Protecting God’s Children: The class will be offered at Saint Elizabeth on Thursday, February 19, 7:00-9:30 PM. This class is a requirement for any person, paid or unpaid, who works with children in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. If you have not taken the class and would like to register, contact Gen Miceli at 610-646-6550 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. A PA State Police check and PA Child Abuse clearance are also required as part of our safe environment program.

Note: Under a new Pennsylvania law (effective 12/31/2014), any person, paid or unpaid, who works, volunteers and/or comes into direct contact with children in a program, activity or service is a Mandated Reporter and MUST immediately report suspicions of child abuse or neglect. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, these three steps must be followed: 1) Call Child Line at 800-932-0313; 2) Within 48 hours of your report, submit a written CY-47 report with the county Children & Youth services where the alleged abuse took place; 3) Immediately notify the head of the institution. For additional information, contact Gen Miceli (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 610-646-6550) or go to www.childyouthprotection.org.