Dublin Ecclesiastical Provincial Area Meeting 2023

His Grace, Archbishop Dermot Farrell is hosting an Ecclesiastical Provincial Area Meeting on the 23rd of November 2023 assisted by the National Office for Safeguarding Children.

The purpose of the event is for staff from the National Office to meet with bishops, provincials, superiors and designated liaison people (DLPs) from dioceses, religious congregations and orders across the Dublin ecclesiastical province area, to discuss common issues of interest, and to consider how further improvements in safeguarding practice can be made.

A letter of invitation will be sent to Church authorities(both diocesan and male and female religious) for Church bodies in the ecclesiastical area.

Timings for the Day

9.30am Tea/Coffee & Registration

10am - 12pm Meeting

12pm- Lunch

Agenda items will include:

• Current projects underway in the National Board.
• Consultation on the revision of the Child Safeguarding Policy
• New additions to the guidance