The diocese’s code of conduct for clergy and staff

THE Child Protection Office of the Irish Bishops’ Conference was established in July 2001 to advise bishops, clergy and lay people on best practice in responding to complaints of child abuse against members of the Catholic Church.

Since its foundation, it has delivered Child Protection Awareness Sessions to priests and lay people across the 26 dioceses in Ireland.

The diocese of Ferns recently issued a code of conduct for clergy, staff and volunteers. It states:

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