by Provincial | Jul 2, 2020 | Safeguarding & Redress
100% of Religious Institutes named in Royal Commission Join National Redress Scheme “The commitment of Catholic Religious Australia members to work compassionately with survivors of child sexual abuse has been ongoing for 20 years and continues to be demonstrated by...
by Provincial | Apr 7, 2020 | Safeguarding & Redress
Statement by the St John of God Brothers Regarding the ABC Documentary Revelation Episode 2 of the ABC documentary Revelation, broadcast on Tuesday 31st March 2020, contained shocking and distressing material relating to the offences of Bernard McGrath who is a former...
by Provincial | Apr 6, 2020 | Safeguarding & Redress
A Reflection on the Abuse Crisis in the Time of the COVID-19 Pandemic Sex. Abuse. Two words that constantly appear together. In the Courts, in relation to all sectors of community, of society. And in the media, particularly in relation to Catholic clergy. Sexual abuse...
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 | 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...
