Desmond Connell

Desmond Connell (born 24 March 1926) is a cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church. He is a former Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland. He was born in Dublin.

Connell is one of a number of senior clergy to have been heavily criticized for inaction and for making misleading statements in connection with clerical sex abuse in Dublin.

Read more about Desmond Connell:  Early Life and Education, Ordination and Early Work, Archbishop of Dublin, Tenure Tarnished By Clerical Sex Abuse, Retirement As Archbishop, Connell and Benedict XVI, Published Works, Episcopal Motto