A survey by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, an organization commissioned by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has revealed that more than 600 diocesan priests and deacons were accused in 2004 of sexually abusing minors (with the majority of cases occurring during the 1970s).A survey by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate a·pos·to·late n. 1. The office, duties, or mission of an apostle. 2. An association of individuals for the dissemination of a religion or doctrine. , an organization commissioned by the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB USCCB United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (Washington, DC) ) has revealed that more than 600 diocesan di·oc·e·san adj. Of or relating to a diocese. n. The bishop of a diocese. diocesan Adjective of or relating to a diocese Noun 1. priests and deacons were accused in 2004 of sexually abusing minors (with the majority of cases occurring during the 1970s). A majority of the offenders are deceased, had already been removed from ministry or been laicized. In 2004, some $140 million was spent on settlements and other fees, $93 million on settlements to victims and $32 million on attorney fees. |
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