June 12th 2024 is the 12-month anniversary of the publication of the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency’s (CSSA) Report into its Diocesan Review. Please find linked a CSSA Statement which relates to their final report from the Interim Audit that took place in May 2024. The Diocesan Statement below is in response.
Click here to read the CSSA final report.
Click here to read the Diocesan statement in full.
Click here to read the CSSA statement in full.
Taken from the Diocesan statement dated 17 September 2024, the Rt Rev. Stephen Wright, the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle, said:
“On behalf of our diocesan family, I welcome this very positive Interim Audit on the Safeguarding Culture in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.
“The audit recognises the work and necessary improvements made since the last audit report published in the summer of 2023.”
The Bishop added: “Safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone. I and all leaders are committed to embed best safeguarding practice in all areas of diocesan life. I thank everybody for their dedication to safeguard the vulnerable.
“We look forward to the fuller audit by the CSSA in November.“