Monthly Archives: August 2010

Unwelcome news

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Sylvia
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Well, sadly, it looks as though the Pembroke Priest for Justice, Truth & Integrity (PPJTI) have gone undercover.  I had contact from Jennifer Green (Ottawa Citizen) advising she had not heard back from them.  She wondered if anyone had heard … Continue reading →

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I’m sure he did

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Sylvia
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The day has flown.  I have been catching up on emails, resolving software issues (again!) and getting a few odds and ends done around the house. One article of interest: 30 August 2010:  Belgian cardinal: I was ‘naive’ to meet victim  … Continue reading →

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Sick perverted mind

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Sylvia
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I was overtaken by events today – tired.  I have a few more final comments to make on the Pembroke Priest thread – will do so tomorrow. Meanwhile, please take the time to read this: 29 August 2010: Belgian Church Leader Urged Abuse … Continue reading →

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Hard to fathom

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Sylvia
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No word on our courageous Pembroke priests.  I know some media were trying to contact them so perhaps/hopefully we will hear more over the weekend.  Meanwhile, keep them in your prayers. **** A few days back someone asked about a … Continue reading →

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Apropos

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Sylvia
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The thread from yesterday regarding Pembroke Priests for Justice, Truth & Integrity got me thinking about a legal document which I attained many years ago.  It related to a priest in the Diocese of St. Catharine’s who basically blew the whistle, and, as a consequence, … Continue reading →

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Pemroke Priests for Justice, Truth & Integrity

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Sylvia
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A very courageous step has been taken by some clergy in the Diocese of Pembroke….        A group of priests from the Diocese of Pembroke, Ontario (Pembroke Priests for Justice, Truth & Integrity) is speaking out.  The priests, whose numbers are unknown, allege (see … Continue reading →

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Journey back in time

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Sylvia
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A journey back in time. The following info re Father Leo Campbellcsb is taken verbatim fromImmaculate Conception Parish, Bridgeport, Nova Scotia, 1885-1985 (1985) 1974  June 15 REV. LEO CAMPBELL, son of LEO CAMPBELL and CHRISTINA McLEOD, was ordained to the priesthood … Continue reading →

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“misprision of felony”

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Sylvia
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A few new articles posted with quick comment on each: (1) 24 August 2010: Catholicism’s culture of secrecy  A good article by a parishioner at the Cathedral in St. Catharine’s – without doubt it’s difficult to a be a parishioner at … Continue reading →

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Hopefully, time will tell

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Sylvia
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I was trying to get an update on the Father George Smith sex abuse allegations a few days ago.  I obviously missed one. Jack sprat’s blog of yesterday prompted me to do another search on Smith.  I found this:  12 August 2010:  Investigation … Continue reading →

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Nothing

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Sylvia
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Yesterday marked one year to the day that I arrived in Ireland to spend time with my terminally-ill brother.  It seems like yesterday.    This year the day turned into one of sight-seeing and visits with friends.  A welcome break.  I will be out … Continue reading →

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