THE Catholic Church’s child protection watchdog is to meet Archbishop Diarmuid Martin this week over his claims that strong forces within the Church were still trying to hide the truth about paedophile priests.

THE Catholic Church’sNational Board for Safeguarding Children (NBSC) has said it has “no evidence” to suggest that child protection guidelines are not being adhered to in all dioceses across the country.

VICTIMS of abuse in residential institutions have sought help in record numbers since the publication of the Ryan report, prompting a funding appeal from helplines.

The SDLP has criticised an Ulster Unionist peer for suggesting in the British House of Lords that the Knights of Columbanus are running Waterways Ireland.

I congratulate the Knights of Columbanus on the establishment of Brú Columbanus House in Midleton, Co Cork.

The North's Police Federation has objected to a new policy obliging all PSNI officers to declare their membership of organisations like the Freemasons, the Knights of Columbanus or the Orange Order.

OUR Roman taxi driver was talkative and his view of the Church was negative.