Representing the Catholic Church

Sir, – As a practicing Catholic, I do not share the shame that Fr Gerard Moloney writes of ("Latest scandal a further blow to reeling institution", Rite & Reason, June 17th), but I do experience a frustration, which I think other Catholics and faithful hard-working religious and priests experience, at the past ineffective governance and leadership of those in positions of authority in the church who missed the importance of making decisions in a transparent way and based completely on Christian values. – Yours, etc,

FRANK BROWNE,

Ballyroan Park,

Templeogue,

Dublin 16.