SAFEGUARDING
The Parish of Freshford is committed to safeguarding our parishioners. If you have a child safeguarding concern or wish to raise a matter from the past you may contact any of the below.
Parish Safeguarding Reps
Eleanor Cantwell
Gerard Bolger
Director of Safeguarding - Designated Liaison Person
Deputy Designated Liaison Person
Mr Cathal Cullen
Phone: 087 100 0232
Email: ddlp@ossory.ie
or
Ms Rose Brophy
Phone: 087 331 4330
Email: ddlp@ossory.ie
Towards Healing
Towards Healing is a counselling and support service for survivors of institutional, Clerical and Religiou abuse, funded by the Catholic Church. Visit www.towardshealing.ie for a list of their services.
Towards Peace
Towards Peace offers spiritual support to survivors of abuse by Church personnel. The service is for those whose faith has been damaged by abuse and who wish to continue their search for meaning and for God. Visit www.towardspeace.ie for more information.
Civil Authorities
Tusla - Child and Family Agency
Kilkenny area - 052 617 7302
Laois, Offaly - 044 935 3997
Garda National Protective Services:
01 666 3430/35