In May 2018, the Bishops of Scotland published the document ‘In God’s Image’ as an “Instruction on Safeguarding for implementation in all Catholic canonical jurisdictions in Scotland and by all other groups and organisations in Scotland subject to a legitimate canonical authority of the Catholic Church”. For the public, and for Catholic faith communities in particular, it was written to …
Bishops consult on next edition of ‘In God’s Image’
The Bishops wish to seek views on the next edition of ‘In God’s Image’, due for publication in June 2021. This process of seeking views will continue until 30th November 2020. While the Bishops are keen to invite a response from members of each DSAG & DRAMT, they would be most grateful if this invitation could be shared and extended …
Safeguarding Independent Report
The Second Annual Report of the Independent Review Group (IRG) monitoring the implementation of the recommendations of the McLellan Commission by the Catholic Church in Scotland has been welcomed by the Bishops’ Conference. The report, published on 26 June is available at: here. Commenting on the publication, Bishop Joseph Toal, President of the Commission for Pastoral and Social Care said; …
2020 Training Dates
Important Training Update – Covid 19 Please note due to the corona virus and to reduce the chance of spread, the Diocese has taken the decision to suspend all training until further notice. We thank you for your patience and understanding at this time.
COVID-19: Reporting abuse at this time
If you are concerned about the welfare of a child or adult at risk, do not delay in contacting the police if a child or adult is believed to be in immediate danger. It is the policy of the Catholic Church in Scotland to report all allegations of abuse to statutory authorities, regardless of whether the abuse occurred recently or in …
New Safeguarding Training Dates – from January – June 2020
Please intimate these days to all who are due to attend. Parish safeguarding coordinators will able to advise you which session you are due to attend. It is essential for participants to BOOK A PLACE in advance – by calling the Diocesan Centre – 01382 225453 or by emailing reception@dunkelddiocese.org.uk . Once a date has become fully booked it will …
Safeguarding Training Days
Safeguarding Training – 2019 Training is delivered over the course of ONE evenings. FOUR different venues are offered to you. Please select a VENUE and DATE to suit your diary. Please ensure that your selection, either INDUCTION 1 or INDUCTION 2 , is appropriate to your needs. Your parish safeguarding coordinator can advise you. You must BOOK IN ADVANCE – …
Day of Prayer for Parish Safeguarding Coordinators
Scotland’s National Safeguarding Coordinator, Mrs Tina Campbell, addressed Dunkeld’s parish safeguarding coordinators, and Deacons, at Dunkeld’s Pastoral Centre, in Dundee, on a Day of Prayer in support of their work. The event follows the launch, earlier this year, of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland’s Instruction on Safeguarding, a document for implementation in all Catholic canonical jurisdictions in Scotland and by …