IRELAND
Roman Catholic Diocese of Kilmore
Bishop of Kilmore
3 November 2013
The policy of the diocese of Kilmore is that in all matters relating to child safeguarding, the safety and welfare of children are an overriding concern. It is in that context that I deeply regret to say that I have received a complaint against a priest of the diocese in pastoral ministry which raises concerns in relation to child safeguarding matters. In accordance with diocesan child safeguarding procedures, the priest has voluntarily agreed to take administrative leave whilst an investigation takes place concerning the complaint. The civil authorities are aware of the complaint. It is important to stress that the priest enjoys the right to the presumption of innocence whilst these matters are being investigated. The complaint relates to events alleged to have happened a considerable time ago.
I want to assure everybody again, as I have done before, that the Diocese of Kilmore is fully committed to safeguarding children and I invite anybody in the diocese who may have concerns in this regard to bring them to the attention of the Child Safeguarding Designated Person of the diocese, Suzie Duffy at 049 437 5004 (Ext 105), and / or to an Garda Siochána and the Health Service Executive. For further contact details see the Safeguarding Children section of this website.
I ask you to join me in prayer for God’s help for all concerned at this difficult time.
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