St. Rita Ministry, Holy Family Catholic Church (Domestic Violence Resource Ministry) at 5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd., Orlando, FL 32819 US - Bishop's Statements & Position Papers
| Bishop's Statements & Position Papers |
Violence against any person in any form whether it be physical, verbal, sexual or psychological is never justified or acceptable. In particular, violence towards women by those who use calculated, coercive behavior to keep power and control are committing a violent act.
The Catholic Church continues its effort to combat domestic violence and offers its resources to families. Violence against women, men, children, the elderly or the unborn is contrary to Jesus' gospel message to "love one another as I have loved you." In the cases of violence against women, the Church offers help to the women who are battered and the men who abuse. more...
We, the Catholic Bishops of Florida, express our abiding concern and compassion for victims of sexual abuse. The sexual abuse of anyone, most especially children, evokes sentiments of natural revulsion, anger and great sadness. It is both criminal and sinful. more...
We, as the Catholic Bishops of Florida, wish to address one of the more critical problems facing the Church, as well as civil society today, namely: the development of strong marriages and families, and thereby, the development of a strong, just and loving society. more...
