Bishop Eamonn Casey gained notoriety in 1992 for fathering a son with Annie Murphy, paying for his upkeep. He died in 2017 and was interred at Galway's cathedral. Following sexual abuse allegations, the Galway diocesan office began consultations regarding his remains. It ultimately decided to entrust the remains to his family while emphasizing the cathedral's role as a unifying place. The family's wishes for privacy were expressed, and the diocese thanked the public for their understanding during the sensitive process.
Significant consensus emerged around the unique role of a cathedral as a place of unity rather than division, healing rather than hurt, and peace rather than disquiet.
The diocese would like to thank everyone for their understanding of the situation, for their patience and for their respect as this process was undertaken and brought to a conclusion.
Now, with the assent and co-operation of members of the late Bishop Eamonn's family and following prayers for the dead, his mortal remains have been moved from the cathedral crypt and entrusted to their care.
The members of Bishop Eamonn's family involved ask that their earnest desire for privacy be respected at this time.
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