pastoral care

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"Schools have a duty of care to their pupils, which includes ensuring reasonable access to toilet facilities. This forms part of the pastoral care responsibilities of boards of governors and principals."

From BBC • May 16, 2026

I am not a theologian, nor am I trained in pastoral care or spiritual counseling.

From Salon • Aug. 28, 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

“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

He loved his poor parishioners as children confided to his pastoral care, but he also loved his library.

From The Posthumous Works of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. 2 by Japp, Alexander H. (Alexander Hay)