United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Statements

The Causes and Context of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Catholic Priests in the United States, 1950-2010

Bishops Approve Revisions to the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People

A Statement of Episcopal Commitment -- Statement from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People -- Revised Edition, Copyright © 2002, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. 20017

December 8, 2002 -- Essential Norms for Diocesan/Eparchial Policies Dealing with Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests, Deacons, or Other Church Personnel Approved by the Congregation for Bishops, December 8, 2002

October 18, 2002 -- Statement by The Most Reverend John J. Myers, Archbishop of Newark, regarding the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and Essential Norms

Protecting Our Children