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Church in Ireland

Irish diocese disinters body of bishop accused of abuse

The remains of Bishop Eamonn Casey have been removed from the cathedral crypt and returned to his family

Jack Figge
Jul 22, 2025
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The Diocese of Galway has removed a former bishop’s remains from the diocesan cathedral over allegations of sexual abuse.

Bishop Eamonn Casey in 2006. Credit: BBC via YouTube.

In a statement released July 19, the Diocese of Galway announced that the remains of Bishop Eamonn Casey had been recently removed from the crypt of the Cathedral of Our Lady Assume…

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