Kilmacow Parish
Youth & Safeguarding Children
Youth
The Parish of Kilmacow views its youth as a very important element of its faith
community. Our youth today have a role in our parish and hopefully as future adults,
will have a role also. We encourage our youth to become involved in church related
activities alongside their involvement in social, cultural and sporting activities.
Both St. Senan’s and St. Patrick’s National Schools in our parish are under the
patronage of our Bishop. These schools teach the agreed religion program and prepare the pupils who present for 1st confession, 1st Holy Communion and
Confirmation. They are also involved in other liturgies such as school masses and
nativity plays.
Our youth are involved in church liturgies as altar servers, readers and collectors.
Many have completed the John Paul II Awards while others have begun the process.
Safeguarding Children
Our Child Protection Officers are:
Mrs. Bernie Moloney 087 9743934
Ms. Geraldine Walsh 087 6723459
Anyone with a concern or who wishes to report an allegation of child abuse, in
relation to a member of church personnel, should do so directly to the Church
Authorities, should contact Bernie or Geraldine or alternatively a member of the
Diocesan designated team:
Director:
Kathleen Sherry 085 8021633 email: dlp@ossory.ie
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Designated Liaison Persons:
Cathal Cullen 056 7752248 email: ddlp@ossory.ie
Rose Brophy 087 3314330 email:ddlp@ossory.ie
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Vetting Administrator:
Sr. Ena Kennedy 087 1953850 email: vetting@ossory.ie
Other Useful Contacts
National Office for Safeguarding Children – Specialist advice can be obtained by
contacting:
New House,
St. Patricks College,
Maynooth,
Co. Kildare.
Tel: 01 5053124
TUSLA – Child and Family Agency:
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Tel: 1800 234115
Kilkenny 056 7784713
Waterford 051 305300
Laois / Offaly 044 9395019/5020
An Garda Siochana:
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Kilkenny 056 7775042
Waterford 051 305300
Laois / Offaly 057 8674100
Anyone with concerns about child safety, should contact the appropriate authority.
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For further information about safeguarding and child protection in our diocese, please
log onto:
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Consent Forms
The Parental consent form can be found by clicking the link below:
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The Altar Server Consent Form can be found by clicking the link below:
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