In July 2021, Monsignor Jeffrey Burrill resigned from his post as the general secretary of the USCCB ahead of a report by The Pillar alleging that he had engaged in inappropriate behaviour and frequent use of Grindr.

The app advertises itself as "the largest social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people." Its geolocation feature is popularly known to facilitate sex hookups between gay men.

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The 2022 report for July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022, states that 1,998 victim survivors came forward with 2,704 allegations and that this number is 399 less than that reported in 2021 and 1,548 less than that reported in 2020.

The report also emphasised assistance given by dioceses and eparchies to the families of the 254 victim-survivors who reported during the audit period as well as the 1,589 victim-survivors who reported during earlier audit periods.

"I wish to acknowledge gratefully the victim-survivors who have allowed us to work with and journey alongside them. We have learned much and continue to value the relationships created out of courage, trust and care,..."

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