Talk to us
CathNews, the most frequently visited Catholic website in Australia, is your daily news service featuring Catholics and Catholicism from home and around the world, Mass on Demand and on line, prayer, meditation, reflections, opinion, and reviews. And, what's more - it's free!
Child protection commission calls for prayers for cardinals in conclaveÂ
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors said it was encouraged that protecting children and vulnerable people was a priority in the College of Cardinals’ pre-conclave discussions. Source: OSV News.Â
De La Salle Brothers successfully creating culture of safeguarding
A safeguarding audit completed by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd has found that the Trustees of De La Salle Brothers are successfully implementing and embedding a culture of safeguarding throughout its diverse organisation.
Audit finds Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions 100 per cent vigilant
A safeguarding review of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions has found the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards are being implemented. Source: ACSL.
Sisters of Mercy demonstrate ‘exemplary commitment’ to safeguarding
A safeguarding audit report has found solid safeguarding practices are in place for the Sisters of Mercy Brisbane. Source: ACSL.
Rise of AI creates ‘second front’ in war against child exploitation
The Church needs to expand its safeguarding efforts to include the new threats and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence, top organisers of a Vatican conference said. Source: CNS.
Perth Archdiocese passes safeguarding audit with flying colours
A comprehensive safeguarding audit led by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd has found the Perth Archdiocese has implemented 90 per cent of National Catholic Safeguarding Standards indicators relevant to their operations.Â
International expert praises Australia’s efforts to safeguard children
One of the world’s most prominent and respected experts in child safeguarding has described ways in which Australia is leading the charge in the protection of minors from abuse. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Renowned safeguarding expert to lecture in Australia
Internationally renowned safeguarding expert Fr Hans Zollner SJ will touch down in Brisbane early next month to embark on a two-week long speaking tour of Australia. Source: ACSL.
Good Sams praised for ‘diligent and rigorous approach’
A safeguarding audit of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan of the Order of St Benedict has found that safeguarding is developed and embedded across all 10 National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. Source: ACSL.