Terrence Prendergast in 2007.File Photo
Ottawa archbishop shaken by ‘enormity of evil’ in sex cases
BY DEBORAH GYAPONG, CANADIAN CATHOLIC NEWSOTTAWA – In response to news stories that chronicled several past cases of sexual abuse in the Ottawa archdiocese, archbishop Terrence Prendergast has acknowledged “the enormity of the evil” and pledged greater vigilance in the future.
“This shocking moment can become a moment of purification for us in the Catholic community and serve to remind us to keep vigilant in protecting the vulnerable, especially children,” Prendergast said in a statement. “We will continue to commit to making sure that our protocols for safety and security are being followed and are effective.”
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