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Dozens Of Bergen County Priests Accused Of Sexual Abuse, NJ Diocese Reveals Dozens Of Bergen County Priests Accused Of Sexual Abuse, NJ Diocese Reveals
Dozens Of Bergen County Priests Accused Of Sexual Abuse, NJ Diocese Reveals The Catholic Church in New Jersey on Wednesday released a list of allegedly abusive priests. Cardinal Joseph Tobin, the archbishop of Newark, in November announced there would be a "complete review" of abuse allegations and establishment of a victim compensation fund and counseling program. The list follows a two-year investigation that found more than 1,000 victims spanning 70  years -- along with evidence of a coverup by some church leaders. The Paterson Diocese on Wednesday released its list of priests accused of sexual abuse but didn't identify their parishes. Click here for the …

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by Cecilia Levine