Jun 22, 2026 – 8.05pmThe Christian Brothers will cease to exist after 183 years in Australia, and could be liquidated after paying hundreds of millions of dollars to abuse victims and saying the Catholic Church denied requests for assistance.The order has proposed a deal that would allow it to distribute its remaining funds – including a property portfolio worth around $216 million – to victims and to other creditors, although it will be less than what they are owed.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles