U.S. seminarians work to ensure they are not part of abuse problem

Published: 2004-02-27

ROME (CNS) -- While saddened by the scope of the clerical sex abuse scandal, U.S. seminarians in Rome were preparing in every way they could think of to ensure they would be part of the solution. "It pains the men," said Msgr. Kevin C. McCoy, rector of North American College, the U.S. seminary in Rome. Msgr. McCoy spoke to Catholic News Service Feb. 27, the day a 50-year statistical study of U.S. clerical sex abuse was published in the United States, along with a report by the U.S. bishops' National Review Board. The exclusively lay review board called on seminaries to "deal with issues of sexual conduct more openly and more forthrightly" and to improve processes for screening and educating potential priests.

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