Tag Archives: Archdiocese of Moncton

No word yet on voir dire ruling

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The first sex abuse trial of Father Brian Boucher continues today in Montreal Quebec Yes, there in fact two trials, the one currently underway dealing with the charges stemming from the allegations of the first complainant to contact police; the second … Continue reading

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Cormier: Father Edward Cormier

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Edward Cormier Father Edward Cormier Priest, Archdiocese of Moncton, New Brunswick.  Ordained 26 May 1949. ____________________________________ Archbishops of Moncton Archdiocese from time of Father Cormier’s  ordination to early 2000s: Norbert Robichaud  (25 July 1942 – 23 Mar 1972) ; Donat … Continue reading

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The word from Joe is that ex-priest and serial molester Don Grecco will be out of jail 23 April 2018. You may recall on 24 October 2017  Grecco was sentenced to  18 months jail.  He will have served all of … Continue reading

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Victims deserve better than this from their archbishop

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Very disturbing news from the Archdiocese of Moncton, New Brunswick: 17 January 2018:  Blame tough lives of priests’ victims on economy, not abuse, says church Note the following four quotes from the article:  – (1)  To the argument that victims … Continue reading

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Blame tough lives of priests’ victims on economy, not abuse, says church

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Archdiocese says lawsuits over sexual assaults are ‘unreasonable’ and it should not have to pay compensation CBC News Posted: Jan 17, 2018 6:00 AM AT    Last Updated: Jan 17, 2018 10:22 AM AT By Gabrielle Fahmy, Yvon Arsenault, in a picture … Continue reading

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Several things of note

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There are several things of note today: (1)  Father Paul Breau Sex assault charges which had been laid against Father Paul (Archdiocese of Moncton) have been withdrawn: 07 December 2017: Priest accused of sexual assault won’t have to go through trial … Continue reading

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Priest accused of sexual assault won’t have to go through trial

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Crown withdraws charge against Paul Breau after doctors declare former U of M chaplain mentally incompetent CBC News Posted: Dec 07, 2017 2:24 PM AT     Last Updated: Dec 07, 2017 2:24 PM AT By Gabrielle Fahmy, Paul Breau was chaplain at … Continue reading

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Pellerin: Father Guillame Pellerin

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Guillame PellerinFather Guillame Pellerin Priest, Archdiocese of Moncton, New Brunswick.  Ordained   19 January 1936.  Identified as a molester in one of 56 lawsuits filed in New Brunswick. _________________________________ Unless otherwise indicated the following information is drawn from annual copies of the … Continue reading

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‘He was a monster’: Alleged victim of priest Camille Leger explains why he’s suing church

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At least 32 civil suits before courts against Leger, and lawyer thinks they’re ‘tip of the iceberg’ CBC News 28 November 2017 Gabrielle Fahmy · CBC News  Jean-Paul Melanson, now 51, said he was six-years-old when the abuse started in … Continue reading

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N.B. Catholic Church says there may be no money left to compensate sex abuse victims

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CBS Radio The Current  Anna Maria Tremonti Monday November 20, 2017 The diocese centre in Dieppe, NB., was sold a few years ago to find money to pay sexual abuse victims. (CBC) Almost every month for the past year, lawsuits have … Continue reading

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