Church leaders not to assume that 'sexual abuse of minors by the clergy is a thing of the past and a distant memory'. The 14th annual report on diocesan compliance with the US Catholic
Church's "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People" shows
that church leaders have taken steps to help many find healing as
victims of clergy sexual abuse, but there is still work to be done.
Introductory remarks in the 2017 report urge church leaders not to
assume that "sexual abuse of minors by the clergy is a thing of the past
and a distant memory. Any allegation involving a current minor should
remind the bishops that they must rededicate themselves each day to
maintaining a level of vigilance," wrote Francesco Cesareo, chairman of
the National Review Board, which oversees the audits.