Auckland migrant communities learn about new diocesan norms

(Catholic Diocese of Auckland/Facebook)

Leaders of migrant communities in Auckland Diocese have completed formation sessions on a new handbook of relevant diocesan norms.

A formation day on June 14 at the Pompallier Diocesan Centre was the third on the handbook of Norms for Migrant Communities, which were launched earlier this year. The session was attended by representatives of 10 migrant chaplaincies, two migrant priests, 35 community leaders and five diocesan staff.

Those present learned about guidelines for managing property and buildings, whether these be the property of the group or if use is made of a parish building. Also covered were expectations of how to be a safe Church, as spiritual guidance and pastoral care is given to members of communities.

A previous formation day covered norms for establishing a migrant chaplaincy and for establishing a pastoral council.

In the foreword to the new norms, Auckland Bishop Steve Lowe wrote: “As our migrant chaplaincies have increased in number and grown in themselves, more sophisticated governance structures have emerged. It has become increasingly clear that we need greater consistency and clear guidance for our chaplaincies.

“Of particular importance is the need for transparency and accountability in meeting all legal accountabilities. I am, therefore, happy to introduce this handbook of Norms for Migrant Chaplaincies for use in the Auckland Diocese.”

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Migrant Communities – On The New Diocesan Norms (Facebook/Catholic Diocese of Auckland)

Migrant Chaplaincies Formation Session 2 – Catholic Diocese of Auckland (Catholic Diocese of Auckland)

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