Child/Vulnerable Adult Reporting Procedures  
Reporting procedures for suspected or known sexual abuse of a person under 18 years of age or vulnerable adult by a member of the clergy:
 Contact:
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services within 48 hours at 1-800-252-5400 or www.txabusehotline.org or call the local police department.  If a person is in immediate danger, call 911.
 AND
Shannon Thomas, LMSW, Coordinator of Pastoral Care and Outreach, Diocese of Victoria, at (361) 827-7186 or email pastoralcare@victoriadiocese.org
 OR
Bishop or Chancellor of the Diocese of Victoria at (361) 573-0828; mail written allegations to:   
Office of the Bishop, P. O. Box 4070, Victoria, Texas 77903
Mark as "Personal and Confidential."