Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church

Staying Informed About Child Sexual Abuse Crisis

Following the listening sessions held throughout the diocese in October, Bishop Barry C. Knestout renewed his commitment to leading the Diocese of Richmond with transparency, faith and direct action. On February 13, a list with the names of clergy who had credible and substantiated accusations of child sexual abuse was released.   A webpage has been created to help the faithful stay informed of the diocese’s response to the present crisis in the Church.  A video interview with Bishop Knestout as he answers the faithful’s most frequently asked questions, a timeline of actions taken within the diocese to address the crisis, and resources to learn how Bishop Knestout is answering the call for accountability is available here.


Reporting Child Sexual Abuse

Bishop Knestout encourages anyone aware of sexual abuse of minors on the part of clergy or staff of our diocese to notify the Child Protective Services Hotline at 1-800-552-7096, call the Attorney General’s Clergy Abuse Hotline at 1-833-454-9064, and reach out to the Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator, Jennifer Sloan at 1-877-887-9603.

Reporting Abuse of the Elderly

Elderly parishioners are at risk for abuse. The Diocese also encourages you to report the abuse of elderly by contacting the Elder Abuse Hotline at 1-888-832-3858

Letter from the Bishop

From Tragedy to Hope: Pastoral Letter to the Clergy and Lay Faithful of the
Diocese of Richmond - Bishop Barry C. Knestout

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