Dublin Ecclesiastical Provincial Area Meeting

His Grace, Archbishop Dermot Farrell is hosting an Ecclesiastical Provincial Area Meeting on the 28th of November 2024 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 safeguarding personnel 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.
• New Child Safeguarding Policy and Guidance
• National Conference 2025
• Training Update
• Strategic Planning
• AOB