Safeguarding Statement: Within the Franciscan Province of Our Lady of Consolation no friar with a credible allegation of sexual abuse of minors is in active ministry.The Conventual Franciscan Friars – Province of Our Lady of Consolation are committed to creating safe environments for children and vulnerable adults. Our safeguarding processes for the protection of minors and vulnerable adults are routinely reviewed by the accrediting organization Praesidium, in accordance with strict Church norms. Any allegation regarding the Conventual Franciscan Friars – Province of Our Lady of Consolation receives an immediate response, according to Praesidium’s rigorous standards. This includes the province’s full cooperation with local law enforcement authorities and ordinaries (bishops or archbishops) who have ecclesial jurisdiction over the matters, as well as a duly diligent investigation by a qualified third party in order to substantiate credibility.