The Diocese aims to provide childChildProtection1ren and young people involved in church-related activities with a safe environment.  It also endeavours to ensure that adults who work with children and young people follow best practice guidelines.

Should you be concerned that a child/children may be at risk of abuse within a church-run organisation or group, you are encouraged to report your concerns to any one of the following: FullSizeRender (5)

Diocesan Designated Person: Marian Stack 085-1055992 marianstack@hotmail.com

Assistant Designated Person:      V Rev Brian Broaders              053-9255122 Safeguarding Co-Ordinator: Colette O’Doherty, Office: 053-9174972 coletteodoherty@ferns.ie

CIVIL AUTHORITIES

  • Enniscorthy Gardaí  053-9242580    TUSLA  053-9233465
  • Gorey Gardaí             053-9430690    TUSLA  053-9430100
  • New Ross Gardaí      051-426030       TUSLA  051-440200
  • Wexford Gardaí        053-9165200     TUSLA  053-9123522 Ext 201
  • Garda Child Sex Abuse Free Phone   1800 555 222

OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES

Towards Healing is a counselling and support service for survivors of Institutional, Clerical and Religious abuse, funded by the Catholic Church. Towards Peace offers spiritual support to survivors of abuse by Church personnel.  The service is  for those whose faith has been damaged by abuse and who wish to continue their search for meaning and for God.