A former trainee priest who alleges he was harassed by a member of staff
while studying at the national seminary in Maynooth is to meet members
of the Garda sexual assault unit over the coming days to file a formal
complaint against the priest.
The man, who wishes to remain anonymous for now, told the Irish Independent that the priest concerned was meant to be his "spiritual father" who would help him to "discern if God was calling" him to serve in the priesthood, and also to "act as a support and guide in living a chaste and celibate life".
http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/extrainee-priest-to-meet-garda-over-maynooth-sex-abuse-claims-34930985.html
The man, who wishes to remain anonymous for now, told the Irish Independent that the priest concerned was meant to be his "spiritual father" who would help him to "discern if God was calling" him to serve in the priesthood, and also to "act as a support and guide in living a chaste and celibate life".
http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/extrainee-priest-to-meet-garda-over-maynooth-sex-abuse-claims-34930985.html