Office of Safe Environment

The Diocese of La Crosse is committed to helping victims and survivors

of sexual abuse and dedicated to protecting our children.

Mrs. Teresa Brown
Director of Safe Environment / Complaint Intake Agent tbrown@diolc.org / 608.791.0179

Mr. Christian Kuehner
Facilitator of Safe Environment ckuehner@diolc.org / 608.791.2673

Deacon Tom Skemp
Victim Assistance Coordinator – 608.792.9684

Chancery Bulletin SE Update

10/6/2026 – Chancery Bulletin Link: CLICK HERE

REQUIRED SIGNAGE & LITERATURE FOR SCHOOL/PARISH BULLETIN BOARDS

Policy & Procedures On Sexual Misconduct and the Protection of Children & Youth

Previously known as the “Green Book” and “Red Book” … Now known as the “Green & Red Book” of August 2026, combined into one piece of literature.

Charter for the Protection of Children & Young People

Commonly referred to as the “Blue Book.” For hard copies of the charter please contact Teresa Brown or Christian Kuehner.

Protect & Heal Brochure

Updated signage for Protect & Heal resources in the area, including address from Bishop Battersby.

Protect & Heal Poster

Poster including phone numbers for Intake Agent, Teresa Brown & Victim Assistance Coordinator, Deacon Tom Skemp.

2026-27 ANNUAL REPORTS

** SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATORS **

PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN BY MARCH 1, 2027

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) requires all dioceses in the United States to undergo yearly audits to verify their compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. These audits are performed by StoneBridge Business Partners, which has been doing Charter audits for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops since 2011.

To view the July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021 USCCB Compliance Notification for the Diocese of La Crosse, click this link.

To view the July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024 USCCB Compliance Notification for the Diocese of La Crosse, click this link.

To view the July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027 USCCB Compliance Notification for the Diocese of La Crosse, click this link.

StoneBridge also issues the annual report, which includes statistical data gathered by the Georgetown University-based Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA). To view the 2021 Annual Report on the Implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, click this link.

Letters of Suitability

All priests and deacons from outside the Diocese of La Crosse requesting to participate in any ministerial activity are to have a Letter of Suitability provided to the Office for the Vicar for Clergy prior to the date of the activity. The Letter of Suitability can be emailed to Teresa Brown at tbrown@diolc.org or sent via US Mail to:

Diocese of La Crosse

Attn: Vicar for Clergy Very Rev. Samuel Martin

Attn: Vicar General Very Rev. Alan Guanella

PO Box 4004

La Crosse, WI 54602-4004