Safe Environment

“There is no place in the priesthood or religious life for those who would harm the young.”
Pope John Paul II in his Address to the Cardinals of the United States and Conference Officers

The Diocese of Jefferson City takes any allegation of abuse seriously, and providing a safe environment for our children and parishioners is of the highest importance. Click here for the Guide for Personnel when Reporting Allegations.

Guide for Personnel when Reporting Allegations (Spanish).

The diocese encourages anyone who has been harmed by any member of the clergy to contact us at 573-635-9127 to speak with Ron Vessell, the Review Administrator (ext. 224), or Connie Schepers, Counselor, (ext. 254).

Program Documents and Instructions
Diocesan Policy on Handling Abuse Reports Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People Model Code of Pastoral Conduct         Parent's Handbook on Preventing Sexual Abuse Touching Safety Program for Children and Youth Parish Compliance Instructions Virtus Training Registration

Contact Information