Tag Archives: Hamilton Diocese

“Abuse survivor’s memories triggered after report on Catholic priest

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Sylvia
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CTV News Published Wednesday, February 20, 2019 10:00PM EST Last Updated Thursday, February 21, 2019 9:58AM EST CTVNews.ca Staff, with a report from CTV National News’ London correspondent Daniele Hamamdjian Warning: This story contains graphic details of sexual abuse. As … Continue reading →

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“Father Joe, convicted of theft and fraud, returns to serve Catholic faithful in Ottawa” & related article

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Sylvia
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Ottawa Citizen Updated: September 19, 2018 Andrew Duffy APRIL 1, 2009 – Father Joe LeClair, photographed inside Blessed Sacrament Church in the Glebe. Wayne Cuddington / Ottawa Citizen Rev. Joseph LeClair — Father Joe to his legion of supporters — … 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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What have we as a society come to?

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Sylvia
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Convicted Basilian child molester Father Kenneth O’Keefe csb died  20 March 2018.   As most of you know, the death of one’s molester is usually a difficult time for the victims:   in that vein I believe that this will … Continue reading →

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“Ex-Priest in jail for sexual assault seeking parole that could see him walk nearly halfway through his sentence” & related article

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Sylvia
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 CHCH Posted: March 20, 2018 10:06:01 PM       Last updated: March 20, 2018 10:12:41 PM   A former Welland Priest and sexual predator is applying to be released from prison early after serving less than half of his sentence. One of … Continue reading →

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Pedophile priests: The escape

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Sylvia
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One obtained a prestigious position in Rome, the other failed in an orphanage in Malta. Here is the disconcerting journey of six churchmen accused of pedophile crimes. La Presse 21 March 2017 Isabelle Hachey La Presse [see also 21 March … Continue reading →

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More bits and pieces

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Sylvia
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As promised, an update on the Father Amer Saka charges. Father Saka, a priest with the Chaldean Catholic Church in Canada in London Ontario, allegedly gambled away refugee funds.   On 13 July 2016 Father Saka was charged  with fraud over … Continue reading →

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Priest pleads guilty to drunk driving

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Sylvia
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Minimum sentence handed out for Fr. Joseph LeClair Guelph Today 26 July 2016 by: Rob O’Flanagan An alcoholic who spent eight months in prison for fraud in 2014, Fr. Joseph LeClair, an associate pastor at St. Joseph Catholic Church in … 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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