NEW MEXICO
Catholic News Service
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (CNS) -- A new code of conduct for the priests of the Santa Fe Archdiocese encourages them to use "fraternal correction" to help fellow priests overcome personal problems hindering their ministry.
The code also encourages newly ordained priests to seek a mentor in an older priest who can help them develop the personal and pastoral skills needed to deal with people.
The code, dated Aug. 1, was drafted by the archdiocesan priests' council and approved by Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan of Santa Fe. This document is in addition to the archdiocese's written policy on sexual misconduct and harassment by clergy and church employees.