Breaking News: Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann and the Diocese of Speyer Respond to Preliminary Sexual Abuse Study
Diocese of Speyer Speaks Out on Research Regarding Sexual Misconduct - Catholic Diocese of Speyer responds to research on sexual misconduct
Here's the lowdown on what's happening today at 11:00 AM in the Palatine cathedral city: Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann and Vicar General Markus Magin are holding a press conference at the diocese seminary to discuss a preliminary study on sexual abuse within the Diocese of Speyer.
On Thursday, historian Professor Sylvia Schraut from Mannheim presented a preliminary study that pointed the finger at the church's structures as enablers of sexual abuse within the Diocese of Speyer.
The diocese has faced numerous sexual abuse cases in recent years, acknowledging over 96 victims. To date, approximately 3.6 million euros have been paid to these victims, which included therapy costs. The Diocese of Speyer covers the Palatinate and Saarpfalz district. This study was launched in April 2023 by an independent commission and is expected to last four years, with funding provided by the diocese itself.
- Speyer Diocese
- Sexual Abuse
- Response
- Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann
Though specific details of the Diocese of Speyer's response and Bishop Wiesemann's comments are still pending, we'll keep you updated as more information becomes available. Note that, sadly, the Catholic Church has faced criticism and calls for accountability with regards to its handling of sexual abuse cases in the past, but let's hear what the Bishop and the diocese have to say! Stay tuned.
- The Diocese of Speyer, led by Bishop Karl-Heinz Wiesemann, is set to respond to a preliminary study on sexual abuse within the diocese, following the findings presented by historian Professor Sylvia Schraut.
- During a press conference at the diocese seminary, Bishop Wiesemann and Vicar General Markus Magin are expected to discuss the church's employment policy, particularly in light of the sexual abuse allegations.
- The preliminary study, conducted by an independent commission, has highlighted the diocese's employment policies as potential enablers of sexual abuse, a concern that will likely be addressed during the press conference.
- In the past, politics and general-news outlets have criticized the Catholic Church for its handling of sexual abuse cases, making the diocese's response to this study, schedule for 2023, particularly important in the realm of crime and justice.
