NOTICE:   Every volunteer who works with minors and every employee of all parishes and Catholic schools of the Diocese of Biloxi must receive a copy of the Policy of the Diocese of Biloxi Regarding Complaints of Abuse of Minors.  Copies of this policy are available from any pastor or principal. If any volunteer who serves with minors or any employee did not receive this policy, please contact your pastor or principal, or call 228-702-2126/27. A copy of the policy is also available to any interested person. In addition, a copy of the Diocesan Code of Conduct Regarding Contact with Minors and the Diocesan Policy Concerning Supervision of Youth Trips and Other Youth Functions are also available from your pastor or principal, or by calling 228-702-2126/27.
 
HOW TO REPORT A COMPLAINT OF ABUSE:   The clergy, religious, and laity who serve in the ministries of the Diocese of Biloxi are committed to making Church ministries safe for young people. Allegations of misconduct with minors are reported as the law requires and an internal investigation is conducted. A copy of the diocesan policy is available on the diocesan website (www.biloxidiocese.org) or by contacting your pastor. A complaint of misconduct should be reported directly to civil authorities. In addition, a complaint should be reported to the Diocese of Biloxi by calling the phone numbers on the diocesan website or by calling 228-702-2114 or to the State of Mississippi’s Hot Line: 1-800-222-8000.