Safe Environment
"THE PRAIRIE CATHOLIC" ARCHIVES, 2002-2011
October 2011** - Commissioning our adults; empowering our children
March 2011 - What we have taught Tommy and what Tommy has taught us
February 2011** - Fr. Markey incident leads to lawsuit against diocese
April 2010 - April designated as Child Abuse Awareness month
December 2009 - Diocese once again in compliance with Charter
April 2009 - April designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month in parishes, dioceses
April 2009** - USCCB Charter shows increased spending on sex abuse prevention in 2008
December 2008 - Maintaining a safe environment within the Church for children and young people
February 2008** - National review board issues 5-year report on Church handling of clergy sex abuse
November 2007 - Diocese again found to be compliant in annual mandated safe environment audit
September 2006** - Diocese continues to ensure "safe environments"
June 2006** - Revisions to "Essential Norms" has been approved by the Holy See
October 2004 - Second national audit: diocese again in full compliance
February 2004 - Pastoral letter from Bishop John C. Nienstedt
February 2004 - Diocese of New Ulm in full compliance with bishops' Charter
September 2003 - Diocese continues to move forward in response to sexual misconduct in the Church
June 2003** - Guidelines for implementation of safe environment programs
December 2002 - Revised "Essential Norms for Dealing with Sex Abuse" now on the USCCB Web site
December 2002 - FBI official to head bishops' Office for Child Protection
October 2002** - Restoring the trust: Diocese of New Ulm responds to requests made by Charter
April 2002 - Special Report: Responding to complaints of sexual misconduct
**Notice appears in this issue that reaches out to those who have been sexually abused by a member of the clergy.