Bishop

To be responsible for all safeguarding practices by:

  • Ensuring that the appropriate child safeguarding structures and personnel are in place
  • Liaising with the Holy See, as appropriate. If the Church body is a religious order or congregation, this is done through the superior general
  • Ensuring compliance with canon and civil law
  • Upholding the seven standards in practice and behaviour


Roles Document

Diocese of Limerick

Safeguarding Roles