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In 2011 the National Committee for Professional Standards, established by the Australian Catholic Bishops and the leaders of Religious congregations, issued Integrity in the Service of the Church, which outlines principles of conduct for any lay person who performs paid or unpaid work in the service of the Church. Click here for a copy of the document.

On 22 November 2012, Pope Benedict XVI issued an Apostolic Letter, On the Service of Charity, that sets out the positon in Canon Law of charitable organisations within the Church. Click here for the text of the letter.

Catholic Social Services Australia (CSSA) believes today’s announcement by the Government outlining