Safe Environment
The safety of our children is the responsibility of every Christian. Anyone aware of the abuse of a person under the age of eighteen is required by law to report this to the proper state authorities: local law enforcement (270-687-8888 / or 270-685-8444) or the Kentucky Child Abuse Hotline (toll-free: 1-877-KYSAFE1; 1-877-597-2331). To report to the diocese abuse by church personnel (paid or volunteer) either past or present, please call the Pastoral Assistance Coordinator at this confidential phone line: 270-852-8380. The Diocese of Owensboro sexual abuse policy is available at this parish in the back of church, or in the parish office and also on the diocesan web site. All adult volunteers complete safe environment training and background checks. All children in our Faith Formation programs complete age appropriate safe environment training, unless otherwise indicated by a parent/ guardian. To review all of the current Safe Environment Policies and guidelines, please refer to the links at the Owensboro diocese “Safe Environment” website.