How will I console the daughter who was victimised and her parents?" Bishop writes. Bishop of Mananthavady Archdiocese, Jose Porunnedom has apologised to
the family of the survivor, who was allegedly raped and impregnated by
Kottoyoor Parish vicar Fr. Robin Vadakkancheril.
In a letter written by the Bishop, appointing a new Vicar to the parish, he says that the incident has caused shame and spiritual loss to the diocese. He also said that he can understand the pain of other church representatives at Kottiyoor parish, who are struggling to come to terms with this situation and are not knowing how to react. He also urged the parish representatives like nuns, committee members and other priests to stay strong in their faith.
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In a letter written by the Bishop, appointing a new Vicar to the parish, he says that the incident has caused shame and spiritual loss to the diocese. He also said that he can understand the pain of other church representatives at Kottiyoor parish, who are struggling to come to terms with this situation and are not knowing how to react. He also urged the parish representatives like nuns, committee members and other priests to stay strong in their faith.
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