The Bethlehem SMB Mission Society does not tolerate any form of abuse – whether sexual, spiritual or otherwise. This is in line with our mission statement and the measures adopted by the Swiss Bishops’ Conference (SBK), the Roman Catholic Central Conference (RKZ) and the Conference of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life in Switzerland (KOVOS), of which we are a member.
As a mission society, we strive to create a safe, respectful and supportive community in which every person has the right to physical and emotional integrity. Guided by the spirituality of Bethlehem, we recognise the dignity and worth of every human being. We are actively committed to prevention, protection and coming to terms with the past, and to combating the cover-up of abuse in all its forms.
Cantonal victim support centres: independent advice and support
To prevent sexual abuse and the cover-up of such abuse, since the start of 2025 the church reporting centres – and therefore the SMB as well – have been consistently referring cases to cantonally recognised victim support centres, which offer independent support.
At the same time, we at the SMB aim to provide, through our independent contact persons, a low-threshold point of contact that offers ongoing support to those affected. You can find all our contact persons further down the page.
Contact persons for those affected
Have you been affected by sexual or spiritual abuse by members, candidates or novices of the SMB? Our contact persons are a low-threshold first point of contact. They have no therapeutic or legal training, but will listen to you carefully and help you find the appropriate specialist services – in particular victim support services.
Contact them discreetly by email or telephone.*
English speaking contact persons
Sonja Marty
Mobile: +41 (0) 79 641 64 86
sonja.marty@bluewin.ch
Georg l’Homme
Mobile: +41 (0) 79 303 85 59
E-Mail: lhomme@gmx.ch
* As our contact persons have other duties to attend to, they will usually get back to you within one working day (24 hours). An appointment for a detailed discussion will be arranged within the following few days – and no later than one week. Thank you for your understanding.
French speaking contact persons in Switzerland
Genéviève de Simone
Telefon: +41 (0) 22 362 57 01
E-Mail: gdesi@bluewin.ch
* As our contact persons have other duties to attend to, they will usually get back to you within one working day (24 hours). An appointment for a detailed discussion will be arranged within the following few days – and no later than one week. Thank you for your understanding.