Case of abuse reported in 2015 "deserves particular mention as it happened so recently, demonstrating that a risk to children still exists” - NBSCCCI CEO Teresa Devlin.

Eight female congregations will provide information about vocations and the role a Sister can play in assisting the more vulnerable in society.

Grant totals €268,000 over three years and is intended is help Vocations Ireland support and nurture vocations to the consecrated religious life in Ireland today.

“It was very moving to hear the councilors speak from the heart of their own personal stories of indebtedness to orders and congregations” - Bishop Brendan Leahy.

The total number of allegations notified to the National Board between 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2015 was 265 NBSCCCI annual report reveals.

Up to 600 parish representatives join Bishop Buckley and members of Cork & Ross' religious orders to mark the Year for Consecrated Life.

“There is no group that is more influential in the process than priests. They are even more influential than bishops."

Priests, Religious and lay people promote faith and mission alongside all things agricultural.

Pontiff tells leaders of religious orders they should not tolerate corruption.