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Monk Offenders in the Bahamas
The following is a list of Saint John’s monks with credible allegations of misconduct who served in the Bahamas.
Fr. Mel Taylor… Leaving the Bahamas
According to the Saint Cloud Diocese [ View ], Father Mel Taylor is coming home from the Bahamas to become pastor of the Church of Saint John the Baptist, Collegeville.
Abbey & Diocese Shuffle Offending Priests
Reverend Jerome Tupa, OSB, from pastor of the Church of Saint John the Baptist, Collegeville, to pastor of the Church of Saint Joseph, Saint Joseph. Reverend Mel Taylor, OSB, to pastor of the Church of Saint John the Baptist, Collegeville.
Misconduct Letter Not Received
I have just found your website and stumbled across the recent news of more abuse at St. John’s. I graduated in 19XX, my brother in 19XX. I did not receive any letter from the abbot or anyone else about these … Continue reading
SJU Employee Admits to Threat
I briefly spoke with Benson who indicated that he did write the Facebook post and indicated that he wrote this in response to the opinion posted by Marker in the St. Cloud Times. He identified John Gagliardi as his grandfather … Continue reading
Regarding Rev. Dominic Keller
This guy [Father Dominic Keller] was my speech teacher in [the early 60’s] and told me I needed special “breathing lessons”. We met at his office and he had a table there where he had me lie down, pants unbuckled … Continue reading
Sheriff Department Searched Wollmering’s Computer
This evening we received information confirming that the Stearns County Sheriff’s Department accessed Father Bruce Wollmering’s computer following his unattended death on February 4, 2009.
Vatican orders crackdown on US nun association
An American archbishop was appointed to oversee reform of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, which will include rewriting the group’s statutes, reviewing all its plans and programs — including approving speakers — and ensuring the organization properly follows Catholic … Continue reading
Four Dan Ward Accusations
At least four men have come forward with accusations of misconduct by Rev. Dan Ward. Excerpts from their statements:
Vatican blasts American nuns, calls for reforms
Some of the changes to come include a revision of the LCWR statutes, a review of programs including their annual general assembly, and a review of their ties with Network and Resource Center for Religious Institutes. – CNN News [Webmaster’s … Continue reading
Michael Hemesath named 13th president of SJU
“The Saint John’s community both shaped and shapes me, and it is a rare gift to be able to lead my alma mater through this important transition in the relationship between the monastery and the university.” – Michael Hemesath
Monks, Priests and Fathers
According to multiple credible sources, several of the monks at Saint John’s have fathered children.
More Regarding Roger Julkowski
The situation with [Victim] occurred in 1984 between his freshman and sophomore years at SJU. [Victim] got involved with campus ministry through one of his professors and came to know a person who was on staff for campus ministry. That … Continue reading
Naked Retreat Cancelled
After reviewing the content of the retreat, it is clear that the program is not consistent with the purpose and mission of the Abbey Guesthouse. Therefore, the retreat has been cancelled. – Fr. Bob Pierson OSB
Abbey Removes “Naked Retreat” Information
Information about the upcoming “Incarnational Prayer: Connecting to God Through Our Body” retreat has been removed from the St. John’s Abbey guesthouse web site [ View ].
Students & Monks Invited to Touch
Participants need not be Christian – simply comfortable with that environment. We’ll create a community of consciousness together, supporting one-another’s journey into and through the body to the Divine.
Regarding Br. Paul Richards’ Sabbatical Location
Since Holy Wisdom Monastery is an ecumenical monastery without juridical status in the Roman Catholic Church, it should be clear that neither the liturgy, teaching, or governance at Holy Wisdom Monastery is part of the Catholic Church.
Holy Wisdom Monastery provides church services for disaffected local Catholics
When the sisters disassociated from Rome, Bishop Morlino asked them to no longer celebrate Mass at the site so as not to cause confusion, said Brent King, a diocesan spokesman. [Webmaster’s Note: According to a recent article [ View ] … Continue reading
Local casting agent charged in sexual assault
A casting agent who has worked in the Twin Cities film community for many years has been charged in a Massachusetts sexual assault. Matthew Feeney, 43, is accused of assaulting a 14-year-old boy in December 2010. Feeney pleaded not guilty … Continue reading
Brother Paul Richards, OSB on Sabbatical
Brother Paul looks forward to returning to Holy Wisdom Monastery after his trip to Africa and continuing his quest for balance, so he can return to St. John’s energized and ready to jump back into his community life and work.