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November 19, 2020“The revelations included in the report on former cardinal Theodore McCarrick are shocking and disturbing to our sense of decency. This behavior should not exist in the Catholic Church or anywhere and certainly shouldn’t be allowed to continue for decades. While the Catholic Church in the United States and the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City have worked diligently to create safe environments for all people within the Church, this report is another challenge for us to stay focused on preventing abuse from ever occurring and acting swiftly and justly if an allegation is received. I am grateful for our dedicated clergy, religious men and women and laypeople who continue to lead the way in our efforts to remain transparent and to protect children, young people and the most vulnerable from such abuses. I invite everyone to pray for survivors of abuse and their families with the hope that they may find peace and healing.”
Most Rev. Paul S. Coakley, Archbishop of Oklahoma City
If you or someone you know has been abused by a member of the clergy or anyone representing the Church, please call the Archdiocesan Pastoral Response Hotline at (405) 720-9878. Abuse or suspicion of abuse of a minor by any adult, including clergy, teachers, coaches, friends or family members, should be reported immediately to local law enforcement.
The full report can be found at archokc.org/clergyabuse.
