Safe Environment

HOW TO REPORT ABUSE

Individuals are urged to report incidents of abuse or suspicions of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. In an emergency situation, please contact local law enforcement authorities, usually by calling 911.

Situations involving abuse of minors should always first be reported to civil authorities at the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services at https://www.txabusehotline.org/ or by telephone at 1-800-252-5400.

If the allegation involves priests, deacons, or an employee of a parish or the Diocese, in addition to contacting appropriate civil authorities, please also notify reportabuse@cathdal.org or the Diocese of Dallas Victim Assistance Coordinator, Brenda Martinez at 214-379-2812.

If the allegation involves a member of Church leadership, including bishops, archbishops or cardinals, in addition to contacting appropriate civil authorities, please also notify Steve Martinez, a third-party contact established to receive these reports at 210-734-7786 or make notification through the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' third party reporting system at https://reportbishopabuse.org or by telephone at 1-800-276-1562 • October - Domestic Violence Prevention Month - Resources
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Our Mission

We at Cathedral have a moral and legal responsibility to be vigilant volunteers and staff. We want to provide a safe, secure and enriching environment for our minors and vulnerable adults in our parish.

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New Volunteers

Please fill out our online screening form


Safe Environment Program Procedures
Process & Requirements For All Volunteers

Before serving as a Volunteer, the applicant MUST complete the following process:

  1. Must be a registered & active parishioner (using contribution envelopes) for a minimum of 6 months at the Cathedral Guadalupe or registered in any other Catholic parish in the Diocese of Dallas.
  2. Fill out completely the Volunteer Screening & Background Investigation Consent Forms available at front office and return as soon as possible.
  3. Read the Diocese of Dallas Safe Environment Program Manual fill out the Acknowledgement Form and return with the above noted forms to the church front Office.
  4. Attend the initial & mandatory Safe Environment Program training.
  5. Attend a Volunteer Interview with the Safe Environment Program Director.
  6. Be committed to provide a safe and secure environment for all children, youth and vulnerable Adults; and follow all policies of the Diocese of Dallas Safe Environment Program.

Expect 4-6 weeks for the entire Safe Environment process to be completed from the moment that it's initiated. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the process or experience any delays, please contact the Safe Environment Director Silvia Puente at 469-329-6238.Thank you!

For more information about Safe Environment please visit the Dallas Diocese website at: www.cathdal.org.