Raphoe Safeguarding Children Office

Contact Details: Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cathedral Square, Letterkenny, Co Donegal

Tel: 074 912 5669

Email: raphoesafeguarding@gmail.com

Policy Statement

The Diocese of Raphoe recognises and upholds the dignity and rights of all children, 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 values and encourages the participation of all children in all activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.

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

Contact Details

If you have been abused in the past or have a concern about the welfare and safety of a child, please contact:

Designated Liaison Person, Margaret Northage: 086 2183011

or alternatively you can go directly to the Gardaí or Túsla who are the Child & Family Agency.

Gardaí National Protective Services Bureau: 01 6663430 or 01 6663435

Túsla – Child and Family Agency: 074 91 23672 / 074 91 23770