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ALLEGATIONS AGAINST PRIEST, DEACON, RELIGIOUS, LAY STAFF MEMBER, A DECEASED BISHOP WHO SERVED IN THE DIOCESE, OR VOLUNTEER
Report an allegation of abuse or misconduct directly to the Bishop’s Delegate/ Bishop’s Deputy Delegate. Click on the red “Report It!” button below:
Submit your report online
Use the form below to report directly to the Bishop’s Delegate. The online form now requires a phone number so the Delegate can follow up; to report anonymously, send your allegation by regular mail (address below).
ALLEGATIONS AGAINST A LIVING BISHOP
In response to Article 2 of Vos Estis Lux Mundi, the Canadian Bishops have engaged ClearView Strategic Partners to operate a reporting service for complaints about Bishops in regards to sexual misconduct and/or negligence in the investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse.
The service is called the Canadian Reporting System for Sexual Abuse or Cover-Up by a Catholic Bishop. Allegations of abuse or of neglect in handling an abuse allegation against a living bishop may be made in confidence to the Canadian Reporting System.
The Canadian Reporting System for Sexual Abuse or Cover-Up by a Catholic Bishop can be accessed in two ways: a website and a dedicated 24-hour hotline.
- WEBSITE https://bishopreportingsystem.ca/
- HOTLINE 1-866-892-3737
Policy and Procedure for Clergy Sexual Misconduct and/or Abuse
Click to read the Policy and Procedure on the Responsible Ministry and Policies webpage.
Canadian Reporting System for Sexual Abuse or Cover-Up by a Catholic Bishop
The key features, a process overview and a link to more information are available on the webpage for the Canadian Reporting System for Sexual Abuse or Cover-Up by a Catholic Bishop.
Click Canadian Reporting System for Sexual Abuse or Cover-Up by a Catholic Bishop.
Vatican Documents
There are five main Vatican documents pertaining to the issue of sexual abuse and misconduct in the Church.
- Apostolic Letter Issued as a «Motu Proprio» by the Supreme Pontiff Francis, As a Loving Mother, 2016
Reporting an Allegation Anonymously
Allegations can be made anonymously. The allegation will be documented and investigated to the extent possible.
An allegation against a priest, deacon, religious brother or sister, a staff member, a deceased bishop who served in the Diocese or a volunteer can be sent by regular mail to:
Vice Chancellor of Spiritual Affairs / Bishop’s Deputy Delegate
350 Hunter Street West – PO Box 175
Peterborough, ON, K9J 6Y8