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The Presbyterian Church in Ireland faces its first-ever moderator resignation over systemic abuse cover-ups from 2009 to 2022.
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland is undergoing a major crisis after its moderator, Rev Trevor Gribben, resigned—becoming the first in the church’s 185-year history—amid revelations of systemic safeguarding failures from 2009 to 2022.
An internal investigation found serious lapses, including unreported abuse, disbelief in survivors, and inadequate monitoring of offenders, with harm suspected in at least three congregations.
The church has launched a support line for survivors, while the Charity Commission and police are reviewing the situation.
Critics say warnings were ignored as early as 2023, contradicting the church’s claim that issues only emerged in May 2025.
A special General Assembly meeting is set for December, and pressure is mounting for transparency, an independent inquiry, and governance reform.
La Iglesia Presbiteriana en Irlanda se enfrenta a su primera renuncia de moderador por encubrimiento de abusos sistémicos desde 2009 hasta 2022.