Tikanga Haumaru - Safechurch / Safeguarding
Both individually and collectively. We have a responsibility to ensure.
That every person has a value and dignity from his/her creation in the image and likeness of God
A MESSAGE FROM BISHOP STEVE LOWE
Holy Father Pope Leo XIV affirms the ongoing work of Safeguarding:
"Pope Leo XIV’s appointment of the new president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors (pictured below) shows that safeguarding remains a top priority, its former president said.
“Our Holy Father Pope Leo XIV has affirmed the continued priority of the commission’s work for the universal church in his thoughtful appointment” of Archbishop Thibault Verny of Chambéry, France, as the new president of the commission, said Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley.
“The Holy Father’s words and deeds in these early months of his pontificate assure the world that the church will not grow complacent in her efforts to as best possible ensure the protection of children, vulnerable adults, and all people in our communities,” he said in a written statement released July 5, the day the Vatican announced the new appointment."
2025 SAFEGUARDING WORKSHOPS
More information available on the Diocesan Events Calendar under the date workshop is scheduled.
For further information please contact:
Lisa-May Gray
Safeguarding Coordinator
09 360 3019
Code of Conduct
The Diocese of Auckland, with all the Dioceses in New Zealand works with the National Office for Professional Standards (NOPS) to implement Safeguarding guidelines. 
Safeguarding Coordinator
In August 2019 the Catholic Diocese of Auckland appointed a Safeguarding Coordinator to support the Safeguarding program in the diocese.
Lisa-May Gray a Registered Nurse worked for the Royal New Zealand Plunket Trust for 38 years prior to joining the diocese. In the latter years of her work with Plunket Lisa-May became very familiar with the Child protection and Family violence environment, representing Plunket on many groups supporting tamariki and whanau. Lisa-May is now sharing her knowledge further through the implementation of the Safeguarding program in the diocese, and most importantly engaging with and building strong links with parish communities. Click the Directory button below to contact Lisa-May.
Parish/Entity Safeguarding Contacts and Parish/Entity Complaints and Concerns Person
Every Parish/Entity in the Catholic Diocese of Auckland have a Safeguarding contact and most have a Complaints and Concerns Person. If you would like to contact your Parish/Entity representative, please contact your Parish Office or Lisa-May Gray.
