The Press
May 19 2044
Anglican Church settles sexual abuse claims
The Anglican Church has made a confidential settlement with people sexually
abused by a priest.
The church released a statement indicating "longstanding" abuse
committed by an Anglican priest in
"It was mutually agreed that the particulars and provision of the
settlement remain the private business of those involved and may not be
disclosed," the statement said. Bishop of Christchurch David Coles was
unavailable for comment yesterday, and the church's media officer said no
further details would be released.
The church refused to confirm whether the settlement involved former
Whistleblowing author Louise Deans and two other
women who say they were sexually harassed and abused by McCullough received
payouts from the Anglican Church last year. All three had been candidates for
ordination in the
Church leaders were first alerted to the alleged misconduct by five women in
1989.
Another three