St John of God Brothers (The Hospitaller Order of St John of God) operated schools and institutions in Australia, harbouring numerous paedophiles. The St John of God Brothers arrived in Australia in 1947 from Ireland. In 1948 they opened a residential special school for boys with learning difficulties located in Morriset NSW, known as Kendall Grange Special School. The Royal Commission into institutional abuse found that over 40% of the Order were paedophiles.
The following paedophiles were at St John of God Brothers institution, Kendall Grange Special School:
- Brother Bernard McGrath – 1973, 1977-1986. Convicted of child sexual abuse and currently in prison in NSW.
- Brother John Clegg – convicted of child sexual abuse and currently in prison in NSW.
- Brother Roger Maloney – convicted of child sexual abuse and deceased.
- Brother Daniel Slattery, known as Brother Daniel – convicted of child sexual abuse in NSW.
- Brother Roger Mount – convicted of child sexual abuse and currently in prison in Victoria.
- Brother William Lebler – deemed unfit to stand trial and deceased.
- Brother Raymond Garchow – deemed unfit to stand trial and deceased.
- Brother John ‘Bede’ Donnellan – died before charges laid, allegations substantiated.
Brother Bernard McGrath
In 2010, New South Wales Police commenced investigating allegations made against brothers and civilian teachers associated with the school. As a result, Brother Bernard McGrath was convicted of multiple counts of sexual offences committed upon students at Kendall Grange Special School. He will be eligible for parole in December 2044.
Brother John Clegg
Brother John Clegg was a welfare officer and a man of god who sexually abused children. He was convicted in 2015 and is eligible for parole in mid 2022.
HOW CAN STACKS GOUDKAMP HELP
If you or a loved one are a survivor of institutional abuse, you may be entitled to compensation. A claim for compensation can provide you with the financial care and support needed to move forward with your life.
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Written by Alessandra PettitÂ
Alessandra Pettit (Ali) is a specialist in historical institutional abuse law and practices exclusively in this area. She has acted for survivors from all walks of life and continues to get outstanding results for her clients. She is compassionate, thorough, professional and kind, always ensuring that her clients feel supported and confident throughout the legal process.
If you or a loved one are a survivor of institutional abuse, you may be entitled to compensation. For more information and to arrange a free, no-obligation conference with Ali, please call Stacks Goudkamp on (02) 8294 7711, or alternatively make an online enquiry
