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How a sexual assault victim’s lawsuit set a precedent that alarmed the Catholic Church

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Sylvia
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The Sunday Edition CBC Radio Posted: Apr 12, 2019 9:00 AM ET | Last Updated: April 12 Rod MacLeod was sexually abused by a Basilian priest, starting when he was 13 years old. His battle for justice is the subject … Continue reading →

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“Woman sues Roman Catholic Diocese of Kamloops, alleging sexual abuse” & relates article

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Sylvia
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A former teacher wants offices in Kamloops searched for documents related to her case The Columbia Valley Pioneer Mar. 7, 2019 12:08 p.m. News A former elementary schoolteacher who is suing the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kamloops and a retired … Continue reading →

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“Survivors of pedophile priest who served in Sudbury subject of documentary” & related article

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Sylvia
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Prey — the new documentary project by Windsor-born filmmaker Matt Gallagher — gives voice to those who were subject to the abuses of disgraced priest William Hodgson Marshall. The Sudbury Star [The same article appears in The Windsor Star] Published … Continue reading →

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“Cardinal Pell’s Appeal Process to Begin in June” & related articles

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Sylvia
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Cardinal George Pell outside the Hotel Quirinale in Rome March 3, 2016. (Alexey Gotovskiy/CNA) National Catholic Register 06 March  2019 Catholic News Agency The cardinal’s appeal will be made on three points, according to the appeal document. MELBOURNE, Australia — … Continue reading →

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“Decision on priest abuse lawsuit expected in months” & related article

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Sylvia
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A decision about whether priest abuse victim Irene Deschenes can reopen her civil suit likely will be made within the next six months. London Free Press Updated 27 September 2018 Jane Sims Irene Deschenes wants a judge to re-open her … Continue reading →

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Bishop Cantú breaks silence on Hobbs priest accused of sexual abuse

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Sylvia
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Las Cruces Sun-New Published 8:00 p.m. MT May 30, 2018 Carlos Andres López, Las Cruces Sun-News (Photo: Josh Bachman/Sun-News) LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces Bishop Oscar Cantú on Wednesday disputed allegations that the diocese conspired to cover up an investigation … Continue reading →

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Archdiocese: Priest accused of abuse must return to Guam by June 15

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Sylvia
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Pacific Daily News 25 May 2018 Haidee V Eugenio, heugenio@guampdn.com After former altar boys tearfully went public with allegations, a law was passed to open doors for lawsuits against the church, clergy and others. Wochit (Photo: PDN file photo) The … Continue reading →

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“Third sex abuse suit filed against priest” & related article

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Sylvia
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The Guam Daily Post23 May  2018 Mindy Aguon A third complaint alleging sexual abuse against former Archdiocese of Agana Chancellor Adrian Cristobal was filed Tuesday in the District Court of Guam. J.E., 33, who used initials to protect his identity, … Continue reading →

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Lawsuit: Former archdiocese chancellor Adrian Cristobal abused, raped boy for 18 years

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Sylvia
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Pacific Daily NewsMay 7, 2018 | Updated 10:46 a.m. ChT May 8, 2018 Haidee V Eugenio, heugenio@guampdn.com Published 7:03 p.m. ChT  More than 120 lawsuits accuse retired priest Louis Brouillard, 96, of sexually abusing childrenPacific Daily News (Photo: PDN file … Continue reading →

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$2.6 million awarded to man abused by former principal of St. Mary’s College (8 photos)

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Sylvia
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Largest award ever of punitive damages against the Catholic Church in Canada. Father Hod Marshall was known as ‘Happy Hands’ ostensibly because of his love for basketball Soo Today 01 May 2018 by: David Helwig   In a landmark civil … Continue reading →

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