As Christian adults, we have a moral and legal responsibility and are entrusted by God with the spiritual, emotional and physical well-being of minors and vulnerable adults as they participate in activities within or sponsored by our Diocese. It is our responsibility and commitment to provide an environment which is safe and nurturing. In order to achieve this we adhere to the diocesean Safe Environment Program that implements training, screening, background checks and other procedures that are designed to reduce the risk of abuse of children and vulnerable adults.
Training is now offered online. Please be mindful of when your training expires and plan to renew before the end of that month.
If you believe that you, or someone you know, is a victim of past or present abuse or sexual abuse, please notify law enforcement. In the event the abuse involves a minor, please also contact the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services through the Texas Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400 or www.txabusehotline.org). Finally, if the abuse involves a member of the clergy, a parish employee, or diocesan employee, please also notify the Diocese of Dallas Victims Assistance Coordinator, Brenda Martinez, at 214-379-2812 or bmartinez@cathdal.org.