‘Her reason for going forward was to protect other children’

Abuse victim: Kate's story

FOR Liam and Bridget, today is a extraordinarily poignant day. Their only daughter was a victim of Fr Ronat but has since passed away.

When they and their daughter met with Bishop John Magee to make their complaint, he told them he believed them — yet he failed to pass on the complaint to civil authorities and decided that no action would be taken against Fr Ronat. The accused priest remained on in ministry and over the years, allegations mounted against him.