Prayer for the Election of a Bishop
 

O God, eternal shepherd, who govern your flock with unfailing care,
grant in your boundless fatherly love a pastor for your Church
who will please you by his holiness and to us show watchful care.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

To report child abuse call the Iowa Attorney General Clergy Abuse hotline at 855-620-7000 (M-F, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
To speak with a trained advocate or the Iowa Department of Human Services Child Abuse Hotline: 800-362-2178.
If it involves clergy or church personnel also notify:

Alicia Owens, Victim Assistance Coordinator: 563-349-5002
[email protected] or PO Box 232, Bettendorf, IA 52722-0004.

To report sexual abuse and related misconduct by bishops, please:
Visit the  ReportBishopAbuse.org website
Call 800-276-1562