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In the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, the Catholic bishops of the United States, address their commitment to working with children and youth, parents, educators, civil authorities, and various organizations in the protection of children and youth in our care.In response to our call to accountability the Archdiocese of New Orleans provides training for children, clergy, religious, and laity (employees and volunteers) in the prevention of and recognitions of child abuse.
The Safe Environment Coordinator is a resource person for the Archdiocese at the disposal of parishes, schools, and organizations in the area of child abuse and the prevention of abuse. The coordinator works with all archdiocesan entities to assure compliance to the Charter.
Safe Environment Coordinator
Sr. Mary Ellen Wheelahan, O. Carm.
Archdiocese of New Orleans
7887 Walmsley Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504)861-6278
srmwheelahan@arch-no.org
To contact the Victims Assistance Coordinator, Brother Stephen Synan, F.M.S. call (504) 522-5019 or email ssynan@archdiocese-no.org. -
Live trainings for Safe Environment will be scheduled for and through individual parishes/schools. Please contact your parish/school for more information.
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Safe Environment Training Calendar
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 26Month View April 26, 202027Month View April 27, 202028Month View April 28, 202029Month View April 29, 202030Month View April 30, 20201Month View May 1, 20202Month View May 2, 20203Month View May 3, 20204Month View May 4, 20205Month View May 5, 20206Month View May 6, 20207Month View May 7, 20208Month View May 8, 20209Month View May 9, 202010Month View May 10, 2020117:00p Safe Environment CANCELLED Archbishop Shaw High School Brother Jerry MeeganMonth View May 11, 2020-
Monday, May 11, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMDon Bosco HallRead More
12Month View May 12, 202013Month View May 13, 202014Month View May 14, 202015Month View May 15, 2020168:30 Safe Environment CANCELLED St. Cletus School Sr. Mary Ellen Wheelahan1:00p Safe Environment CANCELLED St. Luke Parish Sr. Mary Ellen WheelahanMonth View May 16, 202017Month View May 17, 202018Month View May 18, 202019Month View May 19, 202020Month View May 20, 202021Month View May 21, 202022Month View May 22, 202023Month View May 23, 202024Month View May 24, 202025Month View May 25, 2020265:30p Safe Environment CANCELLED Holy Cross High School Sr. Mary Ellen WheelahanMonth View May 26, 2020-
Tuesday, May 26, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM550 Paris Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122 Watson Theatre on Tuesday, May 26th for 5:30 pm. The parking will be in the lot that you enter into from Prentiss Ave. The Watson Theatre is in the admin building.Read More
27Month View May 27, 2020289:00 Safe Environment CANCELLED Academy of the Sacred Heart Sr. Mary Ellen WheelahanMonth View May 28, 2020-
Thursday, May 28, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AMMater Campus, 4301 St. Charles Ave. The entrance is on Gen. Pershing St.Read More
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Employees and Volunteers
We are committed to protecting our children and youth in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
Any employee or volunteer who has ongoing, unsupervised contact with minors – or anyone who attends an overnight event with minors – must complete the following steps:
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Attend Safe Environment training. The calendar is above. Choose the date that works for you. No pre-registration or phone calls are necessary. Just show up and sign in with your name and the name of your parish/school when you arrive. Please be sure to check the calendar the day of the training – changes will be reflected there.
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Background check. This is handled through your parish or school. Contact the appropriate staff member.
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Contact your parish/school for information regarding Catholic Mutual Connect or Selection.com.
Safe Environment training and background check must be repeated every three years.
Thank you!
Praesidium Ministry Summary
Praesidium Parent Summary
Summary of Louisiana Child Abuse or Neglect Reporting Law -
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Mandated Reporter Telephone Numbers to be Posted in Parish/School Buildings
