Day: Jan 30, 2023

PAT SAYS

I am impressed by the apparent professionalism and speed of Malcolm McMahon’s investigation into Bobby Burns.

The terms of reference spelt out above are not something the public sees in an RCC investigation. Normally, the terms are secret.

The investigation is very wide-ranging and basically examines in detail, every little inch of Byrne’s life and activities.

At the same time, the police are investigating the alleged sexual assault of a priest by Byrne.

I hope the final report will be published and any censure of Robert Byrne will also be public.

Video of letter being read by Archbishop McMahon

ARCHBISHOP’S LETTER TO PRIESTS AND RELIGIOUS

RESPONSE TO THE SUNDAY TIMES

PAT SAYS

To date. Archbishop McMahon has handled the Byrne Scandal well.

He has involved the police, the Charity Commissioners, the National Safeguarding Agency, and the Vatican.

He has written to the priests and people of the diocese.

He sent me a very reassuring letter after my complaint to the Papal Nuncio.

And it’s good that the national media have picked it up.

This week. I had calls from journalists from the national newspapers, the BBC, and the North of England media.

I think the story will run, and I expect more embarrassing details to emerge.

The media has also discovered the name of the priest who is allegedly the victim of the sexual assault by Robert Byrne.

I have known that priest’s name from the beginning, but as he is a victim, I decided not to name him.

I did tell the Nuncio the name.