Virtus training set

The Diocese of Albany has committed itself to providing a "safe environment" for everyone, especially children.

"We believe in education that raises awareness of sexual abuse, that identifies the signs of sexual abuse, that explains how to control access to our children and vulnerable adults, and that encourages responsible reporting of abuse," said a statement from the Diocese. "We have chosen the Virtus program to achieve these goals."

All employees of the Diocese and all volunteers who have contact with children must attend the program as a condition of employment or service.

The following presentations have been scheduled (check www.rcda.org for up-to-date options):

* August 22, Pastoral Center, Albany, 1 p.m.

* August 22, Corpus Christi Church, Round Lake, 6:30 p.m.

* Sept. 13, St. Thomas, Delmar, 7 p.m.

* Sept. 14, Christ Sun of Justice, Troy, 7 p.m.

* Sept. 19, Pastoral Center, Albany, 1 p.m.

* Sept. 21, St. Clare, Colonie, 6:30 p.m.

* Sept. 21, St. Madeleine Sophie, Guilderland, 6:30 p.m.

* Sept. 24, St. Thomas, Delmar, 10 a.m.

* Sept. 26, Holy Trinity, Johnstown, 6:30 p.m.

* Sept. 27, St. Mary, Oneonta, 6:30 p.m.

* Oct. 2, Our Lady of Assumption, Rotterdam, 6:30 p.m.

* Oct. 2, St. Joseph, Cohoes, 6:30 p.m.

* Oct. 4, Our Lady of Victory, Troy, 6:30 p.m.

* Oct. 5, Ss. Anthony and Joseph, Herkimer, 6:30 p.m.

* Oct. 10, Our Lady of Grace, Ballston Lake, 6:30 p.m.

* Oct. 13, St. Mary, Hudson, 6:30 p.m.

* Oct. 16, St. Edward, Clifton Park, 6:30 p.m.

* Oct. 17, Pastoral Center, Albany, 1 p.m.

* Oct. 17, Christ the King, Westmere, 6:30 p.m.

* Nov. 14, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Watervliet, 6:30 p.m.

* Nov. 21, Pastoral Center, Albany, 1 p.m.

* March 13, Our Lady of Victory, Troy, 6:30 p.m.

(To schedule a Virtus presentation at your parish, call Sister Marilyn Murray at 453-6635 or e-mail [email protected].)

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