Parishioners who volunteer at the hospital will no doubt be aware that Saint John hospitals now require volunteers to obtain a background check in order to renew their hospital identification. Many parishioners also had background checks done for the Diocese of Saint John’s Responsible Ministry Program. The Hospital Authority has informed the Diocese that they are willing to accept the background checks done for the Diocese, rather than make hospital volunteers go for another check. If you volunteer at the hospital in our lay ministry program, please contact the office with your name and the exact expiration date of your hospital ID. The Diocese will keep this information on file and have the necessary paperwork ready for you at the time of your ID renewal.