Monthly Archives: March 2012

How have we come to this?

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I talked to Maria Liolios this morning.  Maria is the woman I referenced yesterday who, unfortunately for her, has discovered that she has a man categorised as a high risk sex offender in 2006 as a tenant. As I said … Continue reading

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A strange saga

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I have added a page with further information Father Rene Touchette. Touchette, a priest with the Diocese of Saint Boniface, Manitoba, was convicted in 1995 for sexually abusing three boys in the 70s and early 80s. There are several things … Continue reading

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Could be mistaken

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Father Linus Bastein has a court date tomorrow at the Windsor, Ontario court house.  I don’t have the start time but imagine it will be 09:30 am as it has been in the past.  I doubt that Bastein will be … Continue reading

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August is just around the corner

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I want to draw particular attention to the following article: 10 March 2012:  Christian Brothers file for bankruptcy Anyone out there with plans to file a lawsuit over the abuse you endured at the hands of a Christian Brother please … Continue reading

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Some ‘good’ news…

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Some ‘good’ news…. The Vicar General of the Archdiocese of St. John’s Newfoundland, Monsignor Puddister. has been in contact with the offices of the Bishops Conference of England and Wales and the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference to advise them of … Continue reading

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Unpredictable

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Just a quick reminder that Father Yvon Doiron has a court date tomorrow morning at 09:30 am in the Campbellton courthouse.  This is to set a date to put the probation officer who compiled the pre-sentence report  n the stand.  … Continue reading

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Not enough fingers and toes to count

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The people of the town of Cap-Pele, New Brunswick are finding their voice! A town councillor is leading the lobby to have the name of local arena, Aréna Père-Camille-Léger, changed. According to Coun. Norbert Gaudet, during his years in Cap-Pele … Continue reading

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A bit strange

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An interesting and perhaps ominous turn of events in the Nova Scotia Department of Community Services’ investigation of Talbot House. Talbot House, founded in 1959,  is closing its doors. Alternate arrangements are said to be being made for the current … Continue reading

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Is it purely by chance?

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Nothing happening with the Father George Smith charges until next month. Smith wasn’t in court, and the lawyers were in and out in five minutes 05 March 2012: No plea from priest for Sex Charges (NTV – 05 March 2012) … Continue reading

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Tears

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Two court dates tomorrow, one in New Brunswick and the other in Newfoundland: (1)  Father George Smith For arraignment on 62 charges related to sex abuse of young boys:  10 am. Corner Brook, Newfoundland court house. I encourage those within … Continue reading

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