Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency

22/01/2026

High-risk cases demand clarity, responsibility and sound judgment.

On 29 January 2026, the Commission will host a European Safeguarding Toolkit webinar focused on high-risk case management, with particular attention to reassignment and restrictions on the exercise of ministry.

Prof. dr. Kurt Martens, Professor of Canon Law at The Catholic University of America, will lead a plenary session with a strong Q&A component, designed to support multilingual participation across Europe.

Thursday 29 January 2026
16:00–17:30 CET
Online

Registration is now open via the link: [email protected]/1769014217101?context=%7B%22contextType%22%3A%22chat%22%7D" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://teams.microsoft.com/l/message/19:[email protected]/1769014217101?context=%7B%22contextType%22%3A%22chat%22%7D

10/01/2026

Today the Pope reminded Church leaders that the crisis of sexual abuse remains a deep wound and that listening to survivors must be central to healing. He said too often victims suffered not only from the abuse itself but from not being heard or welcomed by pastors, and he urged a renewed culture of listening and accompaniment.

At the Commission we continue our work to promote safeguarding, support for survivors, and accountability within the Church.

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09/01/2026

Our January 2026 'Safeguarding Matters' newsletter brings news of some important developments planned for 2026 and features the following:
▶️ highlights of the 2025 National Safeguarding Conference
▶️ news of an important consultation on Clergy Safeguarding Training
▶️ news of the latest PSC training package
▶️ a summary of Safeguarding developments being planned for 2026
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Bishops' Conference of Scotland Archdiocese of Glasgow Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh Motherwell Diocese Diocese of Argyll & the Isles RC Diocese of Aberdeen RC Diocese of Galloway Diocese of Paisley

06/01/2026

Safeguarding Matters Jan.2026 features:
▶️ 2025 National Safeguarding Conference
▶️ consultation on Clergy Safeguarding Training
▶️ latest PSC training package
▶️ developments planned for 2026
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30/12/2025

We’re delighted to congratulate the SCSSA Board Chair, The Honourable Lady Rae KC, on her appointment as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2026 New Year Honours list. She has been recognised for her extensive services to the Law, to Charity and to Education in Scotland.

23/12/2025

15/12/2025

he Commission opened its new European safeguarding webinar series on 3 December with a session examining governance and independence, drawing close to 200 registered participants from 43 countries. Attendees included survivor advocates, Church leaders, canon lawyers, psychologists, educators, civil-society representatives and researchers. The session formed part of the European Safeguarding Toolkit, an initiative designed to strengthen collaboration and establish shared standards across the region.

Participants expressed a strong need for practical tools, consistent training frameworks and clearer models of independence. Surveys conducted during the webinar showed that many viewed the developing European initiative as a network or community of practice, and working groups have begun forming around prevention, training, transparency, accountability and victim-centred approaches.

https://www.tutelaminorum.org/european-webinar-opens-series-on-governance-and-independence-in-church-safeguarding/

28/11/2025

Reminder to all European Church safeguarding personnel, last chance to register for the webinar. First of three towards a Safeguarding Toolkit. Registration closes today!

25/11/2025

“We are more united than divided in our commitment to safeguarding.”

With these words, Regional Moderator Teresa Devlin sets the tone for the new European Webinar Series launching on 3 December. The first session will focus on Governance and Independence, bringing together voices from across Europe to strengthen shared safeguarding practice.

Keynote speaker Marie Derain de Vaucresson will be joined by Mons. Thibault Verny, Dr Andreas Zimmer and Mia De Schamphelaere. Their contributions will help shape the forthcoming European Safeguarding Toolkit, a practical resource for dioceses and congregations.

Registrations are open until 28 November.

Read more at tutelaminorum.org