Pilot test of new review methodology takes place at Kilmore diocese and Glenstal Abbey
Catholic dioceses refusing to share details of abuse suspects, citing data protection law
Safeguarding board told Government it had no central database of priests facing allegations
Most of the 135 allegations of abusive behaviour reported in last year occurred before 2000
As numbers decline, the church may have to consider amalgamations
Bishop Philip Boyce expressed regret his focus on victims’ needs was not greater in the past
Bishop of Dromore John McAreavey said victims’ testimony made him realise decision ‘was the wrong one’
Bishops accused of ignoring church guidelines and denying priests’ rights
‘A note of caution has to be sounded against any over confidence’ about risks to children
Brendan Smyth’s order has ended its ministry, but the scars remain
Catholic Church child protection guidelines makes recommendation on announcement of cleric standing aside
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin firmly underlines duty of care obligations
Archbishop of Dublin appalled at delays over guidelines by some religious congregations
‘For some practice did not improve until 2013’
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