IRELAND
Irish Independent
Greg Harkin
PUBLISHED
20/06/2016
A Catholic bishop has said the Church has probably gone too far in its apologies but is in a better place because of it.
Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran (62) also says the Church is one of the safest places in society as a result of the abuse scandals.
And he says there are still some priests who avoid children altogether as a result.
Dr Doran also spoke of how he believes Ireland has lost some of its spirit of volunteerism because of State intervention.
The Dubliner was appointed to his diocese – which covers parts of counties Sligo, Roscommon, Galway and Westmeath – two years ago.
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