Rise in income for diocese at centre of abuse probe

LATEST financial accounts from a diocese at the centre of an investigation into clerical sexual abuse show contributions and other incomes have increased significantly over the past year.

Last year a BBC documentary highlighted the Diocese of Ferns’ failure to act on allegations of clerical sexual abuse.

When former bishop Brendan Comiskey resigned after he was criticised for his handling of abuse allegations, the Church began a long and painful healing process.