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Religious unite in prayer for victims of abuse
Catholic Religious Australia will hold an hour of remembrance on Sunday as religious communities across Australia unite in prayer for victims and survivors of sexual abuse.
Irish inquiry to investigate abuse at schools run by religious ordersÂ
The Irish Government will establish an inquiry into abuse at schools run by religious orders in the country after an initial investigation found there had been 2395 allegations of abuse in 308 schools run by 42 religious orders in the period 1927-2023. Source: The Tablet.
New Zealand safeguarding report offer blueprint for improvement
An independent assessment of Catholic safeguarding protocols and procedures in New Zealand has identified significant progress in many areas, while also highlighting where more work is needed. Source: NZCBC.
Excellent results for Sydney Archdiocese in safeguarding audit report
Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd has today published a safeguarding audit report for the Archdiocese of Sydney.
Study reveals scale of child sexual abuse in religious settings
One in 250 Australians was sexually abused during childhood by a leader or other adult in a religious organisation, new research led by Australian Catholic University shows.
Dominican Sisters ‘successfully embedding culture of safeguarding’
An audit report published today by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd has found that the Dominican Sisters of Eastern Australia and Solomon Islands (Dominican Sisters) continue to prioritise the safety of children and adults at risk.
Australian delegation attends International Safeguarding Conference in Rome
Australia fielded a large delegation at the International Safeguarding Conference, held in Rome last month. Source: Australian Catholic Safeguarding Limited.
Ballarat cathedral’s LOUD fence to return
Ribbons will be tied to the fence at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Ballarat this weekend, while discussions for a long-term memorial for victims and survivors of child sexual abuse continue. Source: Ballarat Diocese.
Church ‘must place’ people with disabilities at centre of safeguarding effortsÂ
To prevent abuse across the board, the Church must place people with disabilities at the centre of its safeguarding efforts and ministry, speakers said at an international safeguarding conference in Rome. Source: CNS.