LAS CRUCES (NM)
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Friday, December 26, 2003 — Every Catholic Diocese in the nation was audited over the past two years and the results show Las Cruces is in good standing.
Auditors from a separate, private group examined the diocese’s screening process of seminarians who wish to be priests and conducted background checks of all employees and volunteers who work with children. Auditors also looked into how the church handles allegations of abuse and the legal right of perpetrators.
The audit showed the Las Cruces Diocese is completely in compliance with the child protection charter adopted by the bishops of the United States.
Not all dioceses reported full compliance. The reports for the El Paso Diocese and the Santa Fe Diocese which covers northern New Mexico is expected to be released January 6th.
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