Catholic League Tells Washington to Adopt Church's Law

Catholic League tells Washington to adopt church's law

The dispute revolves around a state law that requires priests to report allegations of sexual abuse heard during confession.

WASHINGTON STATE SHOULD ADOPT CANON LAW - Catholic League

Bill Donohue Respecting separation of church and state is a two-way street. That is the occasion for this letter. Contact: noel.frame@leg.wa.gov May 20, 2025 Sen. Noel Frame 220 John A. Cherberg Building PO Box 40436 Olympia, Washington 98504 Dear Sen. Frame: Your interest in preventing Catholic priests from being excommunicated for violating Canon law if [...]