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ARCHDIOCESAN REVIEW BOARD

Since 1990, the Archdiocese of Seattle has had a process in place to address issues of clergy sexual misconduct and abuse of minors, and to assist the Archbishop in assessing the suitability for ministry of those accused.  Since that time, the Archdiocese also has had a process through which allegations are made and pastoral care and assistance are offered to those who make them.

The Archdiocesan Review Board assists the Archbishop in accordance with Church law, the USCCB’s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and the Essential Norms for Diocesan Policies Dealing with Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests or Deacons and locally established church policies.  The board operates as a confidential consultative body that advises the Archbishop regarding his responsibilities related to clergy sexual abuse of minors and assisting him in assessing allegations and fitness for ministry.

Review Board Members:
Lucy Berliner, MSW
Director, Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress. Served in various capacities on previous Archdiocesan Committees and Review Boards.

Joan Cole Duffell
Director of partnership development for Committee for Children, a Seattle-based, international nonprofit organization that conducts research and develops programs for the prevention of child abuse, youth violence and bullying.

Orlando Manaois, LICSW
Social Worker Clinician and Supervisor at Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center, Seattle.  Has also served as a member of the pastoral outreach team provided to parishes through the Vicar for Clergy Office.

Deacon Michael Riggio
Deacon serving at St. Leo Church, Tacoma and an attorney who also teaches Trial Practice at Seattle University Law School. Former deputy Pierce County prosecutor working in the Special Assault Unit.

Fr. Michael Tyrrell, S.J.
Principal, Seattle Preparatory School. Served as member of Archdiocese of Seattle Case Review Board.

Mary Ellen Stone, MS
Executive Director, King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, the largest sexual assault victim's service organization in Washington.

Archdiocesan Curia Members:
Fr. Paul Magnano; Vicar for Clergy, Archdiocese of Seattle
Mary E. Santi, JCL, M.DIV., SPHR; Archbishop’s Delegate for Human Resources, Archdiocese of Seattle

Staff:
Dennis O'Leary; Archbishop Delegate of Chancery Operations, Archdiocese of Seattle
Christine M. Taylor, JCL; Chancellor / Canonical Services, Archdiocese of Seattle

Legal Resource: Dan Satterberg, Chief of Staff King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Canonical Investigations: Rick Buckland
Treatment & Compliance: George Uhlman
Pastoral Outreach Coordinator: Denise Aubuchon