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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Girrawheen celebrates Safeguarding excellence
The award sets a benchmark for other church communities, showcasing how a dedicated team can create a safe environment.
Elder abuse seminar to empower Catholic community
The free event will look at elder abuse/staying safe, access to aged care and the care finders program and will take place Wednesday 5 June from 9.30am to 11am at Holy Trinity Church, 8 Burnett Street, Embleton.
Vital work of Safeguarding to take a renewed focus
The Archdiocese is welcoming the audit as an opportunity to take stock of its progress to date in developing a culture of safeguarding throughout its parishes and ministries.
Silence must be broken if abuse is to be eradicated, Pope Francis tells victims
By Carol Glatz
Pope Francis welcomed the group of 26 men and women survivors at his residence 28 November The group had first met for two hours with members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, during which they received a letter from Pope Francis, who had apologized for not being able to speak to them in person "as we had hoped.” Photo: CNS/courtesy of the Pontifical...
Morley parish excels in Safeguarding
Acting Safeguarding Director Barbara Blayney said the parish has worked hard to achieve an outstanding implementation of the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards.
Profound impact of childhood emphasised during Child Protection Week
This year’s Child Protection Week theme emphasised the profound impact that the starting point in a child’s life has on their future, including where they live, how they live, and the environment in which they grow.
Statement on Vatican Investigation to Broome Emeritus Bishop Christopher Saunders
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President and Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has this week issued a statement on the Vatican investigation into Broome Emeritus Bishop Christopher Saunders.
Archbishop Costelloe repeats apology at Parliamentary Inquiry
Attending before the Community Development and Justice Standing Committee’s inquiry Monday 11 September, Archbishop Costelloe began his testimony with his repeated “sincere apology to those who have been so badly wronged by members of the Catholic Church”.
Child Protection Week 2023 to promote every child matters
Safeguarding Office Acting Director Barbara Blayney said as an Archdiocese and as individuals, we are faith-bound to offer children and their families any support and assistance they need to live in a safe and secure environment.
Agency Support for Safeguarding
Under the stewardship of Director, Donella Brown, the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry has been proactive in ensuring Safeguarding is embedded within the work of the Agency.
