Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency CSSA | Diocese of Leeds

The Catholic Church across Yorkshire's historic West Riding since 1878

The Catholic Church across Yorkshire's historic West Riding since 1878

Survivors’ Safeguarding Survey from the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA)

The Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) is undertaking a thematic audit, specifically of survivor engagement across all church bodies in England and Wales. The CSSA’s work is informed by the suffering of those who have been affected by Church-related abuse...

National Day of Prayer for Survivors of Abuse

Across the Catholic Church in England and Wales, the Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Easter is designated as a Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of Abuse. On this day, we remember in our prayers all who have suffered any kind of abuse. The Bishop will lead a...

‘Results Being Achieved’ in Safeguarding!

In the first ever audit of our safeguarding practice by the regulatory body for England and Wales, the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA), the Diocese of Leeds has been given a grade of ‘Results Being Achieved’. The CSSA’s independent auditors...

Safeguarding Sunday – 17 November 2024

Sunday 17 November is ‘Safeguarding Sunday’ across ALL Churches! We particularly remember in prayer all victims and survivors of any kind of abuse or neglect, their families and friends, and all who work or volunteer to promote our culture of safeguarding...

Safeguarding Saints’ Day: St Maria Goretti

Today, 6 July, is the Feast Day of St Maria Goretti. In 1902, Maria was just 11 years old when she was killed whilst resisting a rapist. Maria’s horrific story of suffering from the last century highlights the continuing importance of today’s commitment to...