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The Commission and the Local Church in the Philippines
Continuing its efforts to support the Safeguarding initiatives of local churches, the Asia-Oceania regional team of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors visited the Philippines at the end of January. The Commission member, Sr Arina, and the...
The Commission in Tonga
In early July, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors (PCPM) regional expert for Asia-Oceana, Daniele Donnini, joined PCPM member Sinalelea Fe’Ao on the Pacific island of Tonga, to meet with church and community leaders and discuss Safeguarding...
AMECEA Safeguarding Workshop in Kenya
“As shepherds of the Church, our primary duty is to protect the vulnerable.” This is what Bishop Charles Kasonde, Chairman of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA), said in a press statement on behalf of the participating bishops...
Commission Secretary to East Africa Bishops: We must let victims know they will be heard
Bishops in the Catholic Church are called to promote a safe environment while providing much needed support to those affected by abuse, Bishop Luis Ali Herrera, secretary to the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors (PCPM) said in a message to East African bishops.
Rwanda: Missionaries of Africa hold safeguarding training session in Kigali
The Missionaries of Africa held a Safeguarding training program from June 15 to 30, for 25 child protection delegations from 17 countries across the African continent, as well as Mexico, the Netherlands, and England. The program, which was held at the Lavigerie Centre in Kigali, Rwanda, focused on enhancing knowledge of best practices for protecting minors and vulnerable adults.
European Conference on Safeguarding in the Catholic Church to be held in Rome
European members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors will hold the European Conference on Safeguarding in the Catholic Church from November 13-15 at Palazzo Maffei in Rome. The conference aims to strengthen the Safeguarding work and mechanisms within the Church in Europe.
Cardinal O’Malley urges ‘pastoral prudence’
Cardinal Sean O’Malley, has written to the dicasteries of the Roman Curia to express the hope that during this time, “pastoral prudence would prevent displaying artwork in a way that could imply either exoneration or a subtle defense”.
Safeguarding Workshop in Argentina: from Chubut (Patagonia) to Buenos Aires
Two representatives of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors traveled to the Argentinian regions of Buenos Aires and Chubut (Patagonia), to participate in a capacity building program on safeguarding from May 9-13. In attendance were: Dr. Patricia...
First weeks in office for the new leadership of the Commission
May 8th marked the first day in the office for the new management team of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. Both Monsignor Ali and Ms. Kettelkamp, expressed their enthusiasm and their strong desire to work together to carry forward the mission of the Commission.
Applications Open: European Conference on Safeguarding in the Catholic Church
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors (PCPM) is pleased to announce a Call for Abstracts for its upcoming European Conference. This event is designed for Church leaders and safeguarding personnel in Dioceses and Religious Congregations from across Europe.
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