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Catholic priest barred by Bishop from performing any religious duties found secretly saying Mass in his house
Mark O’Regan
PUBLISHED
04/09/2015
A Catholic priest who was barred by his Bishop from performing any religious duties was found to be secretly saying Mass in his own home.
The Vatican had rejected an appeal by Fr Dan Duane, attached to the diocese of Cloyne, against dismissal from the priesthood over child sexual abuse.
He was defrocked in 2013, following a Canonical trial for abusing teenagers and minors, but he appealed the decision to Rome.
Fr Duane was previously acquitted of indecent assault at Cork Circuit Criminal Court on two occasions in 2011.
A statement from Bishop William Crean said he also wished to confirm that Bill Meagher, the Designated Liaison Person (DLP) for the diocese, has resigned his position.
A Designated Liason Person is among those who ensure standard reporting procedures are followed, in suspected cases of child abuse or neglect, and that where necessary cases are referred promptly to the authorities.
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