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Upcoming Events at Wakefield Cathedral.

The Timetable of Events towards justice.

September 2019

Presentation of the Safeguarding Case

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November 2019

Simon Cowling begins his investigations.
September 2023, he has yet to call for evidence.

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June 2024

The Church of England Synod implements the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse

January 2026

The Clergy Disiplinary Measure Action regarding The Very Reverend Simon Cowling, Dean of Wakefield at Wakefield Cathedral is legally launched.

January 2026

The Clergy Disiplinary Measure Action regarding The Bishop of Doncaster, The Reverend Leah Vasey-Saunders is legally launched.

January 2026

The Clergy Disiplinary Measure Action regarding The Venerable Peter Townley, Archdeacon of Pontefract is legally launched.

January 2026

The Clergy Disiplinary Measure Action regarding The Reverend Mark Watkins, Assistant priest at All Saints Pontefract, is legally launched.

May 2025

Jenny Leccardi longer listed as a member of the team at Wakefield Cathedral
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Jenny Leccardi longer listed as a part of Safeguarding at Wakefield Cathedral
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