The family is where safety, nurture, and the flourishing of individuals and relationships should be the primary experiences. Violence in the context of the family is particularly
destructive, and absolutely contrary to a Christian way of life. Pope Francis once said: “the family is a workshop of hope, of the hope of life and resurrection… (
Diocese of Broken Bay www.bbcatholic.org.au)
In families there are difficulties, but those difficulties are resovled by love.
Hatred does not resolve any difficulty. (Festival of Families, Philadelphia 2015)
The Diocese of Broken Bay provides a kit offering support for parishes and parishioners to inform and to provide practical resources. Click the link below to access support and information including a guide for women who may be experiencing domestic violence.
Diocese of Broken Bay : Key Telephone Numbers for Help (PDF 104.6KB)
Diocese of Broken Bay Domestic Violence Support Kit: A Catholic Response to Domestic Violence