Providing a healthy and safe environment in our parishes and schools is a ministry to which we are all called. To foster our common diocesan vision of Lifelong Catholic Missionary Discipleship Through God’s Love, the diocese will be marking Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. The weekend of April 30, Bishop DeGrood will celebrate the 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph for the healing of victims/survivors and all affected by abuse.
All parishes are encouraged to include in the bulletin a special “thank you” message to the local coordinator for Safe Environment at your location.
Resources (printable)
- Rosary for Healing handout
- Novena for Healing from Abuse
- Sample Intercessions for Mass
- USCCB Homily Helps
Podcasts and Livestreams (linked)
- Catholic Views Podcast: Why Boundaries Matter
- April 30th LiveStream Mass for Healing From Abuse (4pm CST)
Please contact the Safe Environment Coordinator, Alison Conemac (aconemac@sfcatholic.org) with your questions.