VIRTUS program at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish
The Catholic Church, the Diocese of Cleveland and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church hold the protection of children as one of their highest priorities. That being so, the Diocese of Cleveland adopted a Policy for the Safety of Children in Matters of Sexual Abuse in 2003 and updated it in 2016. This policy requires that education and training in the recognition and prevention of sexual abuse towards minor children be given to all diocesan employees and to all volunteers who come in regular contact with children. It does not include the occasional volunteer, such as a driver or chaperone for individual activities.” (pg. 24 of the Diocesan Policy)
Volunteers and employees who work or volunteer with children “more than (4) hours a month or who work(s) with children more frequently than once a month” are required to complete Virtus training.
New volunteers working with children are to complete an application for volunteers, complete a background check and will be fingerprinted.
Instructions on how to register for a Virtus class, view a list of upcoming classes in the diocese, or review the standards of conduct for ministry can be viewed by clicking the links below.
Register for VIRTUS
Register for a VIRTUS training session (Click Cleveland Diocese)
Information about reporting child abuse and neglect
How to Report Child Abuse and Neglect in Ohio
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services has launched
855-O-H-CHILD (855-642-4453), an automated telephone directory that will link callers directly to a child welfare or law enforcement office in their county. Reports can be anonymous.