Pax
et Bonum
Safeguarding
Every human being has a value and dignity which we in the Church and as Franciscans of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual (Greyfriars) acknowledge as coming from God's creation of male and female in his own image and likeness. This implies a duty to value all people and to support them and protect them from harm.
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The Greyfriars are committed to observe and implement the Safeguarding Policies of the Catholic Church in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland in line with the standards, policies and procedures enunciated by Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (website: www.catholicsafeguarding.org.uk ; email: admin@catholicsafeguarding.org.uk) and the Irish National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland (website: www.safeguarding.ie ; email: admin@safeguarding.ie ) , believing that every child, young person and adult at risk has a right to expect the highest level of care, protection, love, encouragement and respect.
Our Core Principles for Child Safeguarding
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As a constituent member of the Catholic Church in Great Britain & Ireland, we recognise and uphold the dignity and rights of all children, and are committed to ensuring their safety and wellbeing, and will work in partnership with parents/guardians to do this. We recognise each child as a gift from God, and we value and encourage the participation of children in all activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.
All Church personnel (including clergy, religious, staff, volunteers and any other Church personnel) have a responsibility to safeguard children by promoting their welfare, health and development in a safe and caring environment which supports their best interests and prevents abuse.
Policies, Procedures and Protocols for Maintaining Ethical Ministry with Minors and Vulnerable Adults
(please click on the images below to read our policies.)
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ENGLAND & WALES
Order of Friars Minor Conventual Safeguarding Statement 2023
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IRELAND
REPORTING ABUSE
If you are concerned about the welfare of a child or adult at risk, do not delay in contacting the police, using 999 if a child or adult is believed to be in immediate danger.
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It is the policy of the Catholic Church in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland to report all allegations of abuse to statutory authorities, regardless of whether the abuse occurred recently or in the past, or whether the accused person is living or deceased.
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If you are in any role (cleric, religious, staff or volunteer) within the Franciscan Order of Friars Minor Conventual in the UK and Ireland, you must refer allegations directly to those with responsibility for safeguarding within the Order of Friars Minor Conventual or directly to the civil authorities: Police and Social Services (UK) and Garda Siochana and Tulsa (Republic of Ireland).
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If you are a member of the public, please refer allegations directly to the police (UK)/ Garda (Republic of Ireland) and also to the those with responsibility for safeguarding within the Order of Friars Minor Conventual in the UK and Ireland.
Review of the Safeguarding Policy and Practices for the Order of Friars Minor Conventual - Greyfriars Serving the Catholic Church of Ireland
Introduction
Overview Report
REVIEW OF THE
GREYFRIARS
Policies for maintaining Ethical Ministry with Minors
Fr Colin Mary Edwards OFM Conv,
Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
Fairview Strand,
Fairview,
Dublin ,
D03 E165
[+353] 018376000
The Friars with Safeguarding responsibility are:
Bro. Paul Becka OFM Conv,
Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
Fairview Strand,
Fairview,
Dublin ,
D03 E165
[+353] 018376000
Fr. Maximilian Martin OFM Conv,
St. Patrick’s Friary,
26 Cornwall Road,
Waterloo,
London
SE1 8TW
020 7928 8897