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Safeguarding Sunday 2026 is 3 May
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
On 3 May 2026, we will once again mark Safeguarding Sunday.
This important day reminds us that safeguarding is a responsibility shared by us all. It is part of the Christian duty we owe to one another; especially to those who are most vulnerable. It calls us to help ensure that every person is safe, valued, listened to, and treated with the dignity which is theirs in Christ.
Safeguarding is not simply a matter of policies or procedures, necessary though these are. It is also an expression of our deepest moral and spiritual responsibilities. It asks of us a spirit of attentiveness, compassion, and courage: a readiness to recognise harm, to respond wisely to concerns, and to stand alongside those who are in need of care and support.
In this way, safeguarding is closely bound to the Church’s social teaching, which places at its heart the God-given dignity of every human person, and calls us to uphold the common good by protecting the weak, the vulnerable, and those whose voice may too easily go unheard. To safeguard others well is, therefore, not only a practical responsibility, but also a work of justice, solidarity, and Christian love.
Safeguarding Sunday gives us, as an Archdiocese, an opportunity to renew our commitment to building communities in which dignity is honoured, concerns are taken seriously, and help is always available. It is also a moment for each parish community to strengthen its resolve to listen well, to act wisely, and to care faithfully for one another.
The Safeguarding Team will provide the necessary information and resources to help parishes mark this day well.
Thank you for your continued commitment to this vital work, and for all that you do to help ensure that our parishes, chaplaincies, and communities are places of safety, trust, and care.
+John
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