Among the litany of accusations that led to the recent
announcement of a royal commission into institutional child sexual
abuse, none have been more shocking than those surrounding the Catholic
order Saint John of God.
A former nun, who worked for the order, has spoken to 7.30 about what she says is a culture of collusion within its ranks. Most of the boys and young men placed in their care were intellectually disabled - the Brothers took a vow dedicating themselves to serving the church in the assistance of those who suffer and are in need.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-12-06/ex-nun-speaks-out-about-catholic-order/4413736
A former nun, who worked for the order, has spoken to 7.30 about what she says is a culture of collusion within its ranks. Most of the boys and young men placed in their care were intellectually disabled - the Brothers took a vow dedicating themselves to serving the church in the assistance of those who suffer and are in need.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-12-06/ex-nun-speaks-out-about-catholic-order/4413736