Jun 25, 2026 | Diocese of Hallam, Diocese of Leeds, Diocese of Middlesbrough
Bishop Marcus has contacted clergy and parishioners to acknowledge that this is a difficult time for everyone affected by this news, and asks for prayers for all those involved.
The Bishop also asks especially to pray for all victims and survivors and their families, for whom this recent news may evoke particularly distressing thoughts and feelings.
Safeguarding is Everybody’s Business!
Safeguarding really is everybody’s business, and it is taken very seriously in our Dioceses of Leeds, Middlesbrough and Hallam. Anyone perceiving the danger of immediate or imminent harm to a child, adult at risk, or other vulnerable person should call the Police on 999 – but for all other concerns, queries or enquiries in the Diocese of Leeds, our Safeguarding Team has its own pages on the Diocesan Website and is available to listen, and to provide advice and support whenever it is needed. The Team is based at Hinsley Hall, 62 Headingley Lane Leeds LS6 2BX and may be contacted by telephone via 0113 261 8046 and by emailing safeguarding@dioceseofleeds.org.uk
For Middlesbrough Diocese Safeguarding, please visit: https://middlesbrough-diocese.org.uk/contact-safeguarding/
For Hallam Diocese Safeguarding, please visit: https://hallam-diocese.com/safeguarding/
