| | | Child sexual abuse scandal about power not sex The National Catholic Reporter editorialises this week that what continues to thwart the work of the church to fully understand and address the clerical child sexual abuse scandal is that the hierarchy has yet to undertake the deep and likely painful examination of the role the all-male clerical culture of the Church has played. 'At its core, this scandal is not about sex, it is about how power and authority are wielded in the church. Until that changes, little else will,' the NCR says. On abuse, church has changed, but not enough National Catholic Reporter editorial - 11 July 2017 | | | | | | | Frankly speaking... As the Royal Commissioners meet behind closed doors to finalise their observations and recommendations the rest of us begin to consider the implications for our organisations and services. Obviously what is actually recommended and in turn implemented lays in the future. But some action can happen now | | | | | | New ACT reportable conduct scheme Canberra-Archbishop Christopher Prowse has again urged the ACT government to include the church in organisations covered by its reportable scheme, calling its omission an "anomaly". Under the new laws schools, childcare centres and health providers will be forced to report all child abuse allegations to the ACT Ombudsman. However church organisations, scout groups, sporting clubs and dance schools are not covered by the legislation. Archbishop urges extension of reportable conduct scheme Canberra Times - June 30 2017 | | | | Sandringham 'Spirituality in the Pub' kicks over the rocks The future of the Catholic Church and its response to child sex abuse were the main focus of a 'Spirituality in the Pub' meeting in the Sandringham Hotel in Melbourne's west late last month. More than 150 people attended the event, titled 'The Royal Commission: What happens now?', to hear the CEO of the Truth Justice and Healing Council, Francis Sullivan, talk about the reforms which have taken place in the Church over recent years and the challenges it continues to face. TJHC joins Sandringham community at Spirituality in the Pub Melbourne 28 June 2017 | | | | | Coming up July 18, Address to University of Third Age, Canberra July 19, Address to Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Conference, Melbourne August 24, Address biennial National Catholic Education Media, Marketing and Communications Conference, Surfers Paradise August 25, Address to South Australian Catholic Principals, Adelaide October 19, Address to Catholic Community of Geelong, Geelong November 4, Address to Catholic School Parents Australia, Hobart November 13 Address to Catholic Secondary Principals Australia, Adelaide | | | | | | |
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