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Spiritans have paid €8.8 million in settlements to 125 abuse survivors since 1998

Incidents of sexual abuse by Spiritans were among 2,395 allegations at 308 schools run by religious orders



Since 1998, the Spiritans have paid €8.8 million to 125 abuse survivors, including former students of Blackrock College and other Spiritan-run schools. This includes €3.4 million paid to 52 survivors after an RTÉ documentary in November 2022. The allegations against Spiritans are part of 2,395 allegations at 308 schools run by religious orders, with many allegations related to Blackrock College, Willow Park, and Rockwell College. 171 survivors have engaged with the Spiritan restorative justice program.

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