Catholic Church Will Survive Deep Sadness, Says Outback Priest

ABC Western Queensland
November 20, 2012

http://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2012/11/20/3637098.htm?site=westqld

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Priest Father Matthew Moloney in at the Catholic Church in Longreach (Blythe Seinor - ABC)

The church has been in the spotlight since early last week when Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced there would be a Royal Commission into child abuse in Australia.

The Prime Minister says the commission will investigate all religious organisations, including the Catholic Church, as well as state care providers, and not-for-profit organisations.

Longreach priest Matthew Moloney says the church is very much on "centre stage".

"The church is going through a time of deep pain as many of the victims are... the victims are the ones that need to be brought healing and peace so that they can move forward," the former musterer says.

"I believe the church can come through this".

To hear the extended interview with Father Matthew Moloney, click on the audio link above.