Safeguarding

Safeguarding in Clonduff Parish

Clonduff Parish is committed to creating and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults. We follow the safeguarding policies and procedures of the Diocese of Dromore and the guidance of the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland.

Reporting a safeguarding concern

If you have a concern about the safety or welfare of a child, young person or vulnerable adult in connection with the Church, please contact the Diocesan Designated Person and Safeguarding Director:

Mr Stephen Sherry
Dromore Diocesan Office
The Convent, Chapel Hill
Mayobridge, Co. Down BT34 2EX

Telephone: 07301 246329
Email: safeguardingdirector@dromorediocese.org

If someone is in immediate danger, contact the emergency services by calling 999. Non-emergency concerns may also be reported to the PSNI by calling 101.

Diocesan policies and resources

The Diocese of Dromore publishes safeguarding policies, guidance, codes of conduct and its complaints procedure on its official website.

View Diocese of Dromore safeguarding information

Safeguarding concerns will be treated seriously and handled in accordance with diocesan policy and applicable safeguarding requirements. Information may need to be shared with the appropriate statutory authorities where necessary to protect a child or vulnerable adult.

Last reviewed: September 2026.