Anyone wishing to report an allegation of sexual misconduct by any Diocesan
Employee should contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator:
Sister Glenn Anne McPhee, OP
Diocese of Oakland
2900 Lakeshore Avenue
Oakland, California 94610
(510) 267-8334
gmcphee@oakdiocese.org
The Diocese of Oakland uses the following procedures as part
of its pastoral response to these allegations:
- The Diocese of Oakland will respond promptly to all allegations of
clerical sexual misconduct.
- The first concern of the Diocese is to offer immediate and appropriate care
to victims and their families.
- The Diocese of Oakland recognizes the severe harm to the spiritual and
emotional well being of victims and their families and commits itself to
reconciliation and healing.
- In all cases, past and present, alleging sexual misconduct involving minors,
the priest will be placed immediately on administrative leave and the Diocese
of Oakland will comply with the obligations of civil law as regards reporting
of the incident to legal authorities and cooperating with the investigation.
- In cases not involving minors, the Diocese of Oakland will take immediate
and appropriate steps to respond to victims compassionately and justly. If an
allegation is supported by sufficient evidence the offending priest will be
relieved from his ministerial duties and referred for medical evaluation and
intervention.
- The Diocese of Oakland values open communication and dialogue with the
community concerning clerical sexual abuse within the confines of respect for
the privacy of the individuals involved.
