by Provincial | Jan 14, 2020 | Safeguarding & Redress
Catholic Church’s Report to the National Office for Child Safety Catholic leaders have submitted the Church’s Annual Progress Report 2019 to the National Office for Child Safety. The Report outlines the Church’s ongoing response to the recommendations of the Royal...
by Provincial | Jan 13, 2020 | News
The John of God Tradition of Burying the Dead Papua New Guinean members of the Oceania Province operate a service for persons with mental health issues at Madang in Papua New Guinea. The operation of mental health services in the Melanesian culture often takes one...
by Provincial | Jan 10, 2020 | News
Brothers Conclude Two Year Study of Laudato Sí The defining gospel story of the Saint John of God Brothers is the parable of the Good Samaritan. They share the widely held view that humanity is inflicting serious damage on what Pope Francis frequently refers to as...
by Provincial | Dec 10, 2019 | Safeguarding & Redress
Bernard McGrath Statement by the Brothers of St John of God regarding the sentencing of former Brother Bernard McGrath. The St John of God Brothers deeply regret that any child was harmed in our care. We acknowledge with sorrow and shame the abuse perpetrated by this...
by Provincial | Nov 26, 2019 | Safeguarding & Redress
The St John of God Brothers have been formally accepted into the National Redress Scheme set up by the Commonwealth Government following a recommendation from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Minister for Families and Social...