Michaela Daphne’s healing from abuse one book at a time
New release: Brisbane Catholic author Michaela Daphne launched Verja, the second book in her fantasy thriller series, on December 15. HEALING ...
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Most shocking detail of aged care abuse revealed in Royal Commission closing
National shame: “Many witnesses have explained they placed their loved ones into residential aged care because they ...
Seal of confessional vital for some survivors of sexual abuse
Confessional woes: A group of survivors of sexual abuse have defended the priestly seal of confession as ...
Brisbane L’Arche community in shock over findings of leader Jean Vanier’s prolonged sexual abuse
Abuser: Jean Vanier. Photo: CNS BRISBANE L’Arche community leader met Jean Vanier four times since the 1980s and never once ...
Brisbane parish priest charged with an historic count of sexual abuse
A BRISBANE parish priest is to face court later this month charged with an historic count of sexual abuse. In ...
Archbishop Coleridge urges Catholics to face failures but look to all the good done by the Church
Good deeds: Archbishop Mark Coleridge said the Church played a central role in social justice. BRISBANE Archbishop Mark Coleridge has ...
Cardinal George Pell remanded in custody over abuse conviction; he will be sentenced on March 13
On remand: Cardinal George Pell. AMID rowdy scenes outside a Victorian courthouse Cardinal George Pell has been formally remanded in ...
Cardinal George Pell found guilty of sexually abusing two choirboys; he has appealed the decision
Guilty: Cardinal George Pell. Photo: CNS CARDINAL George Pell has been found guilty and faces jail for child sexual abuse ...
Turning dialogue into action – summit about tackling abuse needs to be more than just words
Difficult decisions: “There might be certain things that work well in Australia, but might not work necessarily in places like ...
Australia says sorry to victims of abuse – ‘I believe you, we believe you, your country believes you’
National apology: Prime Minister Scott Morrison apologises to victims of child sexual abuse. PRIME Minister Scott ...
Aged care advocates calling for royal commission to have broad scope
Aged-care advocate: BallyCara chief executive officer Marcus Riley says he hopes to provide input into the ...
ACU Vice-Chancellor critical of the way Royal Commission was conducted
Critical comments: Professor Greg Craven has deep concerns for the future of child sex abuse victims. ...
Australia’s bishops and religious vow never to repeat shameful child sexual abuse history
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference president Archbishop Mark Coleridge and Catholic Religious Australia president Sr Monica Cavanagh ...
Archbishop offers heartfelt apology to abuse victims as Catholic Church responds to Royal Commission
Heartfelt apology: “We look now to the Father of all mercies to forgive us, to heal ...
‘Words are not enough’: Australian Bishops welcome Pope’s letter on abuse but call for action
“I acknowledge once more the suffering endured by many minors due to sexual abuse, the abuse ...
Pope accepts Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson’s resignation
Resignation: Archbishop Philip Wilson of Adelaide, Australia, leaves the Newcastle Local Court on July 3. Pope ...
80,000 older Australians have suffered violence by family or carers
Protection: “Our seniors have worked hard contributing to their thriving communities for their entire lives and ...
Same-sex marriage story on protest outside a Brisbane church failed to ensure fairness and balance
Distressing protest: Supporters of same-sex marriage blocked the driveway of a Catholic church while protesting an ...
Prime Minister to deliver national apology to child sexual abuse survivors
Apology planned: Australia Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull speaks during a press conference at Parliament House in ...
Adelaide archbishop found guilty of sex abuse cover-up
Guilty verdict: Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson has been found guilty of concealing child sex abuse. Magistrate ...
Warning signs that can show you he’s an abuser
Warning: Know the signs and steer clear of anyone who doesn’t treat you right. WHEN we ...
Domestic violence: How perpetrators use technology and social media to track their victims
Abusive: “The use of technology by abusive partners has added more stress for women who are ...
Brisbane archdiocese reigniting campaign to end domestic and family violence
It must stop: “There are so many stories to be told but the common point is ...
Young people want their violent fathers to make amends, new study finds
Study: “The message I got from my research is that children really want to undergo reparation ...
Catholic author to launch first book inspired by abusive history
Michaela Daphne: “For people who have somebody, a daughter or a sister or a friend, who ...
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