| Protecting
God's Children Awareness Sessions Out
of concern for the safety and well-being of children, every diocesan, parish,
school or religious education employee/volunteer who has significant or sustained
contact with children is asked to participate in the Protecting God's Children
program. The program is also offered to others interested in attending. Information
regarding the location of area sessions can be obtained through the diocesan website:
dioceseofjoliet.org. Click on Protecting
Children, then Workshop Schedule. Reporting
Incidents of Sexual Abuse:
Sexual abuse is a sin and a crime. Victims
of sexual abuse, in addition to contacting civil authorities, are asked to come
forward in order to receive pastoral assistance. The Church has a responsibility
to help victims of sexual abuse and to ensure that offenders are brought to justice.
Reports may be made to any pastor or to Sister Mary Frances Seeley at (815) 263-6467.
Contact DCFS at 1-800-25-ABUSE. For
more information:
Visit
our diocesan website at:
http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/protecting.asp To
read the "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People,"
click on the following link to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops'
website: http://www.usccb.org/ocyp/charter.shtml | 
