VIRTUS® Compliance

The Diocese of Green Bay is committed to creating, providing, and maintaining safe environments in all its parishes, schools, and other institutions so that all persons, especially children, youth, and individuals at risk, will be protected as far as possible from all harm including physical and sexual abuse.

What is VIRTUS®?

VIRTUS® is the brand name that identifies best practicesʼ programs designed to help prevent wrongdoing and promote “right doingˮ within religious organizations and to raise awareness regarding sexual abuse in our Church and society. The National Catholic Risk Retention Group Inc. created VIRTUS to empower organizations, people to better control risk, and improve the lives of all those who interact with the Church through a continuous process of training and information.

Online VIRTUS® Training

To begin the online registration, please log into www.virtus.org. Please follow the registration instructions listed here.

VIRTUS Online Registration Instructions

La Capacitación en línea de VIRTUS®

Para registrarse, haga clic en este enlace: www.virtus.org. Por favor, siga las instrucciones de registro aquí:

Instrucciones de registro - en línea de VIRTUS

Who has to attend a VIRTUS® Protecting Godʼs Children Adult Awareness Session in the Diocese of Green Bay?

All priests, deacons, other ministers, and employees (who may or may not have contact with children, young people, and individuals at risk) and volunteers who have contact with children, young people and individuals at risk as part of their volunteer duties are required to complete the VIRTUS Adult Awareness Training Session.

How do I register to attend a VIRTUS® Protecting Godʼs Children Adult Awareness Session if I donʼt have internet access?

Please call the parish or school where you work or volunteer.

You may also contact:

Office of Safe Environment
Catholic Diocese of Green By
(920) 272-8198 or 1-877-500-3580, ext. 8198

Diocesan Policies and Resources

The Safe Environment Department of the Diocese of Green Bay strives to assist parishes, schools, families, and individuals to create safe and healthy environments for children, youth and individuals at risk in all aspects of their lives in accordance with the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young Peopleˮ and diocesan policy. Safe Environment polices and resources are available below.

Reporting Abuse Promise to Protect Pledge to Heal

Reportar Abuso Promesa de Protección Promesa de Sanación

Learn more about Saint Maria Goretti, Patron Saint for the Safety of Our Youth

Office of Safe Environment

Safe Environment Forms and Manuals