The Diocese of Saint Petersburg maintains comprehensive policies and procedures designed to protect children, youth, and vulnerable adults and promote appropriate conduct within all diocesan ministries and programs. These policies establish clear expectations, reporting obligations, and standards of behavior for clergy, employees, volunteers, and those serving within the Church.

POLICIES

STANDARDS

Code of Conduct for Adults Working with Youth Last modified October 1, 2021 Code of Conduct for Adults Working with Youth Spanish Last modified October 1, 2021 Code of Conduct for Children Last modified September 29, 2023 Code of Conduct for Children Spanish Last modified September 29, 2023 Minimum Standards of Moral Conduct Last modified September 29, 2023 Practical Standards of Professional Responsibility for Priests Last modified December 1, 2020

GUIDELINES

Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People Last modified May 17, 2021 Guidelines for Field Trips – Retreats – Overnight Trips and Missions Last modified September 29, 2023 Guidelines for Student Volunteerism Last modified February 19, 2021 Vos Estis Lux Mundi Last modified May 8, 2023

Note: Pope Francis issued the motu proprio Vos Estis Lux Mundi (You are the light of the world.), which established universal, standardized procedures for the Catholic Church to report and investigate allegations of sexual abuse.

Other Documents & Forms

Chaperone Verification Form – DOSP Last modified November 30, 2021 Parental Permission for Student Volunteers Form Last modified September 29, 2023 Student Volunteer Request Form Last modified May 12, 2021