Protect. Prevent. Heal.
I wish to offer my most sincere and heartfelt apology to those who have been abused or harmed in any way by bishops, priests, and deacons we thought could be trusted with the children and vulnerable adults we cherish. Taking seriously Jesus’ teaching that whatever we do to the least among us, we do to Him, I can only conclude that the crimes and misconduct you suffered were nothing short of an attack on Christ Himself. I pray that the wounds you have endured will be healed and that you will be comforted by the grace and love of Jesus.
– Archbishop Edward Weisenburger
Rebuilding Trust: A Pastoral Message on Abuse, Reform, and Hope
The Archdiocese of Detroit stands with the brave survivors who seek to bring the crime of sexual abuse by clergy and other Church representatives into the light, where those who sinned are confronted and those who were harmed can find healing.
To those harmed by the actions and inaction of Church leaders: It is inexcusable and we are sorry. We can never fully repair the damage that has been done, but with the hope of healing and in response to questions from members of our faith community, we created this site to consolidate and share our ongoing efforts to protect all those in our care.
Individuals with knowledge of sexual abuse by clergy or other Church representatives are urged to contact local law enforcement and/or the Michigan Attorney General’s Office at (844) 324-3374 or aginvestigations@michigan.gov.
Office of Clergy Discipline
Staff
- Very Rev. John Maksym, J.D., J.C.L.
Episcopal Vicar for Clergy Discipline - Michael Trueman, J.C.L.
Chancellor, Deputy to the Episcopal Vicar for Clergy Discipline - Anthony Latarski, Intake Specialist and Archdiocesan Investigator
- Steve Dolunt, Restricted Clergy Supervisor and Archdiocesan Investigator
- Tricia Brockett, Office Manager
Office of Safe Environments
- Victim Assistance
- Requirements for Employment and Volunteering
- Training Programs
- Annual Independent Audits
Staff
"When Jesus saw this he became indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it. Then he embraced them and blessed them, placing his hands on them." Mark 10: 14–16
