Tag: Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau

Missouri Catholic Diocese Concealed Child Sexual Abuse, Lawsuit Alleges

Sep 19, 2024

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Staff Writer

in Catholic, Church, Litigation

A federal lawsuit filed by 11 female plaintiffs accuses the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau and Bishop Edward Rice, in his official capacity, of facilitating and covering up the sexual abuse of minors by employees over a span of decades.