🕵️♂️Bishop Saunders is a highly respected and influential figure in the Catholic Church.
😱Multiple victims have come forward with allegations of historical sexual assault against Bishop Saunders.
🚔The police have been actively investigating the allegations for the past 18 months.
💸Money from the diocese is allegedly being used to fund activities involving the victims.
🔒The victims' bravery in coming forward highlights the importance of holding those in power accountable for their actions.
Who is Bishop Saunders?
—Bishop Saunders is a high-ranking Catholic official who has been the Bishop of Broom since 1996.
What are the allegations against Bishop Saunders?
—Multiple victims have accused Bishop Saunders of historical sexual assault.
How long has the police investigation been going on?
—The police have been actively investigating the allegations against Bishop Saunders for the past 18 months.
How is the diocese funding activities involving the victims?
—There are allegations that money from the diocese is being used to fund trips and other activities with the victims.
Why is it important for the victims to come forward?
—The victims' bravery in speaking out not only helps them find justice but also holds those in power accountable for their actions.
00:11Bishop Saunders is under investigation for alleged historical sexual assault.
01:36Cardinal George Pell, a former Archbishop, was found guilty of sex crimes.
02:23Father John Pernell reached out to the journalist with evidence of another case.
05:06Bishop Saunders has a tight grasp on the community and has done extensive work with the indigenous population.
08:13Bishop Saunders' alleged grooming behaviors and abuse were revealed by an Aboriginal youth.
09:23Father John and the victims bravely come forward to share their stories and seek justice.
11:01The victims express their desire for change and for the Church to take responsibility.
12:28Money from the diocese is allegedly being used to support the victims.
