Protection of minors: A balance is needed
2 years from the February 2019 Summit on the Protection of Minors, Prof. Wijlens speaks of the Churches’ ongoing work to ensure the safety, protection and dignity of all.
Zollner: Day for victims of abuse an important moment for the Church
“Prayer is a fundamental expression of the Christian faith, but action is also needed”.
India: Prayer for abuse victims on the first Friday of Lent
Sr. Arina Gonsalves: “Prayer makes our communities aware of the reality of sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable adults, which continues in our society, especially in the digital world”.
The Pontifical Oriental Institute Prepares to Host Its Online Event: Abuse within the Church: “A Submerged Reality”
Learn how the Pontifical Oriental Institute has become a place of conversation and openness focused on the delicate question of abuses as a “submerged reality” on which to further work and reflect.
National Board In Ireland for Safeguarding Children launches video series on Theology of Safeguarding
The National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland has commissioned 9 videos from theologians, scripture scholars and ethicists on the Theology of Safeguarding.
The Primate of All Ireland leads Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse
Archbishop Martin: “It’s important for people who have been abused to know that they are part of the body of Christ, they are today and they always have been.”
First Friday of Lent, churches to mark Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse
In late 2016, Pope Francis wrote to bishops’ conferences around the world asking they choose an appropriate moment during the liturgical year to observe an annual national Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse with the community of faithful.
#TogEther for a Better, Safer Internet
Under the slogan “Together for a better Internet”, the eighteenth edition of Safer Internet Day will be held on 8 and 9 February. This event brings together experts, parents, teachers and children from all over the world with a common mission: To make the...
Australian Bishops publish New Church protocol for responding to sexual abuse
Australia’s Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) have published a new protocol for responding to sexual abuse. Consultation for new Australian Church protcol included engagement with victims and survivors and their advocates. (ACBC media blog Jan. 2021) A new...
Safeguarding Ministry and Inculturation
An online roundtable via webinar connected hundreds of people involved in safeguarding in the Church throughout the world, and focused on the perspective of inculturation.