Category Archives: Anthony Smithwick

29 Questions for Abbot John Klassen, OSB

Posted on February 3, 2016
Posted in Agustin Cerezo, Allen Tarlton, Angelo Zankl, Anthony Smithwick, Bede Parry, Ben Spanier, Dan Ward, Francisco Schulte, Isaac Connolly, John Eidenschink, John Klassen, Mel Taylor, Michael Brunovsky, Notker Wolf, Othmar Hohmann, Paul GoPaul, Steve Lilly, Terry DeSutter, Thomas Gillespie, Tim Backous, Tom Andert

A list of questions for the open forum “regarding sexual abuse” to be held at 3:00pm today on the campus of Saint John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota.

The List

Posted on May 19, 2014
Posted in Agustin Cerezo, Allen Tarlton, Aloysius Michels, Andre Bennett, Angelo Zankl, Ann Marie Biermaier, Anthony Oelrich, Anthony Ruff, Anthony Smithwick, Anthony Tabor, Antonio Marfori, Augustine Strub, Barry Vinyard, Bede Parry, Brennan Maiers, Bruce Wollmering, Bruno Ugliano, Casimir Plakut, Chrysostom Kim, Dan Ward, Dominic Keller, Don Tauscher, Donal Fox, Dunstan Moorse, Finian McDonald, Fr. Burkard Arnheiter, Fran Hoefgen, Francisco Schulte, Frank Donovan, Gerald Farrell, Gil Gustafson, Gregory Soukup, Howard Oaks, Isaac Connolly, James Kelly, Jim Phillips, John Eidenschink, John Gallen, John Kelly, Jonathan Licari, Jure Kristo, Justin Capato, Mathias Faue, Matthew Feeney, Mel Taylor, Michael Bik, Michael Brunovsky, Michael Weber, Miguel Diaz, Nathan Libaire, Othmar Hohmann, Paschal Brisson, Paul GoPaul, Peregrin Berres, Richard Eckroth, Robert Blumeyer, Robert Burke, Robert Koopmann, Roger Julkowski, Simeon Thole, Stephen Lilly, Steve Lilly, Steve Pavkovich, Terry DeSutter, The List, Thomas Gillespie, Tim Backous, Timothy Kelly, Tom Andert, Tom Thole, Vincent Yzermanns, William Skudlarek

The List: 104 Credibly Accused Tracking the Public Lists Since the 1930s, fifty-eight (58) monks and thirteen (13) other members of the Saint John’s community have been credibly accused of sexual abuse and/or other misconduct. Another thirty-two (32) individuals with strong ties to St. John’s have … Continue reading →

Where is Father Anthony Smithwick?

Posted on February 10, 2014
Posted in Anthony Smithwick

Visiting priest Father Anthony Smithwick has previously been credibly accused of sexual misconduct for incidents involving a Saint John’s University student in the early 1990s. At least one of the incidents was reportedly witnessed by, or reported to, Brother Willie. Saint … Continue reading →

Regarding the Abbey’s Response: One Sentence Stands Out

Posted on June 6, 2013
Posted in Angelo Zankl, Anthony Smithwick, Bede Parry, Bruce Wollmering, Dan Ward, Francisco Schulte, John Gagliardi, John Klassen, Jonathan Licari, Michael Weber, Pat Haws, Paul GoPaul, Robert Blumeyer, Robert Burke, Roger Julkowski, Steve Pavkovich, Terry DeSutter, Tom Andert

We have been forthcoming and acknowledged the occasions when members of our community harmed others. – Saint John’s Abbey (2013) [ View ] Has the Abbey been forthcoming?

Recent Feedback and Tips

Posted on October 7, 2011
Posted in Anthony Gorman, Anthony Smithwick, Bede Parry, Bruce Wollmering, Dan Ward, Daniel Durken, Francisco Schulte, Howard Oaks, Ian Dommer, Jim Phillips, John Klassen, Othmar Hohmann, Paschal Brisson, Pat Marker, Rene McGraw, Richard Eckroth, Robert Koopmann, Roman Paur, Tom Andert

Recently, visitors to the web site have provided information about Fr. Dan Ward, Fr. Othmar Hohmann, Fr. Agustin Cerezo, Br. Bernie Friedl, Fr. Timothy Kelly, Fr. Robert Koopman, Br. Paschal Brisson, Fr. Bruce Wollmering, Fr. Ian Dommer, Fr. Francisco Schulte, … Continue reading →

Remember Fr. Anthony Smithwick?

Posted on January 9, 2011
Posted in Anthony Smithwick, Visiting Clergy/Professors

Fr. Anthony Smithwick was a visiting priest, originally from Cockfosters Benedictine Monastery in North London. Smithwick is the fourth visiting clergy with allegations of misconduct. According to one visiting monk who was reprimanded for misconduct, “I came to St. John’s … Continue reading →

Offending Lay/Visiting Faculty

Posted on June 30, 2010
Posted in Anthony Smithwick, Bede Parry, Lay Faculty, Paul GoPaul, Roger Julkowski, Steve Pavkovich, Terry DeSutter, Visiting Clergy/Professors

We have received credible information/allegations about the following lay and visiting faculty members at St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota (USA):

Fr. Anthony Adds British Flavor to Monastery

Posted on April 30, 1992
Posted in Anthony Smithwick, Visiting Clergy/Professors, Visiting Monk/Priest

Every so often in life we are blessed with characters who make part of everyday a bit more interesting. Fr. Anthony Smithwick fits this description perfectly. [Webmasters Note: While at St. John’s, Smithwick allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct with at … Continue reading →