Bishop admits 'horrific abuse' occurred in Raphoe diocese

The Bishop of Raphoe has admitted that horrific acts of abuse of children by individual priests happened in the diocese.

Bishop admits 'horrific abuse' occurred in Raphoe diocese

The Bishop of Raphoe has admitted that horrific acts of abuse of children by individual priests happened in the diocese.

"During the past decades there have been very poor judgments and mistakes made," said Bishop Philip Boyce in a statement released this morning.

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