Child and Youth Protection

Statements from the President of U.S. Bishops Conference related to Archbishop Theodore McCarrick

Statement on Course of Action Responding to Moral Failures on Part of Church Leaders
August 1, 2018

Statement on Cardinal Theodore McCarrick Resignation from College of Cardinals
July 28, 2018

Statement on Cardinal Theodore McCarrick Announcement
June 20, 2018

2017 Annual Report on the Implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People

The 2017 Annual Report on the Implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, produced by the Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection (SCYP) in 2018, describes the progress of Catholic dioceses/eparchies in implementing victim assistance and child protection policies and programs in the United States, particularly those found within the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The report is based on an annual audit process, carried out between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017, by StoneBridge Business Partners.

Monthly Rosary for Healing and Protection

Together, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Protector of Children,  our prayers can help to create awareness and opportunities for healing for those who have been abused.

Each month, supported with your prayers, the Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection offers a rosary for the healing of those who have been sexually abused, and for the protection of minors. .

The next rosary will be prayed at the Diocese of  Grand Island on Monday, August 27th at 3pm ET.  

For resources to pray the Rosary, visit the USCCB "How to Pray the Rosary" page. You can also download the  booklet version of the Rosary to be used.

New dates and times for future Rosaries will be posted each month. For more information, please contact the Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection at scyp@usccb.org.