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The Diocesan Safeguarding Committee is consulting on the development of a new Safeguarding Plan for Down and Connor Diocese covering the next three year period.

We would like to hear from you on the outcomes, the main priorities for Safeguarding in the Diocese over the next three years and the measures that will tell us if we are achieving these.

Click here for information booklet

As part of this consultation the Diocesan Safeguarding Committee is keen to engage with various groups and organisations that have an interest in Church Safeguarding. If you wish to set up an online engagement contact the Safeguarding Office at the email below or by telephone on 028 90492798 and we will respond to you.

Alternatively, provide your input to us by 31 May 2021 by sending a response to office@soddc.org

Amanda Stewart

Amanda Stewart

Diocesan Safeguarding Committee Chair

Parent NI – Back to School or Childcare Setting: Supporting you to support your child

Posted on 12/04/2021 by Marion Adams

Parent NI is running FREE and confidential one to one sessions with Parent Support Officer Kathy.

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March 2021- Update from the Northern Dioceses Vetting Office

Posted on 31/03/202112/04/2021 by Marion Adams

Update from the Northern Dioceses Vetting Office

Extra-Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion- Vetting Requirements

Parish Safeguarding Committee Chairpersons – Have your contact details changed?

Posted on 23/02/202104/07/2023 by Marion Adams

It is essential for the Safeguarding Office to hold accurate details on file for your Parish Safeguarding Committee Chairpersons, as we use these contact details to distribute important information and news updates in relation to Safeguarding.

If your Parish Chairperson has changed or if your current Chairperson has changed their contact telephone number or email address, please click on the link below to update the details with the Safeguarding Office.

Parish Safeguarding Committee Chair DATA CAPTURE FORM

Friday 19th February 2021-The Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse

Posted on 16/02/202116/02/2021 by Marion Adams

The day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse, as agreed by the Bishops of Ireland, will take place on Friday 19th February 2021.

At 1o am, Bishop Noel Treanor will celebrate Mass in St Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast, to mark this day of prayer.

If you wish to join this mass, you can do so by going to the following webpage:

https://www.churchservices.tv/stpeterscathedral

Safeguarding Office E-Bulletin ( Christmas 2020)

Posted on 18/12/2020 by Marion Adams

This Issue includes;

Christmas Holiday Arrangements for the Safeguarding Office and Northern Diocese Vetting Office

Farewell to Philip

Introducing the New Chair of the Diocesan Safeguarding Committee

The new Three-Year Strategic Plan

ACE’s

Policies Update

Training

Mental Health & Well-Being

Useful Resources

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New Parish Safeguarding Committee Handbook

Posted on 17/11/202017/11/2020 by Edward McGee

New Parish Safeguarding Committee Handbook

A New Parish Safeguarding Committee Handbook has been developed which provides a ‘go to’ guide offering ‘at a glance’ practical advice for Parish Safeguarding Committees in their role of promoting a culture of safeguarding into the life of Parishes. This can be accessed in the Resources Section of the website.