Vetting Visiting Priests, Deacons, Religious, and Laity/Speakers

This is a reminder to all priests, deacons, and parish and school leadership that if a priest, a deacon, a member of a religious community, or a lay person as speaker or preacher or presider and who lives outside the Diocese of Sioux City is being invited to the parish or school, a “letter of suitability” or a “testimonial of suitability form” from their diocesan office or religious superior is to be acquired and sent to and approved by the Office of the Chancellor.
 
The same requirement applies to anyone intended for similar purposes for all conferences, retreats, and workshops.
 
A “letter of suitability” is recommended from any non-diocesan priest, deacon, member of a religious community, or lay person making an unexpected visit to a parish or school.
 
Click on the appropriate button for the proper testimonial of suitability form: 

• Clearance for Non-Catholic Speakers
• English Testimonial of Suitability for Priests & Deacons
• English Testimonial of Suitability for Religious and Laity
• Testimonio de Aptitud para Sacerdotes y Diáconos
• Testimonio de Aptitud para Laicos y Religiosos

 
Authorization to sell products during a conference, retreat, or other parish or school venue is to be approved by the pastor and school administrator.