Protocol & Reporting Abuse

If you or someone you know has been a victim of child sexual abuse in the past or present day by clergy (priest or deacon) you are requested to report the incident in the following manner:

1. Make a report to Child Protective Services by calling 800-800-5556 or local law enforcement.
2. Call Jackie Montrie M.A., LMFT, LMHC Victim Assistance Coordinator of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana at (765) 464-4988.
3. Thereafter, an investigation will be undertaken by or on behalf of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of child sexual abuse in the past or present day by someone working in a parish or school for the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana (such as religious sister or brother, lay employee, lay volunteer, etc.) you are requested to report the incident in the following manner:
 

1. Make a report to Child Protective Services by calling 800-800-5556 or local law enforcement
2. Call our Ethics Hotline 855-375-6796, or go  to dioceseoflafayetteinindiana.ethicspoint.com.  OR
3. Call Jeanne Lausten, Director of Human Resources at 765-269-4604.