UNITED KINGDOM
The Tablet
27 September 2014 by Christopher Lamb
The Bishop of Arundel and Brighton has announced his resignation saying he had been “unfaithful” to his promises as a priest.
Widely belived to be concerning the vow of celibacy the bishop apologised to the individuals concerned and his diocese.
Bishop Conry was a leading figure in the English and Wales hierarchy leading the Church’s evangelisation office.
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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