Tag Archives: Mount Cashel

In trouble with the law, again

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Sylvia
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Father Denis Vaillancourt, canon lawyer and former Chancellor of the scandal-plagued Diocese of Alexandria-Cornwall,  has a court date this morning (Wednesday, 08 June): 08 June 2016: 09:00 am, “to be spoken to,” Alexandria, Ontario courthouse (110 Main St. North) The sex … Continue reading →

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Woman recalls father’s tears when leaving boys at Mount Cashel

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Sylvia
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The Telegram (St. John’s Newfoundland) Published on June 07, 2016 Barb Sweet It was the first time she had ever seen her father cry, a woman said of when her brothers were dropped off several decades ago at the former … Continue reading →

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“Three boys told priest in confession about sexual abuse” & related articles

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Sylvia
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The Telegram (St. John’s Newfoundland) Published on June 06, 2016 Barb Sweet Three agreed statements of facts were submitted to the Mount Cashel civil trial Monday from 1950s-era residents who told their parish priest during confession they were sexual abused … Continue reading →

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Analysis: Mount Cashel, and the redemptive power of pulling stories from the darkness

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Sylvia
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 CBC News Posted: Apr 17, 2016 12:30 PM NTLast Updated: Apr 18, 2016 4:41 PM NT By Philip Lee, for CBC News Mount Cashel, built as an orphanage for Roman Catholic boys in 1875, was located on a large estate in … Continue reading →

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The Children

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Sylvia
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Please note, a picture of two darling little girls , Donna and Karen, has been posted on The Children‘s page. Picture of Donna and Karen added to The Children Donna and Karen are sisters.  Both girls were sexually abused in … Continue reading →

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Confession sacred, but priests had other options to act on reported abuse at Mount Cashel

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Sylvia
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St. John’s Telegram Published on April 20, 2016 Barb Sweet The confidential seal of the confessional cannot be broken by a priest, but there are other options for a priest who hears of an abuse allegation there, a witness suggested … Continue reading →

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Archbishop’s role includes safeguarding people in diocese: canon law expert

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Sylvia
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St. John’s Telegram Published on April 19, 2016 Barb Sweet If the archbishop of St. John’s knew of a serious problem or something criminally wrong going on at an orphanage or such institutions, he had the right to visit the … Continue reading →

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Such perseverance

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Sylvia
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There are several new postings of interest: (1)  Mount Cashel Updates on the civil trial currently under way in St. John’s Newfoundland.  The court battle continues to hold the Archdiocese of St. John’s accountable for the countless atrocities which was … Continue reading →

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Expert witness at Mount Cashel civil trial up in the air

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Sylvia
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St. John’s Telegram Published on April 19, 2016 Barb Sweet Newfoundland Supreme Court Justice Alphonsus Faour will make a decision this afternoon on whether Father Thomas Doyle is acceptable as an expert in canon law. Lawyers argued back and forth … Continue reading →

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Court will hear one voice from Hughes Inquiry

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Sylvia
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St. John’s TelegramPublished on April 18, 2016 Barb Sweet Mount Cashel civil trial to take a break this week A piece of videotaped evidence from one witness at the Hughes Inquiry nearly 30 years ago will be allowed as evidence in … Continue reading →

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