Tag Archives: Tom Doyle

More charges for Lucy

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More charges have been laid against previously convicted, presently incarcerated former church organist  Brian Lucy. 07 February 2017: “New sex charges laid against former Gananoque church organist” & related article Please note the following from the  Note the following from … Continue reading

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“Father Thomas Doyle tells royal commission Vatican failed sex abuse victims” & related articles

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The Sydney Mornig Herald 07 February 2017 Rachel Browne The Vatican has failed to support survivors of sexual abuse in the church for decades, with prominent Catholics demanding action at a royal commission. A whistleblower priest who was one of … Continue reading

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

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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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Expert witness at Mount Cashel civil trial up in the air

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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

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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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