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Summary of the Findings of the Apostolic Visitation in Ireland

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Sylvia
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news.va 2012-03-20 Vatican Radio Now that the Apostolic Visitation to certain Dioceses, Seminaries and Religious Institutes in Ireland has been concluded, it is intended here, in accordance with what was stated in the Communiqué of 6 June 2011, to offer … Continue reading →

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Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference Press Release: “First phase of Apostolic Visitation to Ireland ends”

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Sylvia
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Irish Catholic Bishops Conference PRESS RELEASE 6 June 2011 First phase of Apostolic Visitation to Ireland ends Communiqué at the Conclusion of the First Phase of the Apostolic Visitation in Ireland The following statement was published by Vatican Radio on … Continue reading →

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First phase of apostolic visitation in Ireland concluded, Vatican says

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Sylvia
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NZ Catholic Tuesday 7 June 2011 ROME (CNS) – Vatican representatives have completed the first phase of an investigation of major Catholic institutions in Ireland, ordered by Pope Benedict XVI to examine the response of Irish church authorities to the … Continue reading →

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Archbishop of Ottawa weighs in on abuse scandal

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Sylvia
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CTV Updated: Wed Jun. 02 2010 7:12:46 PM Melissa Juergensen, ctvottawa.ca The Archbishop of Ottawa is heading to Ireland this fall to examine how the Irish Catholic Church handled a massive sex abuse scandal. Archbishop Terrence Prendergast is one of … Continue reading →

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Whose fault was it?

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Sylvia
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I am both intrigued and disturbed by the profile of Father Ken Greer. A few thoughts and questions: (1)  Media reports indicate Greer sexually abused five boys while he  served in Dysart, Saskatchewan.  Also, according to media reports, Greer was … Continue reading →

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Prendergast conducts first phase of Irish Apostolic Visitation

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Sylvia
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Catholic Register 23 December 2010 Written by Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic News Thursday, 23 December 2010 08:52 OTTAWA – Ottawa Archbishop Terrence Prendergast, S.J., came with “attentive ears and discerning heart” as he conducted the first phase of an Apostolic … Continue reading →

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