Safeguarding Newsletter

Safeguarding Newsletter

Our Diocesan Safeguarding Team have put this Newsletter together which shares information and practical resources to help clergy and parishioners maintain safe and welcoming environments. It also includes updates around what the Safeguarding Team have been up to, as...
Understanding Abuse training event

Understanding Abuse training event

The Diocese of Plymouth Safeguarding Team is pleased to host a free Understanding Abuse training event, delivered by FearFree. This training is open to everyone across the Diocese, including lay people, those involved in pastoral ministry or safeguarding, anyone...
Diocese of Plymouth welcomes CSSA Survivors’ Experience Report

Diocese of Plymouth welcomes CSSA Survivors’ Experience Report

The Diocese of Plymouth welcomes the publication of the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency’s (CSSA) Survivors’ Experience of the Catholic Church thematic review and is grateful for the extensive work undertaken to listen to survivors and identify ways in which...
Day of Prayer for Victim Survivors of abuse – 5th May 2026

Day of Prayer for Victim Survivors of abuse – 5th May 2026

Each year, the Catholic Church in England and Wales marks the Day of Prayer for Victim-Survivors as an opportunity to pray for all those who have suffered abuse, particularly within the life of the Church. This year, the Day of Prayer takes place on 5th May. For the...
Understanding Abuse: A FREE Training Day for all

Understanding Abuse: A FREE Training Day for all

Diocese of Plymouth The Diocese of Plymouth will be hosting a training day at St Boniface House, Ashburton –  entitled “Understanding Abuse”, open to anyone who wishes to deepen their understanding of all forms of abuse (not limited to church settings) and...
The Importance of World Mental Health Day

The Importance of World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day, observed every year on October 10th, is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues and mobilizing efforts to support mental well-being. First celebrated in 1992 and spearheaded by the World Federation for...