The prevention of child sexual abuse and all other forms of abuse are a priority in the Catholic Church and at St. Mary’s Cathedral. To this effect, we maintain a safe environment for children and others by:
- Certification of all volunteers and staff with direct contact with children
- background screens
- education about the prevention of child sexual abuse
- continuing education about safety-related issues for children
- Victim Assistance
- trained counselors are available for those in need
- Education for children, youth, and parents
- Communication, boundaries, interacting with adults, dealing with bullies, promoting safety
- Enforcement of the policies of the Diocese of Grand Island
- Child Protection Policy
- Codes of Conduct
- Documentation and Reporting
If you have knowledge of an incident of sexual abuse of a minor by a cleric, church employee, or volunteer, we encourage you to report the matter to one of our Victim Assistance Coordinators and to the police.