The letter offers a reflection on the just completed Rome Summit to Protect Children and Minors. It includes an action the Archdiocese is implementing regarding reporting misconduct related to bishops.
The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People is a comprehensive set of procedures originally established by the USCCB in June 2002 for addressing allegations of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy. The Charter also includes guidelines for reconciliation, healing, accountability, and prevention of future acts of abuse. It was revised in 2005, 2011, and 2018.