ADVOCATES for sexual assault victims say recent comments by the
Catholic Bishop of Ballarat demonstrate the church’s focus is on
protecting itself rather than the crimes committed on south-west
children.
Bishop Paul Bird refuted calls to remove plaques which include the name of disgraced bishop Ronald Mulkearns. He told The Standard it was important to accurately record historical events where the community had gathered to celebrate with Bishop Mulkearns.
http://www.standard.net.au/story/4577668/church-priority-is-not-victims/
Bishop Paul Bird refuted calls to remove plaques which include the name of disgraced bishop Ronald Mulkearns. He told The Standard it was important to accurately record historical events where the community had gathered to celebrate with Bishop Mulkearns.
http://www.standard.net.au/story/4577668/church-priority-is-not-victims/