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These hearings are part of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care’s investigation into redress, and are split into two phases.<\/p>\n
Phase One<\/strong> focuses on evidence from survivors of abuse in faith-based institutions about their experience of seeking redress.\u00a0In Phase Two<\/strong>, witnesses for faith-based institutions (including the Catholic Church, Anglican Church, and the Salvation Army) give evidence on their processes for resolving historic and current abuse claims.<\/p>\n Much of the content on this page is drawn from the pages ‘Redress – State and Faith-Based’<\/a> and ‘Faith-Based Redress Hearing’<\/a> on the Royal Commission’s website. Please visit their website for full information.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#0D0901″ divider_position=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px||20px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”30px” module_id=”investigation” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” ul_line_height=”1.5em” header_line_height=”1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This investigation will examine the redress processes for people who suffered abuse and neglect as children, young persons or vulnerable adults while in the care of the State and faith-based institutions.<\/p>\n Redress is a broad term. It can include:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#0D0901″ divider_position=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px||20px||true|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text module_id=”phaseone” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 30 November to 11 December 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n The first phase of this hearing heard from survivors who shared their experiences of abuse and the redress processes of the Catholic Church, Anglican Church, and the Salvation Army.<\/p>\n The witness statements and other information can be viewed on the Faith-based Redress page on the Commission\u2019s website<\/a>, under the heading ‘Faith-based redress hearing \u2013 Phase One’ (about halfway down the page).<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#0D0901″ divider_position=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px||20px||true|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text module_id=”phasetwo” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 15 March to 29 March 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n In this second phase of the hearing, witnesses for Faith-based institutions give evidence on their processes for resolving historic and current abuse claims. The first week hears from representatives of the Salvation Army and Anglican Church; the second week mostly hears from witnesses regarding the Catholic Church; and the final day is an opportunity for closing statements.<\/p>\n You can view all the information on the Royal Commission’s website<\/a>, including transcripts of evidence when available.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_position=”inside” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#0D0901″ link_text_color=”#0D0901″ ul_line_height=”1.5em” header_line_height=”1em” background_color=”#fff4e2″ custom_padding=”15px|15px|15px|15px|true|true” sticky_position=”top” sticky_offset_top=”25px” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Jump to section:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||25px|false|false” border_width_left=”5px” border_color_left=”#fff4e2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”openingstatements” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1em” custom_margin=”||50px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|||15%|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”|||15%|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Catholic Church and other relevant core participants made opening statements at the beginning of the Hearing.\u00a0View on the Royal Commission’s website.<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”thomasdoyle” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1em” custom_margin=”50px||50px||true|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Dr Thomas is an American canon lawyer and addiction therapist. He has worked with clergy abuse survivors and publicly raised the issue of abuse in the Catholic Church since the 1980s. His work has seen him author books on the topic and appear as an expert witness at the recent Australian Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.<\/p>\n Dr Thomas’ statement ><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”peterhoride” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1em” custom_margin=”50px||50px||true|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Br Peter is a member of the Marist Brothers. He is their current Professional Standards Delegate, making him involved in responding to complaints and engaging in redress processes.<\/p>\n Br Peter’s statement ><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”virginianoonan” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1em” custom_margin=”50px||50px||true|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Virginia is the Director of the National Office for Professional Standards (NOPS). NOPS responds to complaints of abuse involving clergy and members of religious congregations, and oversees the Church\u2019s safeguarding policies and practices.\u00a0<\/span>Learn more about NOPS on their website.<\/a><\/p>\n Virginia’s statement ><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”timothyduckworth” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1em” custom_margin=”50px||50px||true|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Fr Timothy is the current Provincial of the New Zealand province of the Society of Mary (SM, also known as Marists).<\/p>\n Fr Timothy’s statement ><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”johndew” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1em” custom_margin=”50px||50px||true|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Cardinal John is the Archbishop of Wellington, the\u00a0<\/span>Metropolitan<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>of New Zealand, and the president of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops\u2019 Conference. Cardinal John also gave an apology on behalf of the bishops and congregational leaders of the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand.<\/p>\n Read the apology ><\/a> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”closingstatements” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_line_height=”1em” custom_margin=”50px||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Catholic Church and other relevant core participants made closing statements at the end of the Hearing.<\/p>\n Catholic closing statements and summary ><\/a> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Introduction What is being investigated Phase One Phase Two Opening Statements Dr Thomas P Doyle Br Peter Horide Virginia Noonan Fr Timothy Duckworth Cardinal John Dew Closing Statements Faith-Based Redress Hearings These hearings are part of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care’s investigation into redress, and are split into two phases. 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Phase One<\/h2>\n
Phase Two<\/h2>\n
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Opening Statements<\/h4>\n
Dr Thomas P Doyle<\/h4>\n
Br Peter Horide<\/h4>\n
Virginia Noonan<\/h4>\n
Fr Timothy Duckworth<\/h4>\n
Cardinal John Dew<\/h4>\n
Cardinal John’s full statement ><\/a><\/p>\nClosing Statements<\/h4>\n
All closing statements ><\/a><\/p>\n