Safeguarding and Training Workshop

Safeguarding and Training Workshop

Today, 15 priests in the Central Eastern Region are engaged in a Safeguarding and Training Workshop at Nicolas House. Facilitated by Archbishop Peter, the Workshop is a discussion on the topic of sexual abuse against minors by priests and religious.

Familiarising themselves with the various Church documents on the topic the priests are also being made aware of the different processes involved with allegations of sexual abuse and how to deal with complaints and other related issues. Pastoral Care towards victims and their families remains a priority while every available help is provided to ensure justice is served.

The following topics were covered during the Workshop.

1. Training of Child Protection
2. Code of Conduct for Ministering to Minors
3. Guidelines of Pastoral Counselling of Minors
4. Guideline for Ministry of Minors
5. Guidelines for Ministry to Minors in Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Suva, Fiji

Archbishop Peter is committed to ensuring that all allegations of sexual abuse are investigated and dealt with accordingly.