Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus 5704 Roland Avenue Baltimore. MD 21210 April 20, 1998 Charges of childhood sexual abuse reported today by Ms Suzanne Peters © against their uncle, the Rev William J. Walsh, S.J. are a cause of profound se sp concern to me. As | told them two and a half years ago when these alles st brought to the Maryland Province, | sympatize with the pain they are encing. Since that time, the Province has done its best to address their conce || offers to be of any assistance they might find helpful in healing these wouncs When these allegations were first made, the Maryland Province took immed Father Walsh, then working in China, was visited by an official of the Provir ‘ed to return to the United States for evaluation and any necessary treatmer nded period of professional care, Father Walsh, who is 74, was assigned m ‘trative and research tasks at an independent research center sponsored by Province in Washington, D.C. while continuing under professional care. nto exercise any public pastoral ministry. Father Walsh has complied ge: ‘ely with this program of treatment and supervision, and has sought to er is possible to reconcile with his family. My heart goes out to Father Walsh's nieces and their families, while the Nia: se remains ready to help in any way it can. Any questions may be directed to the Province spokesman, Mr. Jeremiah © at 202 434 5032. James R. Stormes S.J. Provincial