Thank you for your dedication and service to our parish community at St. Josephine Bakhita. We deeply appreciate your commitment to volunteering and working with us.
In accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Archdiocese of St. Louis, all clergy, employees, and volunteers who work with youth, elderly, and vulnerable adults are required to complete the Prevent and Protect workshops. This training includes essential background checks to ensure the highest standards of safety and care. Click below for a list of upcoming workshops.To report current abuse of a minor by a member of the clergy, an Archdiocesan employee, or a volunteer, your first call is to the Missouri Department of Social Services Children's Division Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-800-392-3738. After you have reported to the authorities, please call the Office of Child and Youth Protection at 314-792-7704.
To report current abuse of a vulnerable adult by a member of the clergy, an Archdiocesan employee, or a volunteer, your first call is to the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-800-392-0210. After you have reported to the authorities, please call the Office of Child and Youth Protection at 314-792-7704.
To report the historical abuse of an adult survivor who was victimized as a child, please call the Office of Child and Youth Protection 314-792-7704. The Archdiocese of St. Louis encourages adult victims to report historical crimes of abuse to the authorities and will support and assist individuals in doing so. The Archdiocese will cooperate fully with any investigation that may result and continue to provide support to the individual.
Anyone wishing to make a complaint against a bishop of sexual abuse or other related misconduct may make such a report at ReportBishopAbuse.org or by calling toll-free 1-800-276-1562. For more information please visit https://www.archstl.org/promise
Victims of sexual abuse, in addition to contacting civil authorities, are asked to come forward in order to receive pastoral assistance. Reports of abuse may be made to any Pastor or to:
Sandra Price, Executive Director Office of Child & Youth Protection 314-792-7271 [email protected].