Category Archives: Daniel Durken

Monk Offenders in the Bahamas

Posted on June 15, 2012
Posted in Allen Tarlton, Bahamas, Dan Ward, Daniel Durken, Dolores Schuh, Finian McDonald, Francisco Schulte, Isidore Glyer, Jerome Tupa, Jim Phillips, Mel Taylor, Paschal Brisson, Paul Richards, Paul-Vincent Niebauer, Peregrin Berres, Richard Eckroth, Timothy Kelly, Uncategorized

The following is a list of Saint John’s monks with credible allegations of misconduct who served in the Bahamas.

Monks, Priests and Fathers

Posted on April 6, 2012
Posted in Angelo Zankl, Chrysostom Kim, Dan Ward, Daniel Durken, Don Tauscher, Florian Muggli, Jim Phillips, John Klassen, Justin Leutmer, Roman Paur, Urban Steiner

According to multiple credible sources, several of the monks at Saint John’s have fathered children.

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 →

Video from 1992 News Broadcast

Posted on March 22, 2011
Posted in Allen Tarlton, Daniel Durken, Dunstan Moorse, Jeff Anderson, John Kelly, St. John's Prep

The Rev. Allen Tarlton has been accused of molesting a young man at least three times in the fall of 1982 while the young man was a student at the prep school. Tarlton was the young man’s counselor, English teacher … Continue reading →

Monk Regarding Fr. Dan Ward

Posted on January 25, 2011
Posted in Dan Ward, Daniel Durken, Francisco Schulte, Gordon Tavis, Jim Phillips, John Klassen, Thomas Gillespie

“Dan Ward is a very sick and dangerous man. The monks at Saint John’s Abbey have put him in a powerful position and they will live to regret it! He has hardly ever spent any time living at the Abbey … Continue reading →

Sister Nancy Bauer’s Reflection

Posted on June 24, 2006
Posted in Daniel Durken, John Klassen, Metten, Nancy Bauer, St. Ben's, St. Benedict's

“An anniversary is a time to recall the past and celebrate whatever merits celebrating and reconcile whatever needs reconciling. But more importantly, it is a time to turn toward the future… At this time, I would rather dream of the possibilities … Continue reading →

A Homily by Fr. Dan Durken, OSB

Posted on April 21, 2002
Posted in Daniel Durken, ToDo

Editor’s Note: Recent public statements by Abbot John Klassen regarding sexual misconduct and allegations of sexual abuse by members of the monastic community have ended what he refers to as a culture of secrecy. In the spirit of openness, Fr. … Continue reading →

Honesty, reconciliation needed from ISTI

Posted on February 8, 2001
Posted in Daniel Durken, Helen Olson, ISTI, Opinion, Richard Eckroth

The program, “Confession of Sins” aired on Channel 5 on November 10, 2000. A reply was already in print for The Record, quoting Fr. Daniel Durken, by the November 16th issue. How could he have researched it adequately in that … Continue reading →

Obituary: the Rev. Peregrin Berres of St. John’s Abbey

Posted on April 17, 1999
Posted in Benilde-St. Margaret's, Daniel Durken, Obituary, Peregrin Berres

The Rev. Peregrin Jerome Berres was killed in a one-car accident in Maple Grove on Friday evening. He was 68.

Victims of Clergy Abuse Meet at Saint John’s

Posted on December 8, 1993
Posted in Daniel Durken, Jeanne Miller, Timothy Kelly

In response to the invitation of Abbot Timothy Kelly, OSB, chancellor ofSaintJohn’s University, representatives of the national organization of Victims of Clergy Abuse Linkup, Inc., met at SJU on Nov. 20-21.