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Diocesan Safeguarding Children Office

The Diocesan Safeguarding Children Office puts in place the structures, personnel, policies and procedures needed for the safeguarding of children within the Diocese of Raphoe.
This office was established in June 2006 in order to put in place the structures, personnel, policies and procedures needed for the safeguarding of children within the Diocese of Raphoe. This is guided by principles derived from the Gospel values and civil sources, and seeks to ensure the safeguarding of children in a manner consistent with statutory requirements and Church guidelines.

The main aims of the Diocesan Safeguarding Children Office are:

Committee Members and Diocesan Trainers

The Safeguarding Children Office is also the base for committee members and diocesan trainers and provides a point of contact for other interested parties and outside agencies.
Diocesan Safeguarding Children Coordinator: Ms Margaret Northage
Diocesan Safeguarding Children Trainers: Mr. John Kennedy
Sr. Mary O'Donovan
Ms. Margaret Northage
Mr. Barry Ramsay
Office Secretary: Ms Margaret Northage

Designated Persons



Margaret Northage: 0862183011

Diocesan Safeguarding Children Office

Diocesan Pastoral Centre,
Monastery Avenue
Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Tel: 074 9125669
Email: safeguarding@raphoediocese.ie

Office Hours (Reduced days due to COVID restrictions)

Mon : 9.30 am- 4.00 pm
Tues : 9.30 am- 4.00 pm
Wed : 9.30 am- 4.00 pm