The Bishop of Raphoe has expressed his ‘sorrow and shame’ at the abuse caused by paedophile former priest Eugene Greene.
It was reported yesterday that Greene, who abused dozens of young boys, had died in November and his ashes scattered in the sea.
According to a statement issued by Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ, until that contact from the gardaí, the diocese was not aware of his death.
He said that the diocese had not known of Greene’s whereabouts since he left prison in 2008.
Bishop McGuckian added that Greene was dismissed from the clerical state in November 2004.
He said: “The news of the death of Eugene Greene has reopened the hurt of those whom he violated, their loving families and communities across the Diocese of Raphoe.
“On behalf of the diocese, I wish to express my profound sorrow and shame at the abuse which he perpetrated on innocent children.
“Once the diocese was made aware of Greene’s death, we immediately advised Tusla, the child and family agency, of this information. “
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