This section of the archdiocesan web site is designed to provide information on how the archdiocese is dealing with the issue of sexual abuse of minors by clergy.

Materials include:

• 2002 USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People (Dallas Charter)

• Archdiocese of Milwaukee Policies, Procedures, and Protocols for Sexual Abuse Prevention and Response

• Archdiocese of Milwaukee Compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People

• 2002-2003 Archdiocese of Milwaukee Annual Report (in the format of To Live is Christ

• 2001-2002 Archdiocese of Milwaukee Annual Report (in the format of To Live is Christ

• Archdiocese of Milwaukee Communication Policy for Allegations of Sexual Abuse by Clergy or Other Church Personnel

• Bishop Sklba's June 2002 Heralds of Hope

• Bishop Sklba's August 2002 Herald of Hope

• Bishop Wilton Gregory's Reflection on the U.S. Bishops' Efforts to Combat Sexual Abuse of Children

• 2001-2002 Combined Financial Statements

• 2004 Accountability Statement to the Faithful of Southeastern Wisconsin

• 2003 Accountability Statement to the Faithful of Southeastern Wisconsin

• 2002 Accountability Statement to the Faithful of Southeastern Wisconsin

• Archdiocese of Milwaukee Clergy Sexual Abuse Policy

• Contacts for victims/survivors

• Financial Impact of Sexual Abuse Cases on the Archdiocese of Milwaukee

• How the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Handles Sexual Abuse Allegations

• How to report incidents of sexual abuse

• Independent Mediation System Created for Victim/Survivors of Clergy Sexual Abuse

• Just Ask

• Listening sessions and town hall meeting summaries

• Mandatory Reporting Responsibilities

• Media corrections

• News from the Archdiocese

• Out of Court Settlements

• Pastoral Mediation

• Programs that provide free services to sexual abuse survivors

• Reports from the Special Commission to Study Sexual Abuse Allegations

• Resources

• Questions and Answers Regarding the Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests

• Sexual Abuse Prevention and Response Services Office

• Support Group for Any Victim/Survivor of Sexual Abuse Holds Weekly Gatherings

We encourage you to explore these news items and resources.

If you are interested in something that is not available on this web site, please contact the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Communications Office.

PRAYER OF HEALING FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE
Praise to you, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
source of all consolation and hope.
By your Son’s dying and rising
He remains our light in every darkness,
our strength in every weakness.

Be the refuge and guardian
of all who suffer from abuse and violence.
Comfort them and send healing
for their wounds of body, soul and spirit.
Rescue them from bitterness and shame
and refresh them with your love.
Heal the brokenness in all victims of abuse
and revive the spirits of all who lament this sin.

Help us to follow Jesus in drawing good from evil, life from death.
Make us one with you in your love for justice
as we deepen our respect
for the dignity of every human life.

Giver of peace,
make us one in celebrating your praise,
both now and forever.

Amen.

(+ John F. Kinney, Bishop of Saint Cloud Imprimatur, given May 15, 2002)