The Diocese of Tyler expects all Church personnel (whether priest, deacon, vowed religious, paid employee, or volunteer) to conduct their lives and ministry (whether in a parish, mission, Catholic School, or other Catholic institution or ministry) with ethics and integrity. While Vatican II calls all baptized and confirmed Christians to holiness, the obligation upon Church personnel is increased because of their education and position. They should lead by an example that will inspire others to follow Jesus more closely in their life and they should always safeguard the well-being of others. Ethics and integrity in ministry require “doing what is right” rather than simply not breaking the rules All Church personnel are to be committed to a life of ethics and integrity and formally commit themselves to the Code of Ethics and Integrity for the Conduct of Church Personnel in the Diocese of Tyler. 
For more information you can call the parish 903-894-7647 or go to the Diocese of Tyler's website:

https://www.dioceseoftyler.org/our-departments/ethics--integrity/

Victim Assistance

The Diocese of Tyler is committed to provide help to anyone who may have been hurt or abused by a priest, deacon, religious, or anyone working in the name of the Church.

 The Promoter of Justice, Very Rev. John Gomez, JCL, is always willing to serve and help in any issue of Ethics and Integrity.

 Email: [email protected]

Our new Helpline is: 877-415-6423

This line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

You can report and discuss inappropriate or suspicious behaviors and policy violations and instances of youth to youth sexual activity.

You also can discuss and report any other behavior contrary to the Diocese’s Ethics and Integrity Policies. 
 

IF YOU ARE A VICTIM OR KNOW A VICTIM:

If you know a minor is currently being abused, or in danger, immediately report it to your local police department or the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS).

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Additional Help for Victims

Besides contacting the Promoter of Justice for the Diocese of Tyler, there are also other groups to provide assistance to those abused by priests, deacons, or religious.

For those seeking spiritual healing the Maria Goretti Network, a new lay group of survivors reaching out to other survivors, is a possible resource. Another such group is Survivors Network for those Abused by Priests, a support group headed by recovering survivors of abuse by clergy. There are also some more specialized groups, such as:  The Regain Network for victims of abuse of any kind by the Legion of Christ and the Regnum Christi. Mothers against Sexual Abuse is another resource.

Promoter of Justice

The Promoter of Justice is an official of the Tribunal, the Church court.  In the Diocese of Tyler, the Promoter of Justice is a contact person for concerns about the Ethics and Integrity of Church Personnel. The Promoter is also the Victim Assistance Coordinator for cases covered by the Charter for the Protection of minors.

Promoter of Justice
Very Rev. John Gomez, JCL  

1015 ESE Loop 323
Tyler, TX  75701

Phone: (903) 266-2159
Email: [email protected]

Bi-lingual Contact, full time at the Chancery:

Maria Flores  [email protected] phone 903 534 1077 ext-188.

Maria Flores has been hired to be the primary contact at the Chancery for matters connected with implementing Ethics and Integrity. Maria is bi-lingual and can help with issues concerning ACS, Safe Environment Program, Parish Contact Persons, and Parish/Mission compliance.