UNITED KINGDOM
Vatican Radio
(Vatican Radio) Bishop Kieran Conry has resigned his post as head of the English diocese of Arundel and Brighton. An official statement follows, below.
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The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Arundel and Brighton covering Surrey and Sussex has issued a statement following his resignation as Bishop of this diocese. This statement will be read in all churches of the Diocese this weekend:
Statement by Bishop Kieran Conry:
I am sorry to confess that, going back some years, I have been unfaithful to my promises as a Catholic priest. I would like to reassure you that my actions were not illegal and did not involve minors.
As a result, however, I have decided to offer my resignation as bishop with immediate effect and will now take some time to consider my future.
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