The Catholic Bishops of England & Wales have made this statement in response to recommendations in both the IICSA Report and an Independent Review of Safeguarding Structures and Arrangements in the Catholic Church in England & Wales.
ACC offers crisis counselling for NHS staff and the bereaved
This free service is available to NHS medical and ancillary staff who have been impacted by caring for those with Covid-19 or those who have been bereaved.
Sources of support in time of need
Many thanks to the Safeguarding team at Clifton Diocese for sharing this newsletter full of advice and guidance whilst we adhere to the current lockdown situation
Statement from the Bishops’ Spring 2019 Meeting
In safeguarding training at a meeting at Valladolid, victims of abuse have helped the Bishops to learn to listen more deeply to people who have been hurt.
Cardinal reflects on Vatican meeting on the Protection of Minors
Cardinal asks for prayers as ‘Abuse Summit’ begins
‘With all my heart, I urge any survivor of abuse to speak out’
In his letter to parishes, Bishop Alan Williams emphasises his commitment to ensure that children and vulnerable adults are safe in the Church of Christ and encourages survivors of abuse to come forward.
Bishops announce safeguarding review at meeting in Rome
At their Ad Limina meeting in Rome, the Catholic Bishops of England & Wales have expressed their sorrow for the recent abuse revelations and announced a review of safeguarding structures. Each bishop will also set aside time to meet survivors of clerical abuse in his diocese.