SAGINAW — Established in 2003, the Diocese of Saginaw independent Review Board acts as a confidential, consultative body advising the Bishop in his assessment of allegations of the sexual abuse of minors by priests or deacons, and in his assessment of a cleric's suitability for ministry. The Review Board is mostly comprised of individuals who are not employed by the diocese, and who have broad expertise beneficial to the protection of children. The Review Board offers advice on cases, reviews on a regular basis the safe environment policies of the diocese, and recommends to the Bishop any modifications, if appropriate.
The following individuals are members of the diocesan Review Board:
MaryPat Bagrosky, MA
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Midland
Child welfare specialist and youth intervention specialist (retired), Midland Probate and Family Court
Father Robert Byrne
St. Agnes Parish, Freeland
Senior priest of the Diocese of Saginaw; sacramental minister St. Agnes Parish in Freeland; former rector of St. John Provincial Major Seminary in Plymouth, Mich.; moral theologian
Tom McIntyre
Holy Spirit Parish, Shields
Former Saginaw County Sheriff; Former Director of Saginaw County 911
Bruce Thill
Blessed Sacrament Parish, Midland
Member of Voice of the Faithful since 2005; Chemist for Dow Chemical Company (retired)
Judith Vondette
St. Agnes Parish, Freeland
Emergency department manager (retired), St. Mary’s of Michigan and Covenant HealthCare
Support Staff:
Father Bill Rutkowski, Bishop’s Delegate
Vicar General; Director of Seminarians; sacramental minister St. John Vianney in Saginaw
Ms. Cynthia Bublitz, LMSW, Victim Assistance Coordinator, Catholic Family Service
Sister Mary Judith O’ Brien, RSM, Chancellor, Bishop’s Delegate for Safe Environment
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