ALTOONA, BLAIR COUNTY - The Altoona Johnstown Catholic Diocese released a statement Saturday afternoon after learning of Brother Stephen Baker's Death.
"Bishop Mark L. Bartchak was saddened by news of the death of Brother Stephen Baker, T.O.R. Because of pending legal action concerning allegations against Brother Stephen, the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown cannot make further comment regarding this matter. Bishop Mark continues to pray for everyone during this difficult time."
"Bishop Mark L. Bartchak was saddened by news of the death of Brother Stephen Baker, T.O.R. Because of pending legal action concerning allegations against Brother Stephen, the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown cannot make further comment regarding this matter. Bishop Mark continues to pray for everyone during this difficult time."
Comments
I'd say it's a big change for Brother Steven..........
Dennis H.
January 27, 2013 at 3:17 pm
This changes nothing. It's still crucial that victims,witnesses, and whistleblowers come forward so complicit church officials can be exposed and held responsible, and so future cover ups will be deterred.
Maybe, if the church officials would have done the right thing by putting Baker in a secure treatment center as soon as they first knew about his sexually abusing children, this might not have happened.
We feel sad for his family. and we hope victims will take comfort in the fact that Brother Baker can no longer harm innocent kids.
Judy Jones, SNAP Midwest Associate Director, USA, 636-433-2511. snapjudy@gmail.com,
"SNAP (The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests)
Judy J.
January 27, 2013 at 1:08 am
William F.
January 26, 2013 at 9:08 pm
