Report Abuse

Step One— Contact Civil Authorities

 The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services 24/7 hotline number is 1-800-252-5400. 
If the child or vulnerable adult is in immediate danger, call 911.  Non-emergency reports of child abuse can also be reported to www.txabusehotline.org. 

Step Two— Contact one of the following: 

• Coordinator of Pastoral Care and Outreach, Shannon Thomas, LMSW, at (361) 827-7186 or email pastoralcare@victoriadiocese.org; 
• Bishop or Chancellor of the Diocese of Victoria at (361) 573-0828.

Written Allegations Should Be Sent To:   
   Office of the Bishop
   P. O. Box 4070
  Victoria, Texas 77903
   Mark as “Personal and Confidential”.

We will also help you bring your concerns to church officials outside the diocese if the abuse occurred elsewhere and you now reside in the Diocese of Victoria.

For further assistance contact:
Shannon Thomas at 361-827-7186.