Our Diocese requires that all diocesan clergy, religious, international priests, employees and volunteers who have contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults complete the following requirements:
- Register with VIRTUS Online
- Safe Environment Training through VIRTUS – Protecting God’s Children for Adults
- Background check and required document renewal every five years
- Complete 24 ongoing monthly VIRTUS online informational bulletins
Visiting Clergy
As is stated in the Charter for the Protection of Children or Young People, when a priest or deacon, not incardinated in the diocese, is to engage in ministry in the diocese, regardless of the length of time, the evaluation of his background may be satisfied through a written attestation of suitability for ministry supplied by his proper ordinary/major superior to the diocese.
Letters of suitability may be sent to Very Rev. Jon J. Plavcan, Vicar for Clergy, at jplavcan@dcgary.org
Important Links
- Safe Environment Policy and Procedure (PDF)
- Diocese of Gary Background Check Policy (PDF)
- Fair Credit Reporting Act Notice (PDF)