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NZ Herald
March 24, 2003

Sexually abused Catholic boys accept compensation


More than 20 men who say they were sexually abused as boys by religious brothers at a Catholic residential school have confirmed they will accept a compensation deal.

The St John of God Order, which ran Marylands in Christchurch for boys with intellectual and learning disabilities, has offered a total of $4 million to 56 of 75 complainants.

Payouts range from about $30,000 to $100,000.

Twenty-three men of those offered money have formally accepted.

Fourteen brothers and a nightwatchman have been accused of abuse over several decades from the late 1950s. Seven of those brothers are still alive and under investigation by police.