Bishop of Limerick: " Reflecting on Decision", Limerick Leader, December 5, 2009

Bishop of Limerick: " Reflecting on Decision".

Limerick Leader
December 5, 2009

http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/Bishop-of-Limerick-34Reflecting-on.5887668.jp

IRELAND--A statement to be read at all masses in the Diocese of Limerick this weekend states that following the publication of the Murphy Report Bishop Murray has been listening to all voices especially to survivors of abuse, the people of the Archdiocese of Dublin, the people and priests of Limerick Diocese, as well as all members of the public who have contacted him by phone, mail and email.

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"Bishop Murray is acutely aware of the pain and anguish that has been experienced and expressed in the last week. Bishop Murray thanks all those who have responded to him. He is particular grateful for the guidance from survivors of abuse, and for the many and varying pieces of advice that he has received and for the messages of support," reads the statement.

"He is reflecting on the decision that he now has to make and asks for your continued prayers especially over the coming week. Bishop Murray also asks us to continue to pray especially for people whose trust was betrayed when they were children so that they may find healing, peace and closure," it adds.

Meanwhile Cardinal Sean Brady, Catholic Primate of All Ireland and Archbishop of Armagh, has said Dr Murray has been in contact with him and that he is confident he will "do the right thing."

In an interview with RTÉ News Cardinal Brady said: "If I found myself in a situation where I was aware that my failure to act, had allowed or meant that other children were abused...then I think I would resign."

A spokesman for Bishop Donal Murray said that he had been in contact with the Dr Brady throughout the week and that he had been appraised of his views.