Safeguarding Children Policy Statement in the Loreto Congregation
Reverence for every human being is at the core of the mission of Loreto Sisters. We cherish each child and vulnerable adult as a gift from God with an inherent right to dignity of life and bodily integrity which will be protected and nurtured. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is safe, supportive, caring and nurturing for all children and vulnerable adults in our care.
Loreto Sisters Irish Province follows the guidance and procedures of the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland 2024 which are available here.
If you have a concern/query/complaint, please contact:
Designated Liaison Person: Brede Quirke IBVM
Email address: bquirke@loreto.ie
Phone: 014933827
Safeguarding documents
Safeguarding Children Policy and Standards for the Catholic Church in Ireland
Standard 1 - safe environments
Standard 2 - Reporting Procedure
Standard 3 - Care of Complainant
Standard 4 - Care and Management of Respondent
Standard 5 - Training and Support
Standard 6 - Communicating the message
Standard 7 - Quality Assurance
National Support Agencies
Support Services
Rape Crisis Centre
Samaritans
Children at Risk in Ireland (CARI)
Weekly Support Group for Priests and Religious out of Ministry – 085 8607144
Safeguarding Adult Policy Statement in the Loreto Congregation
The Loreto Sisters are committed to safeguarding as an integral component of the life and ministry of the province and recognise that we have a special responsibility towards adults at risk of harm or in need of protection.
We want to reassure them, their carers and their advocates, that we are committed to zero-tolerance of harm to adults at risk of harm or in need of protection by creating a safe, caring and compassionate environment for all.
This commitment is based on gospel values and teachings, and compliance with “best practice.”