CANADA
The Telegram
Barb Sweet
Published on June 14, 2016
Archbishop Martin Currie expressed regret on the witness stand in Newfoundland Supreme Court Tuesday for the abuse boys suffered at the hands of Christian Brothers at Mount Cashel several decades ago, but two John Does say he stopped short of an apology.
“You feel the hurt of these young men who were there in trust of the Brothers — men who were there to love and care for them — and they betrayed them,” Currie replied to church lawyer Mark Frederick when asked if he had anything to say to the men he heard give testimony about their experiences at Mount Cashel.
“I am sure their spiritual life was shattered. There was a breach of faith, a breach of trust, so this caused great pain to them.
“I see the sadness and I regret very much this happened and I have great sympathy for the suffering which they have endured at the hands of the church.”
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