Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People Archives

Review on abuse looks at 70 years’ worth of Colorado dioceses’ files

Oct 26, 2019

A final report on the findings of an independent review of clergy abuse cases in Colorado’s three Catholic dioceses from 1950 to 2019 shows that 166 children were abused by 43 priests statewide.

By Julie Asher

New report finds New York archdiocese ‘faithfully followed’ safeguarding policies

Sep 30, 2019

An independent review of the archdiocese of New York’s personnel files has been completed.

By Christopher White

Protocols to address abuse in U.S. dioceses, eparchies in place since 2002

Feb 12, 2019

Surveys show that many Catholics are unaware of the steps that the bishops have taken since 2002 to prevent child abuse and to monitor its own performance.

By Catholic News Service

Atlanta archbishop releases list of credibly accused priests

Nov 9, 2018

Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Atlanta has released a list of the priests, deacons, seminarians and religious credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor from 1956, when the diocese was established, until now.

By Catholic News Service

Victim assistance coordinators comfort in a behind-the-scenes ministry

Sep 26, 2018

The position of victim assistance coordinator was established in the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” adopted by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in response to the sexual abuse crisis that exploded in 2002.

By Dennis Sadowski

‘Vulnerable adults’ also to be discussed at Vatican meeting in February

Sep 13, 2018

While a Sept. 12 statement from the Vatican said a Feb. gathering of bishop’s theme would be the “protection of minors,” a Vatican spokesperson clarified that the meeting would discuss “prevention of abuse of minors and vulnerable adults.”

By JD Flynn