Healthy Relationships Policy

The purpose of this policy is to establish clear standards for mature, healthy, professional and moral relationships for the monks of Belmont Abbey with other persons in keeping with the monks’ public profession of monastic vows for the sake of the Kingdom of God. In particular, it is intended to protect the safety and welfare of minors and vulnerable adults. It affirms the obligation of all monks of Belmont Abbey, including the Abbot: 1) to treat all people with dignity and respect in keeping with the faith and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and the laws of the State of North Carolina; 2) to assist in identifying suspected child abuse, sexual abuse or misconduct and to report such abuse in compliance with this policy and with the laws of the State of North Carolina; 3) to establish proper procedures for responding to any allegation or report that a Member of the Benedictine Community of Belmont Abbey, including the Abbot, has allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct or in the abuse of a child or vulnerable adult.