Protecting Vulnerable Individuals: Our Diocese's Commitment

To support this commitment, the Diocese maintains a Safe Environment Program that includes training, screening, background checks, and other procedures designed to reduce the risk of abuse.
Every parish, school, and Diocesan agency participates in this program and is responsible for its ongoing implementation.

The Safe Environment compliance training and renewal training is a condition of employment and for volunteer ministry in our diocese. All clergy, religious, employees and volunteers over the age of 18, who work, volunteer, or participate in any capacity are required to be Safe Environment Trained before starting employment or volunteer activities.

After your initial Safe Environment training is completed, there is a mandatory renewal training that must be completed every year.

For more information, please contact the Safe Environment Coordinator at your parish, school or diocesan agency. You may also contact the Diocesan Safe Environment department at [email protected] or (704)370-3222.