Tag Archives: Vicar General

McDougall: Father Robert Joseph McDougall

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Sylvia
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Robert Joseph McDougall Robert Joseph MacDougall Robert J. MacDougall (His surname is variously spelled as  both MacDougall and McDougall.  I have opted to spell it as McDougall because that is the spelling in the obituary). Priest, Archdiocese Halifax, Nova Scotia.  … Continue reading →

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The Curious Case of Carlos Urrutigoity (VIII)

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Sylvia
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This is the conclusion of a eight-part series of posts on the Commonweal blog on the Urrutigoity case. Access other parts of the series here:  Part 1;      Part 11;     Part III;      Part IV;     … Continue reading →

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“Pope removes conservative bishop after complaints about protecting priest opening seminary” & related articles

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Sylvia
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The Vancouver Sun By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press September 25, 2014 9:17 PM VATICAN CITY ― Pope Francis on Thursday forcibly removed a conservative Paraguayan bishop who had clashed with his fellow bishops on ideological grounds and promoted a priest … Continue reading →

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“Paraguay diocese says accused priest came with Ratzinger OK” & realted articles

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Sylvia
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CathNews New Zealand Tuesday, August 5th, 2014 A diocese in Paraguay says a priest accused of abuse in the United States was placed in ministry at then-Cardinal Ratzinger’s recommendation. Bishop Rogello Livieres Plano incardinated Fr Carlos Urrutigoty in Ciudad del … Continue reading →

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“Vatican Taking Action In Divisive Paraguay Diocese Where Top Priest Was Removed” & related articles

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Sylvia
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Fox News Latino Published July 30, 2014 AP VATICAN CITY (AP) –  Pope Francis is taking action in a divisive diocese in Paraguay where an Argentine priest, accused by a former superior of being a “serious threat to young people,” … Continue reading →

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Statement Regarding the Status of Reverend Carlos Urrutigoity – March 28, 2014

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Sylvia
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 Statement Regarding the Status of Reverend Carlos Urrutigoity – March 28, 2014 Diocese of Scranton Pennsylvania 28 March 2014 In recent weeks, officials of the Diocese of Scranton were notified that the Reverend Carlos Urrutigoity is exercising priestly ministry and … Continue reading →

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Priest in Pike County sex case promoted after move to Paraguay

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Sylvia
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Pocono Record (Pennsylvania) By Beth Brelje Pocono Record Writer March 14, 2014 A Roman Catholic priest who was accused of molesting boys in Shohola and Moscow, Pa., has been promoted to the No. 2 position in his diocese in Paraguay. … Continue reading →

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Vicar general of St. Paul-Minneapolis Archdiocese resigns

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Sylvia
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The Star Tribune   Minneapolis Updated: October 4, 2013 – 11:13 AM Article by: JEFF STRICKLER , Star Tribune The sudden move by the vicar general came after allegations of a priest’s possession of child pornography surfaced Thursday in a St. … Continue reading →

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