Ex-priest urges Portland diocese to ‘come clean’ after letter revealed
Robert Hoatson spent Tuesday morning walking in front of the Catholic
diocese building at 510 Ocean Ave., carrying a sign that said “Reaching
out to abuse victims.” The national advocate for people sexually abused by Catholic clergy and a Boston attorney have allegeda letter uncovered through a lawsuit
shows that Catholic Church leaders in Maine knew abuses by the Rev.
James Vallely — who is now deceased — began earlier than previously
admitted.
