Safeguarding - General Curia

Care for the most vulnerable in all its aspects is an integral part of our life and ministry. The task of the Commission is to continue promoting structural changes within the Congregation to foster a consistent culture of care and safeguarding, thereby preventing all forms of abuse. It is also responsible for providing expertise and technical support in specific areas, such as creating safe environments, developing and revising policies, education and training, responding to safeguarding allegations, and offering support to victims and survivors.

The members of the Safeguarding Commission were appointed on February 15th, 2024. Among them were Fr. Gerald FITZSIMMONS and Fr. Wismick JEAN-CHARLES. Fr. Wismick left the Commission when he became the Auxiliary Bishop of Port au-Prince, and Fr. Fitz sadly passed away after a long battle with ALS. At that time, Fr. Antonius Tensi was appointed as a member of the Commission. Below is a brief CV of the current members.