Family Sue Catholic Church Title: Victorian court allows abused altar boy’s children and wife to sue Catholic church Author: Christopher Knaus Publisher: The Guardian Date: 05JAN2023 Unique case may set precedent as family alleges church’s failings caused man’s violence in later life. A Victorian court has paved the way for the children and wife of
Ballarat Diocese Liable Abuse Title: Victorian Catholic diocese found vicariously liable for child sexual abuse in landmark ruling Author: Christopher Knaus Publisher: The Guardian Date: 05JAN2022 Church’s argument that it was not responsible for the abuse was rejected and described as ‘affront to common sense’. The Catholic church’s failed attempt to argue it was not
Bryan Coffey Clergy Abuse Title: Survivors abused by ‘sadistic’ priest win compensation battle, but money ‘won’t change’ impact Author: Matt Neal Publisher: ABC News Date: 26AUG2021 Two men who were abused by a paedophile priest in regional Victoria in the 1960s have reached landmark settlement agreements with the Catholic Church. Key Points: Coffey, who died in
Bishop O’Collins He Knew Title: My childhood church is being given away for free. What bittersweet memories it holds. Author: Barb Kelly Publisher: ABC News Date: 31MAY2020 Barb Kelly, third from right, at her confirmation in 1961 which was presided over by Bishop James O’Collins who concealed the crimes of serial child sexual abusers in