be broken again," he added.