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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
David Kent & Danny De Vaal

Kerry priest gives controversial sermon as Mass goers walk out and Bishop apologises

The Bishop of Kerry has issued an apology for the controversial remarks made by a priest during a service in Listowel.

Delivering a sermon on Sunday, Fr Seán Sheehy said that there was "rampant sin" around and made damning remarks about the LGBT community and abortion.

In a statement on Tuesday morning, Bishop Ray Browne said they he was aware of "the deep upset and hurt caused by the contents of the homilies in question delivered over the weekend."

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