Bishop Shawn McKnight released a list of 33 priests and religious brothers who have been credibly accused of sexual abuse in the Diocese of Jefferson City.
McKnight released the names at a news conference Thursday as a next step in the diocese’s commitment to transparency and healing.
“After an independent review of the files of our living priests, deacons and seminarians and an internal review of the files of our deceased clergy, I am confident that no priest, deacon or religious now serving in the Diocese of Jefferson City has ever been credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor,” McKnight said.
Those who were credibly accused have either been removed from ministry or are deceased, he said.
“It is with great sorrow that I publish this list,” McKnight said. “I humbly and sincerely offer my deepest apologies to those who have been abused by clergy and religious.”
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