CCS Boundary Breaking Research Project

The Centre for Catholic Studies' (CCS) Boundary Breaking research project explored the ecclesial and cultural implications of the child abuse crisis in the Catholic Church in England and Wales.

The research took place from 2019-2023. 

The Cross of the Moment

The main research report based on the qualitative work was published in April 2024, titled The Cross of the Moment. A supplementary, quantitative report, Attitudes of Catholics in England and Wales towards Child Sex Abuse in the Catholic Church, was published in October 2024 to accompany the main report.

Find out more: https://www.durham.ac.uk/ccs-boundary-breaking

You can download the digital versions of the reports below. The main report can be downloaded either in the complete version or in separate chapters.

Alternatively, you can request printed copies of the reports by clicking here.