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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 

August 15-8 Sept, 2010:
Pilgrimage Season at Our Lady's Island

World Youth Day Madrid 2011
YouTube WYD 2011
Registration Form

Photographs of Coffee Morning held recently at Bishop's House in aid of New Ross Community Hospital

Photographs of Mgr Morgan Rowsome's Ruby Anniversary of ordination to priesthood

Photographs from Lourdes 2010

50th International Eucharistic Congress E-Congress

Vocations to Priesthood
Could God be calling you?
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"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

Why Marriage Matters?
Marriage Preparation 2010

Primary School Resources
Catholic Schools Week 2010
New Confirmation Programme

Pope to You - 44th World Day of Communications
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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