Statement read at Masses in the Diocese of Limerick for 2nd Sunday in Advent 6th DecemberFollowing the publication of the Murphy Report Bishop Murray has been listening to all voices.
Especially to survivors of abuse, the people of the Archdiocese of Dublin, the people and priests of Limerick Diocese, as well as all members of the public who have contacted him by phone, mail and email.
Bishop Murray is acutely aware of the pain and anguish that has been experienced and expressed in the last week.
Bishop Murray thanks all those who have responded to him. He is particular grateful for the guidance from survivors of abuse, and for the many and varying pieces of advice that he has received and for the messages of support.
He is reflecting on the decision that he now has to make and asks for your continued prayers especially over the coming week.
Bishop Murray also asks us to continue to pray especially for people whose trust was betrayed when they were children so that they may find healing, peace and closure.
“Bishop Murray has given a thorough public response to the Murphy Report since its publication Thursday last, November 26th:
- Conducted a full press conference (Thursday evening) in Limerick during which he answered all questions { Full Statement }{ Response to queries in relation to Child Sexual Abuse allegations in the Diocese of Limerick}
- Did hour long interview on Live 95 on Friday, Nov 27th which was transcribed and put up on the diocesan website - { Read Transcript } - { Live95 Podcasts } and emailed to media along with link to the interview
- Had a letter read out at all masses at weekend which was emailed to media { full text }
- Addressed the matter thoroughly again in his own homily on Sunday at St. Joseph’s Church in Limerick { Homily }
- Addressed all questions pertaining to each case relative to him outlined in the Murphy report in a two-hour, in-depth interview with Limerick Leader, published 2nd December.
http://www.limerickleader.ie/newspaper.aspx
“We are people who believe that God’s mercy and God’s healing are without limit. We are meant to be bearers of that hope to one another and especially to people whose trust was betrayed when they were just little children and who endured the terror, helplessness and suffering inflicted by a frightening and dominant adult. They should always have a special place in our prayers". (Bishop Murray’s Homily St. Joseph’s 29th November 2009)
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