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March 10, 2025
[Norwich, 10 March 2025] The Diocese of East Anglia has been informed that Dennis Finbow, who once served as a priest in the Diocese of East Anglia, has appeared at Cambridge Crown Court today, charged with a number of non-recent sexual offences against children.
We understand that he has pleaded not guilty to those offences and the case has been adjourned for a trial in June 2026.
As previously stated, the diocese has cooperated closely and fully with Cambridgeshire Police in regard to their criminal investigation and we must continue to allow the judicial process to take its course. Mr Finbow is no longer a Catholic priest, having been laicised following a separate judicial process previously undertaken by the Diocese.
Bishop Peter Collins said: “I wish to reiterate our willingness to listen to and support anyone affected by abuse and all victims of child sexual abuse are in my prayers. We would encourage any victim of child sexual abuse perpetrated within the Catholic Church context to make contact either directly through our Safeguarding Office or with Safe Spaces, our Victim Support Service. It would not be appropriate for me to comment on this particular case at present and until such time as the criminal proceedings have concluded.”
Should anyone have any concerns or queries about this case or require support then we would encourage them to contact Mr Liam Sainsbury, our Diocesan Safeguarding Coordinator on 07931 952626 or he can be contacted through our website.
