Priests to appeal for 'disappeared' help

Catholic priests are to make fresh appeals at masses across Ireland for help in finding the remains of all nine secretly buried…

Catholic priests are to make fresh appeals at masses across Ireland for help in finding the remains of all nine secretly buried IRA murder victims.

Catholic Primate Archbishop Sean Brady agreed to the appeals after being approached by the body heading up attempts to locate the "disappeared".

The Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains wrote to him explaining how anyone who may be able assist can use a newly created confidential telephone number or PO box address.

From Sunday, churchgoers in every diocese will be urged to offer up any help for the families of those abducted and never seen alive again.

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The appeal, which will last throughout January, comes after Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams called for all available information to be given to those trying to find the bodies.

Archbishop Brady said: "The families of the disappeared ask for nothing more than the return of the bodies of their loved ones so that they can bury them with dignity.

"I am happy to support the commission's appeal on their behalf."

PA