Safe Environment
The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton is committed to providing safe pastoral environments for children, youth, vulnerable adults, parishioners, clergy, staff, volunteers, and all those we serve.
Safe Environment is part of our responsibility as a Church. It protects those who are vulnerable, supports those who serve in ministry, and helps our parishes remain places of trust, prayer, accountability, and care.
"Spread your protection over them, so that those who love your name may exult in you."
Psalm 5:11
If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
Contact civil authorities immediately:
Contact civil authorities immediately:
For matters involving vulnerable persons, seniors, minors, church property or finances, bullying, harassment, abuse, or misconduct by a bishop, clergy member, staff member, or lay volunteer within the Church, contact the Eparchy in confidence.
Confidential reporting contact
All reports are taken seriously. The Eparchy is committed to responding with compassion, timeliness, and cooperation with civil authorities where required.
Safe Environment includes clear standards for ministry, screening and training requirements, and a responsible process for reporting and responding to abuse. Choose the topic below that best matches what you need.
Responsible ministry means serving in the Church with clear boundaries, proper training, and care for the dignity and safety of every person. The Eparchy's Safe Environment policy applies to clergy, religious, seminarians, employees, parish leaders, volunteers, and lay ministers who serve in parish and eparchial life.
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Screening and training help parishes create safe, respectful, and accountable ministry settings. Requirements depend on the role and level of responsibility, especially when ministry involves children, youth, seniors, vulnerable adults, finances, keys, or access to Church property.
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The Eparchy receives reports of abuse, misconduct, bullying, harassment, and unsafe behaviour with seriousness, compassion, and accountability. Reporting to the Church does not replace reporting to civil authorities when a person is in danger or when the law requires it.
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Safe Environment documents support responsible ministry, screening, training, and accountability across the Eparchy and its parishes.
Common documents include
Volunteer/Employee Information Form - Adults
Volunteer/Employee Information Form - Minors
High-Risk Ministry Reference List and Police Information Check Consent
Annual Attestation / Offence Declaration
Code of Pastoral Conduct
Electronic Communication and Technology Policy
Covenant of Care
Code of Ethics and Accountability
For confidential reporting of abuse, misconduct, bullying, harassment, or safety concerns involving the Church:
Ukrainian Catholic Pastoral Centre
9645 - 108 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T5H 1A3
Phone: (780) 424-5496
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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