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“Archbishop speaks to Mount Cashel victims from witness stand” & related article

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Sylvia
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The Telegram (St. John’s Newfoundland) 14 June 2016 Barb Sweet Published on June 14, 2016Archbishop Martin Currie expressed regret on the witness stand in Newfoundland Supreme Court Tuesday for the abuse boys suffered at the hands of Christian Brothers at … Continue reading →

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Etienne: Father Jean-Claude Etienne

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Sylvia
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Priest, Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie, ordained 29 June 1961.  2008 Lawsuit settled with two men who endured sex abuse as children at the hands of Father Etienne. Other lawsuits have been commenced. Apparently there is evidence that by 1970 … Continue reading →

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Pattern of Brothers seeking church permission for fundraising: lawyer

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Sylvia
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The Telegram (St. John’s Newfoundland)Published on April 15, 2016 Barb Sweet Correspondence between the 1950s indicates there was a pattern of the Christian Brothers seeking approval from the archbishop for activities like bingos, fairs, garden parties, collections and the Christmas … Continue reading →

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Archdiocese had no official role at Mount Cashel: witness

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Sylvia
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The Telegram (St. John’s Newfoundland) Published on April 14, 2016 Barb Sweet The Archdiocese of St. John’s had no control over the vetting of Christian Brothers assigned to Mount Cashel, nor do historical documents show a role in operating or … Continue reading →

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Bid to avoid trial failed?

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Sylvia
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It seems that Father Linus Bastien‘s bid to avoid trial for health reasons or whatever have failed.  His next court date is: Monday 14 March 2016:  10 am, “to set a date,” Windsor Superior Court of Justice (245 Windsor Avenue) … Continue reading →

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Australian diplomat’s son in Tokyo St Mary’s child sexual abuse story

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Sylvia
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The Age (Australia) Date:   August 16, 2015 Simon Scott Jacob was 11 years old when he was raped, in a Catholic school chapel, by two Brothers who threatened to do the same to his younger brother if he spoke out. … Continue reading →

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List of priests accused of sex abuse includes 1 believed to be Ronan murder victim

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Sylvia
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Missoulian (Montana) 02 June 2015 By Vince Devlin The Roman Catholic Diocese headquarters in Helena. POLSON – When the Roman Catholic Diocese of Helena in April posted the names of 80 former employees, most of them priests and nuns, who … Continue reading →

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“1,400 investigated in child sex abuse inquiry, including politicians” & related article

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Sylvia
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Officer leading Operation Hydrant inquiry says out of 1,433 alleged offenders 76 were politicians, 43 were from music industry and 135 were from TV, film or radio The Guardian  (UK) Wednesday 20 May 2015 12.42 BST Last modified on Wednesday … Continue reading →

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Cardinal George Pell responds to child sex allegations

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Sylvia
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Yahoo!  New Zealand May 20, 2015, 9:49 pm By Megan Neil UPDATE: Cardinal George Pell has responded to allegations he tried to bribe victims of pedophile priests. In a statement released Wednesday night he said he was horrified by survivors’ … Continue reading →

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Nun laughed after priest’s abuse: victim

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Sylvia
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Daily Mail Online Published: 09:53 GMT, 20 May 2015 | Updated: 09:53 GMT, 20 May 2015 By Australian Associated Press A nun laughed after a five-year-old orphan was abused by a priest at a Victorian Catholic home, the sex abuse … Continue reading →

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