Clergy: Answerable to God or State

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Read Archbishop Etienne's statement upon the Governor's signing of SB 5375 making clergy in WA state mandatory reporters of abuse with no exemption for the privileged communication between priest and penitent during the Sacrament of Reconciliation. You may also listen to Archbishop's interview on Sacred Heart Radio.

English: PDF version

Spanish: PDF version

Interview: https://sacredheartradio.org/

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