Information Pertaining to Sexual Misconduct Promise to Protect
The Catholic Diocese of Wichita is committed to and fully supports the mandates outlined in the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People (USCCB 2002). Our diocese, with the direction and support of Bishop Michael Jackels, has developed programs to create a safe environment for children. All priests, staff, and volunteers who work regularly with children are required to comply with these programs:

• Policy on Suspected Abuse of Children
• Policy on Suspected Abuse of Children (Spanish)
• Policy on Suspected Abuse of Children (Vietnamese)
• Diocese of Wichita Victim  Outreach Program
• Code of Ethical Standards for Church Personnel
• Code of Ethical Standars for Volunteers
• Code of Ethical Standards for Church Personnel (Spanish)
• Code of Ethical Standards for Volunteers (Spanish)
• USCCB - Restoring Trust: Response to Clergy Sexual Abuse
• Chart of Behavioral Boundaries for Clergy
• Protocal for Handling Complaints
• Protocal for Handling Complaints -(Spanish)
• VIRTUS continuing online training
• VIRTUS Training Sessions
• Background checks
• Complaint Form for Allegations
• Complaint Form for Allegations (Spanish)
• Complaint Form for Allegations (Vietnamese)
• Suitability Policy and Models

Pledge to Heal
We promise to reach out to those who have been sexually abused as minors by anyone serving the Church.

We pledge a compassionate and pastoral response to help in the healing and reconciliation process.
If you have questions about our efforts or wish to file a complaint, please contact:

• Most Rev. Michael O. Jackels
  316-269-3900
  424 N. Broadway
  Wichita, KS 67202

• Victoria Jackson, Victim Assistance Coordinator
  316-200-5951

Any questions about the VIRTUS safe environment program, please contact:

Therese Seiler, VIRTUS Coordinator
316-269-3900