Bulletin Announcement

Child Protection 4-5-2026

04/05/2026

Child Protection and Creating Safe Environments- Pledge to Heal: During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, The Diocese of Erie affirms our continued commitment to report allegations of sexual misconduct to law enforcement and to support survivor-victims in their healing journey. The diocese provides counseling assistance for those who have been abused by a member of the clergy. For more information on counseling available to survivor-victims, please contact Dr. Gerard Tobin, our Victim Assistance Coordinator at 814-451-1521. The diocese encourages anyone who has experienced abuse or misconduct by a member of the clergy or any employee or volunteer of the church to contact their local law enforcement. To report abuse to the independent investigators retained by the diocese, email ErieRCD@KLGates.com. To report abuse directly to the diocese, call 814-451-1543.