The Safeguarding Office The Safeguarding Office, under the direction of the Head of Safeguarding , is responsible for the processing of DBS checks as part of the wider safe‐ recruitment policy of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. It keeps a database for the diocese and also maintains information on the national database held by CSSA. It is responsible for the recruitment and training of parish representatives in the procedures they must follow when volunteers are appointed in the parish, in best practice in dealing with situations where children and vulnerable adults are present, and in what to do when concerns arise over a particular situation or person including compliance with the relevant Diocesan Operating Procedures. The Safeguarding Office co‐ordinates a training programme across the Diocese and offers general support to the Head of Safeguarding.
The Bishop appoints a Chancellor. In the Roman Catholic Church, a Diocesan Chancery is the branch of administration that handles all the written documents used in the official administration of the Church’s Diocese.
It is in the diocesan chancery that, under the direction of the Bishop or his representative, all documents which concern the diocese are drawn up, copied, forwarded, and a record kept of all official writings expedited or received. The Chancellor may also act as a notary for the Bishop’s Office.
The Bishop appoints a duly qualified Judicial Vicar to act on his behalf in all judicial and canonical matters. The work of the Diocesan Tribunal in practice is chiefly concerned with applications for a decree of nullity or dissolution of a marriage bond. A divorced party approaches the Tribunal for the investigation of their previous marriage in order to establish whether the marriage was a valid marriage and whether there is sufficient evidence to demonstrate that an essential element of marriage was absent so that a declaration of nullity can be granted.
The Catholic Academies and Schools Office (CASO), led by the Director of Education, ensures on behalf of the Bishop (cf. CIC 803.1) that all the Catholic schools of our Diocese (independent, maintained voluntary aided and maintained academies) operate as ‘Catholic schools’ in accordance with both canon and civil law.
The Finance & Support Team are responsible for the financial management across the charity including the production of the annual accounts, all banking arrangements including the use of credit card and investments to ensure the financial sustainability of the parishes and the whole diocese. The team provide support wherever required for all the parishes and the Curia including the preparation of budgets and cash forecasts, the timely and accurate submission of Gift Aid claims and the production of regular financial reports.
The People Team support line managers with all employment matters relating to employees across the Diocese including recruitment, performance management wellbeing issues and dispute resolution. They also manage payroll apart from the Channel Islands and all legal aspects of employment. This also includes the management of volunteers where legal support and training may be required. The Head of People is also responsible for the Governance and IT Teams, who support all those working and volunteering for the Diocese by providing training and information on protecting personal data and quality IT technical expertise.
The Communications and Fundraising Team is responsible for internal and external communications, for the purposes of promoting the Diocesan mission of Bringing people closer to Jesus Christ through His Church, protecting and enhancing the reputation of the Diocese, and developing communications across the administration of the Diocese to create a more inclusive culture between the Diocesan organisation and the parishes using all forms of media across a variety of channels. The Team is responsible for coordinating fundraising activity in all its forms, for supporter engagement and development and for providing advise and support to parishes on income generation and adhering to the Code of Fundraising Conduct.
The Property Team deals with land and buildings (diocesan, schools, academies and parish) and is led by the Director of Estates (Diocesan Surveyor) , overseeing the management of the estate, from acquisitions and sales, through routine upkeep, maintenance and development, compliance with health and safety, fire and capital projects.
The Framework for Collaboration comprises many teams, experts and ministers who directly assist the pastoral mission and life of the Diocese. To see more information about the Framework and how the teams support our network of parishes, please click the button below.
The Safeguarding Office The Safeguarding Office, under the direction of the Head of Safeguarding , is responsible for the processing of DBS checks as part of the wider safe‐ recruitment policy of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. It keeps a database for the diocese and also maintains information on the national database held by CSSA. It is responsible for the recruitment and training of parish representatives in the procedures they must follow when volunteers are appointed in the parish, in best practice in dealing with situations where children and vulnerable adults are present, and in what to do when concerns arise over a particular situation or person including compliance with the relevant Diocesan Operating Procedures. The Safeguarding Office co‐ordinates a training programme across the Diocese and offers general support to the Head of Safeguarding.
The Bishop appoints a Chancellor. In the Roman Catholic Church, a Diocesan Chancery is the branch of administration that handles all the written documents used in the official administration of the Church’s Diocese.
It is in the diocesan chancery that, under the direction of the Bishop or his representative, all documents which concern the diocese are drawn up, copied, forwarded, and a record kept of all official writings expedited or received. The Chancellor may also act as a notary for the Bishop’s Office.
The Bishop appoints a duly qualified Judicial Vicar to act on his behalf in all judicial and canonical matters. The work of the Diocesan Tribunal in practice is chiefly concerned with applications for a decree of nullity or dissolution of a marriage bond. A divorced party approaches the Tribunal for the investigation of their previous marriage in order to establish whether the marriage was a valid marriage and whether there is sufficient evidence to demonstrate that an essential element of marriage was absent so that a declaration of nullity can be granted.
The Catholic Academies and Schools Office (CASO), led by the Director of Education, ensures on behalf of the Bishop (cf. CIC 803.1) that all the Catholic schools of our Diocese (independent, maintained voluntary aided and maintained academies) operate as ‘Catholic schools’ in accordance with both canon and civil law.
The Finance & Support Team are responsible for the financial management across the charity including the production of the annual accounts, all banking arrangements including the use of credit card and investments to ensure the financial sustainability of the parishes and the whole diocese. The team provide support wherever required for all the parishes and the Curia including the preparation of budgets and cash forecasts, the timely and accurate submission of Gift Aid claims and the production of regular financial reports.
The People Team support line managers with all employment matters relating to employees across the Diocese including recruitment, performance management wellbeing issues and dispute resolution. They also manage payroll apart from the Channel Islands and all legal aspects of employment. This also includes the management of volunteers where legal support and training may be required. The Head of People is also responsible for the Governance and IT Teams, who support all those working and volunteering for the Diocese by providing training and information on protecting personal data and quality IT technical expertise.
The Communications and Fundraising Team is responsible for internal and external communications, for the purposes of promoting the Diocesan mission of Bringing people closer to Jesus Christ through His Church, protecting and enhancing the reputation of the Diocese, and developing communications across the administration of the Diocese to create a more inclusive culture between the Diocesan organisation and the parishes using all forms of media across a variety of channels. The Team is responsible for coordinating fundraising activity in all its forms, for supporter engagement and development and for providing advise and support to parishes on income generation and adhering to the Code of Fundraising Conduct.
The Property Team deals with land and buildings (diocesan, schools, academies and parish) and is led by the Director of Estates (Diocesan Surveyor) , overseeing the management of the estate, from acquisitions and sales, through routine upkeep, maintenance and development, compliance with health and safety, fire and capital projects.
The Framework for Collaboration comprises many teams, experts and ministers who directly assist the pastoral mission and life of the Diocese. To see more information about the Framework and how the teams support our network of parishes, please click the button below.
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