The Diocese of Elphin has invited the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland (NBSCCCI) to conduct a review of Safeguarding practice. This review, which was due to be undertaken in early April 2020, has been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A new date will be advised in due course. ...

Safeguarding Children – Message of Bishop Kevin to the People of Elphin Diocese I welcome the Letter of Pope Francis to the People of God (20th August 2018), 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...

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The Diocesan Safeguarding Office has issued its latest Safeguarding Newsletter. To view please click on link below. Safeguarding Newsletter 2018

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...