Bishop McGrath and the Diocese of San Jose release the names of clergy with credible allegations of sexual abuse of children as part of the commitment to transparency and accountability to assist in the process of reconciliation and healing for victims/survivors.

With the release of the list, the Bishop expressed his deepest apologies for the actions of those who were in positions of authority and who violated that sacred trust by abusing children. The Bishop also voiced his commitment to continue to improve upon the vigilance, training, and prevention efforts that have been in place since 2002. 

The Bishop personally encouraged other victims/survivors to come forward. Anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse by anyone working on behalf of the Church is urged to contact civil authorities (police department or sheriff’s office) and then to contact the Office for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults at 408-983-0113 or opcva.ethicspoint.com.  

For more information, including the list and FAQs, visit www.dsj.org/disclosurelist.