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Final Listening Session set for May 1st

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BROOKFIELD— Bishop Frank J. Caggiano will host the third and final listening session for the sexual abuse crisis at St. Joseph Church in Brookfield at 7 pm tonight, May 1st.

The past few months have been a time of crisis in the Church with local, national and international stories calling for a complete accounting of the sexual abuse issue. In order to better inform people throughout the diocese and listen to their concerns, Bishop Caggiano announced Listening Sessions, two of which have previously occurred:

April 3, 7:30 pm at Notre Dame High School in Fairfield
April 9, 7:30 pm at St. Joseph High School in Trumbull
May 1, 7:00 pm at Saint Joseph Church in Brookfield

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE FINAL LISTENING SESSION HAS BEEN CHANGED. THE LISTENING SESSION WILL BE HELD ON MAY 1, 7 PM AT ST. JOSEPH CHURCH, 163 WHISCONIER ROAD IN BROOKFIELD. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.

At this final listening session, Bishop Caggiano will personally respond to all questions and discuss the administrative and spiritual actions he has taken to restore trust. Members of the diocesan leadership team will also be on hand to answer questions and provide information about Safe Environments and the many steps the diocese has taken to protect children and provide full transparency and accountability. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

To read more about the previous listening sessions click below.
Bishop Says Crisis Is Call To Reform And Purify The Church
Accountability Is Necessary For Healing
Heroic Witness Will Bring Healing

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