Bishop Crean
Message to People of the Diocese of Cloyne
Safeguarding Sunday
4th March 2018
Dear Friends,
In August we will celebrate the World Meeting of Families, a wonderful opportunity for us to appreciate the importance of family life and to reflect on our own families where we should feel safe, nurtured, cherished. The Church too is a family; it is the ' Family of families' as Pope Francis calls it. In this family of Church, we too are nurtured, cherished and need to feel safe. In this family children and young people can also develop to their full potential.
Most young people today are familiar with the internet; it is now part of the process of growing up. We live in a world with wonderful opportunities for us to communicate with each other and the possibility to see what is happening in the present all over the world, this is due to the great advancements in technology and science, via TV and the internet. Pope Francis in his message for World Day for Communications in 2016 said: "The internet can help us to be better citizens. The internet can be used wisely to build a society which is healthy and open to sharing. It can help us to be better people". (Misericordiae Vultus, 23).
Last year at the Celebrations of Confirmation I spoke of the choices young people have to make for example 'social media is great but is has its snares for young people'. Social media and the internet can be of great use to us in our communicating. However, we are well aware of the danger the internet poses to children and young people which is evident from recent revelations in the media. It is possible now to abuse a child in their own home without being present physically to them. It is important that parents/guardians be ever vigilant towards their children, their online status and access to the world wide web. Families are meant to be safe places for young people to grow up, with access to social media and the world wide web that safety is threatened. May we all be more aware of the possibility of the internet and the danger that the internet poses to young people and children.
In the family of the Church we too need to be constantly vigilant. The internet now helps us to keep updated in Safeguarding and to ensure best practice for Safeguarding children. In this Diocese we have a dedicated website for Safeguarding Children which contains the Policy and procedures of the Diocese and in the future, we will also have the Safeguarding Statement which is now a legal requirement. I urge all people to look up the website and to read the Statement when it becomes available and to check the website of the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland.
There are a great number of people in the family of the Diocese of Cloyne who are working to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We are indebted to them for this. I encourage you to continue this work and do not be afraid to speak up to help us all ensure best practice in the Diocese.
We continue to work to make things better and to all who have suffered abuse from members of the Church, I once again express my sincere sorrow and my commitment to Safeguarding Children in the Diocese.
I encourage young people to become involved with the Church today. In the words of Pope Francis: "A better world can be built also as a result of your efforts, your desire to change and your generosity. Do not be afraid to listen to the Spirit who proposes bold choices; do not delay when your conscience asks you to take risks in following the Master. The Church also wishes to listen to your voice, your sensitivities and your faith; even your doubts and your criticism. Make your voice heard, let it resonate in communities and let it be heard by your shepherds of souls." (13/1/2017)
I once again thank everyone involved in the Diocese working for Safeguarding Children. May we all communicate the good news that children and young people are welcomed, nurtured and cherished. May our families be safe places and may the Church, the Family of Christ, be a safe place for the young.
With prayerful good wishes.
+ Wm. Crean
__________________________
Most Rev. William Crean, D.D.,
Bishop of Cloyne
Safeguarding structures, people and policy in place in the Diocese of Cloyne.
The Diocese of Cloyne recognises and upholds the dignity of all children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring their safety and well being. Each child shall be cherished and affirmed as a gift from God with an inherent right to dignity of life and bodily integrity which shall be respected, nurtured and protected by all.
The Diocese has a:
Contact details for Reporting
If you, or anyone you know, has a child protection concern, or wishes to report an allegation of child abuse directly to Church Authorities, please contact the Designated Liaison Person
(DLP).Designated Liaison Person(s) (DLP): Phone Number: 086 0368999
If you, or anyone you know, has a child protection concern or, wishes to report an allegation directly to the Statutory Authorities, please contact the Garda or Tusla (Child and Family Agency) and ask to speak to the Duty Social Worker.
Tusla (Child and Family Agency)
Mallow / Fermoy Phone Number: 022 – 54100
Cobh / Midleton / Macroom Phone Number: 021 – 4927000
In cases of emergency please contact An Garda Síochána.
HELPLINES
HSE Information 1850241850 (callsave) www.hse.ie
Monday to Friday 8am - 8pm
Toward Healing 1800 303416 www.towardshealing.ie
or text no. only 085 8022859
Monday - Thursday 11am -8pm
Friday 11am -4pm
Towards Peace 01 5053028 Mobile: + 353 (0) 86 7710533
Monday – Wednesday: 10am – 5pm Email: towardspeace@iecon.ie
www.towardspeace.ie
Connect Counselling 1800 477 477 www.connectcounselling.ie
Wednesday to Sunday 6pm to 10pm
Childline 1800 66 66 66 www.childline.ie
or text talk 50101
ISPCC 016767960
National Safeguarding Board 01 5053124 www.safeguaring.ie
Cloyne Diocesan Safeguarding Committee www.safeguardingchildrencloyne.ie
022-21009 087-2277274
Websites:
Diocesan Safeguarding: www.safeguardingchildrencloyne.ie
National Board: www.safeguaring.ie
TUSLA : www.tusla.ie
Message to People of the Diocese of Cloyne
Safeguarding Sunday
4th March 2018
Dear Friends,
In August we will celebrate the World Meeting of Families, a wonderful opportunity for us to appreciate the importance of family life and to reflect on our own families where we should feel safe, nurtured, cherished. The Church too is a family; it is the ' Family of families' as Pope Francis calls it. In this family of Church, we too are nurtured, cherished and need to feel safe. In this family children and young people can also develop to their full potential.
Most young people today are familiar with the internet; it is now part of the process of growing up. We live in a world with wonderful opportunities for us to communicate with each other and the possibility to see what is happening in the present all over the world, this is due to the great advancements in technology and science, via TV and the internet. Pope Francis in his message for World Day for Communications in 2016 said: "The internet can help us to be better citizens. The internet can be used wisely to build a society which is healthy and open to sharing. It can help us to be better people". (Misericordiae Vultus, 23).
Last year at the Celebrations of Confirmation I spoke of the choices young people have to make for example 'social media is great but is has its snares for young people'. Social media and the internet can be of great use to us in our communicating. However, we are well aware of the danger the internet poses to children and young people which is evident from recent revelations in the media. It is possible now to abuse a child in their own home without being present physically to them. It is important that parents/guardians be ever vigilant towards their children, their online status and access to the world wide web. Families are meant to be safe places for young people to grow up, with access to social media and the world wide web that safety is threatened. May we all be more aware of the possibility of the internet and the danger that the internet poses to young people and children.
In the family of the Church we too need to be constantly vigilant. The internet now helps us to keep updated in Safeguarding and to ensure best practice for Safeguarding children. In this Diocese we have a dedicated website for Safeguarding Children which contains the Policy and procedures of the Diocese and in the future, we will also have the Safeguarding Statement which is now a legal requirement. I urge all people to look up the website and to read the Statement when it becomes available and to check the website of the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland.
There are a great number of people in the family of the Diocese of Cloyne who are working to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We are indebted to them for this. I encourage you to continue this work and do not be afraid to speak up to help us all ensure best practice in the Diocese.
We continue to work to make things better and to all who have suffered abuse from members of the Church, I once again express my sincere sorrow and my commitment to Safeguarding Children in the Diocese.
I encourage young people to become involved with the Church today. In the words of Pope Francis: "A better world can be built also as a result of your efforts, your desire to change and your generosity. Do not be afraid to listen to the Spirit who proposes bold choices; do not delay when your conscience asks you to take risks in following the Master. The Church also wishes to listen to your voice, your sensitivities and your faith; even your doubts and your criticism. Make your voice heard, let it resonate in communities and let it be heard by your shepherds of souls." (13/1/2017)
I once again thank everyone involved in the Diocese working for Safeguarding Children. May we all communicate the good news that children and young people are welcomed, nurtured and cherished. May our families be safe places and may the Church, the Family of Christ, be a safe place for the young.
With prayerful good wishes.
+ Wm. Crean
__________________________
Most Rev. William Crean, D.D.,
Bishop of Cloyne
Safeguarding structures, people and policy in place in the Diocese of Cloyne.
The Diocese of Cloyne recognises and upholds the dignity of all children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring their safety and well being. Each child shall be cherished and affirmed as a gift from God with an inherent right to dignity of life and bodily integrity which shall be respected, nurtured and protected by all.
The Diocese has a:
- Diocesan Safeguarding Committee under the chairmanship of Mr. Willie Keane. ( 9 members of lay people and priests)
- Vetting Coordinator and Training officer - Rosarie O’Riordan
- Parish Safeguarding children Representatives in each parish
- Designated Liaison Persons Fr. Patrick Winkle / Mr. Ger Crowley
- Safeguarding Office:
- All Diocesan Priests ministering in the Diocese receive ongoing training for Safeguarding. They also are Garda Vetted.
- All people working with Children and vulnerable adults in the Diocese have to be Garda vetted and undergo training in the Diocesan Policy.
- It is a legal requirement for all who work with children and vulnerable adults to be Garda vetted.
- Vulnerable Adults: An interim policy is in place see www.cloynediocese.ie under Policies
- Annual Parish Audits are carried out.
- Parish Information Sessions are given.
- Advisory Panel for Management of Cases:
Contact details for Reporting
If you, or anyone you know, has a child protection concern, or wishes to report an allegation of child abuse directly to Church Authorities, please contact the Designated Liaison Person
(DLP).Designated Liaison Person(s) (DLP): Phone Number: 086 0368999
If you, or anyone you know, has a child protection concern or, wishes to report an allegation directly to the Statutory Authorities, please contact the Garda or Tusla (Child and Family Agency) and ask to speak to the Duty Social Worker.
Tusla (Child and Family Agency)
Mallow / Fermoy Phone Number: 022 – 54100
Cobh / Midleton / Macroom Phone Number: 021 – 4927000
In cases of emergency please contact An Garda Síochána.
HELPLINES
HSE Information 1850241850 (callsave) www.hse.ie
Monday to Friday 8am - 8pm
Toward Healing 1800 303416 www.towardshealing.ie
or text no. only 085 8022859
Monday - Thursday 11am -8pm
Friday 11am -4pm
Towards Peace 01 5053028 Mobile: + 353 (0) 86 7710533
Monday – Wednesday: 10am – 5pm Email: towardspeace@iecon.ie
www.towardspeace.ie
Connect Counselling 1800 477 477 www.connectcounselling.ie
Wednesday to Sunday 6pm to 10pm
Childline 1800 66 66 66 www.childline.ie
or text talk 50101
ISPCC 016767960
National Safeguarding Board 01 5053124 www.safeguaring.ie
Cloyne Diocesan Safeguarding Committee www.safeguardingchildrencloyne.ie
022-21009 087-2277274
Websites:
Diocesan Safeguarding: www.safeguardingchildrencloyne.ie
National Board: www.safeguaring.ie
TUSLA : www.tusla.ie
