BANGLADESH
UCA News
Stephan Uttom, Dhaka
Bangladesh
July 13, 2015
The Catholic Church in Bangladesh has launched a campaign to educate clergy, religious and laypeople into making its institutions safe and secure for children.
The campaign by the Catholic Bishops’ Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace and Marist Brothers Bangladesh was launched at a national workshop titled “The Church is a safe and secure home” held in Dhaka July 7-11.
Participants came from seven Catholic dioceses across the country and included priests, nuns, brothers, schoolteachers, hostel directors and Holy Childhood Association animators.
“Protection of children is a top priority and this campaign will continue indefinitely,” said Father Albert Rozario, the commission secretary.
“We would like to ensure all Catholic institutions and people work more sincerely to protect children,” he said adding, “This campaign is the first of its kind in Bangladesh.”
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