Category Archives: Raymond Lahey

A difficult few days in Newfoundland

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This is a lengthy post, broken into two:  (1)  A statement written by Michelle MacIsaac, a Newfoundlander who attended the recent Father George Smith court dates in Stephenville and Corner Brook Newfoundland, and (2) some reminders about Father George Ansel Smith. … Continue reading

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And on to Ottawa

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Yesterday the Father Richard Racine page was redone.  As you see, Father Racine, ordained in 1986,  was yet another of the seemingly growing wave of ‘late vocations’ to the priesthood. A native of Cornwall, Ontario, Racine became a teacher.  It … Continue reading

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Why a forensic psychiatrist?

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We had a power outage for several hours last night 🙁  Today the oil tank is being replaced and furnace cleaned so furnace off all day.  Thankfully it’s not too terribly cold out yet 🙂 My desktop computer was still … Continue reading

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Defrocked

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There is some confusion as to what exactly has happened to Bishop Raymond Lahey . We are told that Lahey has “been dismissed form the clerical state.” We laity are more familiar with the terms “laicized” or  “defrocked,”  and I … Continue reading

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Antigonish Vicar General placed on leave

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Father Paul Abbass, former spokesman and Vicar General of the scandal-plagued Diocese of Antigonish, Nova Scotia has been placed on a Leave of Absence from his diocesan and pastoral responsibilities after a complaint of some nature was filed with the … Continue reading

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Brief comments

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No news as yet on Father Linus Bastien‘s day in a Windsor Ontario courtroom to answer to the 18 new charges. I’ve posted a number of articles today.  I will list a few with brief comments: (1) 14 February 2012:  … Continue reading

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The Bishop’s porn

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WARNING.  There is graphic content in the following blog. I just discovered that the blog I posted on Monday after court was posted in the wrong place.  You couldn’t see it! To avoid creating too much confusion time-wise I will post it now along with my … Continue reading

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Judge unable to mask his revulsion

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A surprise apology from our disgraced Bishop Raymond Lahey today, and also an opportunity for the judge to view some of Lahey’s child porn collection.  At times the judge was unable to mask his revulsion. The child porn photos were viewed only … Continue reading

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Some fortunately do ‘dodge the bullet’

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Two court dates today: (1) Our disgraced Canadian Bishop Raymond Lahey who pled guilty to possession of child pornography, is due in Ottawa court this morning (Monday 19 December) and Tuesday (20 December).  The two days are booked for cross-examination of Dr. John … Continue reading

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May I never become immune…

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Two court dates today: (1) Father Bohdan Borowec ‘s sex assault trial continues today on Hawaii. (2) Phase one of Bishop Bishop Raymond Lahey‘s two-phased sentencing hearing is today at the Ottawa court house, Ontario.  My apologies, I don’t have … Continue reading

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