Diocese of Ferns

Statement read at all Masses in diocese of Ferns

The Report is also the occasion for reliving the pain and harm that was brought to light in our own diocese, and for remembering all who suffered at the hands of some of our priests. As Bishop I wish to apologise again without reservation to all who have suffered abuse and to their families. I hope that this report may provide victims with a sense that their story is believed and that this may help them come to terms with the painful memories of their abuse.

The diocese is not in receipt of any concerns regarding child protection and its personnel—or former personnel—which it has not shared with its own advisory panel, the Gardaí and the HSE. The Gardaí and HSE have confirmed this to be true also. All directives or recommendations which the diocese has received from the Holy See, the Advisory Panel, the Gardaí and HSE have been implemented.

+Denis Brennan

Bishop of Ferns

Contact Details

A Safeguarding Children Newsletter for the diocese of Ferns was issued in early February. Copies of that Newsletter are still available.

The Delegate for the Diocese of Ferns is Marian Stack (085 1055992).

The Assistant Delegate is Fr Denis Lennon (053 9124417).

The Outreach Support Person is Sr. Helen O’Riordan (053 9174972).