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The Welfare and Protection of our Children |
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The Welfare and Protection of our Children |
Archbishop Cyril Bustros, like his predecessor Bishop John, is committed to continuing to ensure that all the churches, institutions, and organizations of our Eparchy remain the means of sanctification for all our beloved children. In accordance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People which the Catholic Bishops of the United States adopted in Dallas in 2002, Archbishop Cyril has named the Very Rev. Daniel Munn as Victim Assistance Coordinator for the Eparchy of Newton. In this position, Father Munn, who is a trained psychologist, is responsible for ministry in the event that there are victims of sexual abuse in the Eparchy. Father Munn is Pastor of St. Ignatius of Antioch Melkite Catholic Church in Augusta, GA.
P.O. Box 3351
Augusta, GA 30914
(706) 738-6559
The Eparchy publishes a Guide for Pastoral Conduct with Minors and a Policy for Sexual Abuse which articulate basic standards of conduct for all adults in the Eparchy who serve children on a regular basis, both clergy and laity alike, such as Sunday school teachers, youth coordinators, NAMY and MAYA directors, etc. Both the Guide and the Policy are available on this Eparchial website as www.melkite.org/sa74.htm and www.melkite.org/sa73.htm, or by contacting the Eparchial Chancery Office.
May the Holy and All-Pure Mother of God
protect, guide and guard all our children and families.
