What is the Safeguarding Commission

The safeguarding work undertaken within the Diocese of Leeds, and for the aligned religious congregations is overseen by a Safeguarding Commission. The Commission includes representatives from various organisations both Statutory and Voluntary, as well as those with roles in the Church.

Commission Members

Pat McDermott – Chair of Leeds Catholic Safeguarding Commission
Abigail Clay – Safeguarding Children Lead
Sharon Costello – Adult at Risk Lead
Sr Maria Crowley – Safeguarding Lead – Religious
Mgr Paul Fisher – Vicar General
Bernadette Cawley – Legal Specialist
Lucy Nicholson – Manager National Probation Service, Leeds

In attendance:  

Canon John Aveyard – Clergy Safeguarding Lead
Joanne Clark – Minute Taker
Suzanne Mitchell – Safeguarding Coordinator