Congregation of Christian Brothers - Scandals

Scandals

See also: Abuse by priests in Roman Catholic orders and Sexual abuse scandal in the Congregation of Christian Brothers

In the late 20th and early 21st century the reputation of the congregation suffered from the exposure of a series of scandals involving emotional, physical and sexual abuse of Irish children in the congregation's care, stretching back over a long period of time. Similar abuse emerged also in other countries where the congregation had had a presence, including Canada, the United States and Australia.