Safeguarding Children – Message of Bishop Kevin to the People of Elphin Diocese I welcome the Letter of Pope Francis to the People of God, on the question of the important responsibility that we, as Church, have for the safeguarding of children. I welcome also the comments which he made on the safeguarding of children in...

For all the latest and most up to date publications from the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church (NBSCCCI) including Annual Reports and Newsletters, please click on the link below. NBSCCCI – Latest Publications

The Diocesan Safeguarding Office has issued its latest Safeguarding Newsletter. To view please click on link below. Safeguarding Newsletter Volume 6 – Spring Summer 2017

On the 2nd of February 2015 Pope Francis issued a Letter on the Protection of Minors. In his letter he states: “At my meeting in July with persons who had suffered sexual abuse by priests, I was deeply moved by their witness to the depth of their sufferings and the strength of their faith. This...

Please click on link below for update and progress on recommendations issued by the NBSCCCI as part of their Review of Safeguarding Practice in the Diocese of Elphin. Update on Recommendations

The Review of Safeguarding Practice in the Diocese of Elphin undertaken by the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland (NBSCCCI) has been published today the 24th April 2013. It is the most comprehensive, independent review undertaken to-date of safeguarding practice in the Diocese of Elphin. It is a result of...