Civil or ecclesial court. Which path leads to justice, truth and healing?

Oct 17, 2024

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Elizabeth Grace

Elizabeth Grace

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Elizabeth Grace was recently interviewed for a column in The Catholic Register, where she touched on alternative ways to come to binding agreements in cases of alleged sexual abuse. Read the article here.

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