Bishop urges patience as Church deals with Murphy report impact

EMBATTLED Bishop of Galway Martin Drennan has pleaded for patience as the Church deals with the impact of the Murphy report.

Bishop Drennan, in a letter read at all Masses in his diocese yesterday, said “perseverance and patience” were required as the Catholic Church dealt with the issues.

“There is no quick fix, and perseverance andpatience are required in getting beyond the present difficult space,” it said.