Rowena Pailing
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Once favourably compared to Bruce Lee, but now working in bereavement support.
Liverpool, England
Joined April 2018
Woman's Hour this morn looked at women's role in reform of C of E safeguarding, ft the Revd Dr Rowena Pailing who resigned from Blackburn Cathedral over her safeguarding concerns & the Revd Jenny Penn who played role in BBC investigation into David Tudor
bbc.co.uk
What role are women playing in the reform of safeguarding in the Church of England?
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What role are women playing in the reform of safeguarding within the Church of England? As the Archbishop of Canterbury finishes his duties today & steps down, @BBCNuala speaks to the BBC's @AleemMaqbool, & former members of the C of E clergy, Rowena Pailing & Rev. Jenny Penn ⬇️
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Today’s @BBCWomansHour should be well worth a listen for those interested in reforming @churchofengland cultures in relation to safeguarding & abuse. @BBCNuala joined by @AleemMaqbool along with @rowena_pailing who resigned from ministry at Blackburn Cathedral because of
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We want to let you know about our Helpline hours over the festive break. We know this can be a difficult time for those who have experienced #BabyLoss. Take time to look after yourself and spend it in a way that is right for you 💙🧡 ➡️ https://t.co/SWgqnUbYtH
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Delighted to be commissioned today as a Deputy Lieutenant of Merseyside. Thank you to @LdLtMerseyside for a lovely event.
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I resigned from the CofE as part of my challenge to the cover up of abuse in Blackburn. @JustinWelby has not resigned or challenged. In fact he seems happy to perpetuate the cover ups of Smythe, Blackburn and many more. The tragedy of #Makin is that it says nothing surprising.
I've been very quiet since leaving C of E ministry, but I always guessed this story would be told one day. I was reluctant to be interviewed as it's not my story. It's that of the victims and survivors, and others in Blackburn tried to tell it sooner.
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We are looking for a new Rector . Follow the link to find out more and check out our website https://t.co/BVeIzPSjF7 for our Parish Profile https://t.co/ZSOVCH35Dn
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Our Lady and St Nicholas is the Parish Church for the City of Liverpool, with a historic presence dating back to the 13th century. It is in the Catholic Anglican choral tradition and has a large,...
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Happy St Crispin's Day, to all you millions of Crispins out there
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The editor of @ChurchTimes has contacted me privately to apologise. Thank you to him for taking that positive action.
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This is really true shocking. The crux is - clergy shouldn't make witness statements to the @churchofengland because they might get a CDM. We should only ever make statements to the police, because then we are protected.
Clergy who write safeguarding witness statements can face disciplinary action under CDM if the subject of the statement doesn't like its contents. It's one of many things I experienced. The then Bishop allowed it to progress to the Pres of Tribunals, setting future precedent. 1/4
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I have been overwhelmed by kindness and support since Tuesday. There has also been a lot of comment about CDMs being unfit for purpose, so here are four brief thoughts. I am not the story here, but nor am I the storyteller. Others now need to address the unanswered questions.
Clergy who write safeguarding witness statements can face disciplinary action under CDM if the subject of the statement doesn't like its contents. It's one of many things I experienced. The then Bishop allowed it to progress to the Pres of Tribunals, setting future precedent. 1/4
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There is no national Church of England whistleblowing policy. Some Diocesan policies apply to clergy, but others only cover employees of a DBF. 4/4
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The length of time taken to resolve CDM complaints is clearly problematic for all. I am sure, though, that another CDM would never be deliberately held back until after a respondent had left office, to avoid a tribunal and a Determination in the public domain, would it??? 3/4
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There is no mechanism for under 18s to bring CDM complaints. I believe the first/only case was in 2020. The complainant faced many barriers and was given contradictory information throughout by those who were processing it. 2/4
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Clergy who write safeguarding witness statements can face disciplinary action under CDM if the subject of the statement doesn't like its contents. It's one of many things I experienced. The then Bishop allowed it to progress to the Pres of Tribunals, setting future precedent. 1/4
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This statement was indeed published by @ChurchTimes but it was not agreed by me or the other authors of the letter. The Church Times pulled the original letter and put out this statement themselves despite being told not to do so by us. @sarahmeyrick @AndrewGraystone
@AndrewGraystone @AleemMaqbool The letter was taken down from the Church Times website after a challenge from Fr Benfield, and this note was published in the following issue:
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I don't know exactly what File on 4 will say, but if it means survivor voices are heard, others feel safe to come forward, or the police reopen any cases, perhaps it can do some good. https://t.co/wvXxuZymJG
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The story of the priest, the pay-off, and safeguarding in the Church of England.
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I've been very quiet since leaving C of E ministry, but I always guessed this story would be told one day. I was reluctant to be interviewed as it's not my story. It's that of the victims and survivors, and others in Blackburn tried to tell it sooner.
bbc.co.uk
Concerns about Andrew Hindley were “open secret” among clergy, Blackburn Cathedral whistleblower tells BBC.
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