Letter from the pastor who replaced the now-excommunicated priest abuser Fr Jeremy Leatherby in the Diocese of Sacramento.

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"It has been a long journey, but I believe that the events that have unfolded now lead us to bring this saga to an end. I do believe that much healing has already taken place for many and still much more is necessary."
"Those who followed him separated themselves from the Church which became a source of great scandal and wound that was inflicted upon all of us."
"I wish to take this opportunity to ask forgiveness from all of you who have suffered abuse from ministers of the church, at this time or any time in the past, here at Presentation Parish, within the Diocese of Sacramento or the church at large."
"Indeed, we must safeguard and do all that we can to never allow this to happen again."
"Recently, someone made this remark to me. 'Father, there might still be some people in your pews who were abused and suffered. They deserve to know of our concern and prayers for them during their healing process.'"
"As we continue our journey, I ask you to join me in prayer for the healing of the victims of abuse and renewal of our church."

Fr. Stanley Poltorak, Pastor

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