Bishop Paul Bird.
The Ballarat diocese has a development fund of $100 million but Bishop Paul Bird says he doubts they could still meet all clergy sex abuse compensation claims.
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Bishop Bird said they might have to rely on financial aid from other dioceses if a large amount of claims are made.
"I do have doubts that we could meet those claims," Bishop Bird said.