Safe Environment

St. Peter's is committed to providing a safe environment for all.

For more information regarding safe environment contact Elizabeth McCanna,

 our safe environment coordinator at (651) 905-4312 or via email

Volunteering at St. Peter's

All volunteers who interact with minors are required to complete and maintain safe environment credentials through the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. The essential 3 include:

1.     VIRTUS training session 

2.     Background Check. 

3.     Online Code of Conduct

To ensure successful completion of the requirements, follow the information below before creating your VIRTUS account. If you have an existing VIRTUS account, contact Elizabeth McCanna at emccanna@stpetersmendota.org  for assistance so your account can be updated prior to login.  

Total Time Commitment: Approximately 95 minutes

1.     Set aside sufficient time to complete all items without logging out. Incomplete accounts may result in lost data, requiring you to repeat your setup.

2.     Read and follow the directions on the website in the order presented.

• Skipping items, fast-forwarding or backing up may corrupt your account and require you to repeat your assignments.
• You will:

Complete each registration field as presented on the screen

Complete the Code of Conduct

Complete the Background Check application (SSN is required)

Complete Safe Environment Training (1 module, approximately 75 minutes)

VIRTUS website: www.virtusonline.org

Use Google Chrome browser and allow pop-ups for this website. 

Please contact Elizabeth McCanna (emccanna@stpetersmendota.org) if you have any questions or problems with completing this.

Safe Environment Resources

• Archdiocesan Victim Assistance Hotline- confidential, compassionate assistance from an independent and professional local provider, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, contact Canvas Health: (651) 291-4497
• Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect- MN Department of Human Services https://mn.gov/dhs/report-abuse/
• United Way 211 (First Call for Help) 1-800-543-7709
• National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-422-4453
• How to report abuse- Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis https://safe-environment.archspm.org/report-abuse/
• Safe Environment- Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis https://safe-environment.archspm.org/
• Charter for the Protection of Youth and Young People- USCCB https://www.usccb.org/test/upload/Charter-for-the-Protection-of-Children-and-Young-People-2018-final(1).pdf
• USCCB Committee for the Protection of Children and Young People https://www.usccb.org/committees/protection-children-young-people