“The allegations surrounding Monsignor Joseph Reilly’s egregious mishandling of sexual abuse allegations are utterly atrocious and absolutely unacceptable. It is outrageous that an individual who reportedly failed to disclose sexual abuse allegations and violated university, State, and federal policies has been appointed as president of Seton Hall University. This decision blatantly disregards the principles of transparency, accountability, and justice for survivors.

“Seton Hall must take immediate and decisive action to restore faith in its leadership. The university must unequivocally demonstrate that it stands with survivors and upholds the principles of justice rather than shielding those who enable abuse through inaction. Anything less is a blatant failure to protect its community and fulfill its mission.

“The time for half-measures and evasion is over. Seton Hall University owes answers, accountability, and justice to its community and the public.

“We demand Monsignor Reilly’s immediate resignation from the presidency of Seton Hall University. Furthermore, the university must release the full findings of the investigation to the public. Transparency is not merely optional in this matter; it is a moral and social imperative. The refusal to disclose this report only strengthens the perception of a cover-up and perpetuates a culture of silence that has permitted abuse within institutions for far too long.

“This crisis is not solely about one individual; it is fundamentally about holding accountable those who allowed this appointment to occur despite clear evidence of misconduct. The Board of Regents has severely compromised its credibility and betrayed the trust of students, faculty, and the broader community by promoting Monsignor Reilly, even after a university-sanctioned investigation recommended his removal. We wholeheartedly support the demands of survivor advocacy groups: those who were aware of these damning findings and still endorsed Monsignor Reilly must also be removed from their positions.”