Cloyne bishop mindful of hurt

The new Bishop of Cloyne has spoken of his apprehension at accepting the appointment in light of the troubled history of the diocese where his predecessor failed to protect children from clerical sex abuse.

Addressing Mass-goers at St Colman’s Cathedral in Cobh, Co Cork, on Saturday, the bishop elect, Canon William Crean, said his apprehension was fuelled by his deep awareness of the trauma endured by victims.

“I am apprehensive because I am deeply conscious of the trauma of these years past. So much suffering endured by young people at the hands of a few.