Monthly Archives: August 2014

An apology?

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I have been told that Father Rene Labelle did in fact leave a suicide note.  I am unfortunately unable to confirm that, but, because of the manner in which I was contacted and told  I will tell you that I … Continue reading

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There is much more

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A page has been added for Donald Andrews, another former teacher from the prestigious St. Mary’s International School in Japan which is operated by a Canadian branch of the Brothers of Christian Instruction. There is much more.  I am posting … Continue reading

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Now he’s dead

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Father Rene Labelle is dead.  I have confirmation from several reliable sources that the priest was found dead in his apartment yesterday.  There is talk but no confirmation that his death was by suicide.  I have heard that an autopsy … Continue reading

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Any further info?

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I have been told but have not yet confirmed that Father Rene Labelle was found dead in his apartment yesterday.  Does anyone have any further information? **** Father Bernard Buckle had a courtdate in Stephenville, Newfoundland yesterday *Monday, 25 August … Continue reading

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Archbishop testifying

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Archbishop Denis Hart is testifying at the Australian Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse right now (12:17 am EST) Monday, 25 August 2014.  Hart has been Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Melbourne since 2001.  His predecessor was … Continue reading

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Cardinal to testify in minutes

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Cardinal George Pell will be testifying via video-link (from the Vatican or Rome) in about 10 minutes.  He is due to testify at 4 pm Melbourne Australia time, which is 2 am Eastern Standard Time (the time here in Ontario, … Continue reading

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Similarities here?

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Update on court (1) Father Linus Bastien Father Linus Bastien’s next court date is: 17 November 2014: 10 am, “a motion,” Windsor Superior Court of Justice (245 Windsor Avenue) I have no idea what the motion is all about, but … Continue reading

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Royal Commission

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The Australia Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse is being live-streamed now.  Click here to access the website. They  are on a  short break right now (9 pm EST) – coverage should resume shortly. This session is … Continue reading

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Chilling

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I have added the page for Frank Selas, a former teacher at St. Mary’s International School in Japan. Selas was NOT a member of the Brothers of Christian Instruction, but would have been hired by them to teach at the … Continue reading

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The suspensions, denials and prolonged silence

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I promised some more info on the suspensions and investigations of two Filipino priest in the Diocese of Grand Falls, Newfoundland. Here is some backgrounder (1) I received word around mid-July 2014 that Fathers Richard Salas and Lloyd Lugtu had … Continue reading

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