Safeguarding

This page provides details of, and links to, a range of Diocesan documents and policy statements relating to GDPR and Safeguarding issues. Any document can be opened for reading on this site, can be printed or can be downloaded to your own device.

Child Safeguarding Policy Statement

Child Safeguarding Policy Statement of the Diocese of Down and Connor

The Diocese of Down and Connor, as part of the Catholic Church in Ireland, recognises and upholds the dignity and rights of all children and is committed to ensuring their safety and well-being, and will work in partnership with parents/guardians to do this. The Diocese recognises each child as a gift from God, and we value and encourage the participation of children in all activities which enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.

All Church personnel (including clergy, religious, staff and volunteers) have a responsibility to safeguard children through promoting their welfare, health and development in a safe and caring environment that supports their best interests and prevents abuse.

Noel Treanor
Bishop of the Diocese of Down and Connor