Bishop Edward K. Braxton of Belleville, Ill., is head of one of the dioceses targeted by Attorney General Lisa Madigan. (Photo: Catholic Diocese of Belleville)
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Attorney General Lisa Madigan continues her investigation into the Catholic Church that has prompted Illinois dioceses to disclose additional names of priests with credible allegations of sexual abuse against minors.
In response to Madigan’s investigation, her office has been given access to Church files for review in each of Illinois’ six dioceses. Since then, several of the Illinois dioceses have publicly disclosed additional names . . .