Settlement may shed new light on alleged sexual abuse at St. John's Abbey
One former Benedictine monk claims during his time there, officials
at St. John's Abbey turned a blind eye to sexual abuse and were part of a
"pattern" of covering up for abusive monks. "I contend that St. John's produces, protects, fosters this kind of behavior," says Richard Sipe. Sipe,
who attended St. John's and once served as a consultant on a task force
on sexual abuse at St. John's Abbey, claims sexual misconduct was a
systemic problem.
