The parish council is called “pastoral” because of its unique relationship to the pastor, who initiates and establishes
Are any of your merged parishes selling statues they don’t need?
The best way to find out the availability is to call the new parish directly. If a statue
Where can I find a list of parishes that have merged?
All parishes are found in the parish directory of the diocesan website. When a new parish is merging
How do I get a teaching position in the Diocese of Camden?
The Office of Catholic Schools has a standard application process for individuals requesting employment in one of our
What is the definition of a minor?
A minor is anyone who has not yet reached his/her 18th birthday.
What is regular contact?
Regular contact is NOT defined by quantity of time. It is not 30 minutes a week or 45
If I volunteer for a school in the Diocese of Camden and then become an employee, do I need to be fingerprinted again?
Yes. New Jersey State law requires all school personnel to be fingerprinted for the New Jersey Department of
If I volunteer or work for another parish or school in the diocese, do I need to have another background check?
No. A background check done by the diocese for one diocesan location is transferable to another diocesan location.
How often do I need to be fingerprinted and attend CAP?
Every adult in regular contact with minors is fingerprinted the first time for the criminal history background check.
I am background checked by my job. Is this acceptable?
No. The policy of the Diocese of Camden is that the diocese will perform the background check. Many