Tautoko Update

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Kia ora Welcome to the August update from Te Rōpū Tautoko, the group coordinating Catholic engagement with the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care.

In this update we look at the release of the Brothers of St John of God (Marylands/Hebron) case study report, an Honorifics review project, and the Assessment of the Implementation of Safeguarding Culture Standards of the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Inquiry into the Order of the Brothers of St John of God at Marylands School and Hebron Trust

The Royal Commission’s report into abuse in the care of the Brothers of St John of God was presented to the Governor-General in Wellington on 31 July. The Minister of Internal Affairs, Hon Barbara Edmonds, then tabled the report in Parliament and it was released to the public on 2 August.

Commenting on the report on behalf of the bishops, Archbishop Paul Martin SM says:

“The report highlights the horrific abuse and suffering that took place, and the failure of individuals to ensure safety and manage redress adequately. Confronting these realities is a significant and necessary step as we all continue to transform the way we manage redress and ensure the safety of everyone in a Church environment.

“The abuse described should never have happened. Nor should any abuse happen. I want to restate categorically that the bishops of the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand have zero tolerance for abuse. No form of abuse, misconduct or inappropriate behaviour is acceptable in the Church community. The Church must continue to confront the difficult truths of the past, including the inexcusable abuse and suffering described in the case study report”


The full NZCBC statement is online here: www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/sjog/

The Royal Commission's case study report, Stolen Lives, Marked Souls, is available as a PDF – download HERE or using the button below.

The report, responses from Catholic leaders and others, and the report itself can be found at www.tautoko.catholic.org.nz/sjog.

Download - Case Study in abuse in the care of the Brothers of St John of God

Honorifics

Catholic dioceses and organisations are currently undertaking a multi phased process receiving information on honorifics from churches and schools and checking against reports of abuse.

This is a large and complex project. Thank you to those in schools, parishes, and diocesan offices working hard on updating information!

Assessment of the Implementation of Safeguarding Culture Standards of the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand

Te Rōpū Tautoko continues to seek proposals from suitably qualified and experienced individuals or entities (assessors) to conduct an assessment of the implementation of the Safeguarding Culture Standards of the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The purpose of this assessment is to evaluate compliance, effectiveness, and appropriateness of the standards, as well as identify areas for improvement.

Request for proposals released:
30/06/23

Deadline for Proposals:
revised to 5pm NZST 31/08/23

Key point of contact:
David Mullin
davidm@tautoko.catholic.org.nz
+64 21 707 266

Assessment Request for ProposalsAssessment Terms of Reference

Prayer


For victims and survivors of abuse
by members of the church.

We pray for peace and justice.

We also pray in gratitude for those who shared
their experiences in the Royal Commission’s processes.

May the sharing of painful experiences assist
in bringing about meaningful change in the church.

Amen

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