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The Protection of Children in Church and Society

'The Church recognises the personal dignity and rights of children towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care. The Church, and individual members of it, undertake to do all in their power to create a safe environment for children and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. The Church authorities will liase closely with statutory agencies to ensure that any allegations of abuse are promptly and properly dealt with, victims supported and perpetrators held to account.'

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List of Roman Catholic priests accused of sex offences

List of Roman Catholic priests accused of sex offenses

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FAQ's - COPCA

Please find listed below Frequently Asked Questions regarding Child Protection. Frequently Asked Questions regarding Criminal Record Bureau checks will be added at a later date.

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Useful links

The following links provide further information about child abuse and the Catholic Church.

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VOTF - Ireland: Letter to Irish Bishops' Conference

The most complete and articulate formulation of the sexual abuse issue by Roman Catholic priests seen so far.

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