The Catholic Diocese of Richmond is committed to ensuring that diocesan institutions and ministries provide a safe and nurturing environment for children, young people, and vulnerable individuals.
Information on VIRTUS and Background screening for Volunteers
In accordance with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop’s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and the Diocese of Richmond, all volunteers who regularly work with children or youth under the age of 18 are required to participate in a VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children for Adults training session. There is no charge for this training.
When you get to the site, choose "Richmond, VA (Diocese)". Along with doing the online registration for VIRTUS, you will be prompted to complete a brief ScreeningOne background check. VIRTUS is a one-time training session, with a brief online refresher module required once every 5 years. The background check needs to be renewed every year. Current volunteers will be prompted by VIRTUS through their email when their renewal is due.
The Catholic Diocese of Richmond is committed to ensuring that diocesan institutions and ministries provide a safe and nurturing environment for children, young people, and vulnerable individuals. The mission of the diocese Safe Environment Program is to create a safe environment incorporating the standards as outlined in the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.