Catholic Religious Australia (CRA) of which Brigidine Sisters are a member and the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) have issued a joint statement welcoming the apology on October 21 by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison to all survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.
The apology is also a recommitment by leaders in the Australian Church to work to eliminate the scourge of child sexual abuse and to make Australia a safe place for young people and children.
The joint statement can be read at the following link: