We are tremendously grateful to everyone who prays and serves alongside us at the Cathedral.
“I give thanks to my God always on your account for the grace of God bestowed on you in Christ Jesus…” (1 Cor. 1:4)
In the Archdiocese of Detroit, safe environment programs are in place to protect each of us. These programs offer valuable knowledge, assistance, and support in preventing harm to young people and vulnerable adults. All who work and/or volunteer in the Archdiocese of Detroit are required to complete an age-appropriate safe environments program.
All employees and volunteers must complete the following Safe Environment program requirements before they begin their assigned duties. (An even more detailed and printable set of instructions is available here: Virtus Instructions.)
- Sign up for a Virtus Account (or obtain access to your Virtus account if you already have one).
- Virtus is a database that tracks compliance with the AOD safe environment program requirements. Scroll down for instructions to help you sign up or recover your password.
- Read and electronically sign the AOD Code of Conduct. You will be prompted to sign the Code of Conduct within your Virtus account.
- Fill out and electronically sign a background check authorization form. You will be prompted to give the required information for a background check authorization and then asked to digitally sign the form within Virtus. The background check authorization form agrees to periodic criminal background checks – every year for employees, every two years for volunteers. Your information will be securely stored in Virtus.
- Register for and complete the Protecting God’s Children/Vulnerable Adults training module. Training can be completed online or in person. Updated training must be completed every three years. You will be prompted to register for a training module within your Virtus account.
Cathedral volunteers can direct their questions to Deacon Chris at the cathedral office.