Final Report – Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse

Bishop Paul Bird’s media statement relating to the conclusion of the Royal Commission can be viewed here.

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and Catholic Religious Australian media statement following the release of the final report of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse can be viewed here.

A statement from the National Council of Priests of Australia in response to the final Royal Commission Report can be viewed here.

The Final Report from the Royal Commission can be accessed here.

Bishop Paul’s media statement in response to the release from the Royal Commission’s report on Case Study 28 can be viewed here.

Report into Case Study 28 in Ballarat released, more information can be found here.

We are a community of communities from the Murray to the sea.
Inspired by the Gospel and nourished by the Eucharist, we follow the example of Jesus and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, reaching out in joyful and humble service, caring for all of God’s creation, growing in love day by day and looking forward to life with God forever.

Diocesan Vision Statement

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands in which the Diocese of Ballarat sits. We would like to pay our respects to Aboriginal Elders past, present and future. Their wisdom can help us care for the earth, our common home.

- Acknowledgement of Country -