Code of Pastoral Conduct
- Preface
- Preamble
- Responsibility
- Pastoral Standards
- Conduct
- Confidentiality
- Conduct with Minors
- Sexual Conduct
- Harassment
- Records & Information
- Conflicts of Interest
- Reporting & Disclosure
- Administration
- Staff & Volunteer Well-Being
- Volunteer Conduct
Sexual Misconduct Policy
- Definitions
- Personnel
- Legal Guidelines
- Education
- Policy Distribution
- Background Checks
- Reporting & Investigating Allegations
- Reports of Harassment
- False Accusations
Appendices
- Policies & Procedures of the Review Board
- Code of Conduct
- Cue Card for Reporting Abuse
- Implementation
- Parish Checklist
Code of Pastoral Conduct
6. Parish, Religious Community/Institute, and Organizational Records and Information
Confidentiality will be maintained in creating, storing, accessing, transferring, and disposing of parish or organizational records.
6.1 Sacramental records shall be regarded as confidential. It is important that in compiling and publishing parish or organization statistical information from these records, care is taken to preserve the anonymity of individuals. Only staff members who are authorized to access the records and supervise their use shall handle requests for records less than 70 years old.
6.2 Most sacramental records older than 70 years are open to the public.
6.3 Information regarding adoption and legitimacy remains confidential,
regardless of age.
6.4 Parish or organization financial records are confidential unless review is required by the Archdiocese of Anchorage. Contact the Archdiocese upon receipt of any request for release of financial records.
6.5 Individual contribution records of the parish, religious community/ institute, or organization shall be regarded as private and shall be maintained in strictest confidence.
