Child & Youth Protection

Child Protection and Safe Environment

The Catholic Diocese of Orlu is committed to the protection of children, minors, and vulnerable persons. The Diocese maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward child abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation, neglect, or any conduct that violates the dignity and safety of minors.

In fidelity to the Gospel, the discipline of the Church, and applicable civil law, every allegation or concern involving the abuse of a minor must be treated with seriousness, urgency, confidentiality, and pastoral care. Anyone who has knowledge of, has experienced, or has reasonable concern about the abuse of a child or minor is encouraged to report the matter immediately to the appropriate civil authorities and to contact the Diocesan Committee for Child Protection.

Committee for Child Protection

Fr. Raphael Ejimonye (Email: tribunal@orludiocese.org)
Fr. Martin Kingsley Umelo (Email: chancellor@orludiocese.org)

The Diocese is committed to cooperating with lawful authorities, protecting the vulnerable, supporting victims and survivors, and promoting safe environments in all parishes, schools, institutions, ministries, and organizations.