The Office of Safe Environment works for the protection of children, young people and other vulnerable individuals who have been entrusted to the care of our parishes, schools, religious education classes and other diocesan programs.
As part of its efforts to protect minors and the vulnerable, the Diocese of Owensboro requires Safe Environment compliance on a five-year cycle for clergy, religious, employees, and all volunteers working with minors. The diocese uses CMG Connect, developed by Catholic Mutual Group, to coordinate its compliance requirements.
Who must be in compliance?
- Clergy and religious serving the Diocese of Owensboro
- All employees serving the diocese, parish, or diocesan school
- Volunteers supervising minors
- Volunteers serving vulnerable adults
No one should have to live with abuse, and the Diocese of Owensboro, in keeping with the laws of Kentucky and of the Church, encourages any victim of sexual abuse to make the abuse known by contacting local law enforcement(911),the Child Protection Hotline 1-877-KYSAFE (1-877-597-2331 toll free). If the abuse involves Church personnel, either paid or volunteer, please also contact the Diocese’s Pastoral Assistance Coordinator at the confidential phone line: (270) 852-8380, to make a report and begin the healing process.
The diocese’s commitment to combat sexual abuse concerns can be noted in its revised sexual abuse policy, effective February 2019, can be found the diocesan website, https://owensborodiocese.org/safe
Thank you for helping us to protect the most vulnerable among us.