1 Corinthians 12:14, 26

Welcome to the webpage of The Office of Safe Environment. This page serves as a resource to victim survivors of abuse, families and children, parish volunteers and staff, clergy, and seminarians.

 

Through our work and ministry, we are committed to:

• Listening to victim survivors who come forward and share their story
• Being a resource for victim survivors, their families, and affected parish communities
• Accompanying victim survivors on their journey
• Screening and training clergy, employees, and volunteers in our parishes and schools
• Educating children, families, teachers, clergy, seminarians, and volunteers
• Implementing the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People
• Equipping parishes and schools with tools to maintain safe environments

Using the categories on the left, you will find:

• Ways to report allegations of abuse
• Documents with our policies and procedures
• How we train and educate parish staff, children, clergy, and seminarians
• Spiritual resources for healing
• Diocesan and national reports and resources
• Information about our Diocesan Review Board
• Our list of credibly accused priests
• Contact information for the staff in this office