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Secret files detail clergy abuse at Santa Barbara boarding school

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Sylvia
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After court battle, papers are released regarding accusations of sexual abuse of children at the Franciscans’ St. Anthony Seminary. The Los Angeles Times By Ashley Powers, Los Angeles Times May 24, 2012 In documents recently posted online, Robert Van Handel … Continue reading →

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Detailed account of priest abuse allegations released

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Sylvia
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The Orange Country Register Published: May 23, 2012 Updated: 8:18 a.m. By GREG HARDESTY / THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER Thousands of pages from files on nine Roman Catholic priests who settled high-profile clergy abuse lawsuits six years ago are being … Continue reading →

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APNewsBreak: Franciscan files tell abuse story

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Sylvia
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MercuryNews.com By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press Posted: 05/22/2012 02:55:50 PM PDT May 23, 2012 1:6 AM GMTUpdated: 05/22/2012 06:06:55 PM PDT LOS ANGELES—Robert Van Handel was a 15-year-old seminarian at St. Anthony’s, a prestigious Franciscan boarding school, when, he said, … Continue reading →

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OC sex abuse case against 2 priests rejected

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Sylvia
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The Sacramento Bee The Associated Press Published: Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011 – 5:59 pm Last Modified: Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011 – 7:04 pm SANTA ANA, Calif. — An Orange County jury Thursday rejected claims by two brothers who alleged they were … Continue reading →

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Police: Conn. priest admits having Facebook, text message sex chats with 13-year-old boy

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Sylvia
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 The Republic – Columbus, Indiana 17 August 2011  THE ASSOCIATED PRESS  BERLIN, Conn. — An arrest warrant affidavit alleges that a Connecticut Roman Catholic priest who was arrested last month had repeated conversations about sex acts with a 13-year-old boy … Continue reading →

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