Bishop Walsh ‘saddened’ by deep hurt Church has caused homosexuals

THE Bishop of Killaloe, Dr Willie Walsh said last night that he has been saddened by the deep hurt caused by the Church to homosexuals.

Dr Walsh was speaking last night at a civic reception in Ennis held in his honour by Clare County Council celebrating his contribution to Clare life as bishop over 16 years.

Asked about his views on the Oireachtas passing the Civil Partnership Bill, Dr Walsh said: “I’ve always been hesitant about asking civil authorities to support a particular teaching of our Church.