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“Catholic bishops ‘knew of 20 sex abuse allegations by priests'” & related articles

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Sylvia
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Separate report alleges that Vatican is investigating child abuse claims against another Scottish priest Ben Quinn guardian.co.uk, Friday 8 March 2013 23.32 GMT A Catholic newspaper reported that Cardinal Keith O’Brien was summoned to Rome last year over abuse claims. … Continue reading →

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“Sex Abuse Scandal German Catholic Church Cancels Inquiry” & related articles

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Sylvia
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Spiegel online International 09 January 2013 By Barbara Hans An independent inquiry into sex abuse in the German Catholic Church was supposed to restore faith in the embattled institution. But now the Church has called it off, citing a breakdown in trust with … Continue reading →

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“Victoria diocese stands by priest dismissed in Ohio” & related article

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Sylvia
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The Vancouver Times-Colonist 28 April 2002 Louise Dickson An American priest who was dismissed from his post with the Diocese of Columbus in Ohio for sexual misconduct is an asset to his Saanich parish and the community, the chancellor of … Continue reading →

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MacDonald: Father Stuart MacDonald

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Sylvia
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Stuart A. MacDonald Priest Diocese of St. Catharine’s, Ontario.  Ordained 17 May 1997. Canon lawyer.  November 2012 was discharged from his duties as chaplain at Wyoming Catholic College after complaints of, amongst others things,  sexual misconduct, alcohol, “very bad language” … Continue reading →

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“Priest Hugh Kennedy cleared of allegations after police probe ends” & related article

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Sylvia
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The Belfast Telegraph Monday, 19 November 2012 By David Young No criminal charges will be brought against a west Belfast priest who stepped down after the Catholic Church received claims about his conduct. Father Hugh Kennedy (55) was asked to … Continue reading →

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“Detective challenges O’Farrell over Catholic abuse claims” with VIDEOS

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Sylvia
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ABC News (Australia) Updated Fri Nov 9, 2012 1:43pm AEDT Lateline By Suzanne Smith A senior serving police officer has challenged New South Wales Premier Barry O’Farrell to set up a Royal Commission into sex abuse in the Catholic Church, … Continue reading →

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Three Catholic clergy in spotlight in sex cover-up investigation

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Sylvia
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The Newcastle Herald Nov. 3, 2012, 4 a.m. By  JOANNE McCARTHY Minister for Police and the Hunter Mike Gallacher has provided the first formal confirmation that police have investigated three senior Catholic clergy for concealing the child sex crimes of … Continue reading →

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Norwell priest takes leave following accusation of inappropriate behavior involving minors

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Sylvia
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The Republic (Columbus, Ohio) October 29, 2012 – 6:58 am EDT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BRAINTREE, Mass. — The pastor of a Roman Catholic church in Norwell has taken a voluntary leave of absence following an allegation of inappropriate behavior in … Continue reading →

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Gov’t to prosecute ‘blood’ ivory traders

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Sylvia
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DENR: Priest should prove icons legally acquired Philippine Daily Inquirer 12:10 am | Wednesday, September 26th, 2012 By DJ Yap, TJ Burgonio, Nancy C. Carvajal IVORY CHILD One of the prized pieces in the Belen collection of Msgr. Cris Garcia … Continue reading →

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“Monsignor Ian Dempsey returns to work despite police sex-crimes investigation” & “Archbishop John Hepworth quizzed on renovation funds”

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Sylvia
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The Herald Sun (Australia) September 22, 2012  9:39AM David Jean adelaidenow Mosignor Ian Dempsey  has been cleared by the Catholic Church to resume parish duties. Picture: Chris Mangan Source: AdelaideNow THE Catholic Church has cleared a priest accused of raping … Continue reading →

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