30 November 2011
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Eugene Greene abused boys in the Diocese of Raphoe
The Catholic bishop of Raphoe has apologised for “poor judgements” in managing priests accused of “horrific acts of abuse” against children.
Bishop Philip Boyce was speaking as a review of practice in the diocese found it experienced “a significant level” of clerical abuse cases in past decades.
The case of Father Eugene Greene, the convicted paedophile, stood out.
The review is one of six, including two from Northern Ireland dioceses, being published on Wednesday.
A report for the Derry diocese said it had dealt with 23 allegations of sex abuse against its priests.
A total of 31 allegations had been reported to the police in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
The report said 33 allegations had been made to social services.
A total of four priests against whom allegations were made had left the priesthood or were ”out of ministry”.
The Derry report said: “Those who have suffered child abuse should receive a compassionate and just response and should be offered appropriate pastoral care to rebuild
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