Monthly Archives: February 2013

More later

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I was home late – a bad weather system made for a difficult drive in the country 🙁  But, home safe and sound at 7 pm.  I have posted two articles re Father George Smith‘s day in court today: 27 … Continue reading

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Happy Hands …..Hanna????

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Two court dates tomorrow (Wednesday, 27 February 2013): (1)  Father George Smith Tomorrow morning, Cornerbrook Newfoundland courthouse (82 Mt. Bernard Ave.) starts the two-day hearing which will encompass the reading of an Agreed Upon Statement of Facts, the reading of … Continue reading

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A “guilty” on one

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News from the Victoria, BC courthouse… Father Philip Jacobs has been found guilty on one count of sexual touching.  That is the good news.  There were, I believe four charges,  – guilty on one. Only one.  That’s the bad news. … Continue reading

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God have mercy on us

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Sick bay at our house – both husband and I now down and out with the flu 🙁 A sad pair we are! ***** Three court dates tomorrow, Monday 25 February 2013: (1) Father Philip Jacobs Tomorrow morning the judge … Continue reading

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So very very Canadian

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There is a continuation of Father Rheal LeBlanc’s pre-trial hearing this morning (Friday, 22 February 2013) in Windsor, Ontario this morning.  This is NOT open to the public.  However, on Monday 25 February 2013 there is a court date ‘to … Continue reading

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Letters

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A court date for Father Eric Dejaeger omi in Edmonton, Alberta tomorrow morning on his Edmonton Alberta charges: Thursday 21 February 2013:   09:00 am, courtroom # 356, “to speak to,” Edmonton Alberta courthouse Will Father Dejaeger be shipped from … Continue reading

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View documentary online

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For those who, like I, missed the recent Canadian airing of the documentary  Mea Maxima Culpa:  Silence in the House of God, it can can be viewed online in its entirety until around mid March 2013.  Click here to access … Continue reading

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Basilian priest-teacher suspended in Houston – Canadian connections

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A Basilian priest in Houston, Texas, Father Jack Hanna, has been suspended following an allegation of “misconduct.” The following email was sent to alumni of St. Thomas High School in Houston Texas: February 11, 2013 Dear Alumni, This weekend, the … Continue reading

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I could be wrong

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[This was supposed to have been posted bright and early this morning.  I just noticed that, for whatever reason, it didnt make it through] Another court date for Father John Sullivan this morning (Tuesday, 19 February 2013):  09:30 am, courtroom … Continue reading

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Another read it and weep

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A few comments on recently posted articles: (1) Deacon Herman Cassista The articles on convicted Quebec Deacon Herman Cassista are posted.  I have posted each of four  La Soleil article with English google translation.  The translations are abysmal but, I … Continue reading

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