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Disgraced priest Amer Saka pleads guilty after gambling away refugee support cash

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Sylvia
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They were families who looked to Rev. Amer Saka as their spiritual guide and the answer to reuniting their families. London Free Press Updated: January 26, 2019 Jane Sims Father Amer Saka leaves court after pleading guilty one count of … Continue reading →

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Priest accused of $500,000 fraud heading to trial

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Sylvia
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Preliminary hearing ends early with Amer Saka sent to trial The London Free Press Published on: April 9, 2018 | Last Updated: April 9, 2018 4:55 PM EDT Jane Sims Amer Saka, the former pastor at St. Joseph’s Chaldean Catholic … Continue reading →

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Preliminary hearing in priest’s fraud case continues

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Sylvia
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Father Amer Saka, 52 was charged in July 2016 and had been suspended from his duties since March 2016 The London Free Press Published on: March 27, 2018 | Last Updated: March 27, 2018 7:48 AM EDT Jane Sims Amer … Continue reading →

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“Church calls for forgiveness” & related article

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Sylvia
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Man who embezzled more than $350,000 says he was exploited by former priest Winnipeg Free Press 30 August 2017     By: Katie May A local archdiocese is advocating forgiveness for a former church administrator who embezzled at least $357,000 after … Continue reading →

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Was he sentenced?

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Sylvia
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Father Daniel Moreau was scheduled to be sentenced yesterday in the Sorel-Tracy Quebec courthouse. Father Moreau was arrested early March 2013.  On 17 February 2017 he entered a guilty plea to  charges related to  possession, distribution and production of child … Continue reading →

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Oysters, wine and travel? A UK priest’s bizarre fraud scandal

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Sylvia
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CNA  Catholic News Agency April 10, 2017 by CNA Daily News London, England, Apr 10, 2017 / 04:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Fr. John Reid, a Roman Catholic priest serving in County Durham, England, has been spared an 18-month jail sentence … Continue reading →

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Lots of updates

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Sylvia
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There are lots  of court date updates, and another name added to the Accused list.  Here goes. First the updates, and then an  addition to the list … Updates (1)  Father Stephen Amesse (Archdiocese of Ottawa.  Awaiting verdict) The next … Continue reading →

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Away again!

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Sylvia
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Well, I’m barely back and unpacked and on my way again!  We’re heading to Nova Scotia this morning for a long long overdue visit with family.  We will be gone for about a week – should be back next Sunday … Continue reading →

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London priest charged with stealing $500,000 in funds meant for refugees

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Sylvia
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The Hamilton Spectator 15 July 2016 By   Joel OpHardt Facebook Father Amer Saka of London, Ont. LONDON, Ont. — A London priest has been charged with stealing $500,000 meant for refugees in a sponsorship program overseen by the Roman … Continue reading →

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Ontario Chaldean priest charged with fraud

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Sylvia
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After a 4-5 month police investigation, Father Amer Saka, a Chaldean priest in Canada, has been charged with fraud over $5,000 and possessing proceeds of property or thing exceeding $5,000. 14 July 2016:  “Parish priest charged with fraud after allegedly … Continue reading →

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