Statement from Cardinal O'Brien

Scottish Catholic Media Office
March 3, 2013

http://www.scmo.org/articles/statement-from-cardinal-obrien.html

Statement from Cardinal O'Brien

"In recent days certain allegations which have been made against me have

become public. Initially, their anonymous and non-specific nature led me

to contest them.

However, I wish to take this opportunity to admit that there have been

times that my sexual conduct has fallen below the standards expected of me

as a priest, archbishop and cardinal.

To those I have offended, I apologise and ask forgiveness.

To the Catholic Church and people of Scotland, I also apologise.

I will now spend the rest of my life in retirement. I will play no further

part in the public life of the Catholic Church in Scotland."

ENDS

Peter Kearney

Director

Catholic Media Office

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Glasgow

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pk@scmo.org

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