Anyone sexually abused as a minor or who knows about a case of sexual abuse of a minor should immediately report it to the civil authorities. When such sexual abuse has been committed by a cleric, religious, seminarian, diocesan or parish employee, or a diocesan or parish volunteer it also should be reported to the Archbishop of Santa Fe through the Archdiocesan Victim
Assistance Coordinator, 
505.831.8144 or
 [email protected]

The following information includes resources and documentation reflecting the Archdiocese of Santa Fe’s commitment and compliance to the U.S. Bishops' Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.

2019 Abuse Awareness Training for Adults Relating to
Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Harassment

The first Archdiocese of Santa Fe policy relating to sexual misconduct was promulgated on July 1, 1990.  The ASF Policy was one of the first in the USA to require that any knowledge of sexual abuse of a minor be immediately reported to proper law enforcement authorities.  Since 1990, thousands of paid personnel, volunteers and parents have participated, as required, in workshops to be better informed and learn what we must do together to assure that the home, school, workplace and Church are safe environments. In an effort to provide guidance and direction, we periodically review our policy and update as needed to prevent sexual misconduct and harassment.  
The revised policy was promulgated by Archbishop John C. Wester
on April 16, 2021.

Click the image above to be directed to the Archdiocese of Santa Fe’s
Victim Assistance & Safe Environment website!

VIRTUS Training: Abuse Prevention
The policy for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe regarding the protection and safety of children
is required to be updated every 5 years.
All employees and volunteers must complete the training ASAP
before they begin employment or volunteering.

If you are a current volunteer whose training has exceeded 5 years, or a new volunteer,
your training must be completed before beginning volunteering or starting your employment.  

There are two options to complete the training:
1. Attend an in-person class offered by the Archdiocese. To see the current schedule,
click the "Promise to Protect" image above.
2. Take the VIRTUS online training by clicking the “Virtus Online” image below.


Once you have completed your training, please provide a copy of your certificate
to the Parish Office for our records.
For any questions, please contact Maria Aragon.