news release on audit results

January 6, 2004 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information, Contact: Bud Bunce (503) 233-8373 bbunce@archdpdx.org Archdiocese of Portland in full compliance with Charter to Protect Children The Archdiocese of Portland is in full compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and the Essential Norms for Diocesan/Eparchial Policies Dealing with Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests or Deacons according to an audit by the National Review Board of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. In September 2003, the Archdiocese of Portland participated in an audit of its policies and procedures regarding child abuse issues. The auditors were independent of the Archdiocese of Portland, lived outside the State of Oregon, and were chosen by and reported to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ National Review Board. The National Review Board arranged for voluntary audits in order to help dioceses evaluate their implementation of and compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and the Essential Norms for Diocesan/Eparchial Policies Dealing with Allegations of Sexual Abuse of ...