Resources Background Checks
Background checks are conducted to meet the requirements for the Charter and to comply with Pennsylvania law. The background screening is limited to a search for:
- Verification of a person’s identity
- Existence of a prior criminal record
- Listing on the state sex offender registry
Background checks are needed for:
- All clergy and religious
- All paid employees
- All volunteers who have direct contact and routine interaction with children
Background checks can be submitted by the person to the diocese, or the Diocese Safe Environment Office may run a background check after the application is completed by the person.