The Diocese of Phoenix has taken great efforts to put in place systems that assist in keeping our young people safe, including screening of all clergy, religious, seminarians, employees and volunteers.

The screening process involves completing an application, interviews, signing a code of ethics, and a background check which includes reference checks and fingerprinting for all clergy, religious, seminarians, employees, and volunteer leaders responsible for youth programs. All volunteers are required to complete a standard application and sign a code of ethics. Volunteers who directly serve minors are also required to complete a face-to-face interview and submit to reference and background checks.

All clergy members, employees, and volunteers are also compared to the Arizona Sex Offender Registry Database on a continuous basis. Annual training is required for those in ministry, staff and volunteers.

More information can be found here: https://dphx.org/youth-protection/