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The Christian Brothers say they are committed to addressing the failures of the past as the child abuse royal commission focuses on the Catholic Church’s dealings with pedophiles in Ballarat.
Ahead of Tuesday’s hearing in the Victorian regional city, Christian Brothers Oceania province leader Brother Peter Clinch has repeated the Catholic order’s apology to those abused while in their care.
“The Christian Brothers are steadfast in our commitment to address the failures of the past and to help bring some measure of healing to lives damaged by abuse,” Brother Clinch said in a statement.
“As we have done in the past and reiterate today, we acknowledge the great suffering inflicted as the result of actions of some of our own.”
Ballarat Bishop Paul Bird says the hearing will be very stressful for survivors, their families and people across the region.
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