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Diocese of Providence criticizes state’s abuse report, claims it’s meant to ‘sway’ legislators

Diocese of Providence criticizes state’s abuse report, claims it’s meant to ‘sway’ legislators

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The diocese said it “willingly endured” more than half a decade’s worth of inquiries and records requests from the state government.

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