SAN ANGELO (TX)
Standard-Times
By Laurel L. Scott
Posted October 31, 2012
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Since 2002, the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo has conducted background checks and training for more than 9,000 people who work with children and youths throughout the 29-county diocese in support of its Safe Environment Programs to prevent child sex abuse.
In the past year, more than 13,500 parents and other interested people have attended seminars presented by the diocese on preventing child sex abuse, and the diocese has spent $16,000 on training and materials in support of the Safe Environment Programs.
These are some of the reasons the San Angelo-based diocese for the ninth year in a row has been found in compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.
“I am pleased with the results of this audit and grateful for the hard work of so many people throughout our diocese — pastors, deacons, religious and lay leaders — to provide a safe and sacred environment for all of our children and youth in the many programs through which we minister to them,” Bishop Michael Pfeifer, of the Diocese of San Angelo, said in a news release. “Once again, this audit has given us a great opportunity to step back and see what we have accomplished and explore areas where we can make adjustments or improvements.”
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