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Monthly Archives: May 2010
Lawyers say church sent accused monk to The Bahamas
COLLEGEVILLE, Minnesota – St. John’s Abbey publications and newspaper articles from the 1990s on contradict the abbey’s own statement about the whereabouts and work history of the Rev. Francisco Schulte after the abbey received an allegation of sexual misconduct against … Continue reading
Abbot Klassen to Lecture on Sex Abuse Crisis
Note: Abbot John Klassen is no longer a credible speaker with regard to the sexual abuse crisis. His well-documented handling of the sexual abuse crisis has been a failure. Abbot John Klassen and the abbey’s continued (and even very recent) … Continue reading
Times Message Board Comment
The real problem here is the fact that the Abbey is dragging down what used to be considered a fine educational institution. These lawsuits are going to cost not only the Abbey money but the University itself. The University, Prep … Continue reading
Fr. Francisco Schulte… 2008 Tour Guide
This photo shows Fr. Francisco Schulte giving a tour to the newest ”residents” of Sant’ Anselmo Monastery at Subiaco.
Abbey’s reports contradict its claim
“The abbey’s own statements reflect knowledge of Schulte’s misconduct since 1992. The fact that the abbey has failed to reach out to victims of Schulte even while calling on victims of other monks to come forward represents unprecedented deception and … Continue reading
St. John’s Abbey offers differing accounts on accused monk’s status
(SC Times) COLLEGEVILLE — St. John’s Abbey publications and newspaper articles from the 1990s on contradict the abbey’s own statement about the whereabouts and work history of the Rev. Francisco Schulte after the abbey received an allegation of sexual misconduct … Continue reading
Video of Restricted Monk at St. John’s Abbey
On May 16, 2010, Fr. Brennan Maiers, a restricted monk at St. John’s Abbey in Collegeville, Minnesota, was filmed outside the Abbey church stalking a potential victim. He pretends to read a book (turning pages in wrong direction) then puts … Continue reading
Investigators: Searching for Josh (w/ Video)
(Fox 9) EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – When law enforcement couldn’t provide answers, the family of a missing Minnesota college student insisted they return his computer hard drive. The family recently allowed the FOX 9 investigators access to that hard drive … Continue reading
Fr. Tim Backous: A Conflict of Interest
“We use the word “community” quite a bit in places like ours but forget its most elemental meaning – caring for each other.” – Blog Entry by Fr. Tim Backous, September 2, 2009
Sex abuse scandal still haunts Raleigh diocese
The other brother was molested in 1986 mainly in a condominium owned by Monsignor Jeffrey Ingham of the Diocese of Raleigh. Ingham later stated “absolutely not” when asked if he knew of the activities taking place in his own condo. … Continue reading
Broken Agreement
In 2002, an agreement was made. After years of disgraceful cover-ups, leaders of the Benedictine monks at St. John’s acknowledged the abuse perpetrated by their clergymen, made financial amends with victims, and agreed to change.
Raleigh diocese not part of [Schulte] suit
(newsobserver.com) RALEIGH — Despite a lawsuit filed this week by two Raleigh brothers alleging sexual abuse by a Roman Catholic priest, the number of cases involving the Diocese of Raleigh remains far below those at dioceses at the epicenter of … Continue reading
Francisco Schulte’s Revised Work History
Below is the latest version of Fr. Schulte’s work and travel history. How many victims does Fr. Francisco Schulte have?
More Deception from St. John’s Abbey [re Schulte]
At least four claims made in the St. John’s Abbey “Statement on Father Francisco Schulte” (May 18, 2010) [ View ] are blatantly false or contradict other statements made by the Abbey:
Alleged Sexual Abuse Victim Sues St. John’s Abbey (w/ Video)
(Fox 9) ST. PAUL, Minn. – A man who says he was sexually abused by an instructor at St. John’s Preparatory School in Collegeville is filing a Ramsey County lawsuit against the school, the religious order of monks that runs … Continue reading
Website sheds light on abbey history
(SC Times) The former St. John’s Prep School student had occasionally tried to find information about the Rev. Francisco Schulte in the years since he was an altar boy at a North Carolina church where Schulte had once served.
NC brothers claim abuse by monk, sue Minn. order (w/ Video)
(KMSP 5) Two brothers who say they were sexually abused by a priest affiliated with a Minnesota abbey filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the religious order that runs the abbey and its preparatory school, as well as their alleged abuser.
Lawsuit alleging sexual abuse filed against St. John’s Prep (w/ Video)
(KARE 11) ST. PAUL, Minn. — A man who says he was sexually abused by an instructor at St. John’s Preparatory School in Collegeville has filed a lawsuit against the school, the religious order of monks that runs it, and … Continue reading
Jeff Anderson targets St. John’s, monk in latest sex abuse lawsuit
(citypages.com) Jeff Anderson, the St. Paul attorney who has cut a wide swath of controversy as he files lawsuits against alleged sexually abusive priests in the Catholic Church all over the world, has now trained his sites on the monks … Continue reading
St. John’s Abbey faces new abuse suit
(Star Tribune) St. John’s Abbey in Collegeville, Minn., broke its promise that a monk accused of sexually abusing a 12- and a 14-year-old boy would be barred from working with children, a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Ramsey County Court alleges.