Review of Safeguarding Practice in the Diocese of Down and Connor
The Diocese is publishing the Report of the recent Review of Safeguarding in our Diocese which took place in June 2023.
The publication of the Report marks Safeguarding Sunday 4th February 2024.
Promoting a culture of safeguarding remains a priority for our Church.
The Diocese of Down and Connor is committed to promoting the welfare of all its children and young people and to encouraging their full participation in the life of the Church.
It was important that the voice of victims was heard in this Report.
Could I thank all those Parishes and the Youth Ministry who directly engaged with the Reviewers and our Parish Priests, volunteers and parishioners who continue to service our Parish Safeguarding Committees. The Report highlights your commitment and provides a sound platform from which Parishes can each progress on their journeys and opportunities that Pathways to the Future will bring.
Philip O’Hara
Interim Director for Safeguarding