The Carmelite Sisters are committed to the Gospel values that cherish

and safeguard children, as well as protecting them from physical,

sexual and emotional harm as exemplified by the life of Jesus who

proclaimed to His followers: “Let the children come to me; do not stop

them.”(Mt.19:14)

We, the Discalced Carmelite Sisters (OCD) of the Carmelite Monastery

of the Immaculate Conception, Roebuck Road, Dublin 14, follow the

guidelines of the Dublin Archdiocesan Child Safeguarding policy and

also that of our parish of The Miraculous Medal, Bird Avenue. We are

also compliant with the National Guidelines set out in Children First

2011. We strive to do everything in our power to safeguard the welfare

of children with whom we come in contact. We belong to an enclosed

monastic contemplative community and our outreach is only from within

the monastic enclosure.

We cherish and affirm that each child/person is a gift from God with an

inherent right to dignity of life and bodily integrity which shall be

respected, nurtured and protected by all.

As enclosed Contemplative Carmelites we recognise that the welfare of

children and young people is of paramount importance and promotes

their wellbeing. Whilst maintaining confidentiality in other areas, all

allegations of child abuse, shared with any member of the Community

shall be passed on to the relevant Statutory Authorities by the

Designated Liaison Person.