IRELAND
The Irish Catholic
Several priests who have been accused of child sexual abuse are thought to be homeless in Dublin, the head of the Church safeguarding board has warned.
Contrasting how diocesan clergy faced with accusations can lack the supports priests from religious orders have, NBSCCCI chief Teresa Devlin told The Irish Catholic that she is frequently told that “it’s easier for religious order priests because they still are a brother, they still have somewhere to live, they still are cared for – a diocesan priest may be cast out to the wolves”.
She has heard reports in this context, she said, of how there are “some diocesan priests from various parts of Ireland who are living rough in Dublin”.
Emphasising that dioceses must strike a careful balance in this area, Ms Devlin cautioned that such a situation could pose dangers for children.
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