Goals of the:

Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People,
©United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

To Promote healing and reconciliation with victims/survivors of sexual abuse of minors

To Guarantee an effective response to allegations of sexual abuse of minors

To Ensure the accountability of our procedures

To Protect the faithful in the future
 

The Bishops' expression of sorrow and apology

The Pledges
 

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