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February 7, 2025
Welcome to the first instalment of Spotlight on Safeguarding, where we shine a light on the vital work being carried out to ensure the safety and […]
December 16, 2024
Bishop Peter Collins has recorded a safeguarding message in which he declares: “A personal and collective commitment to ensuring that the highest standards are maintained regarding […]
November 24, 2024
Parish Safeguarding Representatives from across the Diocese of East Anglia met on October 19 for the annual Safeguarding event. Diocesan Safeguarding Administrator, Rebecca Bretherton, reports. At […]
November 22, 2024
Dennis Finbow, who once served as a priest in the Diocese of East Anglia, has had his clerical status and rights as a Catholic priest removed […]
May 23, 2024
Trustees and senior Diocese of East Anglia clergy have received governance and safeguarding training from the CEO of the Catholic Safeguarding Agency (CSSA) and the MD […]
March 6, 2024
This year’s annual Diocese of East Anglia safeguarding event saw Parish Safeguarding Representatives and other delegates from across the diocese gather at Wymondham to share experiences; […]
February 14, 2024
Priests and deacons working in the Diocese of East Anglia are attending Safeguarding training events this February. Rebecca Bretherton, the Diocesan Safeguarding Administrator, said: “This year […]
February 6, 2024
The Diocese of East Anglia has been awarded a judgment of Comprehensive Assurance by the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) in an audit of its safeguarding […]
August 29, 2023
Diocese of East Anglia Safeguarding Coordinator, Mick Thurley, recently spoke to over 150 criminal justice delegates on the subject of Safeguarding within the Catholic Church at […]
March 8, 2023
Fr Dennis Finbow, a retired priest of the Diocese of East Anglia, has today (March 8) been sentenced to six-and-a-half-years in jail for three historic (non-recent) […]
March 7, 2023
Forgiveness is not enough in cases of abuse committed by members of the Church says Pope Francis in his March Pope Video – action must also […]
December 3, 2022
The appointment of a new independent provider for a national support service for the victims and survivors of church-related abuse has been welcomed in the Diocese […]
October 20, 2022
Today, the Panel of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has published its final report after seven years of work. The Catholic Council welcomes this […]
October 6, 2022
Replenished Life was the theme as 35 delegates from across East Anglia met in Newmarket for the annual Safeguarding Conference in September. Simon and Caroline […]
September 13, 2022
Bishop Alan Hopes, has recorded a short video message about the importance placed on safeguarding within the Diocese of East Anglia. “The Diocese firmly believes […]