The Dialog

By Joseph Ryan

Dialog Editor

Two findings in 2012 certified the diocese’s safe environment programs

For the 10th consecutive year, the Diocese of Wilmington has been found to be in compliance with the U.S. bishops’ 2002 “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.”

The bishops approved the charter in 2002 to establish their commitment to creating safe environments for children and youth, following the revelations of sexual abuse of children and young people by clergy and church personnel. Read more »

By Nancy Frazier O'Brien

Catholic News Service

Ten years after passing their “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People,” the heads of nearly all U.S. dioceses are in full compliance with the 17-point document, according to recently completed audits.

Two dioceses — Baker, Ore., and Lincoln, Neb. — and six Eastern Catholic eparchies refused to participate in the audits, as they had in past years, and were found to be noncompliant.

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