The agency which oversees safeguarding in the Catholic Church as reported “significant progress” in standards in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.
An interim review of safeguarding in leadership, governance, ministry and culture, which was published today by the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency, praised progress achieved since the last review of 2023. It reported that:
- A comprehensive Safeguarding Action Plan is in place and is progressing well;
- There is strong evidence of the developing culture of safeguarding within the Diocese, with better integration of curial departments, leadership and parish committees, and subsidiary charities
- Working relationships within the Diocese are more effective, inclusive, and harmonious, and there is support and resources available to help people discharge their safeguarding duties effectively
- The Diocese was seen to be working in a transparent manner in safeguarding, and striving to welcome, engage with, and listen to those who report having been harmed within the Diocese.
