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Safe EnvironmentIn partnership with VIRTUS Online, A Program and Service of the National Catholic Risk Retention Group, the Diocese of Biloxi is on mission to provide training and safeguard the dignity, safety, and well-being of all who entrust themselves to the care of the Church. -
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NOTICEEvery volunteer who are representing the parish or Diocese in a public/visible service ministry and every employee of all parishes and Catholic schools of the Diocese of Biloxi must receive a copy of the Policy of the Diocese of Biloxi Regarding Complaints of Abuse of Minors. Copies of this policy are available from any pastor or principal. If any volunteer who serves with minors/vulnerable adults or any employee did not receive this policy, please contact your pastor or principal. A copy of the policy is also available to any interested person.
In addition, a copy of the Diocesan Code of Conduct Regarding Contact with Minors and the Diocesan Policy Concerning Supervision of Youth Trips and Other Youth Functions are also available from your pastor or principal.
All lay volunteers (who are representing the parish or Diocese in a public/visible service ministry), employees, clergy, and religious must complete the Essential Three:- Acknowledgement of the Code of Conduct and Policies
- Background check
- Safe Environment training
To complete these requirements, all participants must first register with VIRTUS Online. Please click on the VIRTUS link to access the VIRTUS Registration page:
https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_2.cfm?theme=0&org=37866
If you are a returning user trying to update your compliance, go to www.virtusonline.org to log into your Virtus account.
If you need help with registering, please download the step-by-step handout, VIRTUS New User Registration Guide
PARISH/SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION: Looking for live training? Contact one of these facilitators for information about scheduling a live training for your school or parish or joining an already-scheduled workshop: Safe Environment Facilitators
Just need the How-To Guides for administrators? Go to this link: http://biloxidiocese.org/admin-how-to
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Consultative Committee
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Chair, Consultative Committee for Accusations Regarding the Protection of Minors - Lay (Not Employed by the Diocese)
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Mrs. Alicia Tarrant - Reappointed 2025Youth Outreach Educator for Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence - Lay (Not Employed by the Diocese)
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Committee Member - Lay (Not Employed by the Diocese)
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Mr. Phillip Hendricks - Appointed 2025Secretary, Consultative Committee for Accusations Regarding the Protection of Minors - Lay (Not Employed by the Diocese)
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Mrs. Kristal SissonCommittee Member - Lay (Employed by the Diocese)
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Very Reverend Joseph M. Uko, V.F.Committee Member - Clergy
- Victim Assistance Coordinator
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Mrs. Emily Cloud - Date of Assignment: 1/15/2019vacbiloxidiocese.orgVictim Assistance Coordinator - Lay (Employed by the Diocese)
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CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE (a.k.a. Diocesan Review Board)
is notified and consulted regarding all abuse allegations. The majority of members are not employed by the Diocese.
Roles and Responsibility of the Committee
Information about the committee available upon request at the Pastoral Center: (228)702-2100. Terms are re-evaluated every 3 years.
The first obligation of the Church with regard to victims is for healing and reconciliation. The clergy, religious, and laity who serve in the ministries of the Diocese of Biloxi are committed to making Church ministries safe for young people. Allegations of misconduct with minors are reported as the law requires and an internal investigation is conducted.
Emily Cloud is the Victim Assistance Coordinator for the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi.
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