On behalf of Bishop Alan, could we thank everyone who attended or who tuned into the celebration of mass in Saint Patrick’s on the 7th March 2025 for Victims and Survivors of Abuse within our Church. Continue reading “Day of Prayer and Atonement for Victims and Survivors of Abuse”
“Seeking the Truth “, mandated by the Northern Ireland Executive – Truth Recovery Programme
This programme is a recommendation from the Truth, Acknowledgement , and Accountability Report, which investigated the operations of Mother and Baby Home Institutions , Magdalene Laundries . and Workhouses in Northern Ireland. Continue reading ““Seeking the Truth “, mandated by the Northern Ireland Executive – Truth Recovery Programme”
Safeguarding Office E-Bulletin (April 2020)
Inside this issue
- Safeguarding Office Arrangements during COVID-19 Health Crisis
- New Appointments
- Parish Site Visits
- Training Update
- Vetting Update
- SBNI
- A focus on Neglect
- Useful Contacts
Safeguarding Office E-Bulletin (Spring 2019)
WELCOME TO OUR SPRING E-BULLETIN
Our Spring e-bulletin contains information on the following:
- Training Update
- Messages from last year’s Audit
- SBNI Interfaith Group Update
- Other Safeguarding News
- Keeping up to date
- Vetting Update
SBNI Speak Out Leaflet
SBNI “Speak Out” Leaflet -A Short Guide for parents and carers in Faith based settings
In June 2018, the Interfaith Group of the SBNI (Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland) launched the leaflet “Speak Out”. The leaflet was designed to help convey a standardised message across the faith sector to remind parents, carers, staff and Volunteers about speaking out, if they have a concern about a child’s wellbeing and welfare.
Knowing “who” to contact or “what” happens next are clear messages contained in the leaflet.
Keeping children and young people safe from harm should be foremost in all our minds.
Speak out if you are worried.
The interfaith Group of SBNI is Co-Chaired by Barbara McDermott, the Director of Safeguarding for Down and Connor.
Safeguarding App from SBNI (Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland)
The Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland App provides information on safeguarding children, for use by parents/carers and professionals.
It provides information on subjects such as child sexual exploitation, legal highs, bullying, gaming, other forms of abuse and the importance of healthy relationships.
Newsfeed and updates, signposting to key safeguarding gateways, supported by geo location features, reporting information, advice and help including video and audio content, with immediate access to ‘topic-specific’ advice where and when needed.
Safeguarding Office E-Bulletin (Spring 2018)
WELCOME TO OUR SPRING E-BULLETIN
Our Spring e-bulletin contains information on the following:
The Annual Parish Self-Audit Returns
Training Update
Updating Policies, Procedures and Website
Vetting – World Meeting of Families 2018
ACCESS NI – Identity Checking Update Reminder
New Parish Licence Form
And finally …