UNHOLY ACTS: An ABC57 News Special Investigation
NILES, Mich. -- ABC57 Anchor and Investigative Reporter Brian Conybeare uncovers allegations of "Unholy Acts" at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Niles, MI.
Five priests who served there over the years, were named by the Michigan Attorney General or the Catholic Church itself as having accusations against them.
Two survivors came forward to share their stories and push for a package of bills known as "Justice for Survivors" under consideration by Michigan lawmakers.
If approved, those bills would allow child sex abuse victims to sue churches, schools and more in civil court for up to $1.5M.
HELP FOR SURVIVORS:
MICHIGAN ATTORNEY GENERAL
SEX ABUSE HOTLINE:
1-844-324-3374
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
SNAP HELPLINE:
1-877-762-7432
Diocese of Kalamazoo
Catholic Charities Crisis Line:
1-800-873-8336
IMPORTANT LINKS:
MICHIGAN "JUSTICE FOR SURVIVORS" BILLS:
Senate Bill 259 of 2025 - Michigan Legislature
MICHIGAN ATTORNEY GENERAL
ONLINE SEX ABUSE REPORTING PORTAL:
Attorney General: Submit Catholic Church Clergy Abuse Information
MICHIGAN ATTORNEY GENERAL
2024 DIOCESE OF KALAMAZOO REPORT:
Diocese of Kalamazoo Final Report May 22, 2024
DIOCESE OF KALAMAZOO ACCUSED PRIESTS LIST
Diocesan Public Disclosure Lists | Diocese of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI
MICHIGAN ATTORNEY GENERAL
2024 DIOCESE OF LANSING REPORT:
Lansing Diocese Report 12/20/24 Updated
DIOCESE OF LANSING ACCUSED PRIESTS LIST
List of clergy with a credible allegation of sexual abuse of a minor | Diocese of Lansing
SARAH POLEGA GOFUNDME:
https://gofund.me/33ceb6995
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