Local Statements and Articles
- Parish Invitation Letter
- Conversations Event Handout
- Hands and Feet Prayer
- Archbishop Hebda’s Letter Action and Accountability
- Bishop Cozzens’ Statement Regarding Review Board for Bishops
- Archdiocese Safe Environments and Essential Three Training
- Catholic Young Adults Pray For Survivors of Clergy Abuse – American Magazine
- At Holy Hour, archbishop says Church is holding out ‘withered hand’ to be healed
- Report Abuse
National Statements and Articles
- If One Member Suffers, We All Suffer Together With It Letter from Pope Francis
- U.S.C.C.B. Chairman Response to Pennsylvania Grand Jury Reports United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
- The Church Sex Abuse Crisis: What You Need to Know A collection of news and articles on the clergy abuse crisis compiled by America Magazine
- The Darkness of Scandal and the Light of Christ Leah Murphy, LifeTeen
- Dear Catholic Bishops: This is Not The Time to Play Defense Katie Prejean McGrady, America Magazine
- The Virtues of Catholic Anger – Fr. James Martin, S.J.
- Youth Ministry: Addressing the Sad Reality of Sexual Abuse – Center for Parent / Youth Understanding
- Grieving with You: On the Clergy Abuse and What We Can Do Blessed is She
- U.S.C.C.B. National Review Board Calls for Lay Leadership Amid Sexual Abuse Crisis United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
- Address to the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Reports Fr. Mike Schmitz, Ascension Press, Video
- Why Remain Catholic? (with so much scandal) Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire, Video
- Q&A about the Sexual Abuse Crisis Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire, Video
- John Jay College Report (2004)
Talking with Children and Teens (Parents Please Review First and Use with Discretion)
- Courageous Conversations to Have About the Clergy Sexual Abuse Crisis – Developed by Dr. Dobie Moser and Dr. Sean Reynolds (Mustard Seed Consultants) to assist in processing the crisis with small groups.
- Having Critical Conversations on the Church Sexual Abuse Crisis – a Facebook Live recording with Dr. Dobie Moser and Roy Petitfils.
- Talking To Young People About the Scandals in the Catholic Church Roy Petitfils, LPC offers tips for parents, teachers and ministers on how to discuss the recent scandals in the Catholic Church with young people, Video
- Defend Innocence Age appropriate information to share with children & teens
- The Clerical Sex Abuse Scandal: What Parents Can Do, and How to Talk with Kids – Jerry Windley-Daoust, Peanut Butter and Grace
- Addressing Clergy Sexual Abuse and Cover Up Lily Hannann, Life Teen
Discussion and Prayer
- A Listening Session for Teens on Sexual Abuse by Priests – This session, developed by Saint Mary’s Press, allows young people in a school or parish to gather in a safe and trusting place to voice their feelings, thoughts, and concerns in light of the recent publicity of sexual abuse by priests
- Prayer for Healing Victims of Abuse United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
- Prayers and Intercessions from the Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of Sexual Abuse Irish Catholic Bishops Conference
- A Novena of Saints for a Church in Crisis Meg Hunter-Kilmer, PiercedHands.com
- Liturgy and Prayer Resources Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commisions
- Prayer for the Church in this Time of Crisis The Association of Liturgical Ministers
- Maria Goretti Network – The Maria Goretti Network reaches out to victims of abuse, their families and to those who support recovery, with God’s love as witnessed in the life of Maria Goretti.
Resources En Español
- Caminen en la Luz – Una Respuesta Pastoral al Abuso Sexual de Menores United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
- 10 consejos para prevenir el abuso sexual en niños
- CONSEJOS A LOS PADRES Y MADRES PARA LA PREVENCIÓN DEL ABUSO SEXUAL EN SUS HIJOS/AS