CHILD SAFEGUARDING

    Parish of Cumber Upper & Learmount



Serving the Churches of Saint Patrick's, Claudy, & Saint Joseph's, Craigbane.


Rev David O'Kane PP  9, Church Street, Claudy, Co Derry BT47 4AA             

Telephone: 028 7133 7727


ST VINCENT DE PAUL HELPLINE NUMBER: 075 1820 8132

Safeguarding - General Information.


Safeguarding Policy Statement in the Diocese of Derry


As a constituent member of the Catholic Church in Ireland, the Diocese of Derry recognise and uphold the dignity and rights of all children, are 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 value and encourage the participation of children in all activities that 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.




Derry Diocesan Safeguarding Office

Diocesan Pastoral Centre, 164 Bishop Street , Derry, BT48 6UJ

Tel:- 7136 2475.  Fax:-7126 0970  Email:-   safeguarding@derrydiocese.org


Safeguarding Coordinator:  Mrs Briege O'Neill

Safeguarding Office, Diocesan Pastoral Centre, 164 Bishop Street, Derry, BT48 6UJ

Tel:-7136 2475  Email :- safeguarding@derrydiocese.org



Administrative Officer:  Mrs Anne Marie O'Brien

Safeguarding Office, Diocesan Pastoral Centre, 164 Bishop Street, Derry, BT48 6UJ

Tel :-7136 2475  Email :- safeguarding@derrydiocese.org



Designated Liaison Person : Marie Gormley

Safeguarding Office, Diocesan Pastoral Centre, 164 Bishop Street, Derry, BT48 6UJ

Tel:- 07596 500 793   07707 311 358




Committee Membership:

Mrs Kathleen Bradley (chair), Mrs Nicki Fallon, Mrs Angela McIntyre, Mr Pat Armstrong,

Very Rev John McDevitt, Mrs Frances Hawkins, Mrs Oonagh Robinson,

Dr Anne Doherty, Mr Charlie O'Donnell, Mr Leo McCloskey.




Trainers:

Child Safeguarding Trainer:   Training in progress

Adult Safeguarding Trainer:   Mrs Breige O'Neill



http://www.derrydiocese.org/safeguarding/general-information