Springfield-Cape Girardeau diocese spent more than $517,000 to settle clergy abuse claims
Wednesday, April 3, 2019 ~ Updated 11:01 PM
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau has paid out more than $517,000 to victims of clergy sexual abuse and another $189,337 in legal fees since 1986, the diocese's bishop disclosed in a letter posted on the diocese website and emailed to Catholics in southern Missouri.
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