Tag Archives: canon lawyers

More smoke and mirrors?

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Sylvia
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Probably most have by now heard or read of the new motu proprio issued by Pope Frances  which apparently establishes new norms regarding the removal of bishops who failed to act appropriately in cases of clerical sexual predators.  Here are … Continue reading →

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Seriously. He said that

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Sylvia
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The name of Father Denis Vaillancourt has been added to the Accused list.  The page is far from complete.  Thankfully there was already a fair bit of information on theinquiry.ca website so I was able to snatch and transfer that, … Continue reading →

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Vatican attacks abuse victims, offered payout to ‘appear concerned’

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Sylvia
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The Australian February 21, 2014 12:00AM A VATICAN investigation into claims of child abuse by a Catholic priest has attacked the credibility of the alleged victims and said a decision to offer financial compensation was made “for actuarial reasons and … Continue reading →

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Random thoughts

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Sylvia
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I have a few thoughts rumbling about re the manner in which the Church deals, or fails to deal, with clerical sexual molesters. I really got thinking about this when, a few days ago, I posted the following: 06 June … Continue reading →

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Fireworks at the Weave Shed?

Posted on August 28, 2007 by Sylvia
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Fireworks at the Weave Shed! The Diocese of Alexandria-Cornwall absolutely does not want Roman Catholic American canon lawyer Father Tom Doyle to testify as an expert witness. Doyle is scheduled to take the stand tomorrow (Wednesday, 29 August 2007) after … Continue reading →

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