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ABC News
The priest who was second in charge of the Hunter Valley’s Catholic Church concedes senior clergy should have gone to police, even if the victims were not keen to do so.
Former Maitland-Newcastle vicar general Father William Burston will continue giving evidence at the public hearings this morning.
The inquiry is investigating claims the Church covered-up abuse by two priests including Denis McAlinden.
Maria Gerace is representing some victims at the inquiry, and under cross examination late yesterday Father Burston said it was possible he had “formed the view that McAlinden was a risk to children”.
He also conceded there was some concern he would reoffend.
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