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- Hans Oomes on Plan unveiled for full investigation of sex abuse in Dutch Catholic church back to 1945
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- bc on Ventura: Archbishop Luigi Ventura
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- Rosemary on Sander: Father Placidus Sander osb
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- bc on The antithesis of the goodness and love of God.
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- Court reserves decision in Father MacKenzie extradition review
- “Unravelling church secrets – The Fifth Estate” & “Prey” a TVO documentary
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- Basilian Fathers lose appeal
- Chaldeon priest who made a “mistake” off to prison
- Monsignor’s trial continues in December
- Peace bond and withdrawal of charges for Father Noronha
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Links of Interest
- Abuse of Minors: The Church's response
- Australian Royal Commission
- Bishop Accountability
- Cornwall and the Cornwall Public Inquiry
- IICSA Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse in England and Wales
- International Clergy Sexual Abuse Monitor
- Ken Hills Blogspot
- KLOKK
- Monsignor Bernard Prince website
- N.Ireland Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry
- Special Commission of Inquiry into matters relating to the Police investigation of certain child sexual abuse allegations in the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle
- Vicoria Australia Parliamentray Inquiry
Monthly Archives: December 2017
Merry Christmas
We had a good run down to Alabama – a little nasty getting out of Ottawa with snow and freezing rain, but once we hit the 401 we pretty well sailed along, happily watching the temperature climb up, up and … Continue reading
Crazy crazy day
Well, off to the Southern States this morning for Christmas with family. The car sleigh is packed and ready to go. There will be 15 of us for Christmas so lots of parcels, plus goodies 🙂 There were several things I … Continue reading
Posted in Accused or charged, Acquitted, Administrative, Bishops, Canada, Clerical sexual predators, Scandal
Tagged Ontario, Ottawa Archdiocese
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Two days before Christmas
Father Denis Vaillancourt, the former long-time Chancellor of the Diocese of Alexandria-Cornwall, has been sentenced to 12 months house arrest, followed by 12 months probation and must donate $500 towards charity. Thankfully for the victim and his family it’s over. Please keep them in … Continue reading
Good therapy
Today is day one of Father Brian Boucher’s tw0-day preliminary hearing. There will without doubt be a publication ban on all testimony and evidence so even if there is media present we wont hear anything about the allegations themselves. We … Continue reading
Several things of note
There are several things of note today: (1) Father Paul Breau Sex assault charges which had been laid against Father Paul (Archdiocese of Moncton) have been withdrawn: 07 December 2017: Priest accused of sexual assault won’t have to go through trial … Continue reading
Posted in Clerical sexual predators
Tagged Archdiocese of Moncton, Archdiocese of Regina, Basilians, Corner Brook and Labrador Diocese, Cornwall, defrocked, laicized, Milltown Institute, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Ontario, Saint George's Diocese, Saskatchewan, Society of African Missions
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He was defrocked in 2014
A quick post… Father George Smith is MR. George Smith, and has been MR. George Smith since January 2014. He was defrocked/lacized : 05 November 2017: Statement from the Diocese of Corner Brook and Labrador Re George Smith What a shame … Continue reading
Such jocularity
As you may already know from an earlier comment, previously convicted molester Marcel Lalonde has been acquitted. Justice Laurie Lacelle delivered her reasons for judgment this morning (Wednesday 06 Dec. ’17). The one thing I must get off my chest immediately is … Continue reading
Verdict in Cornwall tomorrow
The verdict in the sex abuse trial of previously convicted molester Marcel Lalonde will be rendered tomorrow: Wednesday, 06 December 2017: 10 am, VERDICT, Cornwall, Ontario courthouse (29 Second St. W., ) I encourage those who can do so to … Continue reading
He’s heading back to jail
Yes, Father George Ansel Smith is headed back to jail. 15 months incarceration. To served consecutive to the sentence he is presently serving (on parole) for the sexual abuse of 13 boys. . Father Smith must answer here on earth … Continue reading
Sentencing this aft.
A reminder that sentencing for previously convicted molester Father George Ansel Smith is scheduled for this afternoon (Tuesday) in Cornerbrook, Newfoundland: Tuesday, 05 December 2017: 1:30 pm, Sentencing, Corner Brook, Newfoundland courthouse (82 Mt. Bernard Avenue) I encourage those who … Continue reading