Category Archives: Jerome Hanus

Bede Parry’s Signed Statement

Posted on November 7, 2011
Posted in Anthony Gorman, Bede Parry, Finian McDonald, Jerome Hanus, Jerome Thiesen, Rene McGraw, Roman Paur, School of Theology

While attending the School of Theology, I lived with the other monks at Saint John’s. There was an awareness of my misconduct among the other monks. In addition to Fr. Roman Paur and Fr. Finian McDonald, Fr. Rene McGraw also … Continue reading →

Regarding Bede Parry

Posted on July 10, 2011
Posted in Bede Parry, Conception Abbey, Jerome Hanus

There is considerable information on this web site regarding visiting monk Bede Parry and the coverup of his misconduct by both St. John’s Abbey personnel and Abbot Jerome Hanus of Conception Abbey. All articles and posts regarding Bede Parry on this … Continue reading →

Former leader of boys choir at Missouri abbey admits sexual misconduct

Posted on June 23, 2011
Posted in Bede Parry, Jeff Anderson, Jerome Hanus, Jerome Thiesen, Pat Marker

And in 1981, the lawsuit says, Parry had sexual contact with a student at St. John’s in Minnesota. Parry admitted that misconduct to several people, including abbots at Conception and St. John’s, according to the lawsuit. Parry stayed at St. … Continue reading →

Missouri abbey faces suit; former St. Cloud bishop accused of abuse cover-up

Posted on June 23, 2011
Posted in Bede Parry, Jeff Anderson, Jerome Hanus, Jerome Thiesen

It also alleges he admitted a relationship with a student in 1981 while he was at St. John’s. Parry admitted the sexual misconduct to Theisen and two other monks at St. John’s, the lawsuit claims. Parry was allowed to remain … Continue reading →

Lawsuit alleges abuse of boys by monk at Conception Abbey

Posted on June 23, 2011
Posted in Bede Parry, Jeff Anderson, Jerome Hanus, Jerome Thiesen

Between 1973 and 1979, the lawsuit says, Parry told Hanus that he had been involved in three inappropriate sexual relationships. And in 1981, the lawsuit says, Parry had sexual contact with a student at St. John’s in Minnesota. Parry admitted … Continue reading →

Conception, Missouri Abbey Faces Lawsuit

Posted on June 23, 2011
Posted in Bede Parry, Jeff Anderson, Jerome Hanus, Jerome Thiesen

In addition, in 1981, while attending classes at St. John’s School of Theology in Collegeville, Minnesota he had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student and admitted the sexual misconduct to St. John’s Abbot Jerome Theisen and two other monks … Continue reading →

Timeline & Quotes: Timothy Kelly

Posted on June 5, 2011
Posted in Allen Tarlton, Bahamas, Colegio del Tepeyac, Dan Ward, Dietrich Reinhart, Francisco Schulte, ISTI, Jerome Hanus, Monastic Interreligious Dialogue, Richard Eckroth, Richard Sipe, Thomas Gillespie, Timothy Kelly, Tom Andert

April 20, 1934 – Thomas Daniel Kelly born in Milwaukee, WI Grades 1 – 6: Public Schools in Minneapolis, MN Grades 7 & 8: Annunciation Parish School in Minneapolis, MN High School: St. Thomas Military Academy in St. Paul, MN … Continue reading →

Time to Eliminate ISTI and FCLR

Posted on March 16, 2011
Posted in Dietrich Reinhart, ISTI, Jerome Hanus, John Klassen, PR Machine, Richard Sipe, Roman Paur, Timothy Kelly

The Interfaith Sexual Trauma Institute (“ISTI”) was, and continues to be a public relations tool for St. John’s in Collegeville, Minnesota.  Further, its leadership, including (former) Abbot Timothy Kelly, Br. Dietrich Reinhart, Fr. Roman Paur and (current) Abbot John Klassen have … Continue reading →

Sexual Misconduct Policy Includes Vulnerable Adults

Posted on March 1, 2008
Posted in Jerome Hanus

“In September 1991, Bishop Jerome Hanus of St. Cloud, Minnesota, established a sexual misconduct policy for all personnel of the diocese.” Unlike the policies of Salt Lake City and Davenport, it was not focused solely on child victims, but dealt … Continue reading →

Public Apology by Archdiocese of Dubuque

Posted on February 22, 2006
Posted in Jerome Hanus

I write first of all to you who participated in the recent settlement with the Archdiocese. I also write to your spouses and to the members of your families. In addition, I include all survivors who as minors suffered sexual … Continue reading →

Abbot Timothy Kelly Elected, Blessed

Posted on January 1, 2003
Posted in Baldwin Dworschak, Jerome Hanus, Jonathan Licari, Melvin Valvano, Timothy Kelly

At the end of the mass Abbot Timothy noted that the shepherd’s staff he had received pointed to the teaching of Saint Benedict that the abbot is “believed to hold the place of Christ in the monastery.” He is taking … Continue reading →

Archbishop: Victims of sex abuse are top priority

Posted on October 26, 2002
Posted in Jerome Hanus

WATERLOO (AP) – The Archbishop of Dubuque told priests and Roman Catholic church leaders they must recommit to their vows of holiness and virtue while regaining the faith of parishioners.

Abbey Seeks to Build on Foundation of Healing and Renewal

Posted on October 2, 2002
Posted in ISTI, Jerome Hanus, John Klassen, LINKUP, Timothy Kelly

Oct. 2, 2002 — It was distressing for me and for all friends of Saint John’s Abbey to read once again in the Minneapolis Star Tribune an account of the abusive, sinful acts of some members of the monastic community. … Continue reading →

Memorable bishop leaves room for Spirit

Posted on December 2, 1994
Posted in Jerome Hanus

On Oct. 27, Jerome Hanus will become the coadjutor archbishop of Dubuque, Iowa. Much to my surprise, I find myself overcome with grief at this occurrence. For the past seven years, Jerome Hanus has been the bishop of St. Cloud. … Continue reading →

Bishop’s apology welcome response to abuse victims

Posted on August 26, 1994
Posted in Jerome Hanus, LINKUP, Timothy Kelly

“The church could take a giant step toward restored health if others found the courage to follow the example of Hanus. For all the hurt that had piled up between bishops and victims, Hanus’ simple remarks were met with a … Continue reading →

The Blessing

Posted on February 1, 1993
Posted in Jerome Hanus, Timothy Kelly

On the feast of the Baptism of the Lord in a liturgy resplendent with symbolism Abbot Timothy Kelly was blessed as the ninth abbot of Saint John’s Abbey. It was a family affair with invitations to students, faculty, the many other … Continue reading →

Video from 1991 News Broadcast

Posted on August 7, 1991
Posted in Dan Ward, Dunstan Moorse, Jerome Hanus

On August 7, 1991, the sex abuse scandal in Collegeville was made public for the first time when two lawsuits were filed against Fr. Dunstan Moorse (for sexual abuse at St. John’s Preparatory School), St. John’s Abbey and the Order … Continue reading →