We, the Catholic faithful of the Archdiocese of New York, share responsibility for the life and mission of the Church.  Each of us is called to celebrate, promote and when necessary to defend the life and dignity of every person.  This responsibility requires that together and individually we treat everyone with respect, do what we can to see that harm is never brought to others, especially minors and vulnerable adults, and seek to bring healing for those who have been harmed. 

The purpose of the Safe Environment Program is to create a safe environment for our children. The Program oversees all aspects of compliance mandated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.

Ensuring a safe environment for children and young people is a continuous effort.  The Archdiocese pledges to continue its efforts and work toward identifying areas where we can be more effective.