Sexual Abuse Policy

Policies and Procedures Relating to Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests or Deacons or by Lay Employees or Volunteers (.pdf)
updated October 2006

Communications Policy (.pdf)

Code of Pastoral Conduct for Priests, Deacons, Pastoral Ministers, Administrators, Staff, and Volunteers (.pdf)

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Should you suspect that a child has been abused or neglected,
please contact:

Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
24-hour Hotline - 1-800-252-2873

Victim's Assistance Coordinator
(309) 635-2141
Ann Slaughter

Diocesan Contacts to Report Allegations of Abuse
(309) 671-1550

Msgr. Paul Showalter	Patricia Gibson
Vicar General	Chancellor