Following the news that broke yesterday (Wed 24 June) regarding Bishop David Oakley, a former priest of the Archdiocese of Birmingham, we understand this will have come as a shock.

If you, or anyone in your community have any concerns, our Safeguarding Team are here to support and can be contacted on 0121 230 6240 / [email protected]

You can also contact the Safeguarding Team at Northampton Diocese on 01604 723514 / [email protected]

You can find contact details for Staffordshire Police here: www.staffordshire.police.uk

You may also find it useful to know of Safe Spaces - a free and independent support service for anyone who has experienced abuse in relation to the Church of England, the Church in Wales or the Catholic Church of England and Wales. www.safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk 

As a result of legal proceedings we cannot comment further but we think of and pray for all those involved.