Even non-surprise visits could be helpful, if they interview seminarians this time (instead of administrators), and promise to protect them from any retribution for their statements (and follow through on that promise).
Even non-surprise visits could be helpful, if they interview seminarians this time (instead of administrators), I agree. The Michael Rose approach would be most excellent.
and promise to protect them from any retribution for their statements (and follow through on that promise).
Without that assurance the visit would be another whitewash.