Eparchy of Our Lady of Deliverance Syriac Catholic Diocese in the USA Attorney
Standing Up for Justice for Victims of Child Sexual Abuse
The Catholic Church has been under high scrutiny for years due to allegations of sexual abuse by church leaders and employees, with thousands of claims in the United States alone. In addition to Roman Catholic dioceses, eparchies of the Eastern Catholic Church have also faced allegations, such as the Eparchy of Our Lady of Deliverance Syriac Catholic Diocese in the USA, which has both its headquarters and St. Joseph Syriac Catholic Cathedral in New Jersey.
If you were sexually abused as a child by a member of this eparchy, you might have thought too much time has passed to take legal action. However, child sex abuse victims in New Jersey have expanded rights under the law as of December 1, 2019, and the opportunity exists to seek justice and damages for the harm you endured. Please do not hesitate to contact the dedicated sex abuse lawyers at the Leonard Law Group to discuss a possible case today.
Negligence by the Church
Many Catholic churches throughout New Jersey have released lists of credibly accused clergy members, and these include members of many dioceses. The Syriac Catholic Eparchy of Our Lady of Deliverance, however, has not released its own list, though this certainly does not mean that no abuse occurred within the church community. If someone employed by the church committed sexual abuse, they should be held accountable whether or not their abuse is already publicly recognized.
In addition, there were worrisome findings regarding the church from the recent annual audit of the U.S. Bishops’ Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The audit determined that the Syriac Catholic Eparchy of Our Lady of Deliverance in Newark was noncompliant with the charter, including failing to take measures to obtain background clearances and to provide a safe environment for church members.
Sexual abuse survivors in New Jersey now have a two-year window to file sex abuse claims, no matter how much time has passed. In addition, the statute of limitations has been significantly expanded for sex abuse claims, so any survivors who want to seek justice should discuss their rights with an experienced child sex abuse attorney right away.
Contact Our NJ Law Firm about Claims against the Eparchy of Our Lady of Deliverance Syriac Catholic Diocese in the USA
Not only have some churches tried to sweep allegations under the rug, but they are also not taking the prevention of future child sex abuse seriously. These dioceses and eparchies should be held fully accountable for all cases of sex abuse that happened by bishops, priests, and other employees. The Leonard Legal Group is dedicated to speaking out for victims of child sexual abuse and fighting for justice and compensation. We offer completely confidential and free case evaluations, so please do not wait to call 973-984-1414 or contact us online to speak to a compassionate member of our team.