National Board Newsletter
- May 2020
We introduce this Newsletter by acknowledging the difficult and challenging times we are all living and working in. We are aware that a number of you have been impacted by Covid-19 and that many have suffered loss of loved ones. The National Board is mourning the loss of one of our Directors – Fr. Ed Grimes Cssp, who sadly passed away on April 15th following contraction of Covid-19. We know that the impacts of this health pandemic
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National Board Newsletter
- March 2020
It is over a year since Pope Francis convened a meeting of Church leaders in
Rome to discuss the abuse of children and vulnerable adults in the Church.
What has happened in Ireland in the intervening period?
The Motu Proprio “Vos estis lux mundi” was received in June 2019 and there
followed a series of meetings convened by the four Archbishops to consider
what further steps the Irish Church needs to take to ensure compliance with
the expectations set out in “Vos estis lux mundi”.
National Board Newsletter
- December 2019
Welcome to our Christmas edition of our Newsletter. On behalf of the National Board, the National Office staff and the National Case Management Committee (NCMC) can I take this opportunity to thank you all for your work on ensuring the safety of children in Catholic Church ministry. Christmas
provides an opportunity and time for reflection and for thanksgiving. The National Board acknowledges the significant efforts made by all in the Church, Church leaders, safeguarding personnel, volunteers and the lay faithful to prioritise the well-being of children and to promote best practice.
Limerick Diocese Safeguarding Newsletter
- Autumn 2019
Ensuring that Children and Vulnerable People Feel Safe and Respected
The Diocese of Limerick seeks to continuously improve our safeguarding practices. We aim to ensure that children and people who may be vulnerable feel safe and respected in all of their involvement with the Church and that all those involved in ministry are aware of their responsibilities and feel supported.