Protecting God's Children

Protecting God's Children

Diocesan Review Board

Diocesan Liason: Msgr. James T. Mahoney, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia

Consultants to the Board include:
Msgr. Raymond Lopatesky Director, Clergy Personnel
Mr. Kenneth Mullaney Esq. - Diocesan Attorney
Diocesan Communications Director
Rev. Geno Sylva, Vicar for Evangelization
Peggy Zanello - Victim Assistance Coordinator 973-879-1489
Joan Valk - Director of Human Resources and Youth Protection Coordinator

Diocesan Response Officers:
Msgr. James T. Mahoney, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia
Sister Mary Edward Spohrer, S.C.C., Chancellor and Delegate for Religious

Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People
Essential Norms for Diocesan/Eparchial Policies Dealing with Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests, Deacons, or Other Church Personnel

Affirming Our Integrity

Prevention is the Driving Force of Protection: Diocesan Code of Pastoral Conduct, policies, procedures and statements; Virtus training.

Restoring Trust - A Chronology

Claims of clergy sexual abuse against minors have fixed the attention of the U.S. Bishops for approximately 15 years. Presented here is a chronological account of the assistance offered dioceses through the National Conference of Catholic Bishops/U.S. Catholic Conference from the year 1982 through the present.

St. Raphael Messenger

We invite you to explore the sources used for this messenger and use them as a family resource. St. Raphael’s Messenger will be posted and archived on the diocesan web site and more resources will be added regularly.
This publication is created by the Communications Office of the Diocese of Paterson, 973-278-3202.

Child Abuse Hotline

People from all across the State of New Jersey are now able to call one toll free telephone number, any time of the day or night, to report suspected child abuse or neglect.

Memorandum Of Understanding

Memorandum Of Understanding For The Diocese Of Paterson, New Jersey And The County Prosecutors, pledging their continuing commitment to work together to protect victims of crimes.

Click here to download/read the document.

Partners in Prevention

Prevent Child Abuse America's local chapter, Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey, is the diocese's partner in prevention activities and together brought the "Blue Ribbon Campaign" to the Diocese of Paterson.

Read the Beacon Article, May 6, 2004