(...) Abuse statistics for the Newcastle-Maitland diocese paint an ugly picture:
-400 known victims of child sexual abuse by clergyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-09/officer-peter-fox-claims-catholic-church-covering-up-abuse/4362000
-11 clergy charged and convicted since 1995
-6 Catholic teachers convicted since 1995
-3 priests currently on trial -First priest charged this year with concealing the crimes of another
-12 priests involved in substantial compensation claims
-Highest known compensation payout to a victim $3 million
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