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Standards of Conduct (From the Archdiocese)

In any organization, there are rules and responsibilities, which contribute to a harmonious work environment for its employees and guests.  Cooperation with these rules and responsibilities is the responsibility of all Archdiocesan personnel because, as a Church, we are held to a higher standard of fair treatment.  It is the responsibility of every member of the staff to act in an honest and forthright manner in all workplace concerns; to treat co-workers, supervisors, volunteers, parishioners and visitors with respect; and to conduct oneself in a moral and ethical manner consistent with Catholic principles.  Ministerial personnel must teach and/or act in accordance with the doctrine and moral teaching of the Catholic Church.  Violations of these standards of conduct may result in disciplinary action, including discharge.

Some of the actions which violate this policy on standards of conduct include, but are not limited to:

• falsification of employee or institutional records

• unauthorized possession of co-workers’, parish, school or Archdiocesan property

• immoral or unethical conduct

• insubordination

• possession of unauthorized weapons on premises

• misappropriation of funds or other assets of the Archdiocese, parish, school or agency

• sale, possession or use of illegal substances while on the job or on the employer’s premises

• abuse or harassment in any form, directed at supervisors, subordinates, co-workers, visitors or those whom we serve