pastoral care

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He’s the 267th pope, but only the third Augustinian, an order described by National Geographic as being known for pastoral care, education and missionary work.

From Salon • May 10, 2025

For the past 15 years, he’s been going on the road with circuses to preside over Mass, perform sacraments and provide pastoral care.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2024

"They provide support for ensuring the safety, well-being and general development and pastoral care of pupils and their schools," they wrote.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2024

“We remain committed, however, to our longstanding efforts to bring healing to survivors through pastoral care and other forms of assistance that are available apart from the legal process.”

From Washington Times • Dec. 13, 2023

To-day there is not a State or a Territory which is not under the pastoral care of a Bishop, many of the states having several Dioceses each with its Bishop at its head.

From The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia by Miller, William James