Category Archives: Alexandria-Cornwall Diocese

For the love of God

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So, on appeal the Archbishop of Guam was found guilty by a Vatican tribunal: 04 April 2019:  CDF upholds guilty verdict of Guam archbishop for abuse of minors” & related article Tut. Tut. Bad boy!! Exactly what kind of message … Continue reading

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Which came first?

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Father Cecil Noronha had a court date in Espanola Ontario yesterday.  He was scheduled for a preliminary hearing.  I can find nothing in the media to confirm that that date proceeded.  Yes, there would be a publication ban on testimony and … Continue reading

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Large festering boil lanced, again

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There are a series of articles posted.  In an effort to get on with several other articles which will require a bit of time I will group them as  follows, some with very limited comment: (1)  Father Joannes Rivoire omi … Continue reading

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Diocese of Alexandria-Cornwall about to be swallowed up by the Archdiocese of Ottawa

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Well, as anticipated by many, the Diocese of Alexandria-Cornwall is about to be swallowed up by the Archdiocese of Ottawa: 02 May 2018:  “Changes to the Diocese of Alexandria-Cornwall” & related article Good or bad?  Time alone will tell. As … Continue reading

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“Changes to the Diocese of Alexandria-Cornwall” & related article

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[Alexandria-Cornwall Diocese website] May 2, 2018 On April 27, 2018, it was announced that Pope Francis has united the Diocese of Alexandria-Cornwall to the Archdiocese of Ottawa “in the person of the bishop”. Archbishop Prendergast is no longer the Apostolic … Continue reading

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Retired priest sentenced in Cornwall to house arrest, curfew, probation

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Cornwall Standard Freeholder Friday, December 15, 2017 8:01:37 EST PM By Alan S. Hale, Cornwall Standard-Freeholder The Cornwall courthouse on Second Street West. File photo A retired Roman Catholic priest from Glengarry, Denis Vaillancourt, was given to a one-year conditional … Continue reading

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Two days before Christmas

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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

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Good therapy

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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

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Three court dates this week

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Three court dates this week: (1)  Previously convicted Oblate molester Father Omer Desjardins has a court date in Winnipeg tomorrow: Monday, 04 December  2017:  10 am, to enter a plea, court room #303,  Winnipeg Provincial courthouse (Main Floor, 408 York … Continue reading

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Pre-sentence in Newfoundland tomorrow

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Previously convicted molester Father George Smith has a court date in Stephenville Newfoundland tomorrow: )(Wednesday) 22 November 2017: 09:30 am, Pre-Sentence Report, Stephenville Newfoundland courthouse Pre-sentence report implies a conviction or “guilty” plea.  Is there something we missed here? No … Continue reading

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