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Shine the Light: Child Sexual Abuse in the Hunter

Former St Pius X Adamstown principal Father Tom Brennan acknowledged as a child sex offender
Apology: Barrister and author James Miller whose apology letter from Maitland-Newcastle diocese for sexual offences against him in 1978 acknowledged that St Pius X Adamstown principal Father Tom Brennan was a child sex offender.
Joanne McCarthy
Archbishop a ‘convicted criminal in denial’ who should be sacked and defrocked: victims
Joanne McCarthy
Defrock: There are calls for Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson to be defrocked after his conviction in Newcastle Local Court on Tuesday.
Shine the light - a Newcastle Herald investigation
Shine the light - a Newcastle Herald investigation
Catholic church whistleblower cleric urges Australian Government to ‘be bold’
Investigation
Be bold: Dominican priest Tom Doyle outside the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in 2017 after giving evidence. He says government deference towards the Catholic church has to end because of the child sex scandal.
Joanne McCarthy
Church leaders told to put aside ‘resentment’ to address abuse
Joanne McCarthy
Healing: Abuse survivor and former Newcastle Anglican Bishop Greg Thompson outside the royal commission final sitting with Audrey Nash, whose son Andrew committed suicide, aged 13, after sexual abuse at a Hunter Marist Catholic school.
Julia Gillard warns the public ‘won’t tolerate’ inaction on royal commission report
Joanne McCarthy
Warning: Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard warned that the community would be "waiting and watching" for any signs of inaction from churches, governments and other institutions after the royal commission recommendations are tabled.
Archbishop Philip Wilson allegedly tells boy he ‘should be ashamed for lying’ about abusive priest: court
Arrival: Archbishop Philip Wilson outside Newcastle Courthouse for his first appearance in a landmark trial after he was charged with concealing another priest's child sex abuse. Picture: Darren Pateman.
Joanne McCarthy
Hunter could have a woman Bishop in 2018, says new Anglican leader
Joanne McCarthy
History: Newly-elected Newcastle Anglican Bishop Peter Stuart wants the church to lead on social justice issues.
‘​Powerful people looked after other powerful people so they could all stay in power’
Joanne McCarthy
‘​Powerful people looked after other powerful people so they could all stay in power’
Honoured to arrested: Former Anglican Dean Graeme Lawrence
Joanne McCarthy
Arrested: Former Newcastle Anglican Dean Graeme Lawrence in 2008 after announcing his retirement. He was defrocked in 2012 and charged with child sex offences on Tuesday.
NSW Inquiry: Child sex abuse in the Hunter
VIDEO: Tears as victim testifies at inquiry
Ian Kirkwood
The witness known as A H outside the court on Tuesday.
Letters reveal Church's knowledge of paedophile priest's behaviour
Jason Gordon
Letters reveal Church's knowledge of paedophile priest's behaviour
Photos & Video
Bishop told ‘good to have you in cathedral’
FAREWELL: Bishop Greg Thompson at Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle, during his final service on Sunday. Picture: Jonathan Carroll
Joanne McCarthy
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse | day four
Joanne McCarthy
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse | day four
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse | day three
Joanne McCarthy
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse | day three
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse | day two
American Dominican priest and Catholic Church critic Father Tom Doyle will give evidence on Tuesday.
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Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse | day one
Joanne McCarthy
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse | day one
Royal Commission: Newcastle bishop reveals more personal abuse history | VIDEO
Ian Kirkwood
Royal Commission: Newcastle bishop reveals more personal abuse history | VIDEO
VIDEO: Tears as victim testifies at inquiry
Ian Kirkwood
The witness known as A H outside the court on Tuesday.
Comment
Joanne McCarthy on the Church, Confession and Power
Joanne McCarthy on the Church, Confession and Power
Joanne McCarthy
A momentous day: Cardinal George Pell’s case is a testing time for Pope Francis
Joanne McCarthy
INSIDE THE VATICAN: Pope Francis greets Cardinal George Pell at the Clementina Hall in Vatican City in late 2014. Picture: Getty Images
The man who was integrity personified
Joanne McCarthy
Tragic: Anthony Foster fought the Catholic Church on behalf of his daughters and all child sexual abuse survivors.
Saving the young from dark deeds in high places
Ian Kirkwood
SURVIVOR: The Bishop of Newcastle, Greg Thompson, giving evidence on the 16th and final day of Royal Commission's hearing into the Anglican diocese.
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