Noticias
Cardinal Marx talks to Peter Beer about the “Spes et Salus” Foundation
This is an English translation of the German press release issued on the occasion of Cardinal Marx’s visit to the Institute of Anthropology (IADC) on 21 July 2022. Cardinal Marx stresses his concern to continue contributing to healing and strengthening those affected by abuse The Archbishop of Munich talks to Peter Beer about […]
My internship at the IADC
Today we hear from Angela Pinger, a German theology student who recently served as an intern at the IADC. As the IADC is a very young institute, I was pretty clueless as to what I would do as an intern there. But all my doubts quickly disappeared when I met the professional team of the […]
Alumni Forum zooms in on International Safeguarding Conference
Our Alumni Coordinator, Br. Tony Shanahan, gives us a recap of the fourth Alumni Forum, which focused on the International Safeguarding Conference held 20-22 June at the Pontifical Gregorian University. Fewer than 100 people were able to take part in person in the recent International Safeguarding Conference in Rome. Some followed it via livestreaming; others […]
Diplomats visit new IADC offices at Villa Malta
Ambassadors and chargés d’affaires to the Holy See representing 11 European countries and the European Union visited the new IADC offices at Villa Malta where they were welcomed by Director Fr. Hans Zollner and staff members. The visit offered an opportunity to explain the work of the Safeguarding Institute and details of why the Centre […]
Networking as a key to combat abuse
“Reporting Abuse: Obligations, Dilemmas, and Reality”. This was the theme of the annual International Safeguarding Conference (ISC), held at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome from 20-22 June. The conference brought together experts in the field of safeguarding from all over the world. The aim of the event was to promote learning and networking opportunities to […]
The Institute of Anthropology moves to Villa Malta
On 15 June 2022, the Institute of Anthropology (IADC) of the Pontifical Gregorian University inaugurated its new offices at Villa Malta. The Superior General of the Society of Jesus, Fr. Arturo Sosa Abascal, SJ, blessed the new workspace in the presence of staff, teachers, members of the Villa Malta Jesuit community, and the Institute Director, Fr. Hans […]
The Institute opens new offices at Villa Malta
On 15 June 2022, The Safeguarding Institute (IADC) of the Pontifical Gregorian University will hold a graduation ceremony for the students of its Spanish-language Diploma in Safeguarding programme. The ceremony will honor 22 students from 12 countries: Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Slovenia, Spain, and Uruguay. The graduates will […]
My experience as an intern at the IADC
Theresa Oesselke from Germany recently completed an internship with the IADC. In today’s post, she shares her experience as our first German-speaking intern. During the four weeks of my internship, I gained more expertise regarding the topics of sexual abuse and safeguarding but also learned a lot didactically and personally. I also became more sensitive […]
Diploma alumna awarded for her safeguarding course
We’re happy to share this news we received from Sr Jacinta Ondeng SSND, an alumna of our diploma course. I participated in the Uniservitate Award 2022, which gives recognition to “Service-Learning Experiences in Catholic Higher Education” in various regions. I presented on what I have done to promote the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults […]