Recent news of the safety of the young women in Ohio who have been missing for so many years is to be celebrated. Let us all join these families in their joy and be thankful.  This brings hope to the families of so many missing children.  It is also a reminder of the need to be ever vigilant in our effort to ensure the safety of all children and to pray for the Lord's protection.

TAKE 25
May 25, 2013

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children commemorates Missing Children’s Day. Diocese of Joliet invites everyone to participate in the Take 25 Campaign. Parents, schools, coaches and the entire community are encouraged to take 25 minutes out of the day to talk to children about ways to be safer. Take 25 Campaign Resources http://www.take25.org/
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children http://www.missingkids.com/home

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Pope urges doctrinal office to act 'decisively' against sex abuse

By Carol Glatz
Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis reaffirmed the importance of responding decisively to the problem of the sexual abuse of minors by members of the clergy and called on the Vatican office dealing with suspected cases to continue carrying out its mandate.

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REPORTING ABUSE

REPORTANDO EL ABUSO

ZGŁASZAJĄC PRZYPADKI NADUŻYĆ SEKSUALNYCH

Reporting Incidents of Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse is a sin and a crime. Victims of sexual abuse, in addition to contacting civil authorities, are asked to come forward in order to receive pastoral assistance. The Church has a responsibility to help victims of sexual abuse and to ensure that offenders are brought to justice. Reports may be made to any pastor or to Mrs. Judith Speckman at (815) 263-6467. Contact DCFS at 1-800-25-ABUSE.

Reportando Incidentes de Abuso Sexual

El abuso sexual es un pecado y es un crimen. A las víctimas del abuso sexual, además de contactar a las autoridades civiles, se les pide que lo reporten a la Iglesia para poder recibir asistencia pastoral. La Iglesia tiene la responsabilidad de ayudar a las víctimas del abuso sexual y de asegurar que los culpables sean llevados a la justicia. Los reportes se pueden hacer a cualquier párroco o a Mrs. Judith Speckman al (815) 263-6467. Llame a DCFS al 1-800-25-ABUSE.

Zgłaszając przypadki nadużyć seksualnych

Nadużucie seksualne jest grzechem i przestępstwem kryminalnym. Ofiary nadużyć seksualnych, poza skontaktowaniem się z władzami świeckimi, mają prawo do asystencji duszpasterskiej. Kościół je zobowiązany dopomóc ofiarom nadużyć seksualnych jak też zapewnić te osoby o sprawiedliwości wymierzonej osobie, która dopuściła się nadużycia. Nadużycia seksualne należy zgłaszać do jakiegokolwiek proboszcza lub do Mrs. Judith Speckman, pod numer telefonu (815) 263-6467. Proszę o kontak DCFS pod numer telefonu 1-800-25-ABUSE.