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List Release of Accused Sexual Abuse Priests in Virginia

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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The Catholic Diocese of Arlington has released a list of 16 priests credibly accused of child sexual abuse.

In a letter released with the list Wednesday, Bishop Michael Burbidge apologized to victims and said he hopes publishing the list may help them "find further healing and consolation."

Earlier Wednesday, the Catholic Diocese of Richmond published a list of 42 priests with a "credible and substantiated allegation of sexual abuse against a child.

The two dioceses cover the state of Virginia

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