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Child Protection Services

Children are a Gift from God

The members of the Child Protection Committee are responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of best practice procedures and policy in every parish.

Policy Statement  pdf
Code of Conduct  pdf
Internet & Email Policy Statement  pdf
Lourdes Policy & Guidelines  pdf

Work to date:
  • Training - information sessions given in all parishes throughout the diocese.
  • Parish representatives trained and appointed.  Their role is a) to ensure that good practice guidelines operate within each parish and b) facilitate reporting of complaints/concerns to the Delegate, Marian Stack.
  • Ongoing support for the parish representatives is a priority.
  • Reflection on and evaluation of committee's work is regularly done.
Members of the Child Protection Committee:
  • Fr Gerald O'Leary, Chairperson
  • Sr Helen O'Riordan, Secretary
  • Fr John Byrne
  • Ms Kathleen Fitzpatrick
  • Ms Isabelle Flynn
  • Ms Breeda Hayden
  • Fr Denis Kelly
  • Fr Donald Kenny
  • Fr Aodhan Marken
All members of the committee have received training in child protection.  Isabelle Flynn, Fr Aodhan Marken, Fr Gerald O'Leary and Sr Helen O'Riordan are accredited trainers.
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Parishes and Mass Times


Diocesan Diary

Vocations to Priesthood
Could God be calling you?
pdf

"A Time for Priests", a course for priests at the Irish College, Rome 14-24 September 2010. The theme of this year's course is "In Season & Out of Season - Proclaiming God's Word".  pdf

Primary School Resources
Catholic Schools Week 2010
New Confirmation Programme

Year for Priests
19 June 2009-11 June 2010

World Youth Day Madrid 2011

50th International Eucharistic Congress

Marriage Preparation 2010

January 18-25, 2010:
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Pope to You - 44th World Day of Communications

March 8-10, 2010:
Bishop Brennan to attend General Meeting of Irish Episcopal Conference Maynooth

March 12, 2010:
Bishop Brennan to celebrate Sacrament of Confirmation in Tara Hill 11 am

March 13, 2010:
Bishop Brennan to celebrate Sacrament of Confirmation in Gorey 10 am and 12 noon

March 14, 2010:
Evening Prayer in Bride St Church with diocesan Clergy Choir and Sisters of Adoration 5 pm
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Diocese of Ferns, Bishop's House, PO Box 40, Summerhill, Wexford, Ireland
Telephone: 053-9122177 Fax: 053-9123436 Email: adm@ferns.ie
Contact Ms. Theresa Gleeson, Secretary