Tag Archives: The Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse

Vatican intransigence

Posted on August 12, 2010 by

VATICAN OBSERVERS last night speculated that Pope Benedict’s decision not to accept the resignations of Dublin auxiliary bishops Eamonn Walsh and Ray Field is an indication of a Holy See “Maginot Line” on the question of episcopal resignations in light … Continue reading →

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The Pope accepts Irish bishop’s resignation

Posted on March 24, 2010 by

The Pope accepts Irish bishop’s resignation Bishop John Magee stepped aside in March 2009 after an independent report found his Cloyne Diocese had put children at risk of harm. “I take full responsibility for the criticism of our management of … Continue reading →

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Response to Pope’s pastoral letter

Posted on March 21, 2010 by

  Response to Pope’s pastoral letter In the pope’s pastoral letter he says “I urge you to examine your conscience, take responsibility for the sins you have committed, and humbly express your sorrow. Sincere repentance opens the door to God’s … Continue reading →

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Brady “No Accountability”

Posted on March 15, 2010 by

Brady insists he will not resign over Smyth case Just like the corrupt politicians this shows that the top clergy are as far removed from the victims as they ever were There is no sense of accountability only empty platitudes … Continue reading →

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The Farce be with you !

Posted on March 3, 2010 by

Bishop’s appeal for financial aid Every one of these pampas pi** will roast in hell before I would put my hand in my pocket to help them stay in their palaces What cheek they should be in jail and put … Continue reading →

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abused over decades

Posted on July 28, 2009 by

  A national memorial will be erected in Ireland for tens of thousands of children who were abused over decades in church-run institutions. So it was claimed to-day .Children’s Minister Barry Andrews said a national day of remembrance for survivors … Continue reading →

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Reply to Joan Burton TD.

Posted on July 2, 2009 by

Dear Joan,   Thank you for keeping us in the picture and your support is deeply Appreciated by us all your invitation has being passed on A correspondent will be in touch with the press office on behalf of Ireland’s newest community’s web portal, … Continue reading →

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Message from Joan Burton TD.

Posted on July 2, 2009 by

  Just to let you know, that the Labour Party Private Members Bill in respect of redress has now been entered by the Labour Party as a Private Members Bill and has been accepted as such by Government. Obviously Government … Continue reading →

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Sister Stanislaus Kennedy

Posted on July 1, 2009 by

Taken from http://www.alliancesupport.org Sister Stanislaus Kennedy has apologised unreservedly to survivors of child abuse in Catholic-run institutions. Sr Stan said the Sisters of Charity were sad, sorry and ashamed that children suffered physical, emotional and sexual abuse while under their … Continue reading →

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reply from MaryA.White

Posted on June 19, 2009 by

MaryA.White@oireachtas.ie to me   Dear Thomas, Many thanks for your email. The debate was a very important debate for Dáil Eireann and it was good to see so many deputies took part in the debate. You are right that it … Continue reading →

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