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Statement from the Diocese of Providence on Arrest of John Petrocelli

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith released a 17-page document offering a step-by-step guide for how bishops, religious superiors and canon lawyers are supposed to handle accusations of alleged abuse by clerics against minors.

In May 2019, Pope Francis released his apostolic letter, Vos estis lux mundi (“You are the light of the world”) to address the issue of sexual abuse and bishop accountability in the global Catholic Church.

The Diocese of Providence has been found compliant with all audited articles within the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People for the 2018/2019 audit period.

In continuing its commitment to provide safe environments for children and young people and strengthen its long-standing cooperation with civil authorities, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence has voluntarily agreed to a review of clergy files by the Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General and the Rhode Island State Police.

On Monday, July 1, the Diocese of Providence publicly released the names of clergy credibly accused...

The recently-concluded 2019 legislative session in Rhode Island was a mixed bag for religiously-informed voters, notably in the passage...

At the direction of Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, the Diocese of Providence on July 1 published on its website...

Diocese to Release Names of Clergy Credibly Accused of Sexual Abuse of Minors Monday, July 1st at 8:00am on the Diocese of Providence Website, www.dioceseofprovidence.org.

Safety, Justice & Healing

From Bishop Thomas J. Tobin

Child Abuse Prevention

Safety, Justice & Healing

Safety, Justice & Healing

Every April, Catholic parishes and schools across the United States participate in National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Safety, Justice & Healing

Spend time with the Lord during 9 days in April to pray for the protection and healing of God's little ones...

Pray a rosary to Our Lady with special intentions for victims/survivors of abuse and the defense of the vulnerable. A rosary prayed in the USCCB Chapel will be streamed live on the USCCB Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/usccb/) and Twitter page (https://twitter.com/USCCB). More....

Monday, April 8th at noon ET: Dioceses and parishes are encouraged to celebrate a local Mass with special intentions for survivors of abuse and the protection of minors. At the USCCB, Most. Rev. William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore, will preside. Can't make Mass? Click for Prayers of Healing....

To better protect minors and vulnerable adults from all forms of abuse and exploitation, Pope Francis approved a new law and a set of safeguarding guidelines....