Article 4 of the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” states: “Dioceses are to report an allegation of sexual abuse of a person who is a minor to the public authorities. Dioceses are to comply with all applicable civil laws with respect to the reporting of allegations of sexual abuse of minors to civil authorities and cooperate in their investigation in accord with the law of the jurisdiction in question.”
Please contact the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) within 48 hours at the 24-hour Child Abuse Reporting Hotline at 1-800-252-5400.
For reporting emergencies, call local Law Enforcement at 911.
Article 2 of the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” states: “Dioceses are to have policies and procedures in place to respond promptly to any allegation where there is reason to believe that sexual abuse of a minor has occurred.”
The Pastor of the Parish or Principal of the School
In all cases, contact: Vicar General – Very Rev. R. Anthony Mendoza (956) 727-2140 ext. 7872
If you are not sure how to report, please get in touch with the following diocesan personnel for additional guidance and information:
Elsa Aguilera, MSW, CFSW
Safe Environment Coordinator
1901 Corpus Christi St.
Laredo, Texas 78040
(956) 764-7808
The Diocese of Laredo is committed to offering and providing assistance to victims. To begin the healing process for victims, please get in touch with the Interim Victim Assistance Coordinator.
Elsa Aguilera, MSW, CFSW
1901 Corpus Christi St.
Laredo, Texas 78040
(956) 764-7808
Thank you for partnering with the Diocese of Laredo to maintain a safe environment. We appreciate your collaboration and concern for minors.