Creating a Safe Environment - C.A.S.E.


HELP FOR VICTIMS: Victims of sexual abuse should always report to the civil authorities.

To report a case of possible sexual abuse and to receive help and guidance from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, victims are encouraged to contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator:

Deborah Housel
585-328-3228, ext. 1555
1-800-388-7177, ext. 1555
[email protected]

Resources related to the issue of sexual abuse in the Church: 

• "A message from Bishop Salvatore R. Matano" - Bishop Matano's video from September 12, 2019
• "Letter to the Faithful" - Bishop Matano's letter from September 12, 2019
• Diocese of Rochester Bankrupcty News Conference - September 12, 2019
• Key Information Regarding Reorganization - September 12, 2019
• Frequently Asked Questions about Reorganization - September 12, 2019
• Frequently Asked Questions about Clergy Sex Abuse - September 12, 2019
• "Letter to the Faithful" - Bishop Matano's video from August 2019
• "Letter to the Faithful" - Bishop Matano's letter from August 2019
• "LETTER OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS TO THE PEOPLE OF GOD" - Pope Francis's letter on August 20, 2018 directly addressing the latest reports of sexual abuse by priests
• "Letter to the Faithful" - Bishop Matano's letter on August 20, 2018 regarding the latest reports of sexual abuse by priests
• Diocese of Rochester's "Update on Safe Environment Efforts"
• Statement of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report
• New York State Catholic Conference Statement on the Continuing Tragedy of Clergy Sexual Abuse
• Statement of Cardinal DiNardo Regarding Cardinal Theodore McCarrick
• Catholic Courier article: "Abuse prevention remains ‘highest priority’"
• "Pain Never Disappears from Unhealed Wounds" - Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University
• Fr. Michael's Homily, Mass for Healing, 9/6/18
• Letter to a Suffering Church: A Bishop Speaks on the Sexual Abuse Crisis