Reporting abuse can be a frightening consideration. The Diocese of St. Petersburg wants to make this process as safe as possible and will proceed appropriately, respecting your need for healing. Our Victim Assistance Coordinator will accompany you through any or all of the stages of the process.
It is in a spirit of justice and compassion that we respond to your allegation. We offer a pastoral outreach to assist you in voicing your concerns. Most importantly, we want to help you find true healing and peace through Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd.
Bishop Gregory L. Parkes, P.O. Box 40200, St. Petersburg, FL 33743
(Mark “CONFIDENTIAL– FOR THE BISHOP ONLY” on the envelope)
PLEASE NOTE: The contacts provided on this website are only to be used for reporting sexual misconduct or interference in sexual abuse investigations by bishops of the United States.
Wherever the abuse might have taken place, even if it occurred in another diocese and you now reside within the Diocese of St. Petersburg, our Victim Assistance Coordinator, John Lambert, L.C.S.W., (Phone: 1-866-407-4505; Email: [email protected]) will assist you in bringing your concerns to church officials where the abuse occurred.
“A Prayer for Healing,” offered by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (in both English and Spanish), can be located and downloaded by clicking the following link.
If you are a victim of abuse, or you suspect that a child or a vulnerable adult is being abused by anyone, Call law enforcement (911) or the Florida Abuse Hotline (Department of Children and Families) at 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873) or click here to report abuse online at the Florida Department of Children and Families website.
The Diocese of St. Petersburg will help you obtain support by providing: