Friday, March 22, 2013

Diocese of Cloyne removes priest from office

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR4MO3--i84-paFIjrrPuR1XnRul8fM4kTha6T7DN-zYsIexcvNA spokesman for the Diocese of Cloyne has confirmed that it has removed one of its priests from office.

The action comes after a canon court upheld a number of complaints of sexual abuse of minors by the priest.

In a statement, a Diocesan spokesman said an official has been in personal contact with the complainants who took part in the trial to let them know the outcome.