The Diocese of Youngstown is in full compliance with safe environment policies established by the USCCB (November 2023). If you or someone you know has been abused at any time by a priest,deacon, religious, seminarian, person in formation, employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Youngstown, or if you believe that abuse has occurred or is currently occurring, contact civil authorities and also Mr. Dominic Colucy, Victim Assistance Coordinator, (office) 330-744-8451 x293 or (response line) 330-718-1388.

To report a violation of the Safe Environment Policy that does not constitute abuse or suspected abuse contact Mr.Dominic Colucy, Safe Environment Coordinator, (office) 330-744-8451 x293 or (response line) 330-718-1388.

Visit the Safe Environment page on the diocesan website (doy.org/safe-environment) to find our most up-to-date Reporting Requirements and Procedures in English and Spanish, as well as links to additional reporting resources.

The Safe Environment Compliance Officer for the St. Charles Campus is Natalie Wardle and for the St. Luke Campus is Lisa Dray. If you have questions regarding the Diocesan Safe Environment Policy or are a volunteer who works with minors or vulnerable adults and need assistance becoming compliant, contact the campus compliance officer.