All forms of sexual abuse are intrinsically evil, especially those that occur within the Catholic Church. It is the commitment of the Diocese and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish to provide an environment that is safe and nurturing.
The mission of the Safe Environment Program is:
An allegation of sexual abuse of a minor by anyone should be reported immediately to any Law Enforcement Agency and/or:
It is the duty of all persons to report abuse. The following are the mandatory steps regarding reporting:
To view Safe Environment letter from Bishop Dewane, and for additional information on the Diocese of Venice website please go to the following links: