Lest We Forget

Recently in Iowa, a monument you was dedicated to the lives of the victims of clergy sexual abuse. As reported in the Quad-City Times, “The monument unveiled outside SS Philip & James Catholic Church on Sunday afternoon symbolizes many things to survivors of sexual abuse, but most of all it’s a reminder for everyone not to forget what happened.” See the full story.

The monument reads, “Dedicated to our children who were abused by those we trusted.” Additional Associated Press coverage on the TheNewsTribune.com site.

The Biblical inscription on the monument, from Luke 12:2-3: “There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed and nothing hidden that will not be made known. What you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight and what you have whispered in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the roofs.”

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