On October 7, 2007 the State of New Mexico will be divided into two area code regions. This will affect some areas of the New Mexico portion of the Diocese of Gallup.
The Lumberton/Dulce, Catron County and Cuba areas of the Diocese of Gallup will change to area code 575 while the rest of the New Mexico part of the diocese will remain 505.
These changes will be reflected in the 2008 Diocesan Directory.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Friday, August 17, 2007
Lots of Questions about this lately.....
Compliance with Juvenile Sexual Abuse Policy
All who minister with anyone that is not yet 18 years old for any reason whatsoever on any Catholic Church property or under the auspices of the Catholic Church in any way must have:
1) A background check on file in the local parish, mission, school, agency. Clergy and Religious must have a background check on file in the Diocesan Pastoral Center as well. Background checks obtained in the last seven years for other institutions are acceptable if a copy of it can be obtained for the individual’s personnel file.
2) The sign-off sheet verifying familiarity with the Diocesan Pastoral Code of Ethics must be on file in the local parish mission, agency and school. The only exception is for clergy and religious, their sign-off sheet must be on file in the Diocesan Pastoral Center.
3) Documentation on file that each person has participated in the VIRTUS Safe Environment training program. Training provided by the former juvenile sexual abuse program video tape is obsolete. No more tapes are available and all must migrate to the Diocesan VIRTUS program. VIRTUS training sessions are coordinated by Sister Mary Thurlough, D.C. who may be contacted at 505-722-0999 or mthurlough@yahoo.com
4) Visiting priests and deacons must have a documented statement of suitability on file in the Bishop’s office PRIOR to their visit. That is any priest or deacon who is not incardinated in the Diocese of Gallup or a member of a religious order and is assigned in the Diocese of Gallup.
Anyone with any questions regarding these issues should call Deacon Lujan at the Diocesan Pastoral Center for any clarification. 505-863-4406 x24 or officeofbishop@cnetco.com
All who minister with anyone that is not yet 18 years old for any reason whatsoever on any Catholic Church property or under the auspices of the Catholic Church in any way must have:
1) A background check on file in the local parish, mission, school, agency. Clergy and Religious must have a background check on file in the Diocesan Pastoral Center as well. Background checks obtained in the last seven years for other institutions are acceptable if a copy of it can be obtained for the individual’s personnel file.
2) The sign-off sheet verifying familiarity with the Diocesan Pastoral Code of Ethics must be on file in the local parish mission, agency and school. The only exception is for clergy and religious, their sign-off sheet must be on file in the Diocesan Pastoral Center.
3) Documentation on file that each person has participated in the VIRTUS Safe Environment training program. Training provided by the former juvenile sexual abuse program video tape is obsolete. No more tapes are available and all must migrate to the Diocesan VIRTUS program. VIRTUS training sessions are coordinated by Sister Mary Thurlough, D.C. who may be contacted at 505-722-0999 or mthurlough@yahoo.com
4) Visiting priests and deacons must have a documented statement of suitability on file in the Bishop’s office PRIOR to their visit. That is any priest or deacon who is not incardinated in the Diocese of Gallup or a member of a religious order and is assigned in the Diocese of Gallup.
Anyone with any questions regarding these issues should call Deacon Lujan at the Diocesan Pastoral Center for any clarification. 505-863-4406 x24 or officeofbishop@cnetco.com
Monday, August 6, 2007
Important Notices and Reminders
NOTICE:
Registration is now open to enroll in the Ministry Formation Program of the Diocese of Gallup for Fall, 2007, for those adults who wish to become Lay Ministers in the Church. These ministries are Parish Administrator, Liturgical Coordinator, Director of Religious Education, Pastoral Life Coordinator, and Parish Finance Manager. An application form is required plus letters of reference. Courses for this fall include Church History, Gospels, Creed, Models of Church, Administration and Finance, Psalms and Wisdom Literature, current Moral Issues, Marriage Law, and History of Philosophy. Those seeking personal enrichment without seeking certification in a ministry may also take any of these courses. Everyone must register for these courses by September 1, 2007. Send requests for registration forms to Sister Rene Backe, CSA, P.O. Box 1338, Gallup, NM 87305. Telephone: 505-863-4406; email: rbcsa@cnetco.com; FAX: 505-863-2269.
REMINDER
Catholic School Principal’s Retreat: That is required of all Catholic School principals in the Diocese of Gallup will start at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at Sacred Heart Retreat Center.
REMINDER
The Diocesan Orientation Day scheduled for August 17, 2007 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Gallup is not only for those new to the Diocese of Gallup. This orientation days is for any that may not be new to the diocese but are new to leadership and ministry. Pastors, Administrators, DRE’s, Directors and Coordinators are asked to make this known and to encourage all such individuals to participate in this orientation event.Those interested but do not have a registration form may contact Sister Eve Marie Korzym, OSF at the Pastoral Center in Gallup at 505-863-4406 x32 or email sreve@cnetco.com.
NOTICE:
The diaconate ordination of Paul Endter will be celebrated as scheduled with Bishop Randolph Calvo of the Diocese of Rene presiding.
NOTICE:
The Diocese of Gallup will observe a day of prayer for Bishop Pelotte on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 –The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Diocesan Pastoral Center will be closed on this day. Father Walker has sent out a letter inviting pastors to observe this day as well.
Registration is now open to enroll in the Ministry Formation Program of the Diocese of Gallup for Fall, 2007, for those adults who wish to become Lay Ministers in the Church. These ministries are Parish Administrator, Liturgical Coordinator, Director of Religious Education, Pastoral Life Coordinator, and Parish Finance Manager. An application form is required plus letters of reference. Courses for this fall include Church History, Gospels, Creed, Models of Church, Administration and Finance, Psalms and Wisdom Literature, current Moral Issues, Marriage Law, and History of Philosophy. Those seeking personal enrichment without seeking certification in a ministry may also take any of these courses. Everyone must register for these courses by September 1, 2007. Send requests for registration forms to Sister Rene Backe, CSA, P.O. Box 1338, Gallup, NM 87305. Telephone: 505-863-4406; email: rbcsa@cnetco.com; FAX: 505-863-2269.
REMINDER
Catholic School Principal’s Retreat: That is required of all Catholic School principals in the Diocese of Gallup will start at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at Sacred Heart Retreat Center.
REMINDER
The Diocesan Orientation Day scheduled for August 17, 2007 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Gallup is not only for those new to the Diocese of Gallup. This orientation days is for any that may not be new to the diocese but are new to leadership and ministry. Pastors, Administrators, DRE’s, Directors and Coordinators are asked to make this known and to encourage all such individuals to participate in this orientation event.Those interested but do not have a registration form may contact Sister Eve Marie Korzym, OSF at the Pastoral Center in Gallup at 505-863-4406 x32 or email sreve@cnetco.com.
NOTICE:
The diaconate ordination of Paul Endter will be celebrated as scheduled with Bishop Randolph Calvo of the Diocese of Rene presiding.
NOTICE:
The Diocese of Gallup will observe a day of prayer for Bishop Pelotte on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 –The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Diocesan Pastoral Center will be closed on this day. Father Walker has sent out a letter inviting pastors to observe this day as well.
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