A month ago over 1000 Letter to a Suffering Church books by Bishop Robert Barron were distributed. Over 75 adults gathered at St. Gabriel for discussion to reflect on the book and look for a personal way forward. At one of the sessions several of the participants were unaware of actions already taken by our diocese to offer protection to children and vulnerable adults from abuse. It was suggested we re-share some of the key steps that we take as a parish and diocese to prevent abuse and promote healing: