In order to receive the award, a series of standards outlining best practice pastoral care must be met.

Source: https://www.bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk/news/24005610.shropshire-rjah-hospital-picks-prestigious-nhs-award/?ref=rss

MANILA, Philippines—With only 11,000 priests ministering to over 80 million Catholics in the Philippines, the need for pastoral care, especially in barangays, or Basic Ecclessial Communities (BECs), is clear.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1831656/church-turning-to-deacons-amid-shortage-of-priests

Michael Wood & Felicity Penny, HMP Durham RC Chaplaincy, for their sensitive pastoral care and inclusivity.

Source: https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/23790728.hartlepool-woman-given-nepacs-lifetime-achievement-award/?ref=rss

The Diocese is made up of 47 parishes and 80 Catholic schools across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains and includes a number of agencies which assist the Bishop in the pastoral care of the community.

Source: https://catholicoutlook.org/were-hiring-communications-assistant/