Please follow the appropriate option below:
A. If you have an email address:
Please go to the following link to initialize your Background Check:
Protect My Ministry - Orthodox Church in America
Then scroll down to Current Ministry Opportunities.
Under that heading, select Diocese of Eastern PA.
Then select the appropriate parish and continue.
After submitting your application, you will receive additional instructions by email, including access to the required Protect My Ministry online training. Please begin this training promptly, as the access code remains active for only 14 days.
For the Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, please refer to the PA CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CLEARANCE NAVIGATION GUIDE (PDF) for step-by-step instructions on creating an account and completing your clearance application.
After submitting your application, you will receive additional instructions by email, including access to the required Protect My Ministry online training. Please begin this training promptly, as the access code remains active for only 14 days.
B. If you do not have an emaill address:
Print the following documents:
Updating Background Checks
Background Investigation
Application Data Collection Form
Complete the following:
Background Investigation
Application Data Collection Form
Mail them to:
Screening Coordinator
Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania
325 N. Walnut Street
Bath, PA 18014
In accordance with Pennsylvania law, fingerprint-based criminal history clearances are required for clergy, employees, and volunteers who have frequent contact with children.
The agency for the PA Department of Human Services is called IdentoGo.
The Service Code for EMPLOYEES AND CLERGYis 1KG738
The Service Code for VOLUNTEERS is 1KG62J
Before scheduling your appointment, please verify that the IdentoGO location you select is currently operating, as some locations listed online may have permanently closed.
After completing your appointment:
Your fingerprint clearance results will be mailed directly to you, typically within approximately two weeks.
Please send a copy of your completed clearance to the Diocesan Chancery before you may begin volunteering or employment.
If someone does not have access to the Internet, you can still schedule an appointment by calling (844) 321-2101.
Upon receipt of the results of your fingerprint check, You are kindly requested to forward them to the Diocesan Chancery Office either by email at dioceseoepa@gmail.com or by mail to the following address:
Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania
325 N. Walnut Street
Bath, PA 18014
Upon completion of your fingerprinting appointment, please retain your receipt. To be reimbursed, kindly email a copy of your receipt to backgroundchecks.doepa@gmail.com. Reimbursements will be processed after verification of your submission.
Should you have any questions, please contact the Diocesan Chancery Office at (484) 281-3406.
We maintain 100% compliance with the law on this matter.
