August 11, 2010 - The Fall 2010 PCYI Newsletter is now available. It includes information regarding the topics of bullying and cyber-bullying, and keeping safety lessons relevant, as well as giving readers timely reminders. You can find it in pdf form below or on our Resources page.

The Protection of Children and Youth Initiative (PCYI) of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has one goal – providing safe environments for all children.

The initiative has two components:

• Requirements – For clergy, teachers, volunteers and other adults who work with children.

• Education – Age-appropriate, church-approved personal safety instruction for children in our Catholic schools, faith formation and youth ministry programs.

Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People

In 2002, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops developed and approved the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People along with Essential Norms and Statement of Episcopal Commitment. The Charter was revised in 2005. The Charter is available for you to download in pdf format. The Charter is also available in Spanish and Vietnamese.

Concerns About the Safety of Children at Your Parish or School?

If you suspect abuse, your first call should be to civil authorities. Click here to find the child protection phone number in the county where the suspected abuse occurred/is occurring.

If the child is in imminent danger, call 911.

Then, if the suspected abuse involves an employee or a volunteer at your parish or school, contact your pastor or school administrator as soon as possible.

If you need to contact the Archdiocese regarding suspected abuse, please call the Chancery at 651-291-4400; if the Chancery is closed or you cannot reach someone at that number, please call 651-291-4464.


Questions or Concerns About Safe Environment Policies at Your Parish or School?

Contact us or call 651-290-1622

Fall Audit Reports due no later than October 15, 2010

Fall Audit Report forms pre-populated with parish and/or school curriculum selections were mailed to PCYI Site Leaders the middle of August. There are separate Fall Audit Report forms for parishes and schools. Please ensure that the Fall Audit Report form from your parish and/or school is completed and returned to the Protection of Children and Youth Initiative (PCYI) office no later than October 15, 2010. The fax number, mailing address and other contact information are included on the Fall Audit Report form. Blank Fall Audit Report forms are posted below.

Fall 2010 Audit Report form for Schools
Fall 2010 Audit Report form for Parishes

Archdiocese Found in Full Compliance with Charter Requirements

Independent auditors have found the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis to be in full compliance with the USCCB’s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. This finding is based upon an analysis of audit data collected from parishes and schools across the Archdiocese in the Spring of 2009. The Archdiocese is grateful to all of you in parishes, schools and other locations who work to ensure that the Charter requirements are implemented. We appreciate your efforts and your continued cooperation to ensure we remain in compliance. We all know how important these efforts are in protecting our children. Thank you!