Tag Archives: Congregation of Holy Cross

Top court to hear Saint Joseph’s Oratory appeal in sexual assault case

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Sylvia
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Institution believes it is ‘exceptionally targeted’ in alleged victims’ class-action CBC The Canadian Press · Posted: Mar 29, 2018 11:18 AM ET The Supreme Court of Canada will hear an appeal from Montreal’s iconic Saint Joseph’s Oratory which seeks to … Continue reading →

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Distressingly informative ruling

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Sylvia
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The next court date for Father Amer Saka is: 17 November 2016: 09:30 am, “to be spoken to,” courtroom #5, London Ontario courthouse ( 80 Dundas St.) You may recall that Father Saka is the priest with Chaldean Catholic Church … Continue reading →

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Priest says he’s been shunned, fired for discussing sex abuse

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Sylvia
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The Record (Waterloo, Ontario) 30 October 2013 MONTREAL – A Roman Catholic priest says his attempt to raise the issue of sexual abuse with colleagues resulted in him being ostracized and eventually fired from a famous Montreal church. The story … Continue reading →

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Leblanc: Brother Olivain Leblanc

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Sylvia
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Olivain Leblanc Holy Cross brother (Religious Brother with the Congregation of the Holy Cross.  This is the same order to which Brother Andre belonged.   Some media articles refer to Leblanc as a priest.  He is NOT a priest.)    Charged … Continue reading →

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I pray I am pleasantly surprised

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Sylvia
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Deacon William Kokesch had a court date in Montreal this morning.  Has anyone heard anything of the outcome? I will check tomorrow to see if I can get the next courtdate. ***** The Father Philip Jacobs sentencing is scheduled for … Continue reading →

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‘Robbed’ not once, but twice…?

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Sylvia
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Well, another Canadian priest facing theft charges. I have just finished adding the name of Father Robert Couture to the Accused list, and a page with further information. The charges have just been laid.  Father Couture’s next court appearance is … Continue reading →

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Five names

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Sylvia
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I’ve been busy since I got home!  As far as I am concerned, that is always  good.  It is always good when victims find the courage to come forward, and good  when I can add a name to the list … Continue reading →

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Montreal police to arrest two priests accused of abusing students decades ago

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Sylvia
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CTV Montreal Published Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 5:27PM EST Last Updated Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 6:53PM EST MONTREAL—With over 200 former students claiming they were abused by priests, the fight against the Congregation of Holy Cross has been ongoing for … Continue reading →

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Quite a tale

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Sylvia
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I have posted the page of info on Holy Cross Father David Foley .  Take the time to scroll down and read the media coverage.  Quite a tale. And yes, for those who asked me,  Father Foley was teaching at … Continue reading →

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Publication ban

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Sylvia
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I contacted and was told by a reliable source this morning that there is indeed a publication ban on the voire dire (trial within a trial) at the Father Philip Jacobs “trial.” The word is, as anticipated,  that the voire … Continue reading →

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