Our Mission

The safety of children, teens and vulnerable adults is a priority for St. Francis Xavier Church. All volunteers must 

·       undergo a screening interview

·       submit to a criminal background check

·       read and sign the “Ethics and Integrity in Ministry” Code of Conduct

·       be certified in “Protecting God’s Children,” the diocesan safe environment training program

·       complete the State of Missouri Mandated Reporter Training

For more information contact Michael Sanem at 816-381-9161 or click on the links below. 

 The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is committed to combatting sexual abuse in the Church. If you are a victim of sexual abuse, or if you observe or suspect sexual abuse:

Call the Missouri Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.392.3738 (if the victim is currently under the age of 18).

Contact your local law enforcement agency or call 911.



If the abuse involves a priest, deacon, employee, or volunteer of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, report the suspected abuse to the Diocesan Ombudsman, Joe Crayon, at 816.812.2500 or crayon@ombudsmankcsj.org.

The Diocese has a sincere commitment to providing care and healing resources to victims of sexual abuse and their families. Please contact the Victim Advocate at 816.392.0011 or victimadvocate@diocesekcsj.org for more information.
 

·       Link to the Office of Child and Youth Protection

·       Link to Virtus

·       Link to the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, Dallas 2002