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The University has cooperated and will continue to cooperate fully with authorities concerning the conduct of Father David Morrier who entered a plea of not guilty during his arraignment today for a very serious crime.

We are aware of the pain so many people have experienced from criminal sexual misconduct committed by some in the Church and continue to offer atonement and prayers of healing for those victims. The University wants a just outcome. These charges are being dealt with in the court system where they belong. ̽������ will not be commenting further on this case while it is still ongoing.

Sexual assault is not only a crime but a serious sin, and when ̽������ receives sexual misconduct complaints, it acts upon them according to our .  Anyone who may have been harmed while at ̽������ is offered counseling and other appropriate services.

Anyone who experienced or is aware of sexual misconduct at ̽������ is encouraged to make a report to the University and/or the Steubenville Police Department (740-282-5353). Anonymous reports may be made to the University through EthicsPoint ( or 844-521-7816). To speak to someone at Franciscan directly, please contact the Title IX/EEO Coordinator Ann Booth ([email protected]; 740-283-4338).