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Our Mission

The Diocese of Grand Island Child Protection Office was established in 2005 with its mission to carry out the church's
"Promise to Protect" children and youth and "Pledge to Heal" those victimized by sexual abuse.

The office is served by two part time staff with several volunteer Victim Assistance Coordinators who are located across
the Diocese.

The office directs Victim Assistance Ministry and Safe Environment Programs for the Diocese of Grand Island.

Staff

Elizabeth A. Heidt Kozisek, Ph.D., Director
bheidt@gidiocese.org

Cheryl Albright, M.S., Outreach Coordinator
calbright@gidiocese.org

Phone: (308)382-6565
Fax: (308)382-6569
E-mail: cpo@gidiocese.org

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Calendar of Events

View Grand Island Diocese Calendar of Events.

Mass for the Prevention of Child Abuse
Bishop Dendinger will be celebrating a Mass for the Prevention of Child Abuse, Monday, April 29, at 5:00 pm. The Mass will be held at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, with family-focused activities to follow at the Cathedral Square. Activities sponsored by the Diocesan Child Protection Office will include refreshments, children's games, resources for parents, and exhibits of parish / Catholic school abuse prevention efforts from across the diocese. Families will have the opportunity to take the Purple Hands Pledge - "I will not use my hands or my words for hurting myself or others."

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