november 1998 - Diocese of Las Cruces

JANUARY 2006
ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION
APPROVAL FOR PRIESTS, DEACONS, OR MEN AND WOMEN RELIGIOUS
Any priest, deacon, or religious who will exercise ministry in the Diocese of Las Cruces shall
submit a "Statement of the Bishop or Religious Superior" to the bishop. However, if the person
will exercise temporary ministry only -- such ministry as Sunday supply, vacation supply, mission
or retreat work, or teaching or counseling in a parish or other facility of the diocese -- the form
should be sent to the pastor, parish life coordinator, or administrator who in turn should forward the
completed form to the chancellor at The Pastoral Center. All priests and deacons who seek the
faculties of the diocese shall be referred to the chancellor.
This policy is in accord with policies being adopted by a number of dioceses to ensure that the
people of God are not exposed to danger. From time to time, special situations will arise that will
require a variance from this policy. Only the bishop, the vicar general, or the chancellor may
amend its requirements.
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STATEMENT OF THE BISHOP OR RELIGIOUS SUPERIOR
Concerning a Priest, Deacon, or Religious of the
(Arch/Diocese or Religious Order)
Being Presented for Ministry in the Diocese of Las Cruces
This is to state that
arch/diocese or religious order.
is in good standing in the above named
To the best of my knowledge in the external forum, I am of the opinion that he/she is of good
character and reputation. I believe that he/she is qualified to perform ministerial duties in an
effective and suitable manner.
More specifically, I am unaware of anything in his/her background (including but not limited to
convictions, criminal charges, arrests, investigated allegations or reports with substantial findings,
investigated allegations or reports with unsubstantial findings, uninvestigated allegations or reports,
or any other information) which might render him/her unsuitable to work with minor children
(anyone under 18). If I am aware of any of the above items, I have attached to this statement a
summary of my knowledge of any such information on his/her background.
Further, I have no knowledge that this person has a current untreated alcohol or substance abuse
problem.
I understand
will be exercising ministry in the Diocese of Las Cruces.
and/or
I understand
is seeking faculties in the Diocese of Las Cruces.
Signature
Title
Date
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DECLARACION DEL OBISPO O SUPERIOR/A RELIGIOSO/A
Concerniente a un Sacerdote, Diácono, o Religioso/a de la
_______________________________________
(Arquidiócesis/diócesis u Orden Religiosa)
Está siendo presentado/a para ejercer su ministerio en la Diócesis de Las Cruces
Esto sirve para declarar que ________________________________________ goza del uso
expedito de sus facultades ministeriales y está libre de censura o alguna pena canónica en su
arquidiócesis/diócesis u orden religiosa.
Hasta donde sé en el foro externo, mi opinión es que él/ella es de buen carácter y reputación. Creo
que él/ella tiene las cualidades necesarias para ejercer sus deberes ministeriales en una manera
eficaz y apropiada.
Más específicamente, no sé de nada en su pasado (incluyendo pero no limitado a condenas por un
delito, cargos criminales en su contra, arrestos, investigaciones de alegatos o reportes con
suficientes fallos, alegaros o reportes con suficientes fallos que no han sido investigados o cualquier
otra información) que le impida trabajar con menores (menores de 18 años). Si sé alguna
información en sus antecedentes que tenga que ver con lo anteriormente mencionado, he incluido
con esta declaración un resumen de mi conocimiento sobre esta información.
Además, no tengo ningún conocimiento de que esta persona tenga un problema de abuso del
alcohol o de narcóticos para el cual no esté recibiendo tratamiento.
Comprendo que _______________________________________ estará ejerciendo su ministerio en
la Diócesis de Las Cruces.
y/o
Comprendo que _______________________________________ está pidiendo que se le den las
facultades de la Diócesis de Las Cruces.
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