Code of Ethics and Behavior

Dioceses/eparchies are to maintain “safe environment” programs which the diocesan/eparchial bishop deems to be in accord with Catholic moral principles. The y are to be conducted cooperatively with parents, civil authorities, educators, and community organizations to provide education and training for children, youth, parents, ministers, educators, volunteers, and others about ways to make and maintain a safe environment for children and young people. Dioceses/eparchies are to make clear to clergy and all members of the community the standards of conduct for clergy and other persons in positions of trust with regard to children.

The Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Baton Rouge (the “Diocese of Baton Rouge” or “Diocese”):

1. All personnel who are deemed to be subject to the child and vulnerable adult protection policies of the Diocese shall adhere to the Code of Ethics and Behavior which they have agreed in writing to follow.
2. All personnel shall notify their pastor, principal or agency director immediately, orally and in writing, when they become aware that the Code of Ethics and Behavior has been violated.
3. The Code of Ethics and Behavior shall be published on the Diocese website and printed copies shall be made available upon request to the faithful at every parish, school and agency of the Diocese of Baton Rouge.

Please see the following links for the full and complete documents in three languages:

• Code of Ethics in English
• Code of Ethics in Spanish
• Code of Ethics in Vietnamese