The Safe Environment Policy was created to take reasonable measures to assure that Church personnel who have regular contact with minors are committed to providing a safe environment for children and youth, are capable of identifying and preventing abuse of children, and have no personal history of behavior that would be a threat to children.

This policy applies to all Church personnel who have regular contact with minors. Church personnel is defined as all adult persons (those 18 years of age or older), whether clergy, members of consecrated life, or laity, who, as employees or volunteers, act in the name of the Church under the auspices of the Diocese of Pittsburgh or one of its parishes.

Report Child Sexual Abuse to the Diocese of Pittsburgh
Diocese of Pittsburgh Protection of Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Adults
Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator:
(412) 456-3060
Abuse Hotline:
(800) 932-0313
Catholic Charities:
(412) 456-6999
Child & Youth Service Allegheny County:
(412) 473-2000
Mental Health Services Allegheny County:
(412) 454-9000
Cyber Tip Hotline:
(800) 843-5678
Call 911 immediately if a child is in imminent danger of abuse