Our Lady Star of the Sea | St Bernard of Clairvaux | St Saviour
Safeguarding
Safeguarding at Our Parish
Our parish is committed to promoting a safe environment and a culture of safeguarding across all our activities. We will take safeguarding concerns seriously, respond appropriately and work with the Diocese to help protect children, young people and adults at risk.
Our Lady Star of the Sea is dedicated to the care and protection of children, young people, and adults at risk. We want everyone who joins our community for worship or fellowship to feel valued, safe and supported. Safeguarding is a shared responsibility across our whole parish family, as we work together to uphold the dignity of every person and care for one another.
Our Parish Safeguarding Representatives
Our Lady Star of the Sea and St Bernard
Mrs Bernie LeTissier – 07885 736149
St Saviour
Mrs Michele Mulville – 07745 481122
The Parish Office can be contacted on:
0151 355 5877 | parishoffice@ourladystar.co.uk
Parish Safeguarding Representatives are trained volunteers who support the parish priest in keeping our community safe. They promote safe working practices, assist with safer recruitment and DBS processes, and help ensure that all parish activities follow the safeguarding procedures of the Diocese of Shrewsbury.
Diocese of Shrewsbury Safeguarding
The Diocesan Safeguarding Team is responsible for advising and supporting the protection of all individuals in the local church.
You can contact them by phone at
0151 652 9855 or via email at safeguarding@dioceseofshrewsbury.org
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We encourage you to visit the diocesan safeguarding website for more information.
Resources & Links
Official diocesan guidance, independent support and safeguarding training — all in one place for our parishioners.
Safe Spaces — Independent Support
Safe Spaces is an independent, free and confidential support service for survivors of institutional abuse within the Catholic Church. Their trained specialists can be reached directly at:
0300 303 1056.
Safeguarding
Training
We believe that ongoing safeguarding training is essential to maintaining a safe environment for everyone in our parish.
We encourage all staff members and volunteers to complete the appropriate training modules to understand their safeguarding responsibilities and help protect those in our care.
Please visit the official Catholic safeguarding training website to access the relevant modules and resources.
Reporting a Safeguarding Concern
IMMEDIATE DANGER: DIAL 999
If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child or adult at risk, please contact a Parish Safeguarding Representative or the Parish Priest. Seeking advice promptly is a vital step in ensuring our community remains a secure environment for all. Every report is taken seriously, handled with the utmost sensitivity, and addressed following formal procedures.
In cases of immediate danger or life-threatening situations, dial 999 to contact the police or emergency services right away. Once you have ensured everyone's safety through the local authorities, please inform the Church as soon as possible so we can provide further assistance.