In Solidarity with our Past Pupils

The St. Mary’s College Past Pupils Union (the PPU) offers its deepest sympathy to any past pupils who were subject to abuse while attending St Mary’s College and stands in solidarity with those pupils.

The PPU is saddened to have learned that pupils were subjected to any such abuse and were not protected at the time. We would encourage anyone who has been affected by any abuse to seek the appropriate advice and assistance.

While the PPU does not have the necessary expertise to offer professional assistance, we would direct anybody affected to the following organisations, should they wish to avail of their professional help:

• One Voice is a school’s survivor support network established by survivors for survivors of abuse in schools in Ireland. www.onevoice.ie - Email info@onevoice.ie
• Mark Vincent Healy - Survivor Campaigner for Survivors of School Abuse in Ireland. Email - markvincenthealy@gmail.com - mobile +353 87 637 4006
• Spiritan Safeguarding Office. Liam Lally (0868312987) Liam.lally@spiritanplt.ie 
• Spiritan Order: https://spiritan.ie/safeguarding/ 
• National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland (NBSCCCI): www.safeguarding.ie  00 353 (0)1 5053124
• Local Garda Station: http://www.garda.ie/Stations/Default.aspx
• Tusla: The Child and Family Agency https://www.tusla.ie/services/
• Northern Ireland Contact your local Police Station: www.psni.police.uk
• Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/childprotection_guidance
• One In Four: One in Four supports people who have experienced sexual violence during childhood. http://oneinfour.ie/ 01 662 4070

Past pupils can also contact the PPU at ppu@stmarys.ie for moral or other support.  As fellow past pupils of St. Mary’s College, we stand together in support of those who have suffered abuse.