Safeguarding
Our parish safeguarding representative is Alison Inglehearn. She can be contacted by emailing psr.ainglehearn@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
How to report a concern
In an emergency, please call 999 without delay.
If your concern is not urgent, please contact our Diocesan Safeguarding Service on 0113 261 8046 or email safeguarding@dioceseofleeds.org.uk.
You can also report your concern:
For Leeds residents, contact the following: Adult Services-0113 222 4401 or Children’s /Young Person’s Services-0113 222 4403.
For Bradford residents, contact the following: Adult Services-01274 431077 or Children’s/Young Person’s Services-01274 433999
You can read the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency and Diocese of Leeds’ Safeguarding Statement here.
Diocesan Safeguarding Office
To visit the website of the Diocesan Safeguarding Office, please click on: www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/safeguarding
The Bishops of England & Wales have published a document entitled ‘Caring Safely for Others: Pastoral Standards and Safe Conduct for Ministry’. To view the document, please click here.
Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA)
The CSSA is an independent body that drives safeguarding standards in the Church. It audits, reviews and monitors safeguarding in the Catholic Church in England & Wales and publishes the results. It also empowers and supports local safeguarding experts.
To visit the website of the CSSA, please click on: catholicsafeguarding.org.uk
To view the CSSA Safeguarding Policies, please click here.
Training
The CSSA offers training for those involved in parish ministry. To access this training, please click here: training.catholicsafeguarding.org.uk
News
Pope Francis’ on Thought for the Day for climate change
Dear BBC listeners, Good Morning. “Climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic have exposed our deep vulnerability and raised numerous doubts and concerns about our economic systems and the way we organise our societies. “We have lost our sense of security and are experiencing a sense of powerlessness and loss of control over our lives. “We […]
Under the Gaze of God
Fr David Williams C.P. (who lives in Otley) has written a book which may be of interest to our parishioners. It is available from Amazon books.
Fr Michael – “A Golden Priest”
Fr Michael – “A Golden Priest” We at SS John Fisher and Thomas More are one of the lucky ones. We have the privilege and joy of celebrating a priest’s Golden Jubilee. Congratulations Fr Michael! Fr Michael as an altar boy at St Patrick’s, Fr Michael at his Ordination Mass […]
A poem to celebrate Fr Michael’s golden jubilee
From Us to You The Lord asked you to follow Him and serve with grace and love To minister to those in need of blessings from above To watch His flock and guide us and to teach us how to pray To understand the Gospels and to follow in His way This task accepted graciously […]
Youth take part in Father Michael’s Golden Jubilee Mass celebration
At Mass, on Sunday 7th March at SS John Fisher & Thomas More church Burley-in-Wharfedale, we gave thanks for and celebrated the Golden Jubilee of a Golden priest. Exactly 50 years ago, Father Michael Mahady was ordained a priest at St Patrick’s Church, Leeds on a wet Sunday in Lent. Father Michael celebrated his Golden […]
Catholic Care – Annual Review
Catholic Care’s 2020 annual review has been published, you can read it here. This is Bishop Marcus’ summary of its amazing work. “Despite all the phenomenal challenges and restrictions of the last year, the leadership, staff and volunteers of Catholic Care have diligently continued to provide an outstanding range of services and support to people […]