A Message from the President

A message from the president regarding the Maryland Province releasing the names of Jesuits credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors.
Dear Members of the University Community,
Today, the Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus is releasing the names of Jesuits from the province, and other Jesuits who have served the province, who have been credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors since 1950. The release is part of the Society’s efforts to foster reconciliation and healing for all those who have suffered by answering a demand for transparency and accountability.
Four of the Jesuits named in
The University of Scranton is deeply committed to our efforts to respond to this crisis in the Church through the Task Force on Reconciliation, Healing
As our work progresses, let us always remember to hold in our hearts and prayers all those who were harmed, directly or indirectly, by clergy sexual abuse.
Sincerely,
Scott R. Pilarz, S.J.
President