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The National Professional Standards Committee (NPSC) has appointed former Christchurch lawyer and mother of two, Virginia Noonan, to the role of Director, National Office of Professional Standards (NOPS).
Noonan, who most recently worked as the inaugural safeguarding coordinator for the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch, took up this new role in January.
NOPS sets out the strategic direction of the Catholic Church’s safeguarding policy for children, young people and adults at risk.
It is also responsible for monitoring and auditing the compliance of dioceses and religious orders with these safeguarding principles and procedures.
NOPS also responds to all complaints of abuse in the Church and manages the complaints procedure.
Noonan has been involved in a wide range of organisations, including private legal practice, directorships on both local and national boards, as a consultant for the government in both statutory management and governance facilitation roles.
When her appointment was announced, Noonan said “I am clear that safeguarding is not simply an issue of compliance, but is an integral part of the life and ministry of the Church.
“As every person has been created in the image and likeness of God, we have a duty to value and safeguard all people within our Church community,” she said.
Mr Phil Hamlin, Chair of the NPSC said, “we are delighted that Virginia will take up the position, building on the good work done to date by the present incumbent, Bill Kilgallon.”
Hamlin also expressed his gratitude for the work carried out over the past five years by Kilgallon. “Bill has been a real asset to the Office, always with a considered, objective and compassionate approach to his work.”
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