Contact:
Rev. Ronald Lengwin
, 412.456.3021 or 412.261.2113

Diocesan Abuse Prevention Effort

The Diocese of Pittsburgh is committed to the prevention of abuse of children and young people and has a strong public record of responding to accusations of clergy sexual misconduct and has had published policies in place since 1993. The following news and resources are available for use by both the clergy and the laity of the diocese and the public.

NEW! Bulletin Insert: Protection of Young People: Policies and Practices of the Diocese of Pittsburgh (PDF)

News release regarding August 2004 audit

Diocesan Produced Resource Materials

TV Show: Clergy Sexual Abuse: In Context
Summary of Diocesan Statistics
Bishop Wuerl Statement (PDF)
To Heal, Restore & Renew
Clergy Misconduct Policy
Guide to Clergy Misconduct Policy (Spanish version)
Code of Pastoral Conduct
Protecting God's Children Workshops
Sexual Abuse Policy by Diocesan Personnel Other Than Clerics

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