Category Archives: Pirmim Wendt

(Star Tribune) Twin Cities Archdiocese releases names of 19 men suspected of sexually abusing minors

Posted on November 4, 2017
Posted in Dunstan Moorse, Jim Phillips, Othmar Hohmann, Pirmim Wendt

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis on Friday afternoon released the names of 19 deceased or former priests or members of religious orders against whom it now acknowledges “substantiated claims of sexual abuse of minors.”

Abbey Releases Files of 18 Offenders (View Here)

Posted on January 19, 2016
Posted in 2015 File Release, 2016 Abbey File Release, Allen Tarlton, Andre Bennett, Brennan Maiers, Bruce Wollmering, Dominic Keller, Dunstan Moorse, Finian McDonald, Fran Hoefgen, Francisco Schulte, Jim Phillips, John Kelly, Michael Bik, Othmar Hohmann, Pirmim Wendt, Richard Eckroth, Robert Blumeyer, Thomas Gillespie

On January 19, 2016, Abbot John Klassen and Saint John’s Abbey released and made available to the public the files of eighteen monk offenders.

Tracking the Public Lists

Posted on May 1, 2015
Posted in 2013 Abbey List, 2013 Archdiocesan List, 2013 Duluth List, 2014 St. Cloud List, 2015 Abbey Perp List, Allen Tarlton, Andre Bennett, Angelo Zankl, Brennan Maiers, Bruce Wollmering, Cosmas Dahlheimer, Dominic Keller, Finian McDonald, Fran Hoefgen, Francisco Schulte, Isaac Connolly, James Kelly, Jim Phillips, John Eidenschink, Michael Bik, Othmar Hohmann, Pirmim Wendt, Richard Eckroth, Robert Blumeyer, Stephen Lilly, Thomas Gillespie

Since 2002, twenty-three members (see chart, below) of the Saint John’s monastic community have been publicly listed as having credible allegations of misconduct.

Media Advisory: Abuse Survivor and Attorneys Announce Breakthrough Settlement Involving St. John’s Abbey

Posted on April 27, 2015
Posted in 2015 Tarlton Settlement, Andre Bennett, Angelo Zankl, Brennan Maiers, Bruce Wollmering, Cosmas Dahlheimer, Dominic Keller, Dunstan Moorse, Finian McDonald, Fran Hoefgen, Francisco Schulte, Jeff Anderson, Jim Phillips, John Kelly, Michael Bik, Othmar Hohmann, Pirmim Wendt, Richard Eckroth, Robert Blumeyer, Thomas Gillespie

“The credit for achieving this groundbreaking settlement rests with Doe 2, for having the courage to find his voice, stand up for truth and demand transparency with accountability,” said Jeff Anderson, one of Doe 2’s attorneys.

Official Statement of December 9, 2013

Posted on December 9, 2013
Posted in Allen Tarlton, Andre Bennett, Brennan Maiers, Bruce Wollmering, Cosmas Dahlheimer, Dominic Keller, Dunstan Moorse, Finian McDonald, Fran Hoefgen, Francisco Schulte, Jim Phillips, John Kelly, John Klassen, Michael Bik, Othmar Hohmann, Pirmim Wendt, Richard Eckroth, Robert Blumeyer, Thomas Gillespie

Official Statement of December 9, 2013 Release of Names of Monks Who Likely Have Offended Against Minors

St. John’s Abbey issues list of clergy ‘likely’ to have abused minors

Posted on December 9, 2013
Posted in 2013 Abbey List, Aelred Senna, Allen Tarlton, Andre Bennett, Brennan Maiers, Bruce Wollmering, Cosmas Dahlheimer, Dominic Keller, Dunstan Moorse, Finian McDonald, Fran Hoefgen, Francisco Schulte, Jim Phillips, John Kelly, Othmar Hohmann, Pirmim Wendt, Richard Eckroth, Robert Blumeyer, Thomas Gillespie

(SC Times) COLLEGEVILLE — St. John’s Abbey released a list Monday of 18 monks and priests who it believes “likely have offended against minors.”

Klassen/Abbey Continue to Deceive

Posted on April 26, 2011
Posted in Allen Tarlton, Andre Bennett, Brennan Maiers, Bruce Wollmering, Cosmas Dahlheimer, Dunstan Moorse, Finian McDonald, Fran Hoefgen, Francisco Schulte, Isaac Connolly, James Kelly, Jim Phillips, John Eidenschink, John Kelly, John Klassen, Michael Bik, Paschal Brisson, Pirmim Wendt, Richard Eckroth, Robert Blumeyer, SG, Steve Lilly, Thomas Gillespie

In 2006, the student newspaper at St. John’s featured an article [ View ] about sexual abuse by the monks at St. John’s Abbey. The article referenced research showing that “more monks will be named and more victims will come forward”. … Continue reading →

Klassen Fails to Answer His Own Question

Posted on April 12, 2011
Posted in Bruce Wollmering, Francisco Schulte, James Kelly, John Klassen, Mathias Faue, Paschal Brisson, Peregrin Berres, Pirmim Wendt, Robert Blumeyer, Robert Burke, Steve Lilly

In an email to the St. John’s community dated April 12, 2011, [ View ] Abbot John Klassen’s wrote, “Some of you may be asking why the issue of abuse keeps coming back in the media.” Abbot Klassen never answers the question. Instead, … Continue reading →