A landmark conviction in Texas has brought a measure of justice to a survivor of clergy abuse, but the case highlights a broader failure of the Roman Catholic Church to protect its flock. Hadassah Doe, a woman who courageously came forward with allegations of being pressured into sex acts by convicted priest Anthony Odiong, is speaking out about the church's inaction in the face of her abuse. Despite reporting her experiences to church officials, Doe claims that she was met with silence and inaction, allowing Odiong to continue using his position of power to manipulate and exploit others. As the church grapples with its handling of clergy abuse, Doe's statement serves as a stark reminder of the need for greater accountability and support for survivors.
Woman, who says Anthony Odiong pressured her into sex acts, says church officials failed to act when told of abuseThe first woman to publicly accuse a Roman Catholic priest who was convicted by a Texas jury on Friday of repeated adult, criminal clergy sexual abuse has said she “can only hope he is kept from continuing to use faith as his net, his snare and a tool to manipulate current and future victims”.“I’m grateful to the jury for listening to the evidence and seeing the truth” about the convicted clergyman, Anthony Odiong, said the woman in a statement on Saturday, referred to in court proceedings by the pseudonym Hadassah Doe. Continue reading...
