STATEMENT FROM THE REDEMPTORIST PROVINCIAL COUNCIL:

“Many of you will be aware of the distressing court case in Liverpool involving one of our priests who was a member of the Bishop Eton Community during the late 1980s and early 1990s.The Redemptorists have learned that, after careful consideration, the jury have found him guilty on three of the five charges. We deeply appreciate how emotional this must be for everyone involved.

As a Congregation, we will continue to co-operate with the process and comply with our safeguarding responsibilities, as we reflect on the findings of the court and the impact on all those involved.

It is not appropriate for us to comment further while the sentence of the court is awaited.”