Sexual Abuse Crisis
Diocese of San Bernardino
Office of the Bishop
Actions taken over sexual abuse of minors
Bishop Gerald R. Barnes said in an Oct. 6-7, 2018 letter to parishioners that he has decided “to make public the names of all priests who have ministered in the Diocese of San Bernardino that have credible allegations of sexual abuse of a minor.” In his letter, Bishop Barnes apologizes and underscores his commitment to protect children and adults from abuse. Read the letter here.
Here is a link to the Diocese of San Bernardino list of priests against whom “credible accusations” have been made since the 1978 formation of the diocese::
https://www.sbdiocese.org/sexualabuse.cfm
Riverside and San Bernardino had until 1978 been part of the Diocese of San Diego, which has released a list of priests who have faced credible allegations involving sexual abuse of a minor. Here is a link to the San Diego diocese list:
https://www.sdcatholic.org/en-us/sexualabuse/protectingourchildren/updatedlistofaccusedpriests.aspx
For more information about the Diocese of San Bernardino list, read here:
www.sbdiocese.org/documents/latestnews/ABOUT-THE-LIST.pdf
St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church on Sept. 25 and Sept. 27, 2018, held town hall discussions in English and Spanish on the issue of sexual abuse of minors. Our parish prepared a report for Bishop Barnes on the event, which included small-group discussions, presentations by representatives of the Diocesan Review Committee and opportunities to ask questions and get answers. (Update) Read the report here.
The diocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection assists victims of clergy, religious, staff and volunteers in the Church. Read about the office here. https://www.sbdiocese.org/ministries/MinistryInfo.cfm?id=1380054
To report abuse by a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer, call the sexual misconduct hotline at 1-888-206-9090.
The Riverside County 24-hour Child Abuse Hotline can be reached at 1-800-442-4918.
You can learn more about Child & Youth Protection on the diocesan website: https://www.sbdiocese.org/index.cfm#
Bishop Gerald R. Barnes said in an Oct. 6-7, 2018 letter to parishioners that he has decided “to make public the names of all priests who have ministered in the Diocese of San Bernardino that have credible allegations of sexual abuse of a minor.” In his letter, Bishop Barnes apologizes and underscores his commitment to protect children and adults from abuse. Read the letter here.
Here is a link to the Diocese of San Bernardino list of priests against whom “credible accusations” have been made since the 1978 formation of the diocese::
https://www.sbdiocese.org/sexualabuse.cfm
Riverside and San Bernardino had until 1978 been part of the Diocese of San Diego, which has released a list of priests who have faced credible allegations involving sexual abuse of a minor. Here is a link to the San Diego diocese list:
https://www.sdcatholic.org/en-us/sexualabuse/protectingourchildren/updatedlistofaccusedpriests.aspx
For more information about the Diocese of San Bernardino list, read here:
www.sbdiocese.org/documents/latestnews/ABOUT-THE-LIST.pdf
St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church on Sept. 25 and Sept. 27, 2018, held town hall discussions in English and Spanish on the issue of sexual abuse of minors. Our parish prepared a report for Bishop Barnes on the event, which included small-group discussions, presentations by representatives of the Diocesan Review Committee and opportunities to ask questions and get answers. (Update) Read the report here.
The diocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection assists victims of clergy, religious, staff and volunteers in the Church. Read about the office here. https://www.sbdiocese.org/ministries/MinistryInfo.cfm?id=1380054
To report abuse by a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer, call the sexual misconduct hotline at 1-888-206-9090.
The Riverside County 24-hour Child Abuse Hotline can be reached at 1-800-442-4918.
You can learn more about Child & Youth Protection on the diocesan website: https://www.sbdiocese.org/index.cfm#
August 16, 2018
Most Reverend Gerald R. Barnes
Reports in the national and international news of misconduct by Church leaders in the area of sexual abuse.
English and Spanish
Most Reverend Gerald R. Barnes
Reports in the national and international news of misconduct by Church leaders in the area of sexual abuse.
English and Spanish