Saint Anthony Church and School is committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults by upholding the “National Charter for the Protection of Children & Young People” as established by the United States Council of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

All adults who work with our children and vulnerable adults are screened by law enforcement or an independent screening agency: Screening Forms.

All adults who work with our children and vulnerable adults acknowledge and accept “The Diocese of Charleston Policy Concerning the Protection of Minors and Vulnerable Adults from Sexual Abuse by Church Personnel (2022) and Code of Conduct for Church Personnel and Ministerial Standards and Guidelines for Dealing with Minors and Vulnerable Adults”.

• En Español: “La Política de la Diócesis de Charleston sobre la Protección de Menores y Adultos Vulnerables del Abuso Sexual por parte del Personal de la Iglesia (2022) y el Código de Conducta para el Personal de la Iglesia y las Normas y Directrices Ministeriales para Tratar con Menores y Adultos Vulnerables”

All adults who work with our children and/or vulnerable adults must complete the relevant course(s):

• Safe Haven eLearning
• Vulnerable Adults eLearning

The Victim Assistance Coordinator for this diocese is Louisa Storen, LISW. She is available to anyone who needs her assistance. 843-856-0748 or 1-800-921-8122.

You can find more information, as well as report abuse, at the Diocese of Charleston website. Or, contact the Safe Environment Manager, Bonnie Sigers, at 843-261-0430 or at bonnie@charlestondiocese.org.

If you wish to work in children’s ministries or with vulnerable adults, please contact Andrea Foyle in the Church Office at 843-662-5674.