Tag Archives: Diocese of Grouard-McLennan

Smells fishy

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Sylvia
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Today two matters regarding two priests from India who came to Canada to serve with the Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan, Alberta.  Both priests are members of an order known as the Missionary Society of  St. Thomas the Apostle.  Both priests  faced … Continue reading →

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Former Manning Priest Not Guilty

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Sylvia
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YL Country March 6, 2015 The verdict is in for Abraham Azhakathu (pictured).  The 60-year-old former Manning Priest was found not guilty of sexual assault and touching at Peace River’s Court of Queen’s Bench.  Azhakathu was overtaken with tears of … Continue reading →

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Sum of the coverage

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Sylvia
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The trial of Father Abraham Joseph Azakathu mst, an Indian priest with the Missionary Society of St. Thomas the Apostle who has been serving in the Archdiocese Grouard –McLennan, Alberta since 2009, continues to today.   Here is the media coverage, … Continue reading →

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“Alberta Catholic priest denies sexually touching private parts of minor” & related articles

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Sylvia
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The Winnipeg Free Press Posted: 03/5/2015 7:54 PM By: The Canadian Press PEACE RIVER, Alta. – A Catholic priest has vehemently denied sexually touching a minor at a church in northwestern Alberta. Abraham Azhakathu testified Thursday at his trial on … Continue reading →

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Trial

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Sylvia
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There are two cases before the courts today, one of the two is day one of an Alberta trial scheduled for two days: (1)   Father Abraham Azhakathu mst  05 March 2015:  10 am, TRIAL booked for two days, Court of … Continue reading →

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Embarrassingly busy in court

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Sylvia
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An embarrassingly busy week in court for the Canadian bishops this week.  Here is the schedule for the week.  As always, I encourage those who can do so to attend.  And, as always, please keep the many complainants and victims … Continue reading →

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Sylvestre: Father Jean-Paul Sylvestre

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Sylvia
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Jean-Paul Sylvestre Priest, Archdiocese of Grourard-McLennan in Alberta, Canada (when Father Sylvestre was ordained the archdiocese was the Diocese of Grourard)    Ordained 31 May 1958.  Seems to have spent most of his years as a priest as a military … Continue reading →

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“Travel request from Alberta priest accused of sexual assault rejected” & related article

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Sylvia
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vancouverdesi.com Published: August 22, 2014 THE CANADIAN PRESS PEACE RIVER, Alta. — A Catholic priest in northwestern Alberta who is accused of sexually assaulting a minor has been told he cannot travel outside Canada to attend a funeral because he … Continue reading →

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Date set for prelim for Manning Priest

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Sylvia
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Peace River Record-Gazette Wednesday, April 2, 2014 10:39:26 MDT AM By Adam Dietrich, Peace River Record-Gazette A preliminary inquiry date has been set for a Catholic priest from Manning charged with sexual offences against a minor earlier this month. Counsel … Continue reading →

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New court date set for accused priest

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Sylvia
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dailyheraldtribune.com (Grande Prairie, Alberta) 17 March 2014 5:59:11 MDT PM By Adam Dietrich, Peace River Record-Gazette A new court date has been set for a Catholic priest from Manning charged with sexual offences against a minor earlier this month. Counsel … Continue reading →

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