Meanings of say the diocese in English

The bishop said the diocese would consider the findings released on Thursday.

He said the diocese would continue with this external review.

The NBSC declined to give further details other than saying the diocese in question was not Cloyne.

A church spokesman said the diocese hoped to make a joint announcement with the minister some time this week.

When contacted by The Irish Times about allegations against its priests last week, the archdiocese said the diocese received allegations against two priests.

Wake Forest University divinity professor James Dunn said the diocese's fund-raising plans could also threaten its federal tax-exempt status as a non-political religious organization.

He also said the diocese "made no contribution to the money (£12,000 sterling) paid by the priest."

One of the accusers later went public and said the diocese gave him $150,000 but demanded he not tell others of the abuse.