Monthly Archives: January 2013

What progress, if any?

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Yesterday (28 January 2013) I posted the Ottawa Archdiocese’s  Protocol Regarding Sexual Abuse of Minors by Clergy and Religious Clerics I did so without comment, but with plans to comment.  My mind has been in overdrive for days.  I will … Continue reading

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And there you go…

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Basilian priest Father Kenneth O’Keefe pleaded guilty in the Hull, Quebec courthouse this morning.  He was sentenced to nine month house arrest.  All I know at this point regarding conditions is that he is to have no contact with children … Continue reading

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Unexpected turns of events

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A couple of unexpected turns of events at the courthouse in Corner Brook Newfoundland this morning (1) The sentencing hearing for Father George Ansel Smith has been postponed and will now run for two days: 27-28 February 2013; and (2) … Continue reading

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Reinventing the wheel?

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There are three court dates this Tuesday morning: (1) Father Kenneth O’Keefe csb Basilian priest Father Kenneth O’Keefe, who entered a guilty plea to charges in Ontario September last, has a court date on his Quebec sex charges. 22 January … Continue reading

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A bit of a pickle

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I had planned to blog a few thoughts about the Royal Commission in Australia.  The best laid plans however… Something went awry with my Microsoft Outlook, which I use for my personal emails.  I could suddenly neither send nor receive … Continue reading

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A little misery

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There are two court dates for tomorrow (Tuesday, 15 January 2013), both in Ontario: (1) Father John E.Sullivan 15 January 2013:  09:30 am, courtroom #101, “to be spoken to,” North Bay, Ontario court house (360 Plouffe Street) You may recall … Continue reading

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Revolving door

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I am just back from the Ottawa courthouse (Father Joe LeClair had a court date this morning). Father Joe LeClair was not there.  I didn’t really anticipate that he would be.  Once again, it was over and done with in … Continue reading

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Busy few weeks

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The sex abuse trial of Father Philip Jacobs continues today (08 January 2012) with closing arguments: Victoria, British Columbia courthouse.  I get the impression that there are perhaps two days booked for closing arguments, today (08 Jan.) and tomorrow (09 … Continue reading

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Tangled web

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I had hoped to have time to make comment last evening but time passed me by and now I am dead tired 🙁 I have posted a number of articles related to the unfolding Moncton Archdiocese scandal.  Check New to … Continue reading

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Page added

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Father Joannes Rivoire’s name and a link to a page with further information has been added.  I have a few more bits and pieces which can be added, but the bulk of it is there now. Please pray for the … Continue reading

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