Report Bishop Abuse

Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting System

The new Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting (CBAR) service became operational Monday, March 16. The Bishops of the United States approved the national reporting system following Pope Francis’ May 2019 apostolic letter, Vos estis lux mundi (“You are the light of the world”), to address the issue of sexual abuse and bishop accountability in the global Catholic Church. 

CBAR is one way to report allegations, operated by Convercent, Inc., an independent, third party entity that provides intake services to private institutions for reports of sensitive topics such as sexual harassment, through a secure, confidential, and professional platform. Individuals may make a report by accessing ReportBishopAbuse.org or calling (800) 276-1562. Reports are taken 24 hours a day in English and Spanish. 

More information may be found at:

• Reporting Abuse of Misconduct of a Catholic Bishop2020 CBAR Letter from Bishop Quinn

• Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting
   
• Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Flyer

• Who Is a Metropolitan?

• FAQ's

• Glossary of Church Terms