Maryland Attorney General’s Report Reveals Over 600 Children Sexually Abused by Catholic Priests and Church Officials in the Archdiocese of Baltimore Over the Past 80 Years.

A new report released Wednesday by the Maryland Attorney General’s Office has revealed that more than 150 Catholic priests and other individuals associated with the Archdiocese of Baltimore have sexually abused over 600 children in the past 80 years. The report also accuses church officials of covering up the abuse for decades.

The report found that some parishes, schools, and congregations had more than one abuser at the same time. One example is St. Mark Parish in Catonsville, which had 11 abusers living and working there between 1964 and 2004.

The report paints a damning picture of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, which is the oldest Roman Catholic diocese in the country and spans much of Maryland. The report states that the Archdiocese was aware of the abuse and failed to take appropriate action to protect the victims.

The Maryland Attorney General’s Office has launched an investigation into the Archdiocese of Baltimore, and is working to ensure that the victims of abuse are provided with the support and resources they need. The office is also working to hold those responsible for the abuse and cover-up accountable.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore has responded to the report, expressing its deep sorrow and regret for the pain and suffering of the victims. The Archdiocese has also committed to taking action to ensure that such abuse never happens again.