Father Paul “Rex” Brown: Abuse in the Diocese of Lismore
Father Paul “Rex” Brown served as a Catholic priest within the Diocese of Lismore for decades, but his legacy has been overshadowed by multiple allegations of child sexual abuse.
Historical Child Abuse at Kumanka Boys’ Home
Kumanka Boys’ Home, also known as Kumanka Boys’ Hostel, has been the subject of serious abuse allegations at the hand of superintendent Mr. H A Lyndon and other unnamed staff members.
Institutional Abuse in the Passionist Order
The Passionist Order, also known as the Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ, has been embroiled in serious abuse allegations in Australia. Key figures within the order, such as Father Daniel Lyne and Brother Vincent Crawford, have been implicated in numerous cases of sexual abuse spanning several decades.
St. Patrick’s College Sale: A History of Institutional Abuse
St. Patrick’s College in Sale, Victoria, carries a history of profound tragedy marked by numerous allegations of sexual abuse. These incidents, primarily occurring during the 1970s and 1980s, have left lasting scars on the lives of many former students.
Catholic Diocese Held Vicariously Liable for Historical Sexual Abuse
In a significant legal development, the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle has been held liable for the actions of Father Pickin, who died in 2015, but who had been a Scripture teacher accused of abusing children under their care.
St John Fisher’s College, Townsville – A Call For Witnesses
Koffels Solicitors and Barristers are urgently seeking former students of St John Fisher’s College, Townsville who recall school camps during the years 1977-1979.
Abuse at Riverview Home for Boys
The Riverview Home for Boys, run by The Salvation Army in Queensland, harboured abusers like Lawrence Wilson and Lieutenant Spratt, two of Australia’s most notorious paedophiles.
