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Ex-Priest with Long History of Child Sex Abuse Allegations Found Teaching at Largest Private Catholic High School in US

A former priest has been fired from his job as a teacher at a Catholic prep school after past allegations of sexually abusing minors were brought to light.

Latin Times

Primary school immediately closed after lead-contaminated soil found

The 150 students have been moved to another school.

Newcastle Herald

School unveils sports memorial in a tribute to admired teacher Paul Burke

'He would've hated all of the attention but he deserves it.'

Newcastle Herald

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Catholic diocese found 'vicariously liable' in historical sexual abuse case

Catholic Church to pay $500,000 in historical sexual abuse case.

Newcastle Herald

Vermont Catholic Church Declares Bankruptcy Over Towering Debt from Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Settlements

The Vermont Catholic church can no longer afford to pay survivors as its assets have been "depleted."

Latin Times

Facing more clergy abuse lawsuits, Vermont's Catholic Church files for bankruptcy

Vermont’s Catholic church has filed for bankruptcy protection as it faces more than 30 lawsuits alleging child sex abuse by clergy decades ago

The Independent UK

'Not an easy choice': Head of Catholic Schools hands in resignation

Mr Lemos took on the role in January, 2023.

Newcastle Herald

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30 Months After Only Three Justices Would Have Granted Cert in Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, the New York Court of Appeals Holds Fulton Changed Nothing

Decisions from Justices Kavanaugh and Barrett continue to linger.

Reason

Newcastle's Anglican Bishop, Peter Stuart, reveals cancer diagnosis

Dr Peter Stuart, the most senior Anglican in the Newcastle Diocese, has cancer.

Newcastle Herald

First for Derry and Raphoe Diocese as Omagh native announced as first female dean

The Church of Ireland appointment was announced on Sunday

Belfast Live

Criminal case filed by nun against Fort Worth bishop closed as ‘unfounded,’ diocese says

FORT WORTH, Texas — The Arlington Police Department has closed the criminal case filed against Bishop Michael Olson.

Tribune News Service

Lawsuit brought by man who said he was sexually abused by Roman Catholic bishop settled

A lawsuit brought by a former altar boy who said he was raped as a child in the 1960s by a now-deceased Roman Catholic bishop has been settled

The Independent UK

'Ofsted stress gave me a heart condition - but I won't give up on these kids': The Salford head slamming watchdog's 'regime of fear'

A headteacher lays bare the personal and professional toll of England's Ofsted school inspection regime in Neal Keeling's in-depth report

Manchester Evening News

Joy for families and teachers as plan to close ‘lifeline’ primary school is scrapped

The Diocese of Salford proposed shutting the school last year after it was placed in special measures, saying it was no longer ‘viable’ due to the falling number of Catholic pupils.

Manchester Evening News

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The Guardian - AU

Victorian commission investigating Anglican diocese’s handling of child safety complaints

Investigation follows criticism over church’s managements of complaints against Peter Hollingworth but is not specifically examining any individual matter

Liverpool Echo

Primary school moves closer to new home on former Old Swan market site

St Anne (Stanley) Primary School has been searching for new ground

The Guardian - AU

Child abuse survivors condemn delay in case that could defrock Peter Hollingworth

Former governor general and archbishop of Brisbane expected to have fate in Anglican church decided in hearing due to begin on Monday

Chronicle Live

Body investigating events at Newcastle's St Mary's Cathedral where alleged sex party took place will leave 'no stone unturned'

The alleged incident is being examined as part of a wider inquiry into Robert Byrne's resignation as the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle - there is no suggestion the bishop was at the party or had any knowledge

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Vatican launches investigation into alleged lockdown sex party at Newcastle St Mary's cathedral

The Guardian - AU

Victorian court allows abused altar boy’s children and wife to sue Catholic church

Unique case may set precedent as family alleges church’s failings caused man’s violence in later life

The Independent UK

Church of England fraudster who stole £5.2m and spent it on lavish holidays is jailed

Globetrotting Martin Sargeant spent the money on designer clothes and trips abroad

Tribune News Service

Late Sacramento priest newly accused of child sex abuse as Catholic Church lawsuits pile up

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A late clergyman who served the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento for four decades has been accused for the first time of sexually assaulting a child, joining dozens of Sacramento clergy previously implicated in the Catholic Church’s decades-old abuse scandal.

Newcastle Herald

Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle unveils Catholic Schools Office changes

"Ultimately educational decisions will not rest with an educator."

Evening Standard

Church official Martin Sargeant admits £5 million fraud on Diocese of London

A former Church official who defrauded the Diocese of London out of more than £5 million while flying around the world and bankrolling a gambling habit is facing jail.

The Canberra Times

Bishop defends leadership of Googong school after parents raise concerns

Parents at The Anglican School Googong have called for an overhaul of the school board.

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