Protecting Our Children
Each person has an inherent dignity as a beloved child of God. The Diocese of Green Bay is committed to providing a safe environment in our parishes, in our schools, in our Faith Formation programs, and in all of our ministries, especially those that serve children, youth and individuals at risk.
Learn more about the programs and resources available through the Diocese of Green Bay to live out this commitment.
The Diocese of Green Bay is committed to creating, providing and maintaining safe environments in all its parishes, schools, and other institutions so that all persons, especially children, youth and individuals at risk, will be protected as far as possible from all harm including physical and sexual abuse.
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What is VIRTUS®?
VIRTUS® is the brand name that identifies best practices' programs designed to help prevent wrongdoing and promote "rightdoing" within religious organizations and to raise awareness regarding sexual abuse in our Church and society. The National Catholic Risk Retention Group Inc. created VIRTUS to empower organizations and people to better control risk and improve the lives of all those who interact with the Church through a continuous process of training and information.
Who has to attend a VIRTUS® Protecting God's Children Adult Awareness Session in the Diocese of Green Bay?
All priests, deacons, other ministers, employees, and volunteers who may have contact with children, young people and individuals at risk as part of their duties are required to complete the VIRTUS Adult Awareness Training Session and complete the training on an annual basis.
Virtus Registration Information for St. Mary