New Bishop of Cloyne Promises Reconciliation, Sex Abuse Victims Group Responds

By SNAP
Barbara Blaine
January 30, 2013

http://www.snapnetwork.org/ire_new_bishop_of_cloyne_promises_reconciliation_sex_abuse_victims_group_responds

We are hopeful that the new Bishop, Dr William Crean, will hold true to his pledge to keep children safe and continue the work of healing those who were violated.

Cloyne was one of the worst hit areas in the Catholic abuse scandal. The road to wholeness is a long one and the best start is with honesty from the church, outreach to those who have been hurt and justice for the wrongs they suffered.

We have heard Bishops make lofty promises, with little fruition. We are cautiously hopeful that Crean will follow through and that anyone who saw, suspected, or suffered abuse will speak up and get the help they need.