Responsible Ministry
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The Church is missionary by nature, called to share the Gospel of Jesus. The Holy Father calls us to, “a continuous and profound conversion of heart…attested by concrete and effective actions that involve everyone in the Church, so that personal sanctity and moral commitment can contribute to promoting the full credibility of the Gospel message and the effectiveness of the Church’s mission” (Pope Francis, Vos Estis Lux Mundi, 2019).
Our Responsible Ministry Protocol has been developed to assist clergy and faithful of the Diocese of Saint John in living out our call to be missionary disciples who, like Jesus, truly respect the dignity of each person. Its aim is to assist all levels of ministry in proclaiming the Gospel, and to protect the wellbeing of those to whom we minister. -
Important numbers
To reach the New Brunswick Department of Social Development, call 1-833-733-7835 in the daytime or 1-800-442-9799 after hours or on weekends/holidays, or contact local police.
An employee or volunteer who suspects abuse should notify the Bishop’s Delegate at 1-888-653-6880.
To reach the Canadian Reporting System for Sexual Abuse or Cover-up by a Catholic Bishop, call 1-866-892-3737. -
Responsible Ministry
Diocese of Saint John
115 Villa Madonna Road
Rothesay NB E2H 2X4
Phone: 506-653-6817
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