IRELAND
The Journal
A PARISH PRIEST has voluntarily stepped down from his duties after a complaint was made against him.
A statement from the Bishop of Kilmore Leo O’Reilly, which was read in churches across the diocese over the weekend, said that the bishop had received a complaint in relation to a “child safeguarding matter”.
O’Reilly said that the alleged incident happened “a considerable time ago”.
“I deeply regret to say that I have received a complaint against a priest of the diocese in pastoral ministry which raises concerns in relation to child safeguarding matters.
In accordance with diocesan child safeguarding procedures, the priest has voluntarily agreed to take administrative leave whilst an investigation takes place concerning the complaint.”
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