Jesuits Join Catholic in Sex Abuse

AP Wire
September 8, 2006

Former Gonzaga University President John Leary was involved in the sexual abuse of boys and young men in the 1960s, but the priest's actions were covered up by Jesuit officials and he was transferred to positions in California, Nevada and other states, the Oregon Province of the Society of Jesus said Friday.

'While today, stronger safeguards and clearer policies are in place, the Jesuits wish to publicly acknowledge the failures of our history and apologize to those who have suffered,' the Rev. John D. Whitney of Portland, Ore., leader of the Oregon Province, said in a statement.

He called the cover-up 'uncharacteristic.'"