Welcome to the Safeguarding Website for the Diocese of Down and Connor
The practice of safeguarding within the diocese refers to the wide range of services, plans and activities that are put in place to protect both children and adults who may be vulnerable to abuse and neglect from being exploited or harmed.
Safeguarding within our Church community is about making our Church a safe, welcoming and enriching place for children, young people and adults and those who may be at risk of harm. Although the Safeguarding Office may take a lead role in outlining the key aspects of what needs to be in place to protect children and adults from harm, safeguarding is very much a shared community responsibility in which each and every one of us has a part to play, whether that is reporting a concern about a child or adult or by simply volunteering in your parish in any of our safeguarding activities. Read more
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Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE)
Child criminal exploitation is a form of child abuse that can cause serious and lasting harm to children and young people. It is often hidden, misunderstood, or misidentified, particularly where children and young people appear to be involved in criminal activity.
SBNI- TIP- Spring Newsletter
To download the Trauma Informed Practice Team Spring 2026 Newsletter- CLICK HERE
Day of Atonement for Victims and Survivors of Abuse 20 Feb 2026
The Day of Prayer and Atonement was marked in our Diocese with the celebration of Mass by Bishop Alan McGuckian in Saint Peter’s Cathedral last Friday 20th February. During the mass Bishop Alan lit the Candle of Atonement.
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