Abuse Information
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Anyone who has knowledge of sexual abuse or misconduct by a member of the clergy, an employee or volunteer of the Archdiocese of Seattle is urged to call the archdiocesan hotline at 1-800-446-7762. The Archdiocese of Seattle has a longstanding commitment to transparency, accountability and assistance to persons sexually abused by clergy or by anyone working on behalf of the Church.
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If you are a victim of child sexual abuse or suspect abuse by clergy or anyone working on behalf of the Church, you may report it to our Pastoral Outreach Coordinator at 1-800-446-7762 or email hotline@seattlearch.org. All information received by the Pastoral Outreach Coordinator will be held in strictest confidence.
Disclosure List
List of clergy and religious brothers and sisters for whom allegations of sexual abuse of a minor have been admitted, established or determined to be credible.
Updated December 7, 2018.
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Release of Jesuits List
Statement of the Archdiocese of Seattle concerning the release of names of Jesuit priests credibly accused of sexual abuse.
Posted December 7, 2018
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To the People of the Archdiocese
Letter of Archbishop J. Peter Sartain on the abuse crisis.
Posted September 9, 2018
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Abuse Response Background
Archdiocese of Seattle sexual abuse prevention background information.
Posted August 2018
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Statement of Archbishop J. Peter Sartain - August 17, 2018
Statement of Archbishop J. Peter Sartain following the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report.
Posted August 17, 2018
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Letter from Archbishop J. Peter Sartain - January 15, 2016
To the clergy, religious, and laity of the Archdiocese of Seattle, and to all who have been impacted by the sinful actions of sexual abuse of minors by clergy or religious brothers or sisters.
Posted January 15, 2016
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Letter from Archbishop J. Peter Sartain - January 15, 2016 (Spanish)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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USCCB Poster
Poster for distribution with the Archdiocesan hotline number
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USCCB Prayers for Healing
Prayers for healing for victims of abuse
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USCCB Prayers for Healing
Spanish Translation
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USCCB Facts and Figures
Child and Youth Protection Facts and Figures
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USCCB Facts and Figures
Spanish Translation
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USCCB Timeline of Milestones
Child and Youth Protection Milestones
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USCCB Timeline of Milestones
Spanish Translation
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Prayers of the Faithful
Prayers of the Faithful are suggested for use during Sunday Mass throughout April
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Resources from US Dept. of Health & Human Services
Helping Your Child Heal from Trauma
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Resources from US Dept. of Health & Human Services
Keeping Your Family Strong
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Take 25 for Kids
25 ways to help keep children in our families and communities safe
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English and Spanish Research Articles
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