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Safe Environment

Protect. Report. Respond.

The dignity and safety of children and vulnerable people are not optional. If you suspect abuse or someone is in immediate danger, use the reporting paths below—not a parish email or website message.

Immediate danger

Call 911.

Contact local law enforcement or emergency services first when someone may be in immediate danger.

Call 911

Employees and volunteers

Training and screening

Roles involving children or vulnerable adults may require VIRTUS training, background screening, policy acknowledgment, and continuing compliance. Confirm requirements before serving.

Call the parish office

Need pastoral care?

Reporting and pastoral support are different paths.

After safety and reporting obligations are addressed, the parish can help connect you with pastoral support. Do not send report details through ordinary email.

Pastoral care and help