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The North American Territory of the Legionaries of Christ creates policies and implements procedures that are aligned with and built upon our guiding pillars.

These territorial documents outline the commitments, policies, and procedures we follow. Documents are updated according to changes in civil law, canon law, and other guiding safe environment organizations.

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The Congregation of the Legionaries of Christ refers to outside organizations for best practices and additional support.

These resources can educate and empower individuals to better understand the Legion’s guiding pillars regarding safe environments, and how to initiate additional steps of the process on their own.

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The Safe Environment Team aspires to prevent trauma, effectively respond to allegations, and pastorally intervene with all those involved in the situation. Our work is guided by the Congregation’s Code of Conduct as well as the safety standards set forth by Praesidium to maintain our accreditation for a safe environment.

Nikki Hittle, MSW

Director of Safe Environment

Email: nhittle@arcol.org
Phone: (770) 802-0058
10 Mansell Court E. Suite 100
Roswell, GA, 30076

Abby Foley

Program Coordinator for Pastoral Care

Email: afoley@arcol.org
Phone: (678) 467-9348
10 Mansell Court E. Suite 100
Roswell, GA, 30076

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10 Mansell Court E. Suite 100
Roswell, GA 30076
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Nikki Hittle, MSW

Director of Safe Environment

BIO

Nikki Hittle is the Director of Safe Environment for the Legionaries of Christ North American Territory since November 2020. Under her leadership, the Legionaries of Christ North American Territory received the Praesidium Accreditation in May 2023 after evidencing full implementation of all the Praesidium Safety Standards.

Nikki was born in Columbus, Georgia. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education in 2000 from the University of Montana with certification in teaching grades Kindergarten-8th, a Master of Social Work (MSW) in 2008 from Eastern Washington University with certification in school social work, and educational leadership training and principal certification with Washington State University in 2012.

As an educator and social worker for 20 years, she has worked in diverse communities teaching at the elementary and middle school levels, as a social worker in high schools, and as a principal at the elementary school level. Nikki transferred her gifts and expertise to the non-profit sector focusing on developing trainings in trauma informed/sensitive practices and visionary leadership for building collaborative and positive communities providing safe environments for all…kids and adults alike.

In December 2022, Nikki was awarded the distinguished Praesidium Guardian Certification after completing an intensive workshop, educational modules, and impact project.

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Abby Foley

Program Coordinator for Pastoral Care

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Abby Foley is the Program Coordinator for Pastoral Care for the Legionaries of Christ North American Territory since March 2022. 

Abby grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She earned a BA in Criminal Justice from Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania. While at Mercyhurst University, Abby took multiple courses about victimology, psychology, and law. Her senior year included an immersive internship at The Crime Victim Center of Erie County, where she gained first-hand experience with victim advocacy and prevention education. After graduating, Abby worked in childcare, which reinforced her belief that every human is valuable and should be protected at all costs.  

As the Program Coordinator for Pastoral Care, Abby applies her academic knowledge of victim advocacy with her experience in childcare to create and maintain healthy environments for all. She also develops educational resources which enable others to create and maintain their own safe environments as well.  

In February 2025, Abby completed the rigorous Certified Praesidium Guardian (CPG) coursework, which reinforced and expanded her knowledge on the protection of minors and vulnerable adults.  

Abby now resides in the state of Georgia with her husband, Kyle, whom she met in college. She participates in and leads various apostolates in the church and loves spending time hiking and camping in the North Georgia mountains. 

 

 

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