Carmelite Commitment to Child Safety

The Carmelite Friars of the Province of Saint Elias are committed to creating and maintaining a safe environment for all children who interact with its members and are involved in its ministries. The policies and procedures implemented by the Carmelite Friars are accredited by Praesidium, Inc., a national organization that works with religious and other institutions to establish and maintain rigorous standards for protecting children and vulnerable adults. Praesidium provides consultation, risk management, assessment, policy development, and training materials for use in preventing sexual misconduct and responding to allegations of sexual misconduct.

Please do not hesitate to contact us immediately should an allegation
or any other concerns be brought to your attention.

Very Rev. Mario Esposito, O.Carm., Prior Provincial
Phone: (845) 344-2223
Email: priorprovincial@carmelites.com

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SAINT ELIAS PROVINCE CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY
Revised June 14, 2017

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INFORMATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD LIKE TO REPORT ABUSE

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Prayer for Healing

God of endless love,
ever caring, ever strong,
always present, always just:
You gave your only Son
to save us by the blood of his cross.

Gentle Jesus, shepherd of peace,
join to your own suffering
the pain of all who have been hurt
in body, mind, and spirit
by those who betrayed the trust placed in them.

Hear our cries as we agonize
over the harm done to our brothers and sisters.
Breathe wisdom into our prayers,
soothe restless hearts with hope,
steady shaken spirits with faith:
Show us the way to justice and wholeness,
enlightened by truth and enfolded in your mercy.

Holy Spirit, comforter of hearts,
heal your people’s wounds
and transform our brokenness.
Grant us courage and wisdom, humility and grace,
so that we may act with justice
and find peace in you.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

(Source: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops)