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

“While our role is very much one of pastoral care and ministry of presence, they are looking for us to also raise a moral consciousness because spirituality cannot be void of social justice.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 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