pastoral care

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The Church said the case was reviewed by its national child protection lead in 2003, but admitted the pastoral care initially provided "fell short of today's standards".

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2025

How are faith leaders, especially those who are involved in pastoral care on the day-to-day, managing right now?

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2024

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

Neither was this pastoral care confined to his own flock or nation: he extended it to the remotest countries.

From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Butler, Alban