MYRTLE BEACH (SC)
The Sun News
By Johanna D. Wilson
The Sun News
Area Catholics are learning ways of spotting wolves seeking to harm their lambs.
"There is no higher priority for us than protecting children entrusted to our care," said Monsignor Chet Moczydlowski, pastor of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Myrtle Beach. "Their well-being is foremost."
That's why every person in the diocese who works with children in the state will be required to undergo training through the VIRTUS programs - training and instruction designed primarily to prevent sexual abuse of children, help those who have been victimized and identify sexual deviants. One workshop was conducted Wednesday.
The Diocese of Charleston, which is comprised of 92 parishes, 27 missions and 10 pastoral centers, implemented the training programs in May.