Kimberley leaders hope jailing of 'evil' Broome bishop exposes more abusers

Key points

• Former Broome bishop Christopher Saunders has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for sexually assaulting two young men. A three-week trial heard the evidence.
• Community leader Albert Wiggan, who knew Saunders since childhood, urged people to speak out against sexual abuse. Current Broome Bishop Tim Norton said the Catholic Church has been too slow to act and needs to move faster.
• Saunders has not been defrocked and keeps his honorary titles and a retirement package negotiated in 2021. The church plans healing and reconciliation sessions in Broome open to the whole community.