AUSTRALIA
Catholic Leader
Posted by: Mark Bowling
PARRAMATTA Bishop Vincent Long has told the Royal Commission into child sexual abuse that he was a victim of sexual abuse by clergy.
Bishop Long, who came to Australia as a refugee from Vietnam, told the commission he was abused soon after his arrival.
“I was also a victim of sexual abuse by clergy when I first came to Australia, even though I was adult,” he said.
“So, that had a powerful impact on me and how I want to walk in the shoes of other victims, and endeavour to obtain justice and dignity for them.
“We are all products of our life experiences.”
Commissioners questioned Bishop Long about whether structures had changed sufficiently to prevent further child abuse occurring.
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