List of Jesuits ‘credibly accused' of sex crimes includes victims in DC, Maryland, order says
TOWSON, Md. - The Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus has released the names of its members who they say have been credibly accused of sex crimes involving children - including victims in the D.C. area.
The list extends back to 1950 - and includes Jesuits who worked in Catholic schools and institutions throughout the region.
The Maryland Province covers nine states including Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
The Province also offered a statement apologizing for the crimes its members are accused of committing:
We are deeply sorry for the harm we have caused to victims and their families. We also apologize for participating in the harm that abuse has done to our Church, a Church that we love and that preaches God's care for all, especially the most vulnerable among us. The People of God have suffered, and they rightly demand transparency and accountability. We hope that this disclosure of names will contribute to reconciliation and healing.
The list was released as a new wave of revelations regarding priest abuse rippled through the U.S.
In October, the Washington Diocese released a list of 31 clergymen credibly accused of sex crimes.