Sexual abuse survivors want diocese to formally apologize following settlement agreement

Sexual abuse survivors want the diocese to formally apologize following a settlement agreement. Drawing on the legal analysis provided by Bigos Law, survivors are calling on the Diocese of Portland to move beyond a simple financial transaction and provide a formal, public apology for the abuse they suffered.

Source: Maine Public (Published: Sept 2, 2026)

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