The Marist Brothers and Historical Child Abuse Allegations in Australia
From the late 20th century through recent years, over 150 Marist Brothers have been accused of child sexual abuse, encompassing a broad range of illicit conduct.
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From the late 20th century through recent years, over 150 Marist Brothers have been accused of child sexual abuse, encompassing a broad range of illicit conduct.
Brian Spillane faced numerous charges related to sexual offences against children. He was convicted for sexually abusing seven students between 1974 and 1990 at St Stanislaus College in Bathurst.
Father Brian Davis, having served in various capacities, including teaching at Dominican Friars schools and as a parish priest, faced 17 charges related to the institutional child sexual abuse of seven boys during his tenure at Dominican Friars schools in the late 1970s.
Father David Rapson is a former Catholic priest who was convicted of multiple sexual offences against children. He was associated with the Salesians of Don Bosco, a religious order that operates schools in Australia. Rapson’s crimes took place at several Catholic schools in Victoria, Tasmania, and New South Wales.