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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. -
Safe Environment Training Calendar
February 2020Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 26Month View January 26, 202027Month View January 27, 2020286:00p Safe Environment St. Mary's Dominican High School Sr. Mary Ellen WheelahanMonth View January 28, 2020-
Tuesday, January 28, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMTech Center Park in yard- enter the Burdette St. parking lotRead More
29Month View January 29, 202030Month View January 30, 202031Month View January 31, 20201Month View February 1, 20202Month View February 2, 202036:30p Safe Environment St. Margaret Mary Parish, Slidell Rebecca MirandaMonth View February 3, 2020-
Monday, February 3, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PMParish CenterRead More
4Month View February 4, 20205Month View February 5, 20206Month View February 6, 20207Month View February 7, 20208Month View February 8, 20209Month View February 9, 2020107:00p Safe Environment Archbishop Shaw High School Brother Jerry MeeganMonth View February 10, 2020-
Monday, February 10, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMDon Bosco HallRead More
11Month View February 11, 202012Month View February 12, 202013Month View February 13, 202014Month View February 14, 202015Month View February 15, 202016Month View February 16, 202017Month View February 17, 202018Month View February 18, 202019Month View February 19, 202020Month View February 20, 202021Month View February 21, 202022Month View February 22, 202023Month View February 23, 202024Month View February 24, 202025Month View February 25, 202026Month View February 26, 202027Month View February 27, 202028Month View February 28, 202029Month View February 29, 2020 -
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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 Austin Computing.
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
