Safeguarding | Middlesbrough Diocese

A message from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference

Michael McG — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:54:58 +0000

A statement from the President and Vice President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales “Yesterday’s news of the charges brought against Bishop David Oakley is deeply distressing for all, both within the Catholic community and beyond. “We are profoundly aware that the report of this allegation may reawaken painful memories for many […]

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Survey examines Church responses to abuse

Michael McG — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:31:52 +0000

The Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) is examining how dioceses and religious life groups respond to those who have suffered abuse. As part of this work, the CSSA is inviting survivors to take part in a survey, sharing their experiences of engaging with a diocese or religious life group, including both recent and older experiences.While the […]

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Diocese welcomes Safeguarding audit report

Michael McG — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:19:10 +0000

Diocese of MiddlesbroughCatholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA)Safeguarding Baseline Audit September 2023 Bishop Terry and his trustees were pleased to welcome auditors from the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) to undertake a Baseline Audit and assessment of Safeguarding within the diocese in September this year.This involved the compilation of a detailed self-assessment document and completion of […]

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