Victims of child sexual abuse by a person ministering on behalf of the Church
Persons with a suspicion that a child may be sexually abused by a person ministering on behalf of the Church
Persons concerned about violations about our Code of Conduct regarding appropriate behavior with children by any person ministering on behalf of the Church
How to Make a Report
Indiana law requires that any individual who has reason to believe that a child is a victim of abuse or neglect must report immediately to:
The local Child Protection Services agency (Hotline: 800-800-5556); or
A local law enforcement agency.
Under Indiana law, it is a criminal act not to make such a report. This law applies to all adults without exception.
By Phone:
Doris May, Victim Assistance Minister & Head of Pastoral Response Team: (765) 464-4988
Charles "Max" Layden, Conduct in Ministry Officer: (765) 463-2242 -or-
Office of the Vicar General: (765) 269-4601
By mail: Please compose a detailed description of the facts/incidents of the abuse and send it to Mr. Max Layden: P.O. Box 909, Lafayette, IN 47902.