Victim/Survivor Assistance

If you or someone you know has been abused, exploited or harassed by a clergy member, religious brother or sister, lay employee, or a volunteer of a parish or Catholic school, your first call should be to law enforcement. You are also encouraged to contact the Archdiocese’s Victim Assistance Program at 651-291-4497 for confidential, compassionate assistance from an independent and professional local care provider, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Click here for a brochure on Victim/Survivor Assistance.

Click here for a brochure on How to Report Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect.

Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting System  

The new Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting (CBAR) service became operational Monday, March 16. The Bishops of the United States approved the national reporting system following Pope Francis’ May 2019 apostolic letter, Vos estis lux mundi (“You are the light of the world”), to address the issue of sexual abuse and bishop accountability in the global Catholic Church.   

CBAR is one way to report allegations, operated by Convercent, Inc., an independent, third party entity that provides intake services to private institutions for reports of sensitive topics such as sexual harassment, through a secure, confidential, and professional platform. Individuals may make a report by accessing ReportBishopAbuse.org or calling (800) 276-1562. Reports are taken 24 hours a day in English and Spanish.  More information may be found at archspm.org/ReportBishopAbuse. 

April is Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month

National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect, and promotes the social and emotional well-being of children and families.