I would probably have to disagree with the bishop's assertion "..."builds on the incredible progress the Catholic Church has made" in the area of sex abuse prevention..."

Yes, the church has put prevention and screening programs in place, as well as training.  It has also spent millions lobbying against extending statutes of limitations for victims, an millions more on attorneys who attacked victims harshly in courtrooms and the press, typically only to settle rather than to face a judge and jury.

Accountability, transparency:  nope.   Tribunals for bishops?  nope.  A Commission that actually means something?  nope.  Changes to those elements of Canon Law that are most needed to fix some of this?  nope.


Progress?  yes.   "Incredible progress?  hardly.