Category Archives: Ireland

“Abuse survivor’s memories triggered after report on Catholic priest

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Sylvia
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CTV News Published Wednesday, February 20, 2019 10:00PM EST Last Updated Thursday, February 21, 2019 9:58AM EST CTVNews.ca Staff, with a report from CTV National News’ London correspondent Daniele Hamamdjian Warning: This story contains graphic details of sexual abuse. As … Continue reading →

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Another guilty plea from former Cornwall Classical College prof?

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Sylvia
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It sounds as though previously convicted Viatorian priest Father Ron Leger  has entered another guilty plea.  In March of this year we were anticipating a date being set for trial, but,  his next court date is for sentencing.  I checked … Continue reading →

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“Catholic Church urge gardai to investigate ‘shocking sex act on an Irish church altar'” & related article

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Sylvia
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The incident has reportedly been flagged with several senior priests and bishops The Irish Mirror 4 MAY 2018   13:52 By   David Coleman Head of the Roman Catholic Church in Rome   The Catholic Chuch has urged gardai to investigate claims … Continue reading →

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“The Bishop of Dromore was right to resign. Others should take note” & related articles

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Sylvia
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The Catholic Heraldposted Friday, 2 Mar 2018 by Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith When a bishop loses the confidence of his flock, the sooner he goes the better The Bishop of Dromore, Dr John McAreavey, has resigned his see. Dromore is the … Continue reading →

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“‘Can’t walk away from it’: Historic child abuse crimes haunt retired Sask. pastor” & related articles

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Sylvia
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CTV News Published Thursday, April 13, 2017 8:07PM CST Last Updated Thursday, April 13, 2017 8:20PM CST Angelina Irinici and Kevin Menz, CTV Saskatoon Henry Clarke’s past is coming back to haunt him. The retired Meadow Lake pastor, who’s still … Continue reading →

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“Priest sues diocese; alleges persecution for reporting abuse” & related articles

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Sylvia
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The News & Observer 11 January 2017 By TERRY SPENCER Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. A Roman Catholic priest filed suit Wednesday against his former diocese, saying that the bishop pushed him aside and lied about him because he … Continue reading →

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Good news!

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Sylvia
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The theft trial of Father Couture continues today (01 December 2015)  in London. An article from today’s Windsor Star is posted: 30 November 2015:  Priest accused of stealing told bishop he was playing ‘hardball’ with unauthorized fees And, a few … Continue reading →

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Former Irish priest loses Vatican defrocking appeal after being acquitted on child sex abuse charges

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Sylvia
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The Tablet 30 November 2015 13:38 by Sean Smith A former Irish priest who was tried and acquitted twice by Irish courts on child sex abuse charges has lost an appeal against his defrocking by the Catholic Church in Ireland. Daniel … Continue reading →

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“Papal sex abuse commission members meet over Chilean bishop” & related articles

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Sylvia
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Reuters 13 April 2015 VATICAN CITY | By Philip Pullella (Reuters) – Members of a commission advising Pope Francis on how to rid the Catholic Church of sexual abuse have met a top Vatican official to express their misgivings over … Continue reading →

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“Chilean legislators vote to strip priest of honorary nationality” & related articles

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Sylvia
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Catholic News Agency 08 January 2015 Santiago, Chile, Jan 9, 2015 / 03:35 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The House of Representatives in Chile has passed a resolution stripping Father John O’Reilly, of the Legion of Christ of his honorary Chilean nationality … Continue reading →

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