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Child sex abuse: Former bishop Ronald Mulkearns ordered to court

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Sylvia
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The Australian 21 July 2015  12:00AM TESSA AKERMAN, RACHEL BAXENDALE Rachel Baxendale Reporter Melbourne Former Bishop and retired priest Ronald Mulkearns. Picture: Jake Nowakowski Source: News Limited The bishop who failed to take ­action against Australia’s worst pedophile priest has … Continue reading →

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The Cardinal’s “apology”

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Sylvia
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Unfortunately I nodded off last night trying to watch Cardinal Pell’s last day on the standing in relation to “Case 8” at the Royal Commission of Inquiry.  So, yes, alas, I missed “the apology.” I have posted the media coverage … Continue reading →

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Cardinal George Pell testimony at Australian Royal Commission – Day three (Transcript)

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Sylvia
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 Day One:    Click here to access  Cardinal George Pell testimony at Australian Royal Commission – Day one (Transcript – 24 March 2014) Day Two:  Click here to access Cardinal Pell testimony Day two (Transcript 26 March 2014) Click her … Continue reading →

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“George Pell approved use of a court ‘tactic’ against abuse claims” & related articles (AUDIO file)

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Sylvia
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The Australian March 26, 2014 1:37PM CARDINAL George Pell personally endorsed his lawyers’ decision to dispute in court that a child victim had been sexually abused by a priest, despite himself believing the abuse had taken place, a royal commission … Continue reading →

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Abuse victims should be able to sue Church, says George Pell

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Sylvia
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ABC   Australia Emily Bourke reported this story on Monday, March 24, 2014 12:10:00 ELEANOR HALL: Just days before he leaves the country to take up a post at the Vatican, Australia’s most senior Catholic cleric today gave evidence before the … Continue reading →

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George Pell removed expression of regret from letter to abuse victim John Ellis

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Sylvia
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The Australain March 24, 2014 3:50PM Dan Box AAP   Protest signs greet Cardinal George Pell as he appears at the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Sydney. Picture: Toby Zerna Source: News Corp Australia Cardinal … Continue reading →

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“Catholic school principal opted to protect Bishop rather than tell police of sexual abuse allegations” & related article & VIDEO

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Sylvia
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The Courier-Mail February 19, 2014 12:00AM Michael Madigan THIS Catholic school principal did not refer serious allegations of sexual abuse in his school to police because he believed “the Bishop must not be compromised”. Terence Michael Hayes, principal when teacher … Continue reading →

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“Melbourne Archbishop Denis Hart appears before Facing the Truth sex abuse inquiry ” & related article

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Sylvia
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THE CATHOLIC Church has been more interested in protecting its reputation and fortune than caring for the victims of child sex abuse, Melbourne Archbishop Denis Hart has admitted. From: Herald Sun May 20, 2013 8:47PM by: Michelle Ainsworth, Annika Smethurst … Continue reading →

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Catholic nun ‘tipped off priest’ under investigation for pedophile crimes

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Sylvia
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The Australian May 08, 2013 1:44PM by: Dan Box A CATHOLIC priest being investigated for pedophile crimes was tipped off by a nun before his arrest, the former investigating policeman and current NSW MP Troy Grant says. Mr Grant, the … Continue reading →

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“Call for paedophile priest to front abuse inquiries” & related article

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Sylvia
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ABC News (Australia) Posted Wed Mar 20, 2013 9:30am AEDT There are calls for a paedophile priest to be forced to give evidence about the Catholic Church to two inquiries. Gerald Ridsdale was sentenced to a maximum of 25 years … Continue reading →

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