A VICTORIAN bishop admits he tried to protect the Catholic Church’s
reputation but denies trying to cover up abuse by pedophile priests.
Retired bishop Ronald Mulkearns says he is sorry and regrets the way he handled the problem of pedophilia in the Ballarat diocese. The child abuse royal commission has heard Bishop Mulkearns knew about pedophile priests and moved them between parishes.
http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/bishop-ronald-mulkearns-admits-not-dealing-with-pedophile-priests-properly-and-wanting-to-protect-churchs-reputation/news-story/2cf5bd87204ab0852229bffba2bb6f75
Retired bishop Ronald Mulkearns says he is sorry and regrets the way he handled the problem of pedophilia in the Ballarat diocese. The child abuse royal commission has heard Bishop Mulkearns knew about pedophile priests and moved them between parishes.
http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/bishop-ronald-mulkearns-admits-not-dealing-with-pedophile-priests-properly-and-wanting-to-protect-churchs-reputation/news-story/2cf5bd87204ab0852229bffba2bb6f75
