Children’s Division Child Abuse and Neglect
Hotline: 1-800-392-3738

On Friday, July 26, 2019, the Archdiocese of St. Louis published a list of names of clergy with substantiated allegations of child sexual abuse. Fr. Chris Dunlap has written a letter to the parishioners regarding the release.

At Christ, Prince of Peace we strictly adhere to the Safe Environment Program of Archdiocese of Saint Louis. The archdiocese’s Safe Environment Program requires all clergy and adult employees and volunteers who work with or near minors and/or vulnerable adults to attend a Protecting God’s Children workshop and complete online training updates every three years; read and sign the archdiocese’s Code of Ethical Conduct for Clergy, Employees, and Volunteers Working in Ministry; and complete a national criminal record check and agree to regular screening updates.  The Protecting God’s Children program, developed by VIRTUS^® and used by dioceses throughout the country, educates participants to identify the signs of child sexual abuse, understand the methods and means by which offenders commit abuse, and be aware of the steps that can be taken to prevent ongoing or future abuse.

To report any suspicion of abuse by any Church personnel please contact local law enforcement, or call the Missouri Department of Social Services Child Abuse Neglect Hotline Number: 1-800-392- 3738. In addition, anyone who has knowledge of sexual abuse or misconduct by a member of the clergy, an employee or volunteer of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis is urged to call the Office of Child and Youth Protection at 314-792-7704.

In May of 2024 , Christ, Prince of Peace received the results of our annual Safe Environment Audit completed by Tracy Douglas of the Archdiocesan Safe Environment Program. The audit included "100% of employees and 100% of the volunteers included on the parish rosters."

The audit found that "Christ Prince of Peace Parish IS considered in full compliance with the Safe Environment Program for children as required by the USCCB and agreed to by the Archdiocese of St. Louis."

For further information on the Safe Environment Program at Christ, Prince of Peace, please contact our Safe Environment Coordinator Nancy Zoia by calling the rectory.

On Friday, July 26, Archbishop Robert J. Carlson released a list of clergy with substantiated allegations of child sexual abuse. The Archbishop’s statement, list, and other resources can be found at https://www.preventandprotectstl.org/

The videos below have been provided by the Archdiocese of St. Louis. First is a message from Archbishop Robert J. Carlson regarding the release of names of clergy with substantiated allegegations of child sexual abuse. In the second video, Sandra Price, Executive Director of the Office of Child and Youth Protection, gives an overview of the Archdiocesan Review Board. 

For Spiritual Questions/Concerns: Rev. Christopher Dunlap, Pastor (636.391.1307)
For Mental Health Concerns: Fernanda Thurmond, Dir. of Communications and Evangelization (636) 628.5338. Direct Line.

Support Groups for Adult Victims of Child Sexual Abuse:
Groups begin in September and are open to parishioners and employees. There is no cost to participants and meetings are held at St. Louis Counseling on Watson Rd. Please contact Saundra Barker for more information. (314.748.5646)

Victims of sexual abuse, in addition to contacting civil authorities, are asked to come forward in order to receive pastoral assistance. Reports of abuse may be made to any Pastor or to: 

Sandra Price, Executive Director Office of Child & Youth Protection 
314-792-7271
sandraprice@archstl.org 

Missouri Department of Social Services, Children’s Division 
Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline:
1-800-392-3738 

Missouri Department of Heath & Senior Services 
Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline:
1-800-392-0210