The Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester has shown greater willingness to work alongside law enforcement officials to help prevent sexual abuse of children by priests and church leaders, according to the state’s third annual audit of the diocese.

New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte commended the diocese for “significant progress” in establishing a program to help eliminate sexual abuse of minors by clergy members. Some of the diocese’s latest efforts include an online database that tracks complaints, improved training for church staff, and educational materials for parents and children, including a coloring book about safety available at the diocese’s website.
“I am very pleased that we are now having a much more open dialogue,” she said at a press conference yesterday.

Read the Rest…