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Prayer for Healing Victims of Abuse
God of endless love,
ever caring,
ever strong,
always present, always just:
You gave
your only Son
to save us by the blood of his cross.
Gentle Jesus, shepherd of peace,
join to your own
suffering
the pain of all who have been hurt
in
body, mind, and spirit
by those who betrayed the trust
placed in them.
Hear our cries as we agonize
over the harm done to our brothers and sisters.
Breathe
wisdom into our prayers,
soothe restless hearts with
hope,
steady shaken spirits with faith:
Show us the
way to justice and wholeness,
enlightened by truth and
enfolded in your mercy.
Holy Spirit, comforter of
hearts,
heal your people's wounds
and transform our
brokenness.
Grant us courage and wisdom, humility and
grace,
so that we may act with justice
and find
peace in you.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
How to Make A Report of Abuse
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To report current allegations of
sexual abuse by a member of the clergy or by lay
employees or volunteers of the Diocese of La Crosse,
please fill out the
report form
and mail to the Bishop at the
address to the right:
Alternatively, you can
contact Msgr. David Kunz, Vicar for Clergy,
at
608-791-2679. |
The Diocese of La Crosse
Attn: Bishop Callahan
3710 East Ave South
P.O. Box 4004
La Crosse, WI 54602-4004 |
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Victims of sexual abuse, in addition
to contacting civil authorities,
are asked to come forward in order to receive
pastoral assistance. Such assistance can be received
from several agencies including the Center for Human
Development listed to the right: |
Victim Outreach
Contact Information
Deacon David Allen, Victim Outreach Coordinator
608-792-9684
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The Diocese of La Crosse
Safe Environment Program Explained
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