Virtus Program

Saint Augustine Church, Hartford, is a Catholic parish of the Archdiocese of Hartford that requires all employees and volunteers that have regular contact with children complete the Virtus training program. 

You can find the dates and locations of upcoming training sessions on the  will be held and to register for a Virtus training session, follow the instructions below to access the Virtus registration page:

1 - Click Here to view the list of upcoming training sesstions on the Virtus Web Site

2 - Select the Hartford, CT (Archdiocese)

If you have any questions about Virtus training or whether you should register for a training session, please contact the parish office, (860) 522-7128.

Background Check Request Form and Other Important Documents

• Background Check Request Form
• Policies and Procedures Relating to Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Involving Minors
• Code of Ministerial Behavior for Personnel of the Archdiocese of Hartford who have Regular Contact with Children and Young People
• Acknowledgement of Receipt, Review and Understanding of Office of Safe Environment Handbook

How to Report an Incident of Sexual Abuse to the Archdiocese of Hartford

If you have knowledge or suspect that a minor or vulnerable adult (an adult with an intellectual disability) has been sexually abused, in any manner, by personnel of the Archdiocese of Hartford, you are urged to report this information to:

Kathleen D. Nowosadko
Victim Assistance Coordinator
Telephone: 860‐541‐6475
Email: kathleen.nowosadko@aohct.org

In addition, you will be asked to follow up in writing with a detailed description of the facts involved in the incident. Specifics of this written report can be found in the Policies and Procedures of the Archdiocese of Hartford Relating to Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Involving Minors and Vulnerable Adults. This document is also available online at www.archdioceseofhartford.org. The Archdiocese of Hartford will report any and all incidents to the proper civil authorities.

Mandated reporters in the State of Connecticut are required by law to report any incident of sexual abuse involving a minor or vulnerable adult. We encourage any Non‐Mandated persons to report such incidents to the proper authorities as well. We support your right to do so.

Incidents involving sexual abuse of minors (persons under the age of 18) should be reported to: State Department of Children and Families Care line:
Telephone: 1‐800‐842‐2288

Incidents involving sexual abuse of vulnerable adults aged 18 – 59 should be reported to the: Abuse Investigations Division of the Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities:
Telephone: 1‐800‐842‐7303

Incidents involving sexual abuse of vulnerable adults aged 60 and over should be reported to: Department of Social Services for the Elderly:
Telephone: 1‐888‐385‐4225

Once a written report of an incident of sexual abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult has been received, an investigation will be undertaken by, or on behalf of, the Archdiocese of Hartford.