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Violence and Public Safety

Responding to Sexual Abuse in the Church: A Letter from Bishop Lee

Dear People of God in the Diocese of Chicago: Late yesterday, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan released a report concluding that the Roman Catholic Church in Illinois has withheld the names of at least 500 priests accused of sexual abuse of children and has, in many instances, failed to conduct appropriate investigations into complaints of sexual abuse by…

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Listening to Women: A Letter from Bishop Lee

Dear Friends, In the last several weeks, I have watched and listened as women from all walks of life, both in and out of the church, have demonstrated courage and conviction by sharing their stories of being sexually abused and harassed by men. These women, many of them inspired by the brave and quiet dignity…

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March for Our Lives on March 24

March for Our Lives on March 24

On Saturday, March 24, Episcopalians from across the country will follow the lead of the students and families of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and take to the streets for the March for Our Lives. “On March 24, the Saturday before Palm Sunday, please do something to stand against gun violence as part of your pilgrimage…

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We Stand in Solidarity with the People of Nevada

We Stand in Solidarity with the People of Nevada

Bishops United Against Gun Violence, a coalition of 70 Episcopal Church bishops among which Bishop Jeff Lee is a member, released the following statement below today in response to the Las Vegas shootings. Please note the tolling of bells the morning of Tuesday, October 3, in solidarity with the Episcopal Diocese of Nevada. October 2,…

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