Bishop seeks ‘canonical’ advice as Vatican overturns decision

THE Bishop of Cork and Ross is taking expert “canonical” advice on the Vatican’s decision to overturn his removal of an active priest from ministry, and will then decide whether to appeal its decision.

His diocese has also indicated it does not intend to pay Father James Davern any of the money which the Vatican has ordered it to.

Bishop Buckley gave a detailed account on Wednesday of why he removed Father Davern from ministry on alleged psychological grounds in 2003.