IRELAND
Connaught Telegraph
“LET THE LITTLE CHILDREN COME TO ME; DO NOT STOP THEM; FOR IT IS TO SUCH AS THESE THAT THE KINGDOM OF GOD BELONGS”.
HIS Grace, Dr. Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam, has spoken publicly of the difficulties facing the Catholic Church following a number of controversies.
Delivering a homily at Tuam Cathedral, he stated: “This has been a difficult week for the Catholic Church.
“It has been difficult for those who have suffered abuse, for you the laity, my fellow priests and bishops and for all those with a love for the mission of the Church.
“In our own Diocese of Tuam we have had an extra challenge to deal with this week.
“As you are already aware, this week, I requested a priest of the diocese to stand aside from his ministry pending the outcome of investigations.