Author Archives: Sylvia

Court reserves decision in Father MacKenzie extradition review

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Sylvia
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Father Robert MacKenzie, fighting extradition to Scotland on sex abuse allegations, applied for a judicial review of a surrender order. Regina Leader Post Updated: December 4, 2019 Heather Polischuk, Regina Leader-Post Father Robert MacKenzie, appearing for an appeal of an … Continue reading →

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“Unravelling church secrets – The Fifth Estate” & “Prey” a TVO documentary

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Sylvia
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“Unravelling church secrets”   (The Fifth Estate) from The Fifth Estate website In an investigation into clergy abuse within the Roman Catholic Church in Canada, we follow abuse survivors on their quest for accountability. They are demanding that church officials … Continue reading →

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Prey (the documentary)

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Sylvia
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From TVO (TV Ontario) website. Unfortunately this can only viewed by those in Canada.

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Extraditions

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Sylvia
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A priest and former Scottish Benedictine monk lost his fight against extradition from Australia to Scotland to face six men who allege he “engaged in acts of physical and sexual abuse” against them when they were between 11 and 15 … Continue reading →

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Basilian Fathers lose appeal

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Sylvia
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The Basilians of Toronto lost their appeal of the jury decisions re punitive damages and economic damages in the Rod MacLeod /Hod  Marshall sex abuse trial 25 October 2019:     MacLeod v Marshall (Ontario Court of  Appeal) 25 October 2019:  “Basilian … Continue reading →

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Chaldeon priest who made a “mistake” off to prison

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Sylvia
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It is confirmed: the trial of Monsignor James Patrick Robertson will continue in December: 06 December 2019: continuation of trial, 09:30 am, Corner Brook Courthouse (82 Mt. Bernard Avenue) Please keep the complainant in your prayers. ***** Father Amer Saka, … Continue reading →

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Monsignor’s trial continues in December

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Sylvia
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As mentioned before, Father Cecil Noronha has entered into a peace bond and the three charges against him were withdrawn. I have not been able to get a copy of the peace bond but did find out what the conditions are.  … Continue reading →

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Peace bond and withdrawal of charges for Father Noronha

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Sylvia
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Father Cecil Noronha has signed a peace bond.  During a Friday, 11 October 2019 hearing “for resolution” all three charges against Father Cecil Noronha  were withdrawn and he entered into a peace bond. I am currently awaiting a copy of … Continue reading →

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A few updates

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Sylvia
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The next court date for Father Cecil Noronha is: Friday, 11 October 2019:  09:30 am, “for resolution,”  Sudbury Courthouse (155 Elm St, Sudbury) Please keep the complainants in your prayers.  I encourage those who can do so to attend to find … Continue reading →

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More updates

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Sylvia
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It’s taken a while but I have finally have the next court date for Father Cecil Noronha : 03 September 2019: 09:00 am, Assignment Court, Sudbury courthouse, 155 Elm St, Sudbury. This is open to the public but Father Noronha … Continue reading →

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