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REVIEW BOARD In accordance with the Charter for the Protection
of Children and Young People adopted by the United States Conference of Catholic
Bishops, the Most Reverend Edward P. Cullen, D.D., Bishop of Allentown has formally
established the Diocesan Review Board. The purpose of the Diocesan Review Board
is to assist the Bishop in discharging his responsibilities involving the sexual
abuse of minors by clerics. The Diocesan Review Board members appointed
by the Bishop are: · Joan Hanosek of Lehighton,
Chair-a registered nurse and the Director of Quality Management
at Gnaden Huetten Hospital in Lehighton. · Doctor
Diane Bonaccorsi of Reading-a physician in family practice
and is the mother of three teenage children. · Doctor
Eugene Decker of Bethlehem-a physician in family practice
and is often an expert prosecution witness in child sexual abuse cases. ·
David Kelley of Center Valley-a West Point
graduate and a decorated Vietnam veteran and is now President of PPL
Telcom. · Beth Mull, Ph.D. of Reading-a
psychologist who has worked with children and adolescents in therapy. ·
Michael J. O'Connor of Frackville-an attorney
in private practice with offices in Pottsville and Allentown. ·
Monsignor Albert J. Byrne, Pastor of Annunciation
of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Catasauqua. The norms of the
Charter approved by the Vatican call for a seasoned pastor to be
a member of the Board. Bishop Cullen said, "The Diocese is fortunate
to have such highly qualified professional people as members of the Diocesan Review
Board. Their willingness to serve is a sign of the vitality among the faithful
to ensure the quality of priestly service to which all parishioners have an entitlement.
Their contribution to the renewal of priestly life and to the protection of children
and young people cannot be overstated."

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