Limerick Bishop: 'I'm not looking to save my position'
A SPOKESPERSON of the Bishop of Limerick, Dr Donal Murray, has said he is "not looking to save his position", but has "merely entered into a process of engagement with the people and priest of his diocese as to whether his ministry is a hindrance or help to the diocese."
Bishop Murray was responding to comments made by the Archbishop Diarmuid Martin on Primetime on Tuesday night, in which he expressed dissatisfaction with the response received to date by the bishops named in the Murphy report.
"We would also like to stress that full consideration is being given to the opinions of all members of the public, not least those in the Archdiocese of Dublin and, particularly, survivors of clerical child sex abuse during Bishop Murray's time there as an auxiliary bishop. All voices are being heard," said a spokesperson for the bishop.
The diocesan spokesperson outlined that Bishop Murray has given a "thorough public response" to the Murphy Report since its publication on Thursday last.
Dr Martin outlined that he will be writing all auxiliary bishops named in the report, and said he is not satisfied with some of their responses so far. He said "everyone should stand up and take responsibility for what they did."
How and when Bishop Murray has addressed the public since last Thursday, according to the diocesan office:
1.Conducted a full press conference in Limerick during which he answered all questions (on the day the report was launched)
2.Did hour long interview on Live 95 on Friday, November 27, which was transcribed and put up on the diocesan website
3.Had a letter read out at all masses at weekend
4.Addressed the matter thoroughly again in his own homily on Sunday at St. Joseph's Church in Limerick
5.Addressed all questions pertaining to each case relative to him outlined in the Murphy report in a two-hour, in-depth interview with Limerick Leader which will be published in its county edition this Wednesday night.
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