UPDATED REPORT OF SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINORS ISSUED BY THE DIOCESE OF WORCESTER: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2023
       
        1. This report, issued from Bishop McManus, is an update from an earlier report and is being shared with clergy and laity alike to stress the 
             importance of transparency in this matter. All are encouraged to read this report themselves and form their own opinions. Please do not rely
             only on comments and opinions from other media sources.
        2.  One fact stands out in the report. The Diocese of Worcester has had one credible allegation of abuse of a minor since the late 1990s. The vast
             majority of credible allegations are from the 1970s and 1980s, consistent with its 2004 report and all national studies. While Bishop McManus 
             makes it clear that not even one instance of abuse is acceptable, it is encouraging to see that awareness of the issue and the many procedures
             adopted since the 2002 Dallas Charter are effective.
        3.  Protecting minors will continue to be of utmost importance as well as improving diocesan policies and procedures to keep children and young
             people safe.  

To view the updated Sexual Abuse Report, click on the link below.
Updated Report 2023

Every 5 years all parish volunteers are to have their CORI (Criminal Offender Record Inventory) processed through the Diocese.  Below are the forms each parish volunteer must complete and return to the parish office with a copy of  their current driver's license.  Please download, print, complete and return to the rectory.  
    CORI Request Form
    Code of Ministerial Conduct
    Ackknowledgement - Code of Ministerial Conduct
Once these forms are completed, a Safe Environment Training Video will need to be viewed.  If you include your e-mail with these forms,  your e-mail address will be sent to the Diocese Office of Prevention and Healing, and you will receive and e-mail link to the training.  You will have 10 days to complete the training, then the link will expire.   The Safe Environment training video only needs to be viewed once,  though a refresher is always encouraged.  Upon request we will make the video available to parish groups  so that  training can be completed with other volunteers. 
 
If you have questions or you  would like to schedule the video for your group please contact  
 
Liz Woods    508-853-2499   lwoods@qcc.mass.edu
Patti Walsh   508-853-1332   walshpa2001@yahoo.com