The Catholic Diocese of Rapid City is committed to creating and
maintaining the safest possible environment for our children and young people.

The Safe Environment Program for the Diocese of Rapid City is managed by Linda Severns, the director of religious education. For information about the program, contact her at 605.343.3541

To report allegations of sexual abuse by church personnel, contact the
Victim Assistance Coordinator, Maryann Tully, at 605.209.3418 (cell).
Phone has caller ID and messaging features.

She has 41 years of experience as a nurse dealing with confidential matters.
To ensure confidentiality in her outreach to victims,
she can be contacted privately at the number listed above.

All information will be treated confidentially.
Alleged victims are advised of their right to report
alleged abuse to civil authorities.

In accordance with diocesan policy, all allegations of
sexual misconduct involving children or young people and priests,
deacons, lay employees, or volunteers serving the Diocese of Rapid City
will be investigated by the Diocesan Review Board.