24 November 1999 (Last Updated: Wednesday, November 24, 1999 | 7:24 AM ET )

CBC News

The last Bishop in charge of Father Kevin Bennett , Raymond Lahey, says he had no idea Bennett was abusing young boys.

In fact, he says, the Roman Catholic church on the West Coast kept no records of complaints against him.

Bennett sexually assaulted more than 30 young boys, and they are now suing him and the Church.

Testimony at the trial has indicated five clergy including the Archbishop knew of complaints against Bennett prior to charges being laid.

Lahey, took the stand on Tuesday to say he had been unable to find any written record of the abuse.

He said his predecessor had had Alzheimer's, and suggested that may have been the reason. But Lahey also admitted he had not put anything on record himself when the priest was convicted. He said that should have been done, but he forgot.