Michigan Report Accuses 56 Clergy of Decades-Long Sexual Abuse in Catholic Diocese

A five-year investigation by the state attorney general reveals allegations against clergy dating back to the 1950s, with nine convictions secured so far.

• The Michigan attorney general's office released a report naming 56 individuals, including 48 priests, accused of sexual abuse in the Diocese of Lansing since 1950.
• The investigation, initiated in 2018, involved interviews with survivors, public tips, and millions of files seized from the diocese, revealing decades of misconduct.
• Eleven clergy abuse cases led to charges, resulting in nine convictions, though many accused are now deceased or cannot be prosecuted due to legal limitations.
• Key convictions include former priests Vincent DeLorenzo and Timothy Crowley, as well as former religious brother Joseph Comperchio, all of whom were sentenced for crimes against minors.
• The Diocese of Lansing cooperated with the investigation, and Bishop Earl Boyea issued an apology to victims, calling the abuse a profound betrayal of trust and faith.

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