Document Archive / Documentación

This page gives you access to several types of documents dealing with the Archdiocese's work on Child and Youth Protection. In addition to policies and procedures currently in force, we make available local and national reports, newspaper articles and press releases, as well as statements and homilies by the present and former Archbishops of Philadelphia.

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Some documents are made available by linking to external web sites. These external links are marked with an asterisk (*), and every effort is made to keep these links up to date. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is not responsible for opinions expressed on other parts of external web sites, or other web sites to which those sites may link.

Reports
2005 Report on the Implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People

US Conference of Catholic Bishops

 March 2006
Nature and Scope Study - Supplemental Data Analysis

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

 March 2006
The Nature and Scope of the Problem of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Catholic Priests and Deacons in the United States*

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

 

 27 February 2004
A Report on the Crisis in the Catholic Church in the United States [pdf format]* National Review Board for the Protection of Children and Young People 27 February 2004
  Letter on the John Jay College Study Justin Cardinal Rigali 26 February 2004

Child Sexual Abuse: A Review of the Literature [pdf format]*

 John Jay College of Criminal Justice  
Report of the Commission on the Protection of Children and Clerical Conduct Archdiocesan Commission on the Protection of Children and Clerical Conduct 15 January 2003

 
Statements: Cardinal Justin Rigali
Reassurance and Consolation: How Jesus Guarantees us the Gift of His Grace in the Sacraments 19 April 2007
Protecting Children, Preserving Integrity 26 January 2006
A Time of Renewal 4 October 2005
With Sorrow and Hope 28 September 2005
Keeping Children Safe 22 September 2005
Letter to Parishioners   (Spanish) 21 September 2005
Audit Finds Archdiocese of Philadelphia in Full Compliance with Bishops' Charter 6 January 2005
Archdiocese Aggressively Implements Charter 18 December 2004
Letter Regarding the John Jay College Study 26 February 2004
Pastoral Letter on Audit Report on Charter Compliance 12 November 2003

 
Statements: Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua
Regarding Charter Implementation 5 June 2003
Regarding Vatican Approval of Essential Norms 16 December 2002
Regarding the Resignation of Bernard Cardinal Law 13 December 2002
Regarding Vatican Response to Essential Norms 18 October 2002
Homily at Saint Denis Church, Havertown 16 June 2002
Regarding the Draft Proposal considered at the USCCB June 2002 meeting 7 June 2002
Regarding the US Cardinals' Meeting at the Holy See 22 April 2002
Homily at Holy Thursday Chrism Mass, Cathedral-Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul 28 March 2002
Holy Week Reflection on Strength Amid Scandal March 2002
Restoring Trust: An Apology and a Committment 26 February 2002

 
Policies and Procedures: Archdiocesan
Policy for the Protection of Children and Young People 5 May 2003
Standards of Ministerial Behavior and Boundaries 5 May 2003
Estándares de Comportamiento Ministerial y Sus Límites 5 May 2003
Policy regarding Police and Child Welfare Background Checks 5 May 2003
  Procedures for obtaining Background Checks 5 May 2003

 
Policies and Procedures: National

Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People*

 US Conference of Catholic Bishops 14 June 2002

Estatutos Para La Protección
de Niños y Jóvenes*

 Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los EE.UU. 14 de Junio de 2002
  2004 Audit Executive Summary Gavin Group, Inc., for USCCB December 2004
  Pastoral Letter on Audit Report Justin Cardinal Rigali 12 November 2003
  Audit Report on Charter Compliance Gavin Group, Inc., for USCCB 12 November 2003
  Statement regarding Charter implementation Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua 5 June 2003
  Summary of Charter Implementation Archdiocese of Philadelphia 5 June 2003

Essential Norms for Diocesan/Eparchial Policies Dealing with Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests or Deacons*

 US Conference of Catholic Bishops 8 December 2002
 
Press Releases  
Archdiocese Implements Child Abuse Reporting Changes 30 May 2007
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Revitalizes Victim Assistance Program 19 October 2006
Cardinal Rigali Announces Mary Achilles As Victims' Advocate for the Archdiocese 26 January 2006
Audit Finds Archdiocese in Full Compliance with Bishops' Charter 6 January 2005
Commission on Protection of Children Releases Report 15 January 2003
Background Sheet: Initiatives on Child and Youth Protection January 2003
Cardinal Bevilacqua Announces Commission Members 6 June 2002
Archdiocesan Response to Announcement of Grand Jury Investigation 24 April 2002
Day of Atonement and Sanctification for Priests 23 April 2002
Cardinal Bevilacqua Establishes Commission on Protection of Children 4 April 2002

 
Articles from The Catholic Standard and Times
Parish facilitation training: Helping adults safeguard kids 3 May 2007
Talking about sexual violence 19 April 2007
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month 12 April 2007
Cardinal Hires Victims Advocate for Archdiocese 26 January 2006
Protecting Children, Preserving Integrity 26 January 2006
Protecting Our Children 2 June 2005
Protecting God's Children Awareness Sessions 26 February 2004
Archdiocese Aggressively Implements Charter: 17,000 Trained; New Review of Old Cases 18 December 2003
Making Youth Protection a Habit of the Heart 5 June 2003
Archdiocesan Review Board Meeting Monthly 5 June 2003
Victim Assistance: Providing Outreach to All 5 June 2003
'Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People' Unveiled to Clergy 5 June 2003
What Is a Promoter of Justice? 5 June 2003
Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People 5 June 2003

 
Documentos en Español

Estándares de Comportamiento Ministerial y Sus Límites

 Arquidiócesis de Philadelphia 5 de Maio 2003

Estatutos Para La Protección
de Niños y Jóvenes*

 Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los EE.UU. 14 de Junio de 2002
If you or someone you know have experienced an incident of sexual abuse by clergy, employee or volunteer of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, please contact the office of the Victim Assistance Coordinators at 1-888-800-8780 - philavac@adphila.org.