A report by a judicial inquiry into diocesan reporting and oversight of alleged abusers was published in July 2011.

Over the last decade, recovered memories of abuse were more often the basis of suits and criminal charges against the alleged abusers.

The changes would have allowed greater disclosure in cases where a child had died or an alleged abuser had been arrested.

The alleged abuser had since then committed suicide after being relieved of his position at the school.

Along with protecting the victim, law enforcement officers have to ensure that the alleged abusers' rights are not violated.

Father Doyle, the spokesman, said the diocese had done everything it could to locate the alleged abusers.

Daters, on the other hand, more often want the alleged abuser to get lost.

Mr. Moran, now 44, said he knew little of his alleged abuser's criminal past until the article appeared.

The toll-free number for reporting suspected cases of child abuse where a parent or legal guardian is the alleged abuser is (800) 342-3720.

A principal reform (section 8) was to prohibit the identification of an alleged abuser unless convicted of the abuse in question.