The Annual Day of Prayer for those who have suffered abuse is observed in Scotland on the first Friday of Lent. This year it takes place on Friday 7 March. The day offers Catholic communities and parishes the chance to pray for the healing of all those who have suffered abuse in the Church and elsewhere. Resources have been made …
Safeguarding Newsletter, February ’25
Following on from the initial information we provided in the October 2024 issue of Safeguarding Matters, we provide below a more comprehensive update on the findings from the 2023 Safeguarding Self-Evaluation exercise participated in by the dioceses, parishes, religious congregations and Catholic organisations in Scotland. Responses were received from all 8 dioceses, 377 parishes, 65 religious congregations and 40 Catholic …
Safeguarding Newsletter, October ’24
….to support training and development in Safeguarding, we are planning to provide a series of webinars in late 2024 and into 2025. These FREE webinars are intended to be of interest not only to clergy, religious and laypeople in different safeguarding roles but to anyone interested in safeguarding in Church contexts.
Day of Prayer for those who have suffered abuse
A Prayer for Survivors Bestow healing, Lord God,upon your beloved children,wounded by the pain and fearinflicted on them by others.Cast light on the darkness of their heartsand draw near to themto restore what is lost.Shelter them safely in your loveand make them confident in the knowledgethat they have been powerfully redeemed.Through Christ our Lord. Amen. The Bishops of Scotland have …
Annual Safeguarding Statement 2023
This year started with the Diocese entering ‘Sede vacante’ with the retirement of Bishop Stephen Robson. Bishop Stephen was a great advocate for the cause of safeguarding within our parishes, Diocese and throughout the country and his dedication to the mission in our diocese will be greatly missed. Canon Kevin Golden, as Administrator of the Diocese has accepted the leadership …
Safeguarding Matters – May 2023
The latest edition of ‘Safeguarding Matters’ from the Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (SCSSA) in now available. In it you will find an update on the work of the SCSSA; feedback from the recent Annual Safeguarding Audit; and Safeguarding Training updates.
Annual Day of Prayer for those who have suffered abuse
The Bishops of Scotland have established a Day of Prayer for those who have suffered any form abuse to be marked each year on the Friday following Ash Wednesday. On Friday, 24th February, along with Catholics throughout Scotland, this intention will be remembered at 1pm Mass in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Nethergate, Dundee. Members of our Catholic communities will be asked …