Priest quits Mater board over abortion law

A priest has resigned from the board of the one of the country’s largest Catholic-owned hospitals after its decision to carry out abortions under new laws.

Priest quits Mater board over abortion law
Wed, 02 Oct, 2013 - 12:36

A priest has resigned from the board of the one of the country’s largest Catholic-owned hospitals after its decision to carry out abortions under new laws.

Dublin cleric Father Kevin Doran confirmed his departure from the Mater Hospital claiming he cannot in conscience subscribe to its plan to comply with legislation.

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